Luxury Fashion

I had a lovely evening last night at the superb Bob Bob Ricard, hosted by luxury footwear brand S.Novio and the fabulous team at Pop PR.
The private dining room at the iconic Soho restaurant was buzzing, filled with the great and the good from the industry, from leading Stylists to prominent Magazine Editors. The room was filled with flowers and black balloons in keeping with S.Novio’s distinctive branding, and the designers shoes and boots were prominently displayed throughout.

We may still be in the depths of Winter, but fashion has well and truly moved on to Spring. Here’s my take on some quality essentials that will elevate your wardrobe into the here and now without looking like you’re a fashion victim.
Mens fashion lacks the huge choice and versatility available to us ladies, and options narrow even more in the warmer months when layering becomes less practical. So it pays to invest in some key quality pieces each season to keep things fresh and focus on the details….it’s all about the details.

You have finally finished up the last of the Christmas chocolate stash, the party season is well and truly behind us, and most of us are dreaming of somewhere hot and sunny as the perfect antidote to this grim grey weather. Waistband feeling a little tighter? Planning on hit the gym with a side order of a crash diet to undo that extra festive weight? Panic not - here are ten of my styling tricks that will slim you down instantly, meaning that you can literally have your Christmas cake and eat it. Enjoy!
Check Your Underwear

Being a die-hard shopper with a sharp eye and super-stamina means that when I'm asked what I would like for Christmas, I can very easily provide a list I have been refining almost all year as I am always discovering amazing and lovely new things. In case you are lacking a little inspiration this year, I have done all the hard work for you and put together a curated selection of the top 10 items on my personal wish list:
Diptique Limited Edition Advent Calendar http://bit.ly/2kdznva

What a buzz to attend the London premiere of the new psychological thriller ‘The Unseen’ last week, let alone style two of the films stars and the director!

When you know you look good, you feel good and your confidence soars. So ladies, follow these few simple tips to elevate your personal style and enjoy the compliments as they flood in - it will make you feel great.
1) Make friends with your neutrals. Whether navy, grey or taupe is your thing, make sure most of your everyday outfits are based on these easy shades and minimise the decision-making before you've had your morning coffee. They all coordinate with each other, leaving you play with adding a pop of colour if you wish.

Personal Styling is definitely not just for women! You lovely chaps out there can definitely benefit from a few tips too. In my experience just a few tweaks can make the world of difference. Here are some of my favourites!
Make friends with your tailor.

Photographs by James Mason
So what was looking like a fairly standard week, was suddenly made significantly more exciting when this little gem of an invitation popped up in my inbox! An evening celebrating the latest issue of the UK’s best mens fashion and lifestyle publication, surrounded by male models with a sprinkling of celebrities? Oh go on then!

London-based handbag designer Esin Akan launched her Eponymous label in 2012 and hasn’t looked back since. An award-winning graduate of London Business School and Central St Martins, Esin designs ‘smart bags for smart women’, which cleverly adapt to different situations throughout the day.