Girl In The Pretty Dress

Hampton Court Palace is a little off the beaten track - as London goes. You can't reach it on the tube so I never really ventured out that way before. It's very easily reached by car though if you're staying west of the city. It was a favourite palace of the Tudors and the Georgians and as such it's teeming with history. Though it's perhaps most famous for hosting the romance of Henry Tudor and Anne Boleyn. The decor is a visual picnic - there's a little bit of everything as so many royals have put their stamp on the place over the centuries.

One of my favourite purchases this year (and by no coincidence, one of my favourite outfit posts) was this fabulous canary-yellow vintage skirt . I was bitten by the vintage bug and I've been seeking out vintage sales ever since so I thought I'd share what I've learned so far... 1) Vintage shopping can be a tall shoppers heaven. The added length of yester-year's dresses/skirts makes them perfect for those of us who are long and leggy. (Waist-height can still be tricky but it's amazing what you can find if you're prepared to rummage through the rails.) It's also the perfect way to nail throw-back fashions like the current 70's trends. 2) It's about more than just the clothes. It's a costume-jewellery paradise (I've never seen so many sparkly things in one place) and perfect if you're looking for a one-off piece of furniture. 3) It pays to think about your underwear in advance of your shopping expedition. Most vintage sales have...

I was walking down The Strand in London recently when something caught my eye... It had the words 'Louis Vuitton' and 'free' on it so I had to investigate further! What followed was a wonderful walk through the Louis Vuitton A/W 15 collection and the opportunity to see how it intertwines with the history of the brand. In their own words: "Series 3 is a stand alone exhibition showcasing a designer and his creative process and influences. Far more than a simple collection it is a stream of consciousness, dreams and self-reflexive journeys. Inside a designers mind, muses intertwine with cherished memories and visions of new shapes, cuts and meticulous craftmanship. He sits between the past he embraced and the future. The designer's careful thoughts pair with a delicate artisanal touch: a new moment of excellence born in this union. "Series 3" retraces Nicolas Ghesquiere  Autumn/Winter 2015/2016 collection for Louis Vuitton. "Series 3" is a s...