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Posts from April 2012

Monday April 30 Lifestyle

LOCAL GEM

London

I just had to capture the vibrant blue of these hydrangeas and the stunning colours of the Flower Stand at Chelsea gem Bibendum.

Terence Conran’s  Bibendum is located in the iconic Michelin Building on the corner of Brompton Cross.

The café, flower stand, oyster bar and...

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Saturday April 28 Interiors, Lifestyle

BRUNCH FRENCH STYLE

London

Last weekend after my mad two days at the Vogue Festival, I met friends for Sunday brunch at Aubaine in Chelsea.

Serving great simple French dishes, I happily attacked the Croque Monsieur & fries while we watched the world go by.

The perfect spot for lunch or a lazy afternoon.

Friday April 27 Fashion

CHANEL GOES GREEN

Whilst at the Vogue Festival last weekend, I had to get a picture of this stylish guest, I loved her look and especially loved the little green vintage Chanel bag that she casually wore for the ultimate in day time chic..

Wednesday April 25 Fashion, Features

French for Fashion - a chic and easy way to learn French

So after a hectic weekend in London at the Vogue Festival and catching up with clients and friends, I am back in Dublin and last night I attended my first French for Fashion class.

Taught by the ever stylish and delightful Shireen Marcus, the emphasis of these evening classes is to learn...

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Sunday April 22 Fashion, Features

BAILEY BANTER

The recent BBC film biopic ‘We’ll Take Manhattan’ tells the story of a young David Bailey and model Jean Shrimpton getting their early break at British Vogue, only to travel to New York where after a frustrating week long shoot for the magazine, they are discovered at the Conde Nast offices...

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Sunday April 22 Fashion, Features, Lifestyle

VOGUETTES

British Vogue would not be the fashion bible it is, without the team of stylish talented ladies behind it, more often referred to as Voguettes!

See the photos I captured of them during the Vogue festival.

Sunday April 22 Fashion, Features

MODEL CONVERSATION

At the Vogue Festival yesterday afternoon, just as you’re getting that lull and you need sugar and coffee, in walk four of the world’s most celebrated models, Eva Herzigova, Natalia Vodianova, Jourdan Dunn and Lily Cole. So what do four supermodels talk about? They discussed the industry,...

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Saturday April 21 Fashion, Features, Lifestyle

GODMOTHER OF FASHION

Diane von Furstenberg

"I didn’t know what I wanted to do, but knew the woman I wanted to be."

This morning began with a truly inspiring talk from a woman synonymous with her design of the ‘wrap dress’ and the growth second time round of the global brand we know today simply as DVF....

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Saturday April 21 Fashion, Features

VOGUE FESTIVAL DAY 2

Back at my hotel now, the gorgeous Number Sixteen in South Kensington. Perfectly located for the Vogue Festival, literally five minutes away. So now that I have finally kicked off my heels (heaven), I can bring you up to speed on today's events....., including this afternoon’s talk with the...

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Friday April 20 Fashion, Features, Lifestyle

GIRL TALK

Stella McCartney & Kate Hudson

Day one of the Vogue Festival concluded with actress Kate Hudson interviewing long time friend Stella McCartney on her inspirations, what drives her, how does she find the balance between designing all the collections and family….as with any girlfriends who...

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