N4- Wednesday 2nd September

So the interview with the iconic boutique store that won’t be named is out the way. I am still yet to hear anything…and I’m still yet to decide do I really want it? (I don’t think I do?? or do i?)
I wore a black fitted dress with big black ruffle shoulders (see below...as mentioned before this did lots for my body stature and my non existent shoulders!)

I accessorized with a long vintage inspired necklace I bought from spitalfields a few months ago and my black flat stud ballerinas.
Of course I had a freak accident with wax before I left the office for the interview and ruined the front of my dress….SO BLOODY TYPICAL! But hid it well with my oversized box bag and portfolio.

I can not believe the looks I got from the staff on the shop floor today for wearing coral skinny jeans today (I say skinny but that’s debatable) you’d think they’ve never seen colour before? Although I did clash with the orange carpets which is not a good look.

I fianlly managed to get my hands on the August issue of French Vogue...its taken weeks but well worth the wait and stress. Thank you RD Franks!

Anyway Pub quiz tonight in Kilburn….i hope I don’t get caught cheating on my blackberry…..and I hope my jeans are more appreciated.

N4 x

W11 - 1st September

Nothing exciting to report today at all. Have just been spending endless amounts of time on the computer looking for a job and am totally discouraged. So, have decided to dedicate this post to things that make me happy at the mo, even though I’m bored out of my mind. STAY POSITIVE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!

1. My husband. I feel really lucky all the time to have him! AND My friends! SW6 and N4 in particular.

2. My Apartment (sorry. Flat) Being stuck at home isn’t so bad when you have a nice place to sit around and do nothing in. Uggh nothing and ENDLESS AMOUNTS OF LAUNDRY. Except my stuff. That’s straight to the dry cleaners! See what I did there? =)

3. Food. Always thinking of what my next meal is going to be, whether we’re going out somewhere fun or I’m cooking a new recipe! Might be turning into a bit of a fatty boomsticks though, but we’re focusing on positive things today! SHHHH!

4. NEW FALL FASHION! Those Comme des garcon saddle shoes make me happy! Although they’d make me even happier if they were sitting in my closet. Also, very excited about some pieces at Gap right now if you can believe it. That Patrick Robinson is making things happen. Also dying for a new pair of Repettos. Maybe in navy patent, or silver leather.

5. NYC! We’re going for a week at the end of Sept and I am VERY excited to see friends and fam, and check out all the new restaurants I’ve been missing! (pic above was on the street in Paris. It spoke to me!)

SW6 - 1st September

It was like the first day back at school - all senior management are back in the office, tanned and far too eager about everything! No more mothers meetings in the kitchen, dancing in the post room or facebook stalking with the receptionist, I miss August - I told you my longing for winter months wouldn't last long!

Oooh did find out that there is potential for a work trip to Asia for an event in November which I am crossing my fingers for.

Went for a quick mani in lunch - More Essie 5th Avenue, for Ibiza sun tomorrow!! So excited apart from a bit nervous about putting bikini on, remember those tester J brand jeans I told you about well they wripped at the crotch on the weekend - enough said!

Had another a girl come view the flat, was so nervous after last disaster but she seemed perfect - I feel like it was a first date, waiting to hear from her; will she call? did she like me?

Had some messages from fireboy - very flirtatious banter back and forth but not mention of meeting up!

All packed for Ibiza, love looking in my suitcase for summer holidays the colours look fabulous, bring on the sun...x

N4- Bank Holiday- un-eventful

With a week in Tuscany with all my closest friends looming, I thought spending a healthy bank holiday weekend in the country would be just what I needed.
Friday entailed an invitation to my favorite restaurant in a village called Headcorn, there Is a a new Oriental chef in town and a new menu to match! Boy was the food good…so good I went back Saturday night with a group of friends to try it all again. http://krishna-restaurant.com/

I feel like I have been neglecting DB’s recently, we are both so busy with our own social life’s we forget we are going out! So I planned a LONG bike ride for Saturday for us both to spend time together. This entailed 20 miles and a stop off at the beautiful Sissinghurst castle…how romantic (apart form the oil off my bike ALL OVER ME )??Anyway after a few verbal insults, hills, cider and emergency stops we made it there and back in one piece.
I spent the rest of the weekend recovering my wobbly legs and celebrating my dads birthday with a BBQ which I was in control of…needless to say I got completely smoked out and I looked like a miner by the end of it, but the food was tasty and edible.

To be fair this was not the most exciting of weekends and I was dying for some retail therapy by the end as payday has landed this week and all I have bought so far is a pub lunch.


N4 x

SW6 - Weekend of August 28, 2009

After very few hours sleep and with a very cheaky glow I headed off to Normandy, France with 3 of my girlfriends (never to be repeated in front of potential or even real boyfriends but they would so be my bridesmaids!!! So wrong that I just said that!) to visit my mother who is currently going through a horrible breakup. The weekend was perfect; inapropriate amounts of food and continuous laughter. There is nothing more libarating than being with just women and especially woman of different ages and stages of life I love it. We took my mother to Deauville, the most amazing town, it is a small town on the sea and the only shops you will find are Dior, LV, Hermes, Ralph Lauren, Zadig Voltare, Longchanp...you get the picture. Mother like daughter; she ended up buying the most fabulous dress and shoes to cheer her up - nothing like a bit of retail therapy! She is my style icon, so chic and knows exactly what to wear when and every fashion faux pas to avoid, she is my fashion dictionary. Deauville is shopping heaven, the buys are amazing and there is not a Russian or Wag in site! Check out the pic of newly located LV, has to be the cutest one in the world! Racked up the biggest wish list in Sandro a French label that I am obsessed with, think Paul and Joe but rockier and slightly cheaper. Check it out on Sloane street, just opened at the Sloane Square end.

Bikini diet went down the drain, God damn French food hey W11!?! All in all a blissful weekend though; so nice to put a smile on my mother's face and touching to see my friends getting on so well with her. Although have returned with a cold, I think something to do with driving with roof down in not the warmest weather whilst screaming along to everything from Ace of Base to Dizzy Rascal - might expain my lack off voice!

W11 - August 28th Weekend

Weekend in Paris was a dream as expected! Made some great purchases and have decided on a new look for Fall! Kind of forties-boyfriend-chic! Got some gorgeous Vanessa Bruno Athe navy pleated trousers and Isabel Marant Etoile cigarette pants! AND, of course, stopped by the APC surplus store in Montmartre for a few essential items. Also, got a cutie top at Merci in the Marais, which is my new fave concept store!

Had a mild breakdown on Sunday with hubby about feeling useless because of my lack of job and that I don’t contribute to our lives. He told me I contribute in other ways and some company will be LUCKY to have me as soon as the right thing comes along. Isn’t he a dream? So I wiped away my tears and had a pain au chocolate. ALL BETTER!

Saw lots of fashionable peeps walking around, so decided to take a few shots of my fave cool couples. There were several great looks in Colette, but there’s a no photography rule in there. BOO! I loved the Japanese couple the best. Found them in Miu Miu. The girl looked at my dress and was like, “Oh See by Chloe?!” I was like, “Yeah do you have it?” And she goes,” No, I want.” Ah the international language of fashion!