Category Archives: Style

In love with Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Met Mum

The younger you are, the better basis your skin offers to apply foundation. However, being young and dewy by nature, your skin doesn’t really need foundation. The older you get, the more you crave a little cover up. At the … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty | Tagged , | 19 Comments

House hunting horrors Vol. III

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Met Mum

I can’t quite decide which caption to deem appropriate for this illustrious image of a sitting room. ‘When in Venice…’? Or what about an Alice quote: ‘Curiouser and curiouser.’ Taste, in this case, is definitely a matter of opinion. Tweet

Posted in Home, London | Tagged , , , | 14 Comments

House hunting horrors Vol. II

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Met Mum

Estate agent: The property is in very good nick. Ready to move in! Me: Obviously, you’d want to update that bathroom. Estate agent: Well, … that’s all down to personal style, isn’t it? Me: Harrumph. Tweet

Posted in Home, London | Tagged , , , | 20 Comments

House hunting horrors Vol. I

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Met Mum

It was only meant as a joke on twitter last night, but due to surprisingly popular demand, I am from now on going to share the most ridiculous  properties on the London market with you. Be it for their decor, … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, London | Tagged , , , | 11 Comments

A chance encounter at Maison Blanc Bleu

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Met Mum

The first item I bought from Blanc Bleu was about four sizes too big – a washed-out, jeans blue and oversized jumper with white stripes around the lower third. It was so baggy it almost reached my knees. The sleeves … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Style | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

Skin is in: St. Tropez SPF giveaway

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Met Mum

Five days post the spray tan experiment, and I am still glowing. I have experimented greatly with the scrumptious products in the goodie bag; I have dabbed, massaged and patted and am definitely hooked now. Tweet

Posted in Beauty | Tagged , | 15 Comments

Like a virgin (sprayed for the very first time)

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Met Mum

When I first arrived in London, one sunny day in April 2005, three things struck me as far more bizarre than the usual craziness you’d expect from moving countries: Left-hand-traffic and its potential to provide for my untimely death. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty | Tagged , | 8 Comments

Pointlessly topless

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Met Mum

Flipping through one of my favourite magazines, my attention got caught by the above image. I am not a prudish person. Still, I found myself wondering why exactly the model’s breast is exposed. I don’t mind people going topless at … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Fashion | 20 Comments

35 days till summer

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Met Mum

35 days to go until summer vacation. Not that I’d be counting. But images like the one above make me fantasize of lazy days at the beach, where the only question bugging your mind is whether to have ice cream … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Fashion, Style, Travelling | Tagged , , , | 19 Comments

Fishy Business: Aqua Sheko Fish Spa

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Met Mum

After bumblebees up your bum and ants in your pants (thanks, Iota!), we are now moving on to fishes on your feet. In case you have been lucky enough to stroll around Selfridges during Christmas time, you (most likely hot, … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, London | Tagged , , | 21 Comments