The Improve Rooms | Events

Ever felt that what you need in your life is a little burst of inspiration from an expert? Step in The Improve Rooms at Fitzroy Square. This was a one day event that I am hoping comes back permanently.

I went along with my friend Holly and the first thing we did was grab some cocktails. We then go and watch expert nutritionist Madeleine Shaw make zucchini noodles to go with a delicious salad. Being healthy never tasted so amazing. Madeleine is incredibly knowledgeable and makes healthy living fun.

We had an amazing chat with fashion stylist Grace Woodward, who you might recognise from Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model. Grace is heavily pregnant but has dressed so smart I didn’t even notice. She looks brilliant in black with a white cardigan, heels(!), great jewellery and stunning eye make up.

Grace talks about sitting next to Elle MacPherson during Next Top Model, “I felt huge”, how she loves what Kate Middleton wears but how she always gets the shoes wrong, “Those wedges when she came out of the hospital…”, we talked about publishing, how much it has changed and the shift away from print and she also talked about how she put the concept of her Improve Room together; “Summer is over in fashion, it’s done, we are already in Autumn”. Grace, Holly and I had a really good natter while cocktails and canapes are brought to us. You really can’t ask for more than that.

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We move on to photographer Johny Pits and we talk about selfies as Holly is writing an article on them. Johny is very articulate and gives good debate. We learn a lot about photography and also talk about portfolio careers.

We also talk about the Sure deodorant. The compressed cans have as much in them as bigger cans only they are smaller bottles. Got that? They come in new scents; cotton, clear aqua and bright. I have some in my goody bag which should last me a while.

I had a great time at the Improve Rooms. Here’s hoping they do more.

 

H&M Dump Cara Delevingne

H&M have announced that Cara, who worked with them on their 2011 Authentic Collection, will no longer be modeling for them. This follows pictures where a bag of what looked like white powder were dropped by the 20-year-old model outside her London flat in Belgravia. She laughed as she covered the bag with her foot.

H&M also denied that Cara was ever the face of H&M.

‘She is not a model with us and I think there was a misunderstanding that she was the face of H&M. We just used her for the show.’’ a spokeswoman told The Sun on Sunday

She also said that H&M had  ‘no particular reason’ to work with  Delevingne in the foreseeable future.

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Christy Turlington Has Still Got It After 26 Years.

26 years after first working with Calvin Klein 44-year-old mother of two Christy Turlington is back and looking as amazing as ever. She took the Autumn Winter 2013 campaign from 29-year-old Lara Stone and, lovely as Lara is, it is easy to see why. Christy looks amazing in the shots from Mario Sorrenti and we want to know her secret. What do you think?

Christy 26 years ago (first picture) and now.

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Tropical Prints For Summer

One of the best things about summer is breaking out the summer wardrobe. It is the best excuse to wear bright colours and crazy patterns. The tropical trend is in for summer and these pieces from QVC caught our eye.  Opt for bold, colourful prints and matching accessories for a look that is sure to turn heads this season. Here are some of our top picks.

From top to bottom: Blue Mojito Lulu Kaftan, £151.50, Ronni Nicole Palm Print Dress, £48.50, Ronni Nicole Real Palm Print Dress, £55.00, Danielle Nicole Peyton Foldable Tote, £63.25

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Kate Hudson wears Annoushka Jewellery

Actress Kate Hudson stuns at Novak Djokovic Foundation Gala last night wearing Annoushka Jewellery and a bracelet by Guest Designer, Selim Mouzannar for Annoushka.Kate Hudson on the red carpet

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Annoushka bronze and oxidised silver Foundry bracelet £650

Annoushka 18ct yellow gold, diamond and oxidised silver Ottoman ring £1,600

18ct white gold, diamond,sapphire and tsavorite bracelet by Selim Mouzannar for Annoushka £28,500

Strut in the City – Jean-Michel Cazabat on Sale at Cocosa

Strut in the City – Jean-Michel Cazabat on sale at Cocosa.com 16 – 23 July 2013

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On sale from today until 23 July, celebrated shoe designer Jean-Michel Cazabat will be strutting onto luxury flash sales site Cocosa.com, offering stunning shoes for up to 50% off. Adored by the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Sarah Jessica Parker and Gwyneth Paltrow, resident New Yorker and Paris-born designer Jean-Michel Cazabat’s style is feminine, fun and fashionable and finished with a rock ‘n’ roll edge.

Choose from flamboyant snakeskin heels like the Emma Courts, the very style owned by the girl about town Sarah Jessica Parker; or pick strappy platforms in bold aqua green, sure to complete your glamourous summer evening wardrobe.

With an A-lister seal of approval, this is one shoe sale you need to trot to!

Cocosa, the leading designer flash sales website, is the go-to site for top notch luxury designer pieces at amazing prices. With up to 70% off the RRP at Cocosa you don’t want to miss out on this sensational sale.

 

The House of Peroni Launch Party

What: OPENING NIGHT AT THE HOUSE OF PERONI
When: 02.07.13 7PM

Where: 41 PORTLAND PLACE, LONDON. W1B 1QH
We had a ball at the opening of The House of Peroni. The music was great, the people were stylish, and the cocktails were different and stunning. They had Peroni beer in them and looked great too. The food was cooked by the Michelin-Starred Costardi Brothers, Christian and Manuel.  There risotto was superb (and served in a can, a great touch) and I also loved their pea soup with mozzarella and croutons. The brothers are head chefs at the family-run Michelin-starred Hotel Cinzia in Vercelli. Their grandparents opened the hotel in 1967. Their food went down a treat and everyone was tucking in without any self consciousness as the food was so great. We even bumped into Antonio Carluccio. If he liked the food, it must be pretty good!
There was also great art, a favourite of mine was by Milan based visual artist Carlo Bernardini. The light artist works with optic fibre. His art is below. His use of light and space was amazing and you could not tell where the walls in the room were. Bernardini is an artist of exceptional talent.
We had an amazing night. Visit the The House of Peroni.soon for a great dose of Italian style.
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Patterns & Florals From Glamourous | Hot Looks

With summer comes patterns and flowery summer dresses. Which is why these clothes which are new in at Glamourous caught my eye. They are perfect for a little summer glamour. Guaranteed to make you stand out from the crowd. What do you think? What is your favourite piece?

Top to bottom: Tailored Trousers, £39, Dipped Hem Dress £30, Galaxy Shorts £70, Contrast Shift Dress £24, Bodysuit £15.

 

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