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IN MY LABYRINTH OF PARADISE

Crete has been on my bucket list since I could remember. There were so many feelings rushing through me as I thought back to my time as a kid, fantasising about adventuring through an intricate labyrinth to escape the ruthless appetites of the minotaur, and being in awe of the Minoan civilisation that, before it eventually fell, once was the highlight of Western world. As part of my bachelor's...

THE BLUE DANUBE, BY THE DANUBE

Hungary was mind-blowingly beautiful. What started as a business trip unravelled into a spellbinding adventure for two of my closest friends, my other half, Han, and me. We swam in the Danube river, cycled to a castle in Nagymaros, conquered hills in historic Budapest and enjoyed some Tsaikovsky whilst eating pizza by the riverside.  The food was incredible, so full of flavour and colour;...

OLIVE FOR THE FRILLS

Sorry for the terrible, double pun! Cutting to the chase, I'm really feeling the bomber jacket trend at the moment. As I'm a real fan of mixing and matching, I love taking something casual and clashing it with something else that's a bit more feminine and prettier. That's what I've tried here, with this delicate lace shirt with its subtle frills and high colour. I think I got it from a sample sale...

FEELING GREEN

Crushing on silhouettes this early summertime; my wardrobe is rejoicing at this find from LAVISH ALICE, a brand that features modern and chic outlines and unique detailing. In particular, I love how this blazer features a cape, making it feel quite regal and sophisticated! We shot this in the courtyard of one of my favourite places in London, the VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM. It's so wonderful...

GINA BRAR

It was an absolute dream working with the spectacular GINA BRAR on her collection! I was also able to sneak in an interview with the emerging designer, published in MEADE MAGAZINE. There were many highlights that were had, working again with one of my close friends and super photographer connections JEVGENIJA and makeup and beauty guru SHIRLEY HO. A little sneak peak of the interview...

IN SEARCH OF VOLCANOES AND ROMANS

There comes a time when you finally get to go to one of those places that has been RIGHT ON TOP of your bucket list since you could remember. I was so happy to cross off Pompeii when I went to visit. It was an absolutely incredible experience, enriched with history, culture and a lot of delightful cuisine. What really took my breath away was being able to see the ruins, filled with gorgeous...