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Lots of lovely big things are happening here at This Little Lady…including a complete site overhaul which will hopefully make visiting us even more pleasurable!

If there’s anything you’d like to see more of – or something you don’t like & would like me to remove – don’t be shy with the feedback. I’m a tough little cookie you know

However, this, and a horrible night of pain and sleeplessness last night (BOO) may mean that I go a little bit quiet over the next couple of days. Don’t worry though – I’ll be back with a vengeance!

In the meantime, don’t forget to enter our fab competition to win 2 tickets to see Way out West when they’re at Ministry of Sound next month, and check out London for Less for the latest and greatest London deals.

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Not only do they have some bloody great clients, look after some pretty fabulous events, and have a funny & interesting blog; they’re now offering you, my gorgeous readers, 2 tickets to see/hear/dance to Way out West at the Ministry of Sound on 26th October. Woohooo! What do you have to do to get your mitts on these tickets? Simply DM me or comment below (please make sure your name and email are included) by 30th September, and you’ll go into the super prize draw. Easy!

Way Out West’s new single, Only Love, is out on September 7th. It’s ace. Go get it!

I thought Summers were supposed to be getting hotter? Evidence please!

Anyway, I’m not too sad about the Autumn creeping up on us. I like cosy time. OK, I like sunshine more, but I find comfort in cuddling up in fluffy jumpers and big socks, with a mug of steamy tea on the sofa.

So I’m not at all upset to have found this latest snuggly gem.

Ladies and Gentlemen….I give you….THE SLANKET!

This huge, cosy blanket looks absolutely divine and I can’t wait to get my hands on one. It comes in a huge range of colours, is super soft, and has big sleeves so you feel like your wearing it like a giant fleece.

All I can say is…BRING IT ON WINTER…We’re ready for you!

(Currently available in the UK for around £35 from Prezzy Box and Fire Box)

London Fashion Week is almost upon us, and it’s all go! I have some fabulous competitions, exclusive coverage and tip top goodies coming for you, but I though I’d start with this…

Those lovely people at My Wardrobe are currently running a competition in association with marieclaire online and The Dorchester Hotel, and have asked me to let you all know about it. The prize for two lucky winners of a night in the hotel with dinner and breakfast, treatments at their spa, a spend on my-wardrobe.com and finally, you get to attend the Twenty8Twelve show!

All you need to do is fill in your details and you’re in with a shot.

Good luck!

]]> http://thislittleladywenttolondon.wordpress.com/2009/09/01/lfw-win-win/feed/ 0 This Little Lady my-wardrobe http://thislittleladywenttolondon.wordpress.com/2009/08/31/met-the-parents/ http://thislittleladywenttolondon.wordpress.com/2009/08/31/met-the-parents/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:57:49 +0000 This Little Lady http://thislittleladywenttolondon.wordpress.com/?p=1830 ]]> OK, OK, so you were all right. I needn’t have worried. I’ll listen to you all in future, I promise…you’re a wise bunch.

The Parents are lovely! Not sure why I was expecting otherwise – after all, their son is pretty cool. But they’re everything you’d hope for; kind, funny, chatty, generous….and absolutely fabulous hosts.

In all it really was a fabulous weekend – the sun even came out for us on Saturday, which was highly unexpected but provided perfect mooching weather for our little stroll through Galway City Centre. We explored the tiny but packed market, with gorgeous organic produce, freshly made sushi and home made preserves.  We spent far too long in Sheridans cheese shop, tasting almost everything, and leaving with a deliciously ripe and stinky bag of top quality, locally produced goats and cows cheeses. We stopped in the most archetypal Irish Bar we could find for a swift half of Guinness – the black stuff tastes so much better on it’s home soil – and we visited the Meyrick hotel for a delicious but ridiculously large afternoon cream tea. Beef finger sandwiches, 2 enormous scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, and three pastries really was too much….but believe me, we worked hard at it!

For The Boys Daddys birthday, we went for a great family meal at the Pier Head in Kinvara Bay. The food was good, the views even better…jokes a plenty and not even too much wine!

All too quickly it was Sunday – which we started with a full Irish Breakfast – one of the largest and most delicious starts to the day we could have wished for. The rain was back with a vengeance – turning the lush greenness of the day before into a strange, greyish colour – so we succumbed to a day of sport of the TV, cuddled up in thick socks on the sofa, messing about with the Dachshunds before tucking into the freshest, juiciest, rarest steaks, straight from the farmer down the road for our tea.

There isn’t one single things I could find to complain about. The Folks live in a stunning house in the middle of a beautiful, rural location that I would love to revisit. Boy-wise, food-wise, relaxation-wise and meetingthefamilypanicover-wise, I had a perfect weekend….and I feel like a very lucky little lady right now.

Hope you had as much fun.

Be great to hear what you got up to! x

To me, hairbrushes have always been something I use to…well…brush my hair. And occasionally belt out  an awful rendition of “I think we’re alone now” into after a glass or two of wine. But, no, I’ve definitely never thought of them as newsworthy….

…until now.

You see, a couple of weeks ago I received a package. This isn’t unusual in itself, as I get parcels most days, but when I opened it to find 4 rather hefty looking hairbrushes, I wondered if I’d shopping in a drug induced haze again. Believe me, it wouldn’t be the first time random purchases have arrived after a heavy night on medication and no sleep – damn those bloody infommercials.

Thankfully though, these particular items had been sent to me thanks to the lovely people at Goody. And when I say thankfully, I mean it. My hair has NEVER been so shiny and looked so good. And that’s no exaggeration – even The Boy commented on the glossiness of my brunette locks. This, I can promise you, is a big deal.

There were 3 brushes in total, and 1 detangling comb. The brushes are all clearly marked so you can see when/what they should be used for;

1. Start
2. Style
3. Finish

Easy. I won’t bore you too much with hairbrush details, but quite simply;

Hairbrush 1 was a pretty normal looking vent brush, with a gel handle. The ceramic bristles handily heat up whilst pointing the hairdryer at them, making hair quicker to dry. I have to say this was perfect – blow-drying my hair usually hurts my back, so the shorter drying time really did make the whole job easier – and great if you’re in a hurry

Number 2 was a round, bristle and ceramic styling brush. It has a non slip handle and was fab for putting some volume in at the roots. Not as easy for me to do on own, but a fab styling tool and I did get on fine with it for a few minutes until the back ache kicked in!

Number 3 was probably my favourite, and in my (not very expert) opinion is the reason for my super shiny and frizz free hair. Its a cute looking paddle brush, which seriously smoothed my hair and left it looking fabulous, with a little help from my straighteners!

I know it seems a strange thing to recommend but I genuinely would tell my friends about these brushes. A bad workman certainly wouldn’t be blaming his tools with these pieces of kit! If you want to banish all those bad hair days – get yourself some Goody‘s today -  there are lots to choose from – and I say they’re well worth the dosh.

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This afternoon, The Boy and I are flying off to Ireland…to meet his folks.

Considering I don’t even see much of my own parents, this is a pretty big deal for me. I get a bit nervous around proper grown ups. I don’t know what to say. What if they don’t like me? What if I do something wrong and embarrass myself? What if they don’t think I’m good enough for their little soldier?!

It’s The Boys Daddy’s Birthday too, so we’re off out to celebrate. Eeeeek. There’s so much to consider – I mean, what do I even wear? I’m not sure the clothes I go out in in London would be appreciated, so must pack a dress that’s not too tight, or too low, or too short. I must not have too much wine with dinner. I must remember that it is not appropriate to sleep naked in your future in laws house…time to dig out that hospital nightie. And most importantly….I mustn’t tell the boy off for an annoying little foibles – after all he may well have inherited them. That could make me VERY unpopular.

Oooh, I’m scared.

It will be fine though – won’t it?!

Wish me luck!

I’m a huge fan of Eelskin as a material – it’s tougher than leather but softer to the touch. This collection is packed with jewel bright colours & intricate detailing…I’ve seen it, it’s beautiful, and it’s going to go fast!

Heidi’s designs can be purchased at the Hidden Art Pop Up Shop as part of The Dock, which take place during Londons Design Festival (21-27 September).