Its a Joy to be British.

Burberry has yet to fail in my eyes. The soft cashmere burberry plaid scarf was my first taste of true british quality and where my love began.

Christopher Bailey then enhanced their entire collection which caused a greater love within, for this brand.

The Trench coat promoted by fantastically strong images which included our very British school girl Emma Watson.

Now, the prefall collection of olives, browns and entoxicating fabrics cannot help me but to gaze and admire the quality of this work.

Please look upon these images with as much love to the brand, the design and remember this is a British designer!

Who said that Britain has no true fashion foreward pieces?

Christopher Bailey has trully achieved in proving them all wrong.

It is Bailey who keeps me proud to be British.

Enjoy

xoxo

Pringle of Scotland

Having just seen the latest of Pringle of Scotland's Pre Fall 2010 collection I have to mention how exquiste the knitwear pieces trully are.

I would expect due to the calibre of knits that other pieces would be shadowed, this was not the case. The carrot-legged pleated trousers and tiered leather skirt were standout pieces.

This collection is truly stunning and I look forward to more great work to come.

Pandora-treasure in a box

Tunbridge Wells have made an addition to the Royal Victoria Shopping mall with a very white and gorgeously zen-like Pandora Store.

What used to house my favourite Whittard Tea and Coffee store last year, is now the ever so famous, Pandora. I feel this space is ideal, it is near the entrance and the escaltor, and within a comsumer market where their is plenty.

With Necklaces and braclets, earrings and rings I am sure an endless amount of families will be experiencing an "unforgettable moment" this Christmas Day.

PRIMARK PRIMARK PRIMARK

We would like to see an increase of purchasing for our top retailers. However it looks like this coming new year it'll be much more of the same and retailers such as Primark will be topping the charts (as it were) regarding sales. Japenses retailers such as Sogo are following suit.

Therefore, 2010 sets to be another of low prices and poor quality, along with consumers being caught in social circles saying "It's actually from Primark" or "I saw it in Primark for only a tenner".

Enjoy xoxo

Christmas Presents!

I want to touch upon those presents that don't get the full glory which they should. I am talking about the gifts which you recieve which possibly arent the highlight to your day but you are very grateful that you were given them.

It's Christmas day and I have opened the presents which santa left at the end of my bed last night, and I recieved lots of great things but the two items in which I am most grateful for and would not make too much fuss about are the cute pj's and the three pairs of socks.

Yes you may think that this is not very fashion forward or remotely true but I must say every fashionista needs some sleep and down time!

I am so grateful for these gifts because firstly I love pj's. These ones are especially cute they consist of a cute pair of trousers (obviously flannel) that have a polka dot print. The top is a sleeveless vest (black a white stripe, with a pink band) which has printed on it "Half asleep but still FABUOLOUS". So I shall look fabulous 24/7. Thanks Santa!

Socks are always an issue with me, when I was little they used to go thread bear because I literally would never keep still, and it became a joke that I would always be given socks! Today though I am happy to be given my three pairs of pink socks.

I believe that their are two types of women: those who have a weakness for Bags and Socks

or those who love Shoes and knickers!

With that I let you enjoy your Christmas Day, and ponder the thought of which Female are you?

Enjoy and look Great!

xoxo

ALL THAT IS BRITISH...

As I prepare for a trip back to London for the Christmas period. I start thinking about all that is British and what makes us special. Tea and Scones is what comes to the majority of Americans when asked, but humour and art is what comes to mine.

Where would we be without some humour and art?

Art in all forms-Photographs, Artiecture, dance, music, acting, literature, and of course our most loved Fashion.

Yes for those non-believers, fashion is considered artwork. I want to take this time to commend some of my favourite British artists that I believe are "All that's British" and who I will always

admire.

Vivenne Westwood

Christian Bailey

(winner of designer of the year at the British Fashion Awards 2009) :)

Cameron Mackintosh

William Shakespeare

Judi Dench

Julie Andrews

Darcy Bussel

Stephen Fry

Oscar Wilde

and fellow fashionista

Fern Cotton!

Happy Holidays!!

Exfoliate, Cleanse and Moisturize!

How many of us do this religiously?

Having had a couple of fun nights out recently (all in the name of Christmas-obviously), I have stumbled across the repercussions of not cleansing and moisturising before heading to bed.

I want to know what percentage of females really do exfoliate, cleanse and moisturize regularly?

From interviewing Danielle Isaie-we know she does but do you?

let me know.

xoxo

Danielles Isaie's TOP TIPS...

Danielle, if you could be anyone, (real or fictional) who would you be?

Catwoman

Who would you be?

Danielle Isaie's Top Tips!

Danielle's Isaie's TOP TIPS....

What is your WINTER MUST HAVE ITEM?

Leather Gloves

We are always looking for great reads-what is your favourite Book?

A Piece Of Cake by Cupcake Brown.

Up Close and Personal with Danielle Isaie

UK's Hidden Gem, Danielle Isaie, took some time out of her busy schedule to come and reveal all her fashion secrets, beauty 'must-haves' and Starbucks favourites when we chatted to her last week.

In recent blogs I have been discussing Christmas and New Years outfits as well as flying. So Danielle,

What is the longest flight you have been on?

11 hours to Los Angeles.

Where would you most like to travel?

Thailand

Will you be away for Christmas or how will you be spending your Christmas day?

Most Christmas' are spent with my family, a few films, a board game and lots of laughter, love and food!

How will you be spending your New Year?

Going out with the girls of course!

What song gets you onto the dancefloor?

Lady Ga Ga....Paparazzi!

What is your favourite song?

Whitney Houston....I will always love you!

After you have brought in 2010, will you be facing the January Sales?

Yes, I love the sales.

Where do you go for your bargain purchases?

River Island always have good clothes at a bargain price.

What's your favourite store generally?

Karen Miller

OOOoooh, love her garments, who is your favourite designer?

Versace

We must know though, if you could wear any designers gown whose would it be?

Vivian Westwood

Thats right, stick with fellow Brits!

Moving on from our fashion base. You are more stunning in person than an photograph could ever capture. You must reveal what is your beauty secret?

Exfoliate, Cleanse and Moisturize twice a day.

What can't you leave the house without?

I can’t leave the house without my hair brush! Always have to make sure I look slick.....you never know who you are going to meet.

What mascara do you wear?

Great Lash-Maybelline

If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you have to bring with you?

lip balm, chocolate and a sharp knife.

Great choices! You are incredibly down-to-earth and family oreientated. Do you have any borthers or sisters?

I have two younger brothers.

Have you always known what you wanted to do with your life?

Yes, I have always wanted to be an actress from when I was about 5.

Who is your favourite actress?

Hallie Berry....love her.

What is your favourite film?

300

What's your favourite play?

Blood Brothers

Who is your favourite actor?

Mel Gibson

What would be your dream job?

To get a lead role in a blockbuster movie.

What role would you love to play?

A Crime fighter heroine.

Do you aspire to be like anyone?

I don't actually aspire to be like anyone, I have actors and actress I like, but I am very happy with the person I am and what I have achieved I just aspire to keep getting better!

We love that, describe yourself in 3 words

Determined, Honest, confident.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I love going to the Cinema and going to different outings with friends.

Are you a sports/football fan? if so who do you support?

Arsenal all the way!

Love that! Are you a Starbucks person as well?! What do you order when your there?

Hot Chocolate

So your a sweet girl not a savoury one?

Most definately Sweet!

Whats is your favourite meal?

Chinese

Do you have a favourite restaurant?

Nandos

So we'll look for you there next time. or if you were lost where would people first start looking for you?

In my car....I love my car.

Darn, no luck of spotting you easily then!

Do you want to get married?

Yes, in a beautiful, old catholic Church somewhere in London.

How many kids do you want?

I would like three or four.

Where would you love to live?

Caribbean

Where do you want to retire to?

Somewhere hot and beautiful.

Like the Caribbean? :) Being so young, I presume you don't but do you have any regrets?

None

You aren't that long out of Drama school are you and yet, you have been dazzling television screens in the U.K. for quite some while.

Has there been any embarrassing incidents whilst on a film set?

On my first ever job I was on set and I was playing a pizza waitress, I had to toss the pitza and it landed on my head, don't know how that happened, but they had to restyle my hair and re do my make up.....I was not very popular that day!

Thats amusing! Talking of being annoying what would you say is your worst habit?

Talking and asking questions all the way through movies.

Oh your one of those! :) The new year is weeks away but do you have a plan? where do you want to be in 5 years?

I would like to be at the peak of my career and for everyone in the world to know who I am and have experienced my talent in some way or another

Thats what I thought! However, if it was last day on earth what would you do?

Spend the whole day with my family letting them know how much I love them and will miss them!

Aw that's sweet!

Having just blasted on our screens, I have to ask... how many times have you googled yourself

About 500!!

Wowzza! With that, this fellow Arsenal fan is the more gorgeous than I could imagine, geninuely warm hearted and ever so talented. I must thank this new starlett for giving her time and revealing her fashion and beauty secrets.

You can see Danielle in "Off the Hook" on your television screens. In the meantime go to http://danielleisaie.com to find out what Danielle is next up to!

Up in the Air

I went to see 'Up in The Air' Last night and it, obviously, got me thinking about flying and what people wear when they are thousands of feet high.

Well, I am all for the comfort, especially as I am used to flying no shorter than 11 hours going to and from LAX and LHR.

However, what ever happened to flying in style?

Remember the times when flying was a luxury? It was the time of the Hepburns and the Grants. When people would dress in their 'Sunday Best' when boarding an airplane. What a good topic to verbalize my opinion about suitable attire for an aircraft.

High in the Sky

Emily's Style ideas for the air plane.

I typically think there are 3 ways to dress:

1) All Out Comfort:

a) Casual Top

b) Casual yet Warm Sweater

c) Sweatpants

d) UGG Boots/Flip flops

2) Mild Comfort but with personality

a) Jeans

b)Knit Top

c) Sweatshirt/Jacket for additional layer

d) Kitten heeled shoes/boots

3) Classic with comfort/warmth & personality

a) Tights/Leggings

b) Light weight knit top

c) Long Sleeved Sweater Dress

d) Boots/Ballet Slips/Shoes

* A frequent flyer will always have additional Socks & Face cream in thier hand luggage

So their you have it.

When Flying, the suitable outift no longer consists of 'Sunday's Best garments' but instead whatever your personality and mood is feeling-with comfort at the forefront.

However there is just one exception......

The One and Only: Posh Spice.

Keep your look,

Keep your love and...

Keep styling.

xxxx

Styling...

A couple of months ago I had an amazing opportunity to style the GMTV host, Anna Singleton, for one of her press photo shoots.

It was located in Downtown LA, on a day that had terrific down pour of rain. Inspite of the rain, all was not lost. I pulled, some Vivenne Westwood garments, some fantastic accessories, as well as some local designers pieces to create 4 different looks for Anna.

Her are some of the shots....

I love the blue tones brought out in the picture below. Thats the greatness of the rain, it creates an amazing atmosphere of colours for a photographer to capture and use to enhance the outfit, the body.
We wanted to create the sophiscated E! Entertainment reporter look.(above)

Below is all about the MTV style promotion. Rock edge meets sweetheart.

xxx

Its's that time of year again...the time of peace and goodwill and joy to all men and PARTY PARTY PARTY PAAAARRRTTYYY!

Whether or not you are invited to hundreds of events this Christmas and enjoying this festive season. It's another excuse for us Fashionistas to shimmer and shine in head to toe style.

For me and many others it's about locating that special number for:

1) the Christmas office party

2) Christmas Day

3) New Years Eve.

So I have decided to pin point some styles and designs that I believe will fulfill that burning hole in your wardrobe this Christmas.

SEQUINS:

Whether it is long sleeved, strapless, fitted or not-I can't get enough of anything that sparkles.

A touch of Lace.

It's a simple texture that can add sophisication and a little sex appeal in all the right ways...

Timeless Tafetta

The perfect combination for the structured party dress...

and some pieces I can't resist to tickle your taste buds...

There you are, plenty for you to dribble over, give you stomach pains and cause your bank balance to decrease.

But do as your told: 'Christmas is the time for giving' ... even if it is to yourself a little.

So off to the shops you go.....enjoy!

Don't forget always dress to impress....ho ho ho happy Shopping!