Filming

From now until next Tuesday, filming takes over my life! It seems only yesterday I mention my filming ambitions and now it 3 days away. I'm quite tired at the moment in a nice way due to being hectic and a bit of a mind overload. In fact the very nice head of security at the Connaught Hotel just phoned me to let me know I'd put the wrong month on my film location letter. He was worried he'd missed it!

I tell you what I wouldn't mind a stay there to recover! So, have a good time blogging and will catch up on all your fab posts next week.

3 ways to work your wardrobe - harder!

A while ago I posted in a boastful manner due to mentionitus of matters I had posted about first before the papers did a mini mention. Anyway, in the comment box I entered into prediction mode encouraged by you my dear readers.

One view about thigh high boots is hardly rocket science given it was the easiest and most obvious catwalk synergy(it appeared in lots of shows) for A/W 2009.

My next pronouncements were about

• wearing cardigans on the shoulder,
• belts being of ribbon/sash or other material
• and black being back.

Lest we forget black has hardly had a look in of late other than as tuxedos, leggings etc. Despite Hermes and others having a strong S/S 09 showing in black on all garments, most success in the merchandising of the shows in the designer stores and high street trends has been the bright jewel colours, nudes and of late python, le snake.

An underlying story to the world of fashion has been the resort/cruise collection. In terms of economics, the resort collections are a dream for the business and customer alike. Minimal outlay to show, often just one model and more affordable item which has longevity. The resort/cruise collection is often talked about now as the pre trend transitional wardrobe rather than its original purpose for good going away clothes.

I've picked three looks from the Resort/Cruise (I prefer the old school European word) collections of 2010 as these give credence to my pronouncements and more importantly are easy things for you to do if you want a fashion fix without the outlay.
Celine (sigh Phoebe is back!) I rest my case - wear you cardis, jackets and coats on your shoulders.
Lanvin - just add ribbons or scarves to you trousers/harem pants and garnish with a corsage. Ribbon in varying widths and colours at John Lewis and Accessories sell a multitude of corsages

Lanvin (again) Look black dress and black bag! Just add a colourful necklace and/or earrings.

Oh and for a future future fashion pronouncement - black will never be truly back until Muiccia tells us it is - lets see what her A/W 2010 show brings!

Anya absolutions

Not only was Saturday a wonderful way to while away time in the company of bloggers, but it was the day that Sharon Rose bought her place in heaven. The lovely, generous Sharon gave me so much joy with a thrifted treasure I spent all day Sunday on my knees for her!

My present was a perfect original Anya Hindmarch of which judging by the inner label goes back a fair few years. I will date it and let you know. Anya is my favourite bag designer so I was in pure bag heaven thanks to Sharon.

Oh and Mr MDS earned his absolution's too by putting together our new garden furniture and getting the bed in at the end of the garden to grow vegetables in, while I was in Harvey Nicks! Gosh, I'm seriously going to have to gain mine somehow.

Anyone for Pimms!

The plan had been a few weeks ago to picnic in Hyde Park, when we were basking in our new found Mediterranean weather. Then the weather decided to return to normal, so an indoor venue was required for a super Saturday blogfest meeting. The lovely Wendy B of Wendy Brandes Jewelry was in town from NYC and the opportunity to be one of her London posse was too tempting to pass up! It was lovely to catch up with Sam of Everybodysaysdon't and finally meet my favourite Sharon of Sharon Rose Vintage. And it was nothing short of delightful to meet Wendy and Liz of emma peelpants blog.

Harvey Nicks cafe was the venue for what became a 5 hour lunch, therefore technically not a lunch after 3pm. We did demolish 2 pitchers of Pimms and had the waiting staff not been a) so useless, b)so unfriendly/moody and c) looking like a cast from Prison Break we might have had another one. Thankfully, the lax service saved us from being undignified and tipsy. Although some of my camera work suggests I was a complete lush given the out of focus look I managed to produce on a few shots. Either that or I need glasses!

Samantha and I pretend to be friends - note how she's wishing she wasn't with me!
(Sam you know I'm only joking but I did pinch a chip whilst you were looking the other way)

Wendy post styling of her Francis dress

Here is the retied bow detail in close up - you see I'm handy to have around at times!

Sharon sets us a good example by eating the fruit from the Pimms pitcher

Wendy and Samantha

The gang of 5!

We also found time to model Wendy's rings for her and I have to say I was completely taken aback by how utterly wonderful they were. There is no way I can prevent this sounding wrong but I didn't expect to like or admire them as I did. The weight, the finish (matt is seriously the future) and the design blows most high end jewellery out of the window. What struck me the most, apart from the beautiful matt finish, was the correct ratio of ring to finger. They adorn one's fingers in perfect proportion and by this I mean the ring is bold in the sense it added drama but subtle in that it remained within the boundaries of a feminine piece of adornment.
Very often drama can look clunky, bold but brassy - well Wendy's rings look creative and classy!

High Street Pick of the Week

Toast fine cotton parka £66 in sale(was £165)

Continuing my orange fest, this summery cotton parka might come in handy for our inclement weather!

New shoes!

My second sale purchase, (truly it is such a joy to buy some new items after months of nothing) were some Studio tmls orange wedges. It's official I love orange!


PS Mr MDS fixed my camera - he has his uses!

What I wore last night

Now had I not been applying nails inc Hanover Square to my toe nails, giving last minute babysitting instructions and running for the bus, I would have taken a photo. Instead I give you a retrospective of the outfit I wore last night to Mr MDS's works do in a marquee on the Southbank.

The dress: All Saints in sale £55


The back view of dress

The cut of cloth on dress around the derrière

The required coat due to rain - a olive green patent mac from Primark 2 years ago. It was quite pricey for Primark at £22!

The shoes: Russell & Bromley