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WLG on International Women’s Day 2015
I particularly enjoyed my male friends’ Facebook posts in celebration of International Women’s Day, which included, ‘Always preferred women to men, to be honest… Happy International Women’s Day to all the women who brighten up my world,’ Orlando Hamilton; … Read more →
WLG on entertaining friends
‘Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success,’ as Henry Ford once said. Long-term relationships are both rewarding and bloody hard work. It’s not just the daily pressures of busy schedules, kids and/or finances, but … Read more →
Anna Bance
Where did the inspiration for Girl Meets Dress come from?
The Girl Meets Dress story began in 2009 when I was working as UK PR Manager for French luxury brand Hermès; like my previous roles in the fashion industry, it … Read more →
A boys’ weekend
‘I want to talk about finance with him.’ Hot Danish was planning what to do with his pre-teen nephew, Tom, who was coming to stay for a weekend for the first time. ‘Do you not want him to stay with … Read more →
You can’t stop me now
Hot Danish is continually trying to give up smoking. Allen Carr’s bestseller lies, half-read, by his bedside. ‘I’m not a quitter,’ he quips when he can’t resist the urge to light up.
Natasha could not live with a smoker. However, … Read more →
Hard Times
Some economists have jokingly defined a recession like this: If your neighbour gets laid off, it’s a recession. If you get laid off, it’s a depression. My bright, articulate friend Natasha used to work in the city but is now … Read more →
Chelsea College of Art and Design’s Interiors Course: Module One
I have just completed the three-week module one course in interior and spatial design at Chelsea College of Art and Design and I have to say that it is the most fun I have had with clothes on… Ever! The … Read more →
Maria Hatzistefanis
What inspired you to create Rodial – how did the business first come about?
I started Rodial in 1999. I saw a gap in the market for a skincare range that offered targeted solutions to specific skin concerns. Unlike other … Read more →
Mary Greenwell
You’ve worked in many places from Paris to LA. What do you find special about living and working in west London?
It’s my home. I was brought up 60 miles outside of London in Sussex. It was the first place … Read more →
