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Blog Club Monday!

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Hello & welcome to #BookClubMonday. While today’s blog is still all about reading, it’s more of the blog variety rather than books…

Today’s #5aday features 5 #blogs that I recommend following – talking food, fashion, fitness and more… Welcome to #BlogClubMonday!

  1. Fitness & Wellbeing from Fit Chick Tori. Follow her blog here for inspiration about running & life. Screen shot 2013-05-13 at 12.29.35
  2. Relationships from The diary of West London Girl. Follow her blog here for amusing anecdotes about relationships. Screen shot 2013-05-13 at 12.29.56
  3. Food from We Love Food It’s All We Eat. Follow this couple’s blog here for great reviews on restaurants in London & beyond. Screen shot 2013-05-13 at 12.30.26
  4. Bars from Hot Bar Chick. Follow her blog here for best guide to drinking in London (& elsewhere). Screen shot 2013-05-13 at 12.30.38
  5. Fashion & Lifestyle from Alex Loves. Follow her blog here for super cool styling advice & inspiration. Screen shot 2013-05-13 at 12.31.11

5 brilliant blogs covering different themes but which is the most blog-tastic in today’s #BlogClubMonday #GTopSpot?

Today’s #BlogClubMonday #GTopSpot goes to #5 Alex Loves - for down-to-earth fashion & lifestyle insight! G x

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Lust-have Accessories

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Welcome to #SaturdayShopping!! Today’s #5aday theme is must-have accessories to lust after (lust-haves!) this summer…

Whether you’re wearing all-white, a bit of monochrome, or a colourful ensemble, don’t forget to accessorise & add the cherry on top!!

  1. Oliver Bonas Spring Creek Neon Belt - Inject a pop of orange neon to a black & white outfit this summer @ £12. Screen shot 2013-05-11 at 09.48.22
  2. Tatty Devine Flower Garden Necklace - Team with a simple white silk vest top & bright skinny jeans @ £50. Screen shot 2013-05-11 at 09.48.33
  3. Orange Ray-Ban Folding Wayfarer from The Sunglass Shop - For a sunny look, style yourself in these sunnies @ £117. Screen shot 2013-05-11 at 15.24.10
  4. Russell & Bromley Vixen Point Toe Stud Court - Be pretty in pink with these stunning studded shoes @ £225. Screen shot 2013-05-11 at 15.20.37
  5. Aspinal of London Victoria Shoulder Bag - Splash the cash with splash of this season’s hot coral colour @ £450. Screen shot 2013-05-11 at 09.48.54

5 gorgeous accessories to lust after but which are the ultimate cherry on top this summer, in today’s #SaturdayShopping #GTopSpot?

Today’s #SaturdayShopping #GTopSpot goes to #4 Russell & Bromley Vixen Point Toe Stud Court - I’ve got my eye on these beauties! G x

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Green with Envy

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Hello & welcome to #SaturdayShopping! Today’s #5aday will have your friends green with envy… I love all the bright colours on the high street this spring & one of my favourites is green, be it mint or emerald.

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So, today’s #5aday is a vibrant selection of beautiful green threads & heels to be seen in this spring/summer.

  1. ASOS Ridley Supersoft High Waisted Ultra Skinny Jeans - Green is for go! Give them the green light @ £28.
  2. GAP Striped 4-in-1 Green Dress - Look effortlessly sexy sitting on the green this summer @ £39.95.
  3. Zara Jacquard Blazer - Green is the new black when it comes to blazers this summer. Go green @ £69.99.
  4. Mango Green Cotton Guipure Dress – Choose racing green for a day at the races in this chic dress @ £69.99.
  5. Reiss Lelia Pyramid Stud Platform Sandals – Green toes are the new green fingers with these sandals @ £169.

5 gorgeous green outfits but which will bring out the green-eyed monster in the others by being today’s #SaturdayShopping #GTopSpot?

Today’s #SaturdayShopping #GTopSpot goes to #2 GAP Striped 4-in-1 Green Dress - Versatile, sexy & great value too!

G x

Live in the Present

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Afternoon! Welcome to #TheFridayInterview & today’s #TheChainofInspiration at 4pm to accompany that last cup of tea before the weekend!

At the end of March, Katie Quinn of Downtown Betty, was my fifth interviewee in #TheChainofInspiration. I’m delighted today to introduce our next interviewee - Karen Munnis, a UK Fashion Stylist & Brand Consultant. Over to you Katie!

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Karen has over 8 years experience working in print media & the film & television industry, working with clients such as Vogue UK, Glamour UK & Britain’s Next Top Model. She has also worked with celebrities such as Chloe Sevigny, Lou Doillon, JLS, Olly Murs & Stephen Rea to name a few. 

  1. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to have three jobs –  to be a baker, hairdresser and a psychologist.
  2. What are your 2013 hopes & dreams? To grow my brand, to live in the present & for the compassion & consideration of all beings. 
  3. What makes you get up in the morning/inspires you? The thought of coffee or a good yoga practice usually does it.
  4. How did you become a Fashion Stylist? I moved  to London after University & started interning on various magazines.
  5. Which designers inspire you and why? Miuccia Prada for her ability to be continually innovative & Nicolas Ghesquiere for his incredible craftsmanship & impeccable tailoring.
  6. What is it you love most about being a stylist? The diversity & range of the projects & working amongst very talented people.
  7. What tips can you give to any wannabe stylists? Intern & assist people whenever possible. You learn the most valuable skills on the job or by making mistakes. Be persistent.
  8. What other passions take up your time? Practicing yoga, riding my bike, watching films & scouring for vintage finds. 
  9. Who would be your fantasy 5 dinner party guests? David Letterman,  Diane Keaton, Duchamp, Marie Colvin, Katherine Hepburn.
  10. If you were stranded on a desert island, what 5 items would you wish you had? Someone handsome & handy, a few bikinis, a Swiss Army knife with tweezers, Bragg’s Liquid Aminos & Linda Farrow sunglasses.

Thanks Katie & Karen! As always, it’s wonderful to showcase yet another inspirational female, doing what she loves!

Karen now takes over the baton & will interview someone that inspires her for the next #TheChainofInspiration on Friday 3 May.

Right, I’m now off to France for a few days, so taking some #GTimeOut! #GTime will be back next Sunday 21 April. Have a great weekend!

G x

Snow White

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Welcome to #SaturdayShopping! Until today, this week has been cold, windy & snowy! Which doesn’t inspire shopping for spring/summer…

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Or does it? Today’s #5aday is inspired by this week’s snow & one of summer’s key trends – the colour white! Prepare for a white-out! 

  1. Mango White Elecktra Super Slim Jeans - I am a real fan of the elecktra jeans. Great style & value @ £39.99.
  2. Comptoir des Cotonniers White Cotton Dress - A beautifully simple cotton dress oozing sophistication @ £110.
  3. Reiss White Liliana Stiletto Court Shoes - Be en pointe this summer in these sexy pointed stilettos @ £139.
  4. Pied a Terre White Cotton Biker Jacket - The perfect must-have biker jacket, wearable day & night @ £169.
  5. BIBA White Blair Bowling Bag from House of Fraser - An elegant piece of arm candy in on-trend white @ £239.20.

5 essentials in white for this spring/summer but which is the ultimate in white stuff in today’s #SaturdayShopping #GTopSpot?

Today’s #SaturdayShopping #GTopSpot goes to #4 Pied a Terre White Cotton Biker Jacket - White Hot Stuff! G x

Pied a Terre White Bomber

Spring Time Treats

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Welcome to #TuesdayTreats. It’s April, it’s officially spring & we’ve just had payday… so today’s #5aday theme is spring time treats!

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One of the key trends this spring/summer is print & today’s theme is inspired by spring blossom & pretty florals on the highstreet.

  1. Zara Oriental Print Shirt - Opt for an elegant look this spring in this oriental print @ £29.99.
  2. Topshop Ditsy Floral Jacquard Trousers - Shine bright this spring in these red & gold floral trousers @ £45.
  3. Oliver Bonas Reed Dress by Poem - Go for a flirty look this spring in this colourful dress with pink belt @ £59.
  4. Mango Floral Print Gown - Be sophisticated this spring in this long dress with bright blue waist band @ £79.99.
  5. Ted Baker Summer bloom printed short - For a cute look this spring in these floral printed shorts @ £89.

5 pretty florals which will send temperatures soaring when spring finally arrives but which is the hottest in today’s #GTopSpot?

Today’s #TuesdayTreats #GTopSpot goes to #3 Oliver Bonas Reed Dress by Poem - Look effortlessly sexy this spring! G x

Oliver Bonas Dress

Love what you’re doing

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Afternoon! Welcome this Good Friday to #TheFridayInterview and today’s #TheChainofInspiration…

At the beginning of March, Krista Watters of Bhavana Yoga Boutique, was my fourth interviewee in #TheChainofInspiration. I’m delighted today to introduce our next interviewee – Katie Quinn, designer/creative director for www.downtownbetty.com. Over to you Krista!

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Katie is from Vancouver, BC. She is a very inspirational, eco-conscious clothing/fashion designer and talented surfer & yogini too! She designs a handmade, sassy, beach lifestyle clothing line, to get you from the studio, onto your bike and off on an adventure.

  1. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a national geographic photographer, a vet (but more like a Jane Goodall) & a fashion designer.
  2. What are your 2013 hopes & dreams? I hope to grow my business into more studios & boutiques across Canada as well as worldwide. 
  3. What makes you get up in the morning/inspires you? Sunshine, birds & if I’ve written a list the night before, it’s clear why I should leave the coziness of bed with my boyfriend!
  4. How did you come to set up your business?  After a gruelling career in film, I went to India to do my yoga teacher training. I made some t-shirts for the ashram & soon realised I could put my fashion design diploma to work. Bicycle Downtown Betty was born & 3 weeks later I was at my 1st market.
  5. What is it you love most about Downtown Betty? I love all parts of it. I love helping people feel sexy & comfortable & confident enough in what they are wearing, to do so naturally.
  6. How did you select the name Downtown Betty? Betty is my Grandma’s name & it reminds me of the fifties when times were simpler. Betty is also a surf girl, skate girl, beach girl & it’s all about bringing the beach to the urban & the urban to the beach.
  7. What tips can you give to any wannabe entrepreneurs? Be ready to work all hours of all days of every month until it all starts to flow on its own, and then once it’s rolling, be ready to continue that pattern. Love what you’re doing or you will hate your life.
  8. What other passions take up your time? Yoga, travel, beach time & play time with my boyfriend & friends, film making, photography.
  9. Who would be your fantasy 5 dinner party guests? Jane Goodall, Stella McCartney, Jenny McCarthy, Aminata Diallo, Princess Diana.
  10. If you were stranded on a desert island, what 5 items would you wish you had? A beach blanket. Something to (safely) open up the coconuts. A water purifying system. A camera with sound recording capabilities. A lighter.

Thanks Krista & Katie! It’s been an absolute privilege to interview yet another wonderfully inspiring female this Good Friday.

Katie now takes over the baton & will interview someone that inspires her for the next #TheChainofInspiration on Friday 12 April.

Have a wonderful Easter weekend!

G x

Shoes Glorious Shoes!

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Welcome to #SaturdayShopping! Today’s post happens to be my 200th & to celebrate, I’m dedicating today’s #5aday to my favourite subject…

Shoes Glorious Shoes

Today’s #5aday is dedicated to SHOES, GLORIOUS SHOES! S/S collections are full of beautiful bright colours & here’s my pick of some of the best.

  1. Kurt Geiger Fontanne By B Brian Atwood in Pink/Orange - Step into spring in these gorgeous bright colours @ £195.
  2. Lucy Choi Jasmine Coral Suede - Put a spring into your step in these stunning studded coral sandals @ £195.
  3. LK Bennett Parrot Embroidered Cotton Courts by Caroline Issa - Spring to life in these pretty heels @ £250.
  4. Rupert Sanderson Kibo 100 High Wedge Peep Toes - Spring into action in these bright orange statement wedges @ £495.
  5. Valentino So Noir Leather Sandals - Spring to everyone’s attention in these fabulous pink sandals @ £600.

5 bold, bright & beautiful shoes for spring/summer but which will be springing into today’s #SaturdayShopping #GTopSpot?

Today’s #SaturdayShopping #GTopSpot goes to #1 Kurt Geiger Fontanne By B Brian Atwood in Pink/Orange - Simple yet stunning. G x

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Alice’s Wonderland

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Hello! It’s the new #GTime (5pm) & time for #SundayTimes! Hope you’re having a lovely weekend & ready for tonight’s Oscars.

This last week we’ve seen some gorgeous A/W13 looks from London Fashion Week & the anticipation now builds for tonight’s Oscars red carpet. On Friday, thanks to #canonfashion, I was lucky enough to go to Somerset House for London Fashion Weekend to drool over all the lovely labels & looks.

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I watched the amazing Alice by Temperley show, so today is dedicated to Alice & my favourite 5 looks from the S/S13 collection.

  1. Clarinet V-Neck Jumper & Bayadere shorts (not yet available) – Look bright & breezy in this casual knit @ £185.
  2. Harp Jacket & Bayadere trousers (not yet available) – Look on trend this S/S in minimalist & monochrome @ £325.
  3. Puccinella Jumpsuit - Look effortlessly glamorous in this print jumpsuit in a soft jersey material @ £345.
  4. Nijinsky Print Shirt & Long Print Skirt - Look pretty in this bold print @ £325 & £365.
  5. Long Pirouette dress & Temperley London black belt (not yet available) – Look sophisticated & sexy this spring.

5 sexy & highly wearable S/S13 outfits from Alice by Temperley but which will be springing into tonight’s #GTopSpot?

Tonight’s #SundayTimes #GTopSpot goes to #3 Puccinella Jumpsuit - Look sexy without trying. G x

Alice by Temperley

Beauty & the Brits

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Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday! Celebs are out in force tonight to celebrate the best of British music at the Brit Awards 2013…

The stars of the British music industry will be strutting their stuff down the red carpet in gorgeous outfits, wearing stunning make-up. So, in celebration tonight’s #WellbeingWednesday is dedicated to the best of British beauty brands & the make-up trends of this season.

  1. Barry M Trio Eyeshadows - Get a spring in your step in these bold, bright shades @ £5.99. Barry M Eyeshadow
  2. Boots No7 Ballerina Beauty Blush Palette - This blush will have you blooming this spring @ £12.      Boots No7 Blush
  3. Butter London Fruit Machine Nail Lacquer in Opaque Punchy Carnation Creme - Punch above your weight in pink @ £13.Butter London Nails
  4. Body Shop Baked-To-Last Bronzer - For the bronzed goddess in you @ £16.                                  Body Shop Bronzer
  5. Burberry Lip Glow in Hipiscus No. 13 - Get lippy in this bright pink @ £18.50.                    Burberry Lip Gloss

5 ways to dazzle (& support British brands) on or off the red carpet this season but which will take the stage in tonight’s #GTopSpot?

Tonight’s #WellbeingWednesday #GTopSpot goes to #5 Burberry Lip Glow in Hipiscus No. 13 - Bold, bright & beautiful.

Enjoy the Brits tonight everyone & good luck to all the nominees!

G x