shopping

Carnival vibes



Converse Notting Hill Carnival trainers

I might have to put aside my allegiance to plain off white All Star high tops, in deference to these Carnival tribute Chucks from Converse. Aren’t they jaunty? Converse has released these exclusive limited editions today on Converse.com (£70) along with two customised styles by British music artists Lady Leshurr and Clara Amfo.

I have a love-hate relationship with Carnival. (more…)



Can the Burberry Beauty Pinterest campaign drive mascara sales?



Burberry Beauty Pinterest campaign Cat Lashes mascara

The new Burberry Beauty Pinterest campaign is werking for its money. It’s got everything, from social commerce, to personalisation to cross-platform marketing.

Launched last week, the aim is to drive traffic to Sephora, to sell the new Burberry Beauty Cat Lashes mascara. Why Pinterest? (more…)



Buy it now: the Prada ecommerce edit



Prada ecommerce aw16

Welcome to the 21st century Prada.com! Prada ecommerce has arrived with a shiny new site, while also relented to selling on a couple of other choice e-com outlets (namely Net-a-Porter and Mytheresa). What to buy? Well since you asked, let me narrow down the choice…

Accessories Decorative bag straps, those luxury girl scout keyrings, micro-mini notebooks (is it too early to think about stocking fillers?) (more…)



How to wear pyjamas for day



Sarah Rutson wear For Resrless Sleepers pyjamas How to wear pyjamas for day

I’m all for pyjama dressing, but how to make sure your piped Dolce & Gabbana pjs and brocade Gucci slippers don’t look like you just tumbled out of bed? Easy. First make sure you go for a thicker, luxer class of PJ, so look at Dolce, Marni, Dries van Noten and Gucci. You can try wearing actual pyjamas for day wear, but let’s be honest, this requires a certain nonchalance to pull off. (more…)