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Day One: Olympics 2012 kicks off with a splash

En famille, we set off bright and early for Stratford.  The Jubliee Line was buzzing with flags, tickets and iphones at the ready. A beaming London, still reeling from the surreal yet truly wonderful Danny Boyle extravaganza last night, was … Continue reading

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The Hippodrome Casino: the Ex opens the door that never shuts

It was the London-loving girl in me making me giddy with excitement last night.  After 30 months of rebuild and a mere £40m renovation, I was to visit the recently reopened 112- year-old Hippodrome in Leicester Square.   It’s hard to … Continue reading

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how to be poolside glam

There are a number of no-nos surrounding pool and beach make-up.  Only too aware of the pitfalls we need to avoid and yet… those panda eyes, salt-chapped lips and flaky peeling skin do occur – and, it’s not a good … Continue reading

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Big applause for Little House

Nick Jones is a brilliant formula man.  Intuitively, he applies his brilliant formula to each of his venues and, as I sit back and sip cocktails at Shoreditch House, Soho House, Dean Street Townhouse, The Electric and now Little House … Continue reading

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