• Fashion,  Travel

    Style in the Land of Smiles

    It’s been a while since I posted but, following a recent two week trip to Thailand – taking in Bangkok, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao (lots of islands, basically!) – I wanted to share some of the fabulous fashion items that I enjoyed wearing while there.   They call Thailand the ‘land of smiles’, as the people are so warm and friendly, and I found it to be a terrifically welcoming place.   It’s also terrific as a backdrop for fashion shots and I hope you enjoy some of the looks (and settings) that I’ve put together below. Keep in mind, too, that these aren’t just fashion items…

  • Fashion

    Cool watch alert – the joy of a Jord

    It’s funny but, up until a few years ago, I wasn’t much of a watch person. Sure, I wore one but it was purely functional, rather than as a piece chosen for its looks and performance.   But then my husband starting working on a watch magazine. He’s always been a horophile (watch nerd, in other words) and as he started to come home with amazing watches he was testing, I began to appreciate them for the miniature marvels they were. Isn’t it refreshing, in this digital age we live in, that something mechanical – and beautiful – still has the power to surprise and delight   That’s where this…

  • Fashion

    A treasure trove of designer fashion

    I’m probably going to regret posting this but it’s too good not to share. Say hello to Deuxieme, a fabulous Aladdin’s Cave of pre-loved designer fashion, situated in Fulham, London.  To explain, like many people I have a major love for designer fashion but not the budget to indulge it. “Champagne taste and prosecco income,” as my mum used to tell me. Well, this is the answer to any girl’s dreams of filling her wardrobe with quality items by great designers such as Hermes, Gucci, Prada, YSL, Isabel Marant, Anya Hindmarch (and so many more) on a budget. I’m talking about buying pre-loved designer. Some of these items have never been worn while others are lightly…