Lucy in the Skies.

Mary Portas

I think she is great; everything about her. So when were heading back into London College of Fashion after completing store research, and we bumped into her, you can imagine how happy I was!

I have also recently been watching her programme on Channel4 - Mary's Bottom Line, where she attempts to train up young people to work back in British Factories, and to bring production back to Britain. An issue that I am 100% for! If you haven't seen the programme, catch up now on 4oD here, it's brilliant!

It turns out these shots below were actually from her tv programme... She was so nice, she walked up to us and said hello, and asked how we were. GO MARY GO!

Love,

L x

I love London.

Who wouldn't? What clever soul can tell me what bridge this photo is taken from?

Love,

L x

Belvedere Vodka

I love social media. Love it. Everyone calls me the SocialMediaBug because I am that addicted. Well this time it paid off! On my Twitter account (follow me here) I follow quite a few people and in the run up to London Fashion Week I was even more obsessed than normal! (Social Media Rehab anyone?)

It just so happened that I tweeted BelvedereVodkaUK at precisely the right time, because a day later I had won two exclusive VIP tickets to their LCF Matthew Williamson After Party. Obviously I rang Mark straight away and he pretty much said yes, when I said "I've won two...".

So Sunday night came, the show was amazing, with the most brilliant colours & fabrics from Matthew Williamson. Around 9pm we headed to Nobu in Berkeley Street , the perfect venue; dim lighting, fabulous decor and a hushed buzz of the arriving guests. On our arrival we were presented with a selection of different, red-infused, Belvedere vodka mixes.

The night got underway and the decks

were spun with absolute perfection by the talented DJ Scarlett Etienne, who just oozes 'cool'.

Eventually Matthew Williamson arrived with Twiggy, Jodie Harsh & Ben Hudson (Mr Hudson).

They were all so lovely and down to earth. The most surreal moment was when Matthew took to the dancefloor with Twiggy, dancing to Lady Gaga & 'Girls just want to have fun'.

It was a great night, met some brilliant people.

Thank you BelvedereVodkaUK!!

Mark, Twiggy & I.

Ben Hudson & I

Matthew Williamson - Fashion Designer.

Love,

L x

FOR MARK

My best friend Mark, a regular face on my blog, is not very well at the moment.

Unfortunately I am in London & he is in Southampton, so I can't feed him soup or give him any hugs...

So I am hoping this will do for now....

Love you,

Love,

L x

Stella McCartney at Selfridges

So as you already all know, I love Fashion. I study it, work in it, dream of it and if there was such thing as a Fashion filled cake, I'd probably eat it. (LOL).

Anyway so the other night I won exclusive tickets to a press night for the Launch of Stella McCartney's new fragrance Lily. My best friend and I went along to the evening held in Selfridges London, Ground Floor.

We were given goody bags, with free samples of the gorgeous perfume, books about the designer, a bright neon badge stating "I <3 STELLA" and some deliciously strong pink champagne truffles. The evening was great, Stella McCartney was interviewed by the Editor in Chief of British Vogue, Alexandra Shulman.

Various things were discussed including her love of the countryside and her children. Then she also uncovered she was so happy to have been chosen to help design the Official Olympic collection for Britain, but said it was so time-consuming she was worrying for her main label! (To which the audience all laughed).

After the interview, there was a chance for mingling with the fashionistas that had filled the room, including the designer herself. Cupcakes with 'STELLA' were offered by handsome waitors, and the champagne kept flowing into glasses that seemed to be never-ending.

Right at the end of the evening, as Selfridges was closing, we were offered to take some of the beautiful balloons that had been left...

It was such a great night, and I loved spending it with Mark!

Love,

L x

P.s Have you seen Stella's Olympic 2012 collection, what do you think of it?

The best Rave you will ever go to in your life

I love London, who doesn't??

There's the delicious food, a buzz, the crowds of quirky people, the amazing attractions & the nightlife...

However there is a nightlife that is often missed by tourists and people who don't know where to look... That is why this blog is here, to show you one of the most MAGICAL places that you will ever visit.

I daren't call it a club because it is so much more than that. It is a global dance rave called "Whirl-y-gig" held under London Bridge, once a month. The place always sells out and instantly fills up with the most amazing, friendly people you have ever met in your life. There are no fights, no arguments and no negative energy; it is a place where everyone is free to be who they want to be.

The entire area transforms into an eclectic explosion of colourful lights, sparkly fabrics and stalls where you can buy hippie treasures. They have fairies who face paint beautiful flowery designs for free.

Then comes the music, it is more than just music, it gets into your soul, your feet, hands, fingers all just move naturally. The beat goes on from 10pm until 7am and surprisingly most of the guests manage to last the night. Not only does the DJ Monkey Pilot bring out all the amazing global tunes, many guests bring their own instruments and therefore the dancefloor edges are crowded with the heavy beats of Bongo & Conga drums. When it gets to 6am, you don't even need to look at your watch to realise, because everyone slowly starts to sit down on the floor and lie across their friends. Once everyone is lying down, they shoot a huge parachute across the crowds, which is then waved above everyone's heads, (reminiscent of school years) with colourful lights & patterns bouncing all over it...

I have gathered a selection of my fav photos from my time going there, over the last 3-4 years, Enjoy!

Before we left, we all gathered at my friend's house.... The dress code is hippie & colourful, because it gets warm inside the venue, it's advisable to travel in different clothes & to change at the 'club'...

Off we went...

All I can say is you have to try it out. For me it's like coming home to a place where I feel so safe & happy.

Love,

L x

& some special ravey WhirlyLove x

Miss Incredible -Easy Fancy Dress!

The other day to my shock horror my friend suddenly announced his party was to be Superhero fancy dress. With a full schedule and no time on my hands to hunt out a good costume, I had to make do. But it turned out to be better than I originally thought...

I wore- which most girls have in their wardrobes anyway;

- Knee high black socks.

- Red T-shirt.

- Black skirt with or without a belt.

- Printed out an "Incredible" Logo and safety pinned it to my top.

- Took some black eyeliner paint and quickly drew on a mask.

Done! Took me about 10 minutes to throw it together and everyone loved it -

Few group photos of us out on the town -

Good Luck if you are to try this out!

Love,

L x

New Years Eve in a Jacuzzi

The title is pretty much self-explanatory!

Spent New Years Eve chilling in my friend's 38 degree outdoor hot tub, with bubbles & drinkies, friends & great music. The funniest part was when you'd leave the tub, and you'd would literally be a huge steaming ball because of the cold outside air!

Love,

L x