A last ode to Summer - Look 3 (tan show off)

In my final week on holiday, I've decided to wear all those things that for months I won't be wearing again. Look 3 of "A last ...

A last ode to Summer - Look 2 (cocktails on the beach)

Another day, another Ode to Summer look.  Today lunch at the beach, a little  beach-shop browsing and then the final defining moment of the ...

A last ode to Summer - Look 1 (summer nights)

In my final week on holiday, I've decided to wear all those things that for months I won't be wearing again. I want opened-to shoes,...

Breakfast in Ibiza

In my Missoni caftan and ready for a day at the beach. Just another seven days of Summer looks... and then back to winter in London (strange...

My summer make up bag

I don't wear much make up in the summer, a tan usually does the trick and I like to keep it natural, but I always carry with me a  small...

Nautical look NUMBER 6 - Bermuda shorts

A classic nautical look: beige bermuda shorts and navy t-shirt. My shorts were my mum's, a 1970's Gap style, but below I've foun...

Nautical Look Number 5- Easy Denim

Running errands in the small port where we spent the night in a stripy t-shirt and denim mini skirt. Cos t-shirt Gap denim skirt Vintage san...

Nautical Look N4- The stripy dress

Tonight I'm off to dinner in the small harbour and I am wearing the first outfit in days- I'm keeping it nautical in a silk stripy d...

Nautical look NUMBER 3 - Bandeau

Strapless, bandeau-style swimwear is by far the best style for tanning at sea. I can sit in the sun or snorkle all day and forget about nast...

Nautical look NUMBER 2 - Head Scarf

I've always loved the old school glamour of a scarf tied around the head, but living in London I rarely get the chance to pull this look...

Nautical look NUMBER 1 - BB style

Well, not quite! But loved this photo of a teenage Brigitte Bardot sporting the breton top. And since I haven't done a stripy top in a w...

Sailor style capsule wardrobe

I am off sailing with my friends for a few days- life is basic, space is limited and a small, practical suitcase a necessity. During the day...

Short Rules

Every year I say it's going to be my last, but as it turns out, every year I make a new set of "rules" to make shorts age appr...

Hidden treasures...

I've just spent the morning raiding my mum's wardrobe, which is something I always do when I pass by Florence. She seems to have a n...