Clothes shopping for the ethically minded
Back when I lived in London, I remember skulking around Kew Gardens on one cool autumn day. It was a lovely park and a lovely day. I never went back though. Strange really as I went past it on the District Line to Richmond countless, countless times. This series of videos takes you behind the… Continue reading Watch: Beyond Kew Gardens
Right, back to downsizing. After reading about this guy, I figured it was time to trim my wardrobe sails and get more minimal myself. But when I streamlined my collection of dresses, scarves and shoes, I needed a bit of a breather. Talk about traumatic. I've been surprised though - I haven't missed a single… Continue reading Downsize me/The Wardrobe diet. Step Four: Tops
Its this kind of campaign that rails me. Soooooo seductive. Hot-horse Sophia Coppola has directed the latest ad campaign for a collaborative range between the fashion house of Marni and high street megastar H & M. And boy does it look gooooood. It has it all - Marrakesh, retro sun-soaked backing track, delicious eye-makeup, warm… Continue reading Watch: Seductive Marni at H & M
Love the idea of these - two in one shoe, a ballet flat and a stiletto. Wear them out for the night and just pack away the heels when you've had enough. Or, wear the flats to work and slip on the heels for some clubbing. Clever. They have some eco-credentials, using some recycled and… Continue reading Shoe evolution
Thanks to Jason for the heads up on this truly beautiful time lapse video of the Yosemite National Park. Take a moment and be transported. My golly gosh, this planet is so beautiful.
Ain't it interesting how the more tech we get with our gadgets the more we hanker for the retro charm of the clunk, whir and wind? And following on from apps like 8mm and pixlr. where the vintage sits inside your iphone, now there are gadgets to strap on to your sleek wee iphone beast… Continue reading The iphone rangefinder
This year, 25 countries will decide the fate of the Antarctic Ocean, potentially opening it up to a scale of commercial fishing that would devastate this pristine environment. The Antarctic Ocean Alliance, have begun a global campaign to put pressure on those making the decisions. Their vision is to create the world's largest network of… Continue reading Join the Watch
Exciting! Looks fantastic - all details on their facebook page.
Oh boy. Taika Waititi is great.
Sky Planters - pretty and practical too. Especially if you were a loft dweller. I've always harboured a hankering for a life in New York with exposed brick and large windows and unhung art. Now I add some Sky Planters to this vision.
The Big Shwop 