Monthly Archives: June 2012

Five Shades of Grey…

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It’s #ShoppingSaturday! Hope you’re enjoying the weekend… Today’s theme (in celebration of this week’s sunshine) is colourful shades. 

  1. Grey/Blue RayBan 3016 Clubmaster Sunglasses - Retro cool for fun in the sun @ £108.
  2. Black Tatty Devine Eyelash Sunglasses - Statement shades to shine in this summer @ £126.
  3. Pink Miu Miu Wayfarer-Style Acetate Sunglasses from Harvey Nichols - Pretty cute in seasonal pastel pink @ £190.
  4. Red Charlotte Olympia Flamingo Feathers Sunglasses by Linda Farrow – On trend cat’s eye silhouette shape @ £237.
  5. Green Prada Tri-tone Cat-eye Sunglasses from Selfridges - Another flattering feline frame @ £325.

Five shades of grey (black, pink, red & green) but which are the most sensational, topping today’s bestseller chart in the #GTopSpot?

Today’s #SaturdayShopping #GTopSpot goes to #2 Black Tatty Devine Eyelash Sunglasses - Wild & wacky. Why not?!

Have a lovely Saturday evening & see you back here for #GTime at 6pm on Monday for the #MondayMonthlyInterview… G x

Glorious Goodwood

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Happy #ThursdayFriday folks! Not long to the weekend… what are your plans? I’m heading down to see my niece & nephew in West Sussex.

West Sussex will be abuzz this weekend with Goodwood Festival of Speed so in honour, today’s theme is great summer events in the area.

  1. Goodwood Festival of Speed 28 June – 1 July - Get close to the action at amazing festival celebrating all things motorsport.
  2. The Chilli Fiesta 27 July – 29 July - In the magnificent West Dean Gardens, celebrate all things hot, hot, hot!
  3. Glorious Goodwood 31 July – 4 August - One of the highlights of Britain’s summer racing & social calendar.
  4. Kiss Me, Kate – Chichester Festival Theatre 18 June – 1 September - Classic production at well-renowned theatre.
  5. Goodwood Revival 14 – 16 September - Take a step back in time to revel in the glamour of vintage motor racing.

5 fabulous days out in West Sussex but which will be spraying the champagne on top of the podium in today’s #GTopSpot?

Today’s #ThursdayFriday #GTopSpot winner is #1 Goodwood Festival of Speed 28 June – 1 July - For great times & great memories!

Wishing all visitors & friends at the Festival of Speed this weekend a fabulous time! Fingers crossed the weather behaves for you. G x

In the Cards

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Hello & welcome to #TuesdayTreats… in place of gifts, today’s theme is gorgeous British-made greetings cards for every occasion.

The following 5 websites & designers all share a passion for creativity & design & they’re all British!

  1. Lasso the Moon Rebecca Lancaster handmade cards - Inspired by vintage fabrics these are fun & colourful from £2.20.
  2. Alice Palace hand illustrated greetings cards - Fabulous design-led illustrations for all occasions @ £2.25.
  3. Bassett & Burton Hand Printed Cards - Equisite hand printed letterpress & silkscreen cards @ £2.50 each.
  4. Not on the High Street StripeyCats greetings cards - Give joy with these fun, wobbley-eyed animal characters from £2.65.
  5. Cutture laser cut greetings cards - Stunning card creations for all occasions (including weddings) @ £4.50 each.

5 gorgeous greetings card ranges from British designers but which will take pride of place on the mantelpiece in today’s #GTopSpot?

Today’s #TuesdayTreats #GTopSpot winner is #3 Bassett & Burton Hand Printed Cards - Simple but stunning designs. G x

Between the Sheets

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Evening! Hope you’ve had a lovely weekend. Today’s #SundayHome column stays within the bedroom & adds to last week’s sweet dreams theme.

There’s something about fresh sheets on the bed to encourage a good night’s sleep… so today’s 5-a-day showcases 5 divine duvet covers.

  1. Heal’s Eden King Size Duvet Set - Fly to a dream world in the company of swallows & butterflies @ £60.
  2. Orla Kiely Tiny Stem King Duvet Cover - Add a touch of retro chic with this stylish neutral print cover @ £85.
  3. Graham and Green King Kimono Duvet Cover - Indian cotton with hand-block print of pink & turquoise colours @ £89.
  4. The White Company Versailles King Duvet Cover - For a romantic, vintage feel with this crisp white linen @ £105.
  5. Amara Lilly Finch Duvet Set - Pretty pink flowers & birds with blue detailing & reverse of blue/pink @ £150.

5 stunning designs to complete your bedroom look & ensure sweet dreams but which will sleep walk into today’s #GTopSpot?

Today’s #SundayHome #GTopSpot goes to #3 Graham and Green King Kimono Duvet Cover - Gorgeous fresh, summery print.

Enjoy your evening & when it comes to it… sweet dreams! Right, I’m off to the pub to support England. G x #thingsIneverthoughtIdsay

Sexy Summer Sandals

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Happy #ShoeFriday! Today’s 5-a-day theme is sexy summer sandals. Enjoy. Even if we don’t have the weather for them, we can but dream!

  1. Biba Kari from Kurt Geiger - Pink (or gold) satin sandal with gold stiletto heel. A steal @ £89 down from £200.
  2. D&G Ocelot Print Strappy Heel from My-Wardrobe - Last of the D&G collection so snap up this classic print @ £189.
  3. Russell & Bromley Multi-colour Strappy Sandal by Stuart Weitzman - Stunning but only available in store @ £245.
  4. Tabitha Simmons Gemma Kid Fringe Sandals from Matches - Add a splash of colour & make a statement @ £474.
  5. Jimmy Choo Latina Lizard Print Leather Sandals - Lovin’ these Latina beauties in light khaki @ £495.

These 5 pairs of sexy sandals are sure to set hearts racing this summer but which will walk off with today’s #GTopSpot?

Today’s #ShoeFriday #GTopSpot goes to #3 Russell & Bromley’s Multi-colour Strappy Sandal by Stuart Weitzman - Sensational!

It’s #ShoeFriday, it’s #Cocktailoclock & it’s the weekend – so much to celebrate! Have a great one. See you back here at 6pm on Sunday. G x

Beach Ready

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Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday! In 4 weeks, I will be on holiday & the countdown is now on to get bikini ready for the beach… 

So to help, today’s #WellbeingWednesday shares 5 steps (Part 1) of an intensive 4 week plan focused on burning fat & getting rid of cellulite!

  1. Week 1 – Fat burning through interval training. Run 3 times this week, changing the speed & intensity up & down every 4/5 minutes.
  2. Interval training is most effective first thing in the morning (if poss) as this kick-starts your metabolism for the rest of the day meaning more calories burned!
  3. Week 2 – Banish cellulite. Combine Week 1 interval training sessions with 15 mins of lower body deep stretches (longer than 30 secs).
  4. I’d recommend a yoga or pilates class as well to really ensure you’re getting the most from your deep stretching this week.
  5. It’s obvious but make sure to drink lots of water & eat a balanced diet. Cut back on alcohol & you’ll see the benefits on the beach!

5 steps to focus on for the next 2 weeks. Part 2 of the 4 week plan will be revealed in the next #WellbeingWednesday #GTime in 2 weeks’ time.

Remember #GTime is now every other day, so see you back here at 6pm on #ShoeFriday for the next post. Have a lovely evening! G x

Ginger’s 100th Post

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Today is a special day for Ginger & Spice. This is my 100th post, so today’s #MysteryMonday takes a look back at the highlights.

On this special occasion, I have rated my favourite posts so far. So in order from the top, here are my 10 favourite posts:

  1. ROYAL SOLE OF APPROVAL posted 1 June - A Jubilee inspired #ShoeFriday post featuring shoes fit for a queen.
  2. EDINA! SCOTIA’S DARLING SEAT! posted 21 May - A #MysteryMonday post featuring 5 things to do when in Edinburgh.
  3. LOVE ST MARGARETS posted 5 May - A #SaturdayShopping post featuring gorgeous shops & boutiques in St Margarets.
  4. CUISINE CULTURE posted 3 May - A #ThursdayFriday post featuring 5 different national food eateries around London.
  5. RICHES OF RICHMOND posted 1 April - A #SundayHome post on 5 stylish ‘interiors’ shops in Richmond-on-Thames.
  6. THE ONLY RED SOLE posted 15 June - A #ShoeFriday post featuring my 5 favourite Christian Louboutin Shoes.
  7. SIGHTS & SOUNDS OF LONDON posted 7 June - A #ThursdayFriday post featuring 5 cool things to do around London.
  8. SWEET DREAMS posted 17 June - A #SundayHome post featuring 5 beautiful bedroom pieces/accessories to inspire romance.
  9. BABY GIFTS posted 17 April - A #TuesdayTreats post showcasing 5 cute personalised baby gift ideas.
  10. RACE READY posted 21 March - A #WellbeingWednesday post sharing 5 race tips from my friend & ultra-runner FitChickTori.

So the #GTopSpot goes to a #ShoeFriday post! Here are the Top 10 most viewed posts by you…

  1. BBQ SUMMER posted 6 May
  2. WHO’S THE DADDY posted 12 June
  3. WALL OF FAME posted 13 May
  4. DRESS TO IMPRESS posted 2 June
  5. EDINA! SCOTIA’S DARLING SEAT! posted 21 May
  6. HOLIDAY ACTION posted 12 April
  7. CENTENARY CELEBRATION posted  4 June
  8. THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY posted 7 May
  9. A FAT LOT OF GOOD? posted 16 May
  10. AL FRESCO DRINKING posted 24 May

Thank you for following my blogette & for your feedback so far! From now on my 5-a-day #GTime will be posted every other day from 6pm…

So please clock in at 6pm this coming #WellbeingWednesday for my next #GTime post. Thanks again for following.

Lots of Love. Ginger x

Sweet Dreams

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Evening! Thankfully the weather’s been a little nicer today (for all the dads out there) although still very windy.

Today’s #SundayHome column moves to the bedroom or boudoir & features 5 beautiful pieces/accessories to inspire romance!

  1. Brissi Hampshire Mirror - Silver Gilt Large Mirror makes a beautiful addition to a bedroom @ £290.
  2. Oliver Bonas Velvet Tub Chair from The Velvet Chair Company - In many gorgeous colours… my pick is ‘Mink’ @ £385.
  3. Oliver Bonas Velvet Ottoman from The Velvet Chair Company - Complements the Velvet Chair, again in Mink @ £365.
  4. The White Company Mulberry Fontaine Quilt & Cushions - Glamorous silk satin quilt & cushions. £300-£500 for set.
  5. Sweetpea & Willow Sweet Amberley Sleigh Bed - Lounge in luxury in this luscious velvet kingsize bed @ £2,575.

5 sumptuous bedroom pieces & accessories to evoke the senses but which will romance its way into today’s #GTopSpot?

Today’s #SundayHome #GTopSpot winner is #5 Sweetpea & Willow’s Sweet Amberley Sleigh Bed. Will ensure sweet dreams! G x

Sail Away, Sale Away…

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Welcome to #SaturdayShopping! With the sales now on, today’s 5-a-day looks at the best of the sales for work, play & Ladies’ Day!

  1. LK Bennett Cranley Dress - Raspberry Animal Pattern Dress reduced from £195 to £125. Show your wild side.
  2. Ted Baker Serio Tie Detail Jacket - Black tailored jacket with bow tie front. Down from £199 to £100. Cute bow.
  3. Mulberry Daria Marshmallow White Soft Spongy Clutch - Down from £475 to £332. Good enough to eat!
  4. Kurt Geiger Guilt - Silver strappy sandals down from £130 to £65. You won’t feel guilty splashing out on these!
  5. Links of London Signature Grey Moonstone Earrings - Sterling silver. Down from £265 to £132.50. Glam day & night.

5 great buys from the summer sales but which will sail away with today’s #GTopSpot award?

Today’s #SaturdayShopping #GTopSpot winner is #3 Mulberry Daria Marshmallow White Soft Spongy Clutch - Yummy! G x

The Only Red Sole…

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Another week bites the dust! Happy #ShoeFriday… although I’m renaming it #LoubisFriday in honour of Christian Louboutin…

Why you ask? Well tomorrow I’m at last off to the Design Museum for the amazing Christian Louboutin exhibition. Also our favourite red sole designer has had a tough week, losing its court battle with Zara over their use of the signature red sole.

Today I’m showcasing my favourite 5 Loubis. If only I could have a pair for every day of the week, then every day could be a Loubis day!

  1. Black Pigalle Patent 100mm - If you have only one pair of Loubis in your life, go for these @ £375!
  2. Nude Very Prive Patent 120mm - My 2nd favourite pair (& the extent of my Loubis collection!). Gorgeous @ £495.
  3. Turquoise Very Prive Suede 120mm - Great colour this S/S season. Bold, bright and beautiful @ £495.
  4. Ginza 140 cutout leather slingbanks from Net-a-Porter - Look like a bronzed goddess in these beauties @ £535.
  5. Sexy Strass 100 Swarovski crystal peep-toe pumps from Net-a-Porter – If money were no object @ £2,095!

5 lushious loubis to lust after but which will stand pride of place on the shoe pedestal in today’s #GTopSpot?

Today’s #ShoeFriday#LoubisFriday #GTopSpot winner is #5 Sexy Strass 100 Swarovski crystal peep-toe pumps  from Net-a-Porter. G x