Speaking about my career and what fashion means to me

Hearing personal stories at a live event is incredibly engaging - thanks for the opportunity, Thrive

The panel of speakers: designer Deborah Henning, me, sustainability activist Viola Zghoul and entrepreneur Mahmoud Gao,

The wonderful Thrive audience. Thank you for laughing at my jokes and not heckling

TALKING FROM THE HEART

May 5, 2019

I was honoured to be asked by Thrive Woman to talk at their ‘Fashion Redefined’ event held in Dubai at the end of April 2019. Thrive shares personal stories of ‘founders, leaders and innovators’ in the UAE with the aim of hopefully inspiring others.

POLKA DOTS AT THE POLO

March 3, 2019

The polka dot obsession continues… a little bit Princess Diana, a little bit Vivian from Pretty Woman, a lot fun, flirty and frivolous. We didn’t actually do any stomping of the divots at this weekend’s Lancôme's polo at Dubai Equestrian & Polo Club…

IS THIS THE BEST SKIRT EVER?

February 28, 2019

It’s a source of constant frustration that I can’t do the whole Gatsby thing (too much curve, not enough waif), because who doesn’t love a fringy swoosh?

FEBRUARY'S HIGH STREET BUY

February 10, 2019

Note the word buy, singular. The shops have left me a bit cold this month. It’s a tricky time for smart shopping: the weather in Dubai is divine and I am happiest in jeans (J Brand ‘Maude’) and a tee (Rag & Bone ‘Vee’).

NOVEMBER'S HIGH STREET BUYS

November 14, 2018

Had me some two-way leopard loving this month with Zara…