The Style Traveller Guide to Clapham Sponsored post in association with American Express® I live in Clapham, South West London, it’s only 20 minutes out of central London, but has a real village vibe about it. I’ve lived here for over 10 years and I love it. I’ve found all the hidden gem destinations in the area, where to get a cocktail and mani both at the same time, where
East London’s Coolest Must See Hotel Where? The Curtain Exactly? Situated in a previously derelict factory in trendy Shoreditch, The Curtain is the newest edition to East London’s thriving ‘hang out’ hotel scene. It’s a see and be seen kind of place but with a whole lot of substance. Why? As part of my week long birthday celebrations the gorgeous guys at Mr and Mrs Smith checked me in for
5 Chic Watches To Suit Every Occasion Where? Oxford, England, UK. Exactly? Christ Church College, The Grand Café and various other quintessentially British Instagrammable backdrops. When? October 2017 Why? In order to celebrate the launch of Rotary Watches’ new Oxford collection, the guys at Rotary loaded me up with 5 shiny new timepieces and packed me off to Oxford for a photoshoot. The inspiration behind the collection is the eponymous
The Most Blissful ‘Balance Me’ Retreat in Cornwall Where? CK Rock, a stunning beach-chic home situated in the gorgeous Cornish countryside in Rock, Cornwall. When? October 17 Why? Post fashion week I always feel exhausted and in need of a recharging break. This season the gorgeous guys at Balance Me Beauty invited me on one of their retreats on the West coast of England. The purpose of the retreat was all
Dinner onboard the Belmond British Pullman with Laurent Perrier Where? A Dinner in association with Champagne brand Laurent-Perrier’ aboard the Belmond British Pullman. Exactly? We met the historic train at London Victoria Station, starting with a champagne reception at the traditional, luxurious Belmond train station waiting rooms. Why? I’ve always had a fascination with 1920’s and 30’s, flapper fashions and the golden age of travel. Having grown up watching films and
Being Lady Penelope – Rolls Royce Weekend Where? Rushton Hall, Northamptonshire, UK When? Sept 2017 Why? I was very lucky to be invited up to Ruston Hall for the weekend in order to visit the Burghley Horse Trials. As it’s such an exclusive event it would be rude not to arrive in style, so Rolls Royce offered to loan me one of their top of the range Wraith cars for
The Style Traveller London Fashion Week Round Up Where? London Fashion Week Exactly? 180 The Strand which is the LFW HQ, but shows and events are spread out all over the city Why? Twice a year in February and September the world’s fashion industry descends upon the capital to indulge in 5 days of pure, unadulterated FASHION! From some of the world’s top designer catwalk shows, presentations, mind blowing parties to fun events
5 Reasons Why I Love Festival No. 6 in Portmeirion Where? Portmeirion Festival No. 6 Exactly? Situated atop a picturesque estuary in North Wales, Portmeirion is one of the most visited and quirkiest tourist destinations in the UK. For four nights and days in September the quaint, colourful village is transformed into a festival full of art, music, culture and partying. Whether you’re into big headline acts on the main stage,
Burghley Horse Trials with Joules Clothing Where? <arel=”nofollow” href=”http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/” target=”_blank”>Burghley Horse Trials Exactly? Every year Burghley House in Lincolnshire, UK hosts one of the equestrian world’s most exclusive events. Visited by the royals as well as sporting royalty, Burghley Horse Trials is an annual three day summer season event. It’s deemed to be one of the most luxurious and prestigious events on the sporting calendar. Why? This season I was extremely lucky to
The Ultimate Romantic UK Minibreak to Holkham Where? The magnifiscent Holkham Lodges within the grounds of Holkham Hall with Barefoot Retreats. Exactly? Norfolk, England, UK When? August 2017 Why? For Charlie’s birthday this year I decided to come over all ‘Period Drama’ (in a historical novel sort of way!) and check us into Kiera Knightly’s epic home from the movie The Duchess, aka Holkham Hall in Norfolk. The film ‘Shakespeare in Love’
