Can you believe that second to oil, the clothing and textile industry is the largest polluter in the world? I know, shocking. And as we become more and more aware of the impact of the textile industry on our environment, our shopping habits are changing and shifting, for the better. Don’t worry, this article isn’t […]

If you fear your child has head lice, I’ve been going over this topic with a fine tooth comb….literally! Full disclaimer: this will not be my most glam article. However, as much as I like to talk travel, interiors, wine of the week, etc I do need to deal with life. And lice. And the […]

Whether it was love at first swipe and it’s you getting hitched or you’re part of a wedding party and you’re the bridesmaid, you’ll most likely be knee deep in wedding planning and plotting. It’s a minefield right?! Full disclaimer here, I revel in all things weddings and there isn’t a part of the day that […]

This week, I was bowled over by the Mothercare campaign celebrating women and mums around the world. I’ll declare my colours from the start here, I’m a Mothercare ambassador so naturally, I already have a strong affinity and general appreciation for what the retailer does. However, this goes far beyond that and I feel they […]

I don’t think anyone needs convincing that mothers deserve to be spoiled. And spoiled in style. So, my wine of the week is a fitting tribute to all the incredible women out there who deserve something a little bit special this Sunday! Mumm Cordon Rouge is distinctively fresh, fruity and elegant so this is the […]

  Who doesn’t love a good suit? Or a ‘co-ord’ as the new fashion set call it! Whatever you want to refer to it as tailoring has never really been out of fashion and will always be a good investment. The 80’s power-suit is back and whether you want to embrace full ‘Working girl’ a la […]

Who doesn’t want a strong eyebrow game? I long for the kind of brows the original supermodels of the 90’s rocked. I’m talking Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista etc. You know the brows I’m referring to; not the awful drawn-on ones we see everywhere these days but the fuller, natural brow that still had precision […]

Maybe you’re a real romantic at heart and today is one you thoroughly embrace. Or, perhaps today is a gigantic pain in the ass and you think it’s just a consumer-driven trivial interpretation of love day. Regardless, there’s nothing like some rose-colored bubbles to lift even the most cynical of spirits this Valentines… Here’s my wine […]

January was a tough year but we made it! Seriously though, wasn’t January the longest month??? Maybe you’ve just completed ‘dry January’ or maybe you didn’t. Regardless, an oaky, cosy red is on the cards for me this weekend and I’ve called on the experts at O’Briens wines to give me their recommendation for the […]

Old friends, new adventures. We have a holiday fund, my oldest pals and I and we contribute regularly but getaway rarely. So when we do, let’s just say we make it count. And we don’t do it by halves. Why the hell would we? Like so many of you, we’re working Mums so it’s not easy […]