Luxe 4 Less - Ladurée meets John Galliano

Following in the fabulous footsteps of LUXE designers Christian Louboutin & Marni this November will see the launch of these limited edition Ladurée / John Galliano macaroons - a fashion & food fusion that will have every well heeled girl and boy pushing their way through the doors of this sassy & chic patisserie !!

Ladurée meets John Galliano = Match made in heaven

LUXE LUST : Vertu

When you receive an invite to a party at Lancaster House it is certainly an invitation you don't turn down - the last time I was at the venue was for the Tatler 100th party so I had high expectations.

The Vertu 'Life Beautifully Arranged' event to launch their new 'Constellation Quest' smartphone lived upto everything you would expect from the global leader in LUXE communication devices & concierge service.

Walking up the regal staircase at Lancaster House, falling raindrops were projected onto the paintings that surround the balcony & then we were transported through a audio/visual world of soundbites & video imagery.

Vertu pulled out all the stops, serving vintage champagne that floated around the glass and over the tongue like pure silk, a foie gras bar accompanied by sumptuous sticky wine and a sushi bar to rival that of Nobu.

With the guestlist a heady mix of London's poshest, prettiest and prominent faces - Vertu 'Life Beautifully Arranged' event has to be right up there as one of the most LUXE London soirées to which I have ever rsvp'd !!

LUXE LIVING : The Stafford Hotel London

Living in London & living it LUXE is something I always strive for - so it was wonderful when one of my closest friends & the best beauty blogger/journalist in the business Helene Ravlich arrived into town for a few days & I had the chance to introduce her to one of my favourite and fabulous London destinations - The Stafford Hotel

Those of you who have read my previous posts 'Return to The Blue Lagoon' & 'Fabulous In ..... Istanbul' will know that I am a huge fan of The Kempinksi Hotels and The Stafford Hotel London by Kempinski is no exception.

Situated right in the heart of Mayfair, but tucked away so discretely that their terrace is a favourite to one of Englands Prince charmings 'The Stafford' encapsulates the true essence of old English elegance but provides it's guests with every modern amenity you would expect from a 5* experience.

Sitting at your in-room leather bound writing desk, drafting letters of your adventures on personalised Stafford stationary with the words " My residence whilst in London " stamped under your name ..... *you don't get much more LUXE than that - you can't help but feel you have been transported back to a time when inking a letter to your lover and sending it by horseback was standard rather than a romantic idea in a Jane Austen novel.

Even with the many bars/clubs & restaurants within a stones throw of the hotel, you must spend at least an hour or so discovering the 'American Bar' within the hotel - it's walls are lined with photographs that each have their own enchanting story.

Like with every 'Fabulous In .....' adventure - enjoy, experience and leave having made some stories of your very own .... and staying at 'The Stafford' I have no doubt like us you will !!

Boutique Babies : This Little Piggy went to Prada

I seem to have reached the time in life where amongst many friends & family, the sound of children's pitter-patter feet can be heard treading their parquet flooring - it was a with great joy to find out that I was to officially become an uncle with my brother expecting his first child.

This of course brings the task of finding the perfect little LUXE gifts that with bring hours of enjoyment to both the parents and their child alike - ' This Little Piggy Went To Prada' is one of those gifts that does just that.

Reworking traditional children's stories with a Haute Couture twist that will amuse adult readers and give any child the best possible start on their way to the fashion forefront - Described by Vogue as "Nursery Rhymes for the Blahnik Brigade" this is one piece of literature that cannot be over looked !!