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Last Minute Stocking Stuffers

16.12.16

You've got the big gifts sorted, but what about those little extras? I often find these are the most stressful to pick! But do not fear, with my suggestions your last minute stocking stuffers will be the sparkliest this season!

Novel Beauty Raw Cane Sugar Scrub

Made in the UK, Novel Beauty is one of my newest discoveries. This Raw Cane Sugar Scrub contains Shea Butter, Papaya Fruit and Grape Seed Oil for the softest skin.

Balitello Sock Club

Guys are tricky to buy for, which is why I am a big fan of subscription gifts. Balitello is a fun one - your recipient will receive a new pair of socks each month- and they have some great designs like this New York skyline pair!

Amanda Wakeley Silver Fox Keychain

I'm particularly fond of a fun accessory, and this silver fox keychain by Amanda Wakeley is one of the coolest and most elegant I've seen!

J.Crew tortoise link lucite necklace

You can't go wrong with an oversized necklace- well done J.Crew!

For more gift ideas check out my 2016 Gift Guide!

24 Hours in London

5.12.16

I've spent a fair amount of time working in London this year. But aside from the early mornings and late nights, I've managed to explore parts of the city and visit attractions that I haven't got to before!

As part of the AccorHotels '24 Hours In Campaign' I'm sharing what I would visit and see over a day in London. You too can take part in the campaign and enter the competition to win a 9 day European break, with stops in Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin! Click here to find out more.

Here's how I would spend 24 Hours in London!

9am: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at my hotel base- I like to stay at the Doubletree Hilton Westminster. Great location, facilities and fantastic customer service.

10am: Set off for sightseeing! I'll take the short walk from the hotel to visit my old stomping ground, the Houses of Parliament. A tour of the Palace of Westminster is not to be missed -my favourite part is the Commons chamber.

12pm: After absorbing a tonne of history, refreshments are required! After a quick coffee pit stop, I'll head up Whitehall to visit the National Portrait Gallery. It has one of the best gift shops in London!

1.30pm: Time for lunch. I'll visit one of the many restaurants tucked off Piccadilly. Or, I'll pick up a healthy salad at Whole Foods.

2pm: Refueling done, I'll indulge in a little retail therapy on Regent Street. I'll visit my favourites- Russell & Bromley, J.Crew and Uniqlo as well as checking out the new Tory Burch store!

5pm: I'll head back to the hotel for a little rest and relaxation... and to check out the damage done on my credit card!

7pm: After getting ready, I'll jump in a cab and make my way to The Delaunay in Aldwych for a fantastic evening meal and a few cocktails at the Savoy!

10pm: Walking off calories consumed, I'll take in the sights of the London skyline and magical Westminster along the River Thames.

11pm: Back at the hotel, I'll catch a quick night cap in the Millbank Lounge before heading for some rest and an early wake up call!

Which is your favourite city and how would you spend 24 hours? Don't forget to take part in Accor Hotel's '24 Hours In Campaign' challenge!

Political Style Gift Guide 2016

21.11.16

The holidays are here! I'm super excited to share the 2016 Political Style Gift Guide with you all. Over the past several weeks, I've been scouring the internet high and low for some of the best gift ideas for everyone on your list.

From fashion to technology, shoes to stocking stuffers, you'll find some of my favourite items from 2016- as well as some special pieces just for the holiday season!

And I haven't forgotten about you. I've teamed up with companies including Gousto, Buy A Gift and Case Station to offer some fantastic prizes! The giveaway closes on 19th December and is open to all readers.

Check out the gift guide using Issu above, or click here to view. Don't forget to enter the giveaway!

Happy clicking!

J.Crew x New Balance

17.10.16

Two of my favourite brands have joined forces and it's like an early Christmas gift! J.Crew and New Balance have paired up to offer a new, exciting athleisure range, as well as practical pieces that will actually make your work-out so much better.

A mix of pants, tops, trainers and accessories, the collection is made from techy fabrics in unique colours and prints. This may help me to reinvigorate my exercise regime!

Check out some of my favourite pieces below. The whole collection can be viewed here.

September through Instagram

3.10.16

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For the love of leopard

5.9.16

I love a bit of leopard, and it seems like AW16 does too! The print is everywhere, and its resurgence in popularity can perhaps be linked to the many column inches discussing our new Prime Minister's fondness for leopard accessories.

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Gloves here and a few pairs of shoes there, Theresa May is one big leopard print fan. We saw her enter Downing Street wearing a pair of leopard print kitten heels, and she wears a flat version by Russell & Bromley on a frequent basis. I've counted at least nine different pairs of leopard shoes of differing height and style over the years, making the print a firm favourite of our PM.

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Why is leopard print so appealing? I've always considered leopard as a neutral, and long gone are the days when leopard was frequently associated with a cheap item of clothing you'd find at a market stall. Leopard print is a sophisticated way to show your fierce personality, and demonstrate that you can accessorise outside the box.

Theresa May is not the only leopard print fan.

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Olivia Palermo mixes her prints, and this bold cheetah x leopard look is one of my absolute favourites.

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Jackie Kennedy was also a fan, wearing a genuine leopard fur coat by Oleg Cassini throughout the 1960s.

How can you score a little bit of leopard for the autumn? Your fix can be easily solved by heading to the high street and clicking online. Here are some of my favourite leopard pieces for AW16!

Boden Print Top

The Case Factory leopard print passport cover

J.Crew Colette D'Orsay leopard print pumps

Isabel Marant leopard print belt

Russell & Bromley leopard print cocktail slipper

Jaeger wool leopard print scarf

J.Crew Signet leopard print bag

J.Crew leopard print tie waist skirt

Are you a lover of leopard? Share your favourite leopard pieces with to be featured in a future post!

August through Instagram

2.9.16

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72 hours in London

29.8.16

I've been working in London for the past three months in Parliament, so it was great to return to the city for a little non work adventure!

Friends from Australia were visiting the UK so along with my parents we met up with them and visited some of the quintessential London sights. Westminster Abbey, the Imperial War Museum and Parliament (hello again!) were on the list, as well as a little retail therapy on Regent Street.

We also headed to the BBC and watched the live filming of the Six O Clock- a pretty cool experience! One of the highlights was the Fashioning the Reign exhibition at Buckingham Palace and the chance to see many of the Queen's clothes up close. Her wedding dress and coronation gown were spectacular and definitely the standouts of the exhibition.

Enjoy some of my photos from my trip- my video shot on my GoPro is to follow!