Surrounded by ghosts of literary legends at The Algonquin Hotel, Manhattan

I somehow managed to bring the rain with me to Manhattan last week. As I arrived in New York and jumped out of my cab just off of 44th and 6th, I rushed into the place I would be calling home for the next 48 hours – The Algonquin Hotel. Now I must plead complete ignorance here with the hotel.…
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2012 should have seen more Michelle Dockery magazine covers

Looking back on 2012 there is one actress I wish we had seen more on magazine covers. Michelle Dockery, who plays Mary Crawley in ITV1’s Downton Abbey, has appeared on numerous covers over the course of the year from Vanity Fair to Love Magazine…but I want more! Each and every magazine has challenged the way in which we see the…
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Outfit du Jour: for the Christmas Party with edge

All from the My-Wardrobe Seasonal Sale Joseph Dolce Fit And Flare Milano Wool Dress £171.67 Was £245.83 30% off ($283.26 Was $405.62)  Francis Leon Acid Burn Black Leather Jacket £250.83 Was £358.33 30% off ($413.87 Was $591.24) Estelle Dévé Kheper Chain Gold Plated Beetle Necklace £118.33 Was £169.17 30% off  Daisy Jewellery Limited Edition 24ct Rose Gold Vermeil Aura Chakra…
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Blue Cheese Cheesecake and other unexpected culinary delights at Prospect in Brooklyn

In the year ahead I have to promise to stop indulging in such amazing meals. My sizeable arse is starting to pay the price and this just won’t do. But as it’s not the new year yet, I thought I had better get my “food on” in the most decadent manner possible. This is where I introduce Prospect in Brooklyn,…
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Serpents by Sorellina: A symbol of undying love

This past week I was in New York for a number of different meetings. However, one meeting I was particularly excited about took place in Brooklyn on a miserable rainy evening. I had the opportunity to sit down with two sisters, Nicole & Kim Carosella, who have started a jewellery company called Sorellina. I had heard of the brand over…
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