Last week's news

Spent a rainy Saturday with Hermione making something new out of something old - the previous week's evening standard.... still some work to be done

A long time coming

It's been a long time coming. Almost 10 years since the boy with the Del Boy ring (see here).

A birthday and Christmas windfall allowed me to run in to a favourite Shepherd's Bush pawn shop and finally realise a teenage dream.

Book Worm

I have just returned from Cornwall where I spend Christmas with my family, laden with a heavy bag of books. I love getting books as presents and did really well this festive period!

I have already torn through Grace Coddington's memoir, which I loved and found incredibly interesting. She is an idol of mine. I have a long list of Coddington shoots to google!

I was also recently given a book of Guy Bourdin's polaroids, which was great to look at alongside Coddington's book as she talks about working with him such a lot. Can't wait to spend more time staring at this beautifully put together book - Thank You, Charlie!

 

The birthday card Charlie gave me is worth a mention too:

 

WOW.

Turkey Hat

Christmas is so close now! 

I've spent the evening gift wrapping, which I wish I could have done while wearing this hat spotted last weekend on the Uxbridge Road.

Like Monica in Friends at Thanksgiving - except a less cold and smelly version I'd imagine.

A Gift For The Thinking Woman

A red letter day! After weeks of planning, One Off Style has finally launched its take on Christmas presents - Gifts for the Thinking Woman.

These presents mark One Off's second collaboration, as each set includes a beautiful hand printed book mark by artist and friend Kate Thakara.

Give a piece of art this Christmas!

 

Intrigued?

Read more about A Gift For The Thinking Woman here.

Glittery Jacket

I love being bought clothes as I spend a lot of time thinking about outfits for other people, and this week Tessa outdid herself in the surprise gift stakes. I have long envied a little red glittery jacket she's had for years.

 I knew something exciting was afoot from the speed in which Tessa came running up the stairs to my room....with this in hand!

A silver version of my own, found in a second hand shop in Notting Hill. I am over the moon! Now we can be matching... Wouldn't be the first time.

Friendship Heights

 

Friendship bracelets are certainly en vogue this season (geddit) and make a lovely present... One Off Style proves its finger is on the pulse with these beautiful Jessie Harris silk cord and brass crystal bracelets - even more enviable at only £13.

Lino Prints

There has been a distinct lack of blog posts recently as I have been working on new and exciting ventures... Here is a sneak peak of one which is due to hit the screens of One Off Style visitors in the near future, and involves a collaboration with an up and coming West London artist. Watch this space!

Pretty in Pink!

If anyone would like to employ me as a freelance gift wrapper, please get in touch. I LOVE IT.

Gifts

So pleased with the latest gift offerings from One Off - both Jubilee and Summer boxes are ticked. We want to run away with the skewiff GB bag, necklace and make up bag inside!

For more details on our lovely (and affordable!) presents, see our Gifts page.

Whoops

I left the house yesterday afternoon with a long list of present ideas for my family. And ended up nothing for them, but a (really great) skirt for One Off (check soon for new outfits) and a pair of shoes for myself:

I was so riddled with guilt that I've vowed no more shopping for myself till birthday/Christmas gifts are done and dusted...... I do love my new shoes though, second hand Hobbs for £13.

Flannel at 31degrees

My friend's brother Silas had a great shirt on while watching the England match, along with boots, jeans, and sheepskin jacket...on a very hot day in Brixton. He has also just come back from India, with a booty of fur coats for female friends. (Or so he says). There was a great cigarette holder too...