| One of my most favourite times of the year is Autumn. There is a fresh, crisp nip in the air, bright sunny days and everything feels new and possible. I love that kind of back-to-school anticipation and excitement vibe that this time of year brings. It inspires me to want to clean things out, freshen them up and get raring to go. This always starts with the bottomless pit I call my handbag. One of my yearly purchases is always a new one and this year’s coveted possession is a cobalt blue Balenciaga that is not only big enough to house the maqueage but also a few nappies and baby wipes for Finn - ahhhhh … it is so exciting being a ‘Mummy’! |
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| The wardrobe also needs to be gone through – sarongs and kaftans packed away (boo-hoo!) and cosy clothes to be categorized. This season, I am going to try and keep it simple with well-tailored pieces that I can jazz up with accessories. And, can you believe it, I am replacing stilettos with pumps so as to be more stable while carrying my little man. |
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The passion of late for the hair is headbands and I think we can all keep abreast of the check and plaid trends with fanciful hair accessories. Miss Selfridge has a gorgeous stock that will keep your tresses terrific.
My big splurge has been on a Diane Von Furstenburg black and white checked swing coat that has three quarter length sleeves and looks great thrown over jeans or even over a little dress.
A new favourite past-time are walks in Battersea Park with ‘The Finnster’ and visits to the Battersea Park Zoo which is just the cutest place around and a perfect spot to meet up with other Mummies for a snack. You will also catch me completely absorbed in this season’s must have book – “There Is A Spiritual Solution To Every Problem” by Wayne W Dyer published by Thorsons – www.thorsons.com |
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| Normandie's Hot Beauty stops |
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- For Eyebrows and threading extraordinaire - Vaishaly Patel
Vaishaly
Salon 51 Paddington Street,off Marylebone High Street W1U 4HR
020 7224
6088
- For any alterations on the visage ie cosmetic enhancement fabulousness -
Dr Jean Louis Sebagh
25 Wimpole Street, London, W1M 7AD
020 7637 0548
- For teeth, the most important part of your smile - Dr Grant Patterson,
The Bryer Wallace Clinic 53 Sloane Street London SW1X 9SW
020 7235 6681
- For a perfect facial trust Bliss - Steep Clean is the absolute best.
60 Sloane Avenue, SW3
020 7584 3888
- For any dermalogical concerns - ie Acne - Dr Lowe at the
Cranley
Clinic 3 Harcourt House, 19a Cavandish Square, London,
W1G 0PN
02074993223
- For hair, colour, cut, for manicures, pedicures, waxing and self tanning
I rely on Richard Ward,
82 Duke of York Square, Sloane Square, London. SW3 4LY
020 7730 1222
- Now that we have groomed ourselves lets make sure our pets are perfect
Pet Pavillion Chelsea Farmers Market, 125 Sydney Street, London,
SW3 6NR
020 7376 8800
- Make our gadgets glamorous by Crystal Rocks. There is nothing cooler than a ‘blinged-up’ Blackberry.
020 8209 1097
- And lets not forget our men
The Refinery - www.the-refinery.com
- For your one-stop beauty shop Beyond Beauty at Harvey Nichols is home to every new hot product and service - Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RJ, 020 7235 5000
- The quickest spray tan can be had at Daniel Hersheson at Beyond Beauty - Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RJ, 020 7235 5000
- Rani Mirza, Beauchamp Place is the facialist
- For a colonic (which I highly recommend), Balance is THE place
- The best gift to give is a photograph from www.myfirstday.co.uk
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| Normandie's favourite eateries |
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| With the weather getting a bit chillier I love going to cosy haunts for a bite to eat. These include |
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- The Admiral Codrington
17 Mossop St, London, SW3 2LY
020 7581 0005
- PJ’s
Fulham Rd
- Zianis
45 Radnor Walk, London, SW3 4BP
- Med Kitchen
25-35 Gloucester Rd, London, SW7 4PL
- Ffionas
51 Kensington Church St, London, W8 4BA
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