GLEE FOR GLOBETROTTER

 
I spend my life packing and unpacking suitcases.... But doing this in and out of a globetotter makes it fun and easy peasy. There is no denying they are expensive - BUT they last a life time. (My Husband still uses his fathers one from the 60's). Bespoke - Initialed - Plain - Wheely (the list goes on...) Globetrotter does and has it all.


Newly Initialed

Tom's & Mine on Honeymoon... 

Collection by Erdem

Cruise Collection

Safari Collection (as above)

 

Vanity Case in Yellow (The Dream?)

Globetrotter 

54 - 55 Burlington Arcade 

London W1J OLB

www.globetrotter.com

PRINCESS GRACE BY HOWELL CONANT

Who would I like to look like this Summer? Grace Kelly pictured here by Howell Conant please. (Who am I kidding...) 

Photographed in Jamaica in 1955, I have fallen in love with these simple, beautiful photographs of the late Princess. Conant devoted much of his photographic career to the Actress capturing her wedding to Ranier, her life in Monaco, holidays here in Jamaica as well as documenting her Hollywood career. 

Perfection? 

Fun on the Beach... My Favourite.

The many faces of Grace 

Describing his time with Grace in Jamaica: "We were just getting to know each other on this trip, and I hadn't yet learned how far I could go with her. Grace had definite ideas about how she wanted to look. Though she rejected the traditional studio image, she disliked the sloppiness of candid photography, too. In time, we found a middle ground". 

For more Howell Conant Photography have a look at... 

"Remembering Grace" by Howell Conant £6.84 from Amazon

SUMMER HEAD GEAR

For all you festival goers out there - these are worth a peek. Very cheap: ideal as you're only going to loose them over the weekend sometime anyway, I can't get enough of them... Feathered, Beaded or Floral, there are plently pretty versions out there to choose from.

 

Brown Pheasant/Pink Pheasant Feather Headdress - £29.99 from River Island

 

Velvet Studded Turban  - £8 from Asos 

Flower Garlands - £6.99 from River Island

 

 Showgirl/Inca Headdress - £100/£130 from Bitching and Junkfood

  

 

Floral/Cream Crochet Headband -£5.99 from River Island

WE LOVE RIVER...

I always forget how wonderful River Island is... 

I found this Tie Die Dress in Harpers Bazaar so had a look at the rest of their stuff. I think next year tie die will definitely be too young for me, but I'm giving it a go for the last time this Summer. Newlwed dressed as wannabe Festival goer perhaps?  

 

Tie Die Maxi Dress - £32.99

  

Pink/Blue 'Jarlo' Embellished Dress - £59.99/£69.99

  www.riverisland.com

MOVE OVER ESSIE

 

My new favourite Nail Varnishes - Leighton Denny. 

A thick enough brush (essential), longer lasting and in a range of colours, they'll be on my nails this Summer. 

    

Top - Inside Scoop & Sundae Girl

Above - Brick Road & Glamour Puss

 

Above - Captivated & Viva La Diva

£11 each... 

www.leightondenny.com

SCRABBLETASTIC

Tom, my Mother, Step-Father and I have gone Scrabble Mad. Why I am blogging about it I do not know but all I am sure of is we are obsessed. After wolfing down dinner so we can get playing as soon as possible, the arguments begin and made up words attempted. If you're bored give it a go - We can't get enough of this British Classic. 

Ps, you can also get it as an app on your iPad. It is almost as good as the real thing and well worth a download. 

   

 

 

Scrabble - £12.99 by Mattel