It's a Wrap

Five clever wrapping ideas with brown paper...

Brown paper and silver glitter ribbon

Lace doilies and brown paper

Red and linen

Add a postcard

Bells and holly

3 Best: Parkas

Isabel Marant Etoile Parka, £515 from MATCHES

Zara Parka, £109

MAJE Parka, £630 at Net-a-Porter

Fashion Maths

1.       COAT: Cos, £190

2.       Jumper: GAP

3.       Boots: Zara, £70

4.       Trousers: H&M, £24.99

When in Paris...

With Paris Fashion Week in full swing, I thought there was no better time to draw on my year spent in Paris by listing my top things to do while in the city of lights. 

Eat: Robert et Louise

http://robertetlouise.com/

Sleep: Radisson Blu Eiffel

http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-pariseiffel/location

Shop: Colette

http://www.colette.fr/

Walk: Paris Flea Markets

http://girlsguidetoparis.com/archives/paris-flea-markets-marche-aux-puces/#.UaXkMEDqnYQ

Milan 'Musts'

With Milan Fashion Week kicking off today, here is a selection of the best to do in the fashion capital of Italy.

Eat: Chatulle

http://www.chatulle.it/

Sleep: Maison Moschino

http://www.maisonmoschino.com/en

Shop: McArthurGlen Serravalle Designer Outlet

http://www.mcarthurglen.com/it/serravalle-designer-outlet/en/

Walk: Duomo
http://www.duomomilano.it/

10 of the Best: Knits for Winter

COS Suede patch jumper, £55

COS Ribbed Sleeve Jumper, £55

COS Alpaca wool jumper, £69

COS Oversized wool mix jumper, £79

COS Scalloped rib jumper, £55

COS Split side merino jumper, £55

Zara Cashmere knit sweater, £79.99

Zara jumper, £45.99

Zara Ribbed cable knit jumper, £35.99

Whistles Angora jumper, £250

LFW - the best of the weekend

Jonathan Saunders SS14

Temperley London SS14

Topshop Unique SS14

Mulberry SS14

JW Anderson SS14

NYFW Trend: Midi skirts are Here to Stay

A-line, pencil and frill - the midi skirt is here to stay.

NYFW: Join the J.Crew for SS14

Drawing on fashion hits from spring summer just gone [note the return of midi skirts, slogan tees, statement trousers, neons, cross-body bags and lace up heels], J.Crew came back with a bang for SS14.

The icing on the cake was a shoe collaboration with British darling Sophia Webster – a match made in sartorial heaven. 

New York Needs

With New York Fashion Week in full swing, there is no time like the present to celebrate the best that New York has to offer...

Eat: Balthazar

http://www.balthazarny.com/

Sleep: Soho House 

http://www.sohohouse.com/

Shop: Chelsea Market 

http://www.chelseamarket.com/

Walk: The High Line 

http://www.thehighline.org/