My St James's: Shopping like a Royal in one of London's most historic neighbourhoods

There are a few neighbourhoods in London that hold a very special place in my heart and each come with their own set of memories. For me, St James's is perhaps one of the most special. It is an area of London, just south of Piccadilly, that is the most historic, the most prestigious and the most refined - and that's not just because it's where the Royals seem to do most of their shopping. St James's is quite honestly a feast for all the senses. I've lived in London for 14 years now and each time I return, I discover a new sense heightened by the experience. So, I thought it high time to share a proper exploration of the area. With the help of the St James's London, I put together a mini tour of the area. I played a full fledged tourist for the day in the hopes of encouraging more to do the...

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5 essential lessons for a creative mind

Trying to be a creative person, on a daily basis, requires a very unique skill set and one that is constantly in need of updating. I discovered this the hard way and will easily admit that I've had more than a few creative meltdowns over the years. Don't laugh. I know it may sound pathetic. How can someone be breaking down over the idea of being paid to travel the world and write about fabulous places, food and fashion? Right? I have such a tough life. But it isn't one that comes without its own set of challenges and they go a little something like this...both challenge and solution offered: 1. Being original. This is an hourly struggle as an online entity. You are given upwards of seven social channels that require constant content and original thought. Here's what you need to remember...

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Outfit du Jour: Casual Curiosity from Topshop

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The Grey Gang

HAIDER ACKERMANN jacket REISS knit J. CREW trousers KARL LAGERFELD clutch As part of the fashion week diaries, something I wore on a grey day in London. Undoubtedly similar to what I wore earlier in NYC, but I can’t get enough of these wide trousers. I spotted them in J. Crew’s presentation a year back and finally managed to hunt them down in London. They have been sneaking into all the takes of my travel wardrobe lately, so I’m not fighting back. No Easter posts for me, no cake layering family time because I’ve spent the whole weekend locked inside, trying to fight a cold that seems to be never ending. I guess that is eventually the price we pay for a full month of fashion weeking, but then again we can afford to, after a month of hysterically creating content. Photos by Mikko...

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Style Update: The perfect off-the-shoulder dress for summer

If you thought the off-the-shoulder style died with last summer, think again people. This season we're seeing the trend return in an epic fashion. It seems every designer from high end to high street has a version of the item on offer.  I'll be featuring a few over the next couple of weeks, but thought I'd start with a reasonably priced favorite from ASOS. Priced at just $65, this is a shoulder shower summer staple if I ever saw one - easy to throw on and go. I'm also wearing some great shades from Quay and classic Havaianas flip flops.  Note: All shot at Puente Romano in Marbella, Spain. ...

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60 Second Restaurant Review: Eggbreak, Notting Hill

Ok guys, new segment here and it's all about featuring great eats in London in under 60 seconds (not including credits etc... I know some of you are sticklers so I thought I'd put that out there). First up on the "best of" charts is Eggbreak in Notting Hill. This place is THE BEST PLACE IN LONDON FOR FRIED CHICKEN. Oh sorry, did I mistakenly leave the caps lock on there? NOPE! This deserves caps, highlights, boldness and more. I have never had a chicken sandwich like the one in which I encountered last week at Eggbreak. I've also, in general, never had better tasting fried chicken and it all began with the chicken wings as starters. Oh man, I run the risk of writing the whole review right here. Let's let the video do the talking - 60 seconds with Eggbreak, where Fried Chicken is religion...

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