Tag Archives: London

The first cut is the deepest

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Met Mum

Do you see what I see? Yes, I know, the resemblance is shocking. And it left me no choice… Tweet

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The Blow Bar

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Met Mum

The ultimate pick-me-up on a chilly Friday afternoon… What about great hair? Now you say ‘Moi? Avec hair extraordinaire?’ And I say ‘Mais oui, ma belle, if I can do it, so can you.’ Let me introduce me to my … Continue reading →

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It’s getting bright

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Met Mum

Somewhere I had read about us all moving towards a look that was preliminarily reserved for the porn industry. Fake boobs, fake nails, fake tan – even hair extensions and b(l)each blond hair had initially only been associated with the … Continue reading →

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Have your shoes and eat them: Prêt-à-Portea at the Berkeley Hotel

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Met Mum

Fashion week is over and done, the wind is ripping the yellow leaves off the trees and a hot tea all of a sudden sounds much more tempting than ice-cold Pimm’s and lemonade. Time to loosen that tiny, waist-cinching belt … Continue reading →

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Where to live. Round #2

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Met Mum

Last weekend we made a trip to Chichester to grab a bun and a coffee at the Goodwood Breakfast Club. Big M loves vintage cars, thus we made the most of spending a few days in the country whilst being … Continue reading →

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Bad hair days. Or: a holey summer

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Met Mum

I am loathing August in London. I always did. Firstly, whilst the rest of Europe enjoys the peak of summer in skimpy dresses and open toe sandals, I usually catch a cold as I desperately hang on to wearing my … Continue reading →

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An unexpected girl crush

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Met Mum

Last week we went to see John Mayer in concert. I am in love with his music. A friend of mine once said he was brilliant live, and ever since I have been intrigued to find out for myself. Another … Continue reading →

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On moving house

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Met Mum

So. Where are we? Three months after accepting an offer on our house, we are still in Islington. We still have not exchanged. We have pulled a lot of hair – very much to the dismay of Big M who … Continue reading →

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Beautcamp Pilates. It hurts so good.

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Met Mum

In the glorious wobble-free days before baby, I have been known to be a little obsessed with exercise. I used to run before work, go for a swim after work and spent my lunch breaks on a reformer. Now, if … Continue reading →

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The grass is always greener…

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Met Mum

After what feels like an eternity of pondering on where to move and how to prioritise our apparently endless list of needs and demands, we have finally made a decision. We went from ‘let’s move into a big house in … Continue reading →

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