Yep, the humble cappuccino and pain au chocolat courtesy of Cafe Nero.
Enjoyed on a glorious sunny morning overlooking the river.
Sublime!
Go to www.cafemero.com to find your nearest outlet
Wednesday 28 August 2013
Saturday 24 August 2013
The only way is Glamping - or a bit of Yurt won't hurt!!!!
Now I'll tell you one thing about me, I would rather slap myself in the face with a wet fish than go camping in a tent.
The only remotely outdoorsy things I do are lie on a sunlounger in the garden or sit outside a cafe sipping a cappuccino.
I positively hate the idea of sleeping on the floor of a wet tent with spiders crawling in my hair - ewwww. And I don't do wellies either - not even the cutesy flowery ones. The idea of stomping around in the mud at some festival (and yes, they're all invariably going to be muddy if they're held in the UK) fills me with the deepest horror.
So the idea of 'glamping' was something I didn't immediately dismiss out of hand.
Glamping, if you don't yet know, is short for Glamorous Camping. The Urban Dictionary describes it as something that 'isn't done by usual outdoor types who climb mountains.' Well that's ok then!
But isn't that an oxymoron I hear you cry! Yep, I know it sounds incredulous that the word camping could ever be associated with anything even remotely approaching glamour.
I was sceptical at first but the facts seem encouraging. Instead of smelly, damp canvas, the glamper stays in little wooden huts called yurts which come with all the essentials such as electric which is an obviously crucial commodity for operating hair dryers and straighteners!
Their interiors are really cool too and I'm not just talking about their air-conditioning units - they're often stylishly designed using the latest colours and fabrics. And best of all, you sleep in a proper bed rather than on the floor in a grotty sleeping bag. Hurrah!
Take a look at this stylish website http://www.glamping-uk.co.uk for examples of glamorous, glamping gloriousness. There's even mentions of hot tubs - whoop whoop.
It's kind of your own little haven in the middle of the woods and you can pretend to be that intrepid explorer but still be able to tong your hair and watch TOWIE too. Good times!
The only remotely outdoorsy things I do are lie on a sunlounger in the garden or sit outside a cafe sipping a cappuccino.
I positively hate the idea of sleeping on the floor of a wet tent with spiders crawling in my hair - ewwww. And I don't do wellies either - not even the cutesy flowery ones. The idea of stomping around in the mud at some festival (and yes, they're all invariably going to be muddy if they're held in the UK) fills me with the deepest horror.
So the idea of 'glamping' was something I didn't immediately dismiss out of hand.
Glamping, if you don't yet know, is short for Glamorous Camping. The Urban Dictionary describes it as something that 'isn't done by usual outdoor types who climb mountains.' Well that's ok then!
But isn't that an oxymoron I hear you cry! Yep, I know it sounds incredulous that the word camping could ever be associated with anything even remotely approaching glamour.
I was sceptical at first but the facts seem encouraging. Instead of smelly, damp canvas, the glamper stays in little wooden huts called yurts which come with all the essentials such as electric which is an obviously crucial commodity for operating hair dryers and straighteners!
Their interiors are really cool too and I'm not just talking about their air-conditioning units - they're often stylishly designed using the latest colours and fabrics. And best of all, you sleep in a proper bed rather than on the floor in a grotty sleeping bag. Hurrah!
Take a look at this stylish website http://www.glamping-uk.co.uk for examples of glamorous, glamping gloriousness. There's even mentions of hot tubs - whoop whoop.
It's kind of your own little haven in the middle of the woods and you can pretend to be that intrepid explorer but still be able to tong your hair and watch TOWIE too. Good times!
Thursday 22 August 2013
Kylie's bedroom secrets
Ms Minogue does it again – this time
designing a range of über-glam coordinating bedsheets, duvets and throws that could
turn any lacklustre room into the glittering boudoir of your dreams.
Bit strapped for cash? Beautify your bed with this amazing cushion,
only £20
Find the Kylie range at House of
Fraser or online
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Monday 19 August 2013
How to live glamorously for less - or I won't tell if you don't!
Think you need a shed load of cash to shine? Think again!
To me, nothing says glam more than a floor-length showstopper. Head straight to Boohoo.com who boast a humongous selection of maxi lovelies starting from just £10!
Try Zara for statement heels that look like they've stepped straight off the catwalk.
What would you do to get glam for less?
Just follow my tips below and you'll be glamming it up with the best of them quicker than you can say Nicole Scherzinger!
Step 1: Go for a maxi dress
To me, nothing says glam more than a floor-length showstopper. Head straight to Boohoo.com who boast a humongous selection of maxi lovelies starting from just £10!
Step 2: Be well heeled
Choose heels that look designer for a fraction of the priceTry Zara for statement heels that look like they've stepped straight off the catwalk.
Step 3: Attitude.
Rock that look with every diva's accessory of choice - sunglasses of course!
Primark do a fantastic range from only £3
Rock that look with every diva's accessory of choice - sunglasses of course!
Primark do a fantastic range from only £3
Step 4:
Environment.
Hang out
somewhere choc full of glam loveliness and you’ll feel a million dollars.
I like anywhere
beside water and where there’s water there’s usually a swanky
bar/restaurant
just waiting to serve you that Mojito.
What would you do to get glam for less?
Handbags Anonymous
Addicted to handbags? You need therapy!
Yep, Therapy at House of Fraser –
of course!
Feast your eyes on these luscious
lovelies arriving at a store near you
I’m particularly loving the Harriet
bag – perfect for channelling this season’s ladylike glamour - think Grace
Kelly in Monte Carlo.
Saturday 10 August 2013
If you only buy one thing this month, make it a statement necklace
Make your look zing with a dazzling, over-the-top necklace. And the more glitzier, the better.
The likes of Zara, H&M and River Island are over-brimming with these lustrous lovelies.
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Wear them with the ever-faithful Boyfriend blazer for extra glam sophistication or give a plain shift some show stealing schzam! See below.
And don't just save these shimmering lovelies for evening wear. The new rules say there aren't any rules for when you're supposed to wear anything, so day and night you can add drama and completely rework your existing wardrobe.
Bargain!
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