A recap of 2010...

So 2010 has almost drawn to a close ( I can't quite believe that another year has gone by and I am getting older and older) and whilst fretting about my outfit for tomorrow night (still not sure what I shall wear yet), panicking about party plans (still not confirmed everything yet) and hap-hazardly thinking about resolutions (still working on those) I have taken time out from all of the above to have a little reminisce of 2010.

Here goes...

JANUARY

January saw the country grind to a halt when we received a large amount of unexpected snow...

I also discovered the work of artist Alex Cave and managed to pin him down for an interview...

FEBRUARY

February brought fashion week once again and I hit the Elle Style Awards...

We also lost the truly wonderful Alexander McQueen...

MARCH

I was lucky enough to be photographed for Company magazine and penned a few words on the blogging world...

APRIL

April saw trendies going mental and rioting at the American Apparel sample sale...

MAY

I went elephant hunting in May...

JUNE

June saw my annual pilgrimage to Glastonbury. Read some highlights here, here and here...

JULY

The iTunes festival hit The Roundhouse, Camden for the entirety of July. I was lucky enough to get tickets to see The XX, Faithless and Underworld (thanks James)...

AUGUST

August saw two wonderful friends tie the knot, congratulations to Nick and Becca (check out Becca's immense heels)...

It also saw me make a huge life change, after three years of working in PR and marketing at a highstreet giant I took the plunge and went freelance. This was a huge decision and a very difficult one, although so far so good and I have not looked back.

SEPTEMBER

I was shortlisted for the Next Generation, street style blogger competition on Vogue.com...

And of course, I attended fashion week. Read my coverage here, here, and here...

OCTOBER

October was a month for events, a memorable was the Matthew Williamson book launch at Somerset House...

NOVEMBER

The end of the year saw me cementing new loves, November is when my love affair with Mary Katrantzou began...

DECEMBER

As you would expect December has brought the usual festivities, Christmas shopping, sale shopping, gin & tonic, Christmas get togethers and food. It will also see a carefully thought out NYE outfit (post to come in 2011- if I ever figure out what to wear).

I will take this moment to wish you all a Happy new Year readers, thank you for reading, commenting, returning and tweeting.

See you next year!

Look de jour...Appetite for Destruction

Apologies for the bad quality, but here are today's threads for your viewing pleasure. Can't get enough of my Guns 'n' Roses tee at the mo. It just goes with everything.

Today I am...

Local Natives play impromptu gig in Hoxton Sq

What better way to spend a Monday night? Last night I finished work, grabbed a beer and headed to Hoxton Square for a secret, open-air gig which came from folksy five-piece, Local Natives. The impromptu, acoustic and intimate gig was the perfect way to wash away those Monday blues.

Glasto 2010: The Highlights: Pet Shop Boys

To continue with the running theme of my highlights from Glastonbury, I will today speak of one hell of a Saturday night - Pet Shop Boys. The group was divided on this one with some going to see Muse, some to see George Clinton with Parliament/Funkadelic and the rest to Pet Shop Boys (this is common at Glasto, too many amazing acts, not enough time).

The set was packed with all the oldies which gave us the chance to have a drunken sing-song. Incredible lighting and visuals along with outrageous costumes and dancers proved that the boys have still got it along with proving that they were the perfect choice for a Saturday night headliner. I've always respected their music but after that set I am a fully-fledged fan...a true Glastonbury moment and so much fun.

I'll leave you with their encore (and my favourite track), West End Girls...

Glasto 2010: The Highlights: Florence & The Machine

Today's snippet of my hazy Glastonbury memories will come from the mighty Florence & The Machine. As avid readers will know I love her. I have loved her since last year and this year's performance has confirmed my love even more. Firstly she looked beautiful. In her effortless style she was natural, somewhat angelic and down right fabulous. Secondly she had such character on stage, far more than when I caught her at Lovebox last year- hey, that's the Glastonbury vibe for you. She was loud, euphoric and had great crowd interaction.

Every track was superb, The Lungs album was fully played along with a few new tracks and a very special cover of Fleetwood Mac's The Chain.

The most memorable for me was Dog Days Are Over, enjoy...

The mystery of Hoxton Square...

Hoxton Square is a regular haunt for me during summer. The bars are good but that's not why I frequent it. With my office being round the corner it's the perfect setting for a quick apres work drink in the sun when all you want is to sit on grass after sitting on an office chair for nine hours. It's the centre point between many friends houses so the easiest place to meet for a quick Sunday sun sesh...PLUS there is my new favourite haunt, The Breakfast Club just round the corner, their banana milkshake is da bomb (yes it's true, I just said 'da bomb').

Over the last few weeks upon every visit there has been one question in my mind..."what is that?". Two very large structures under plastic sheeting appeared and no-one knew what they were. Some thought urinals, some thought art but no-one actually knew, until now.

They have been unveiled and are beautiful white flowers...that's one of my mind mysteries solved. Next? Why is my left foot slightly smaller than my right foot? Hmmm...

Today's Threads...Summer dressing

So this is actually an outfit from last week rather than today, (it's not as sunny today). Loving that it's warm and that midriffs with high waisted hareems are not only acceptable but also practical as it's not freezing. Happy days.

Elephant hunting in the city...

I had the day off yesterday, (and what amazing weather- my luck was obviously in), so I decided to view the latest cultural experience to hit London; Elephant Parade. The largest outdoor art event ever recorded in London is here until July and showcases the best in innovative and original design. Artists, celebrities and fashion designers have produced their own designs for the elephants and over 250 of them have been scattered around London for an estimated audience of 25 million people. The pieces will be auctioned off in July in aid of the endangered Asian elephant.

'Twiggie' by Diane Von Furstenberg

'Sidhe' by John Rocha

'Kissed' by Lulu Guiness

Today's Threads; Maxed out

I've never been a fan of the maxi dress, they are just not my style. While I think they look perfectly beautiful on others they have always just been a touch to feminine for me...until now. All hail the jersey maxi. Forget silks, frills and boho prints, a plain jersey maxi is how I will rock this trend this summer. Black gives it a slight edge, (whilst keeping me looking slimmer- bonus) and it looks great with my cropped leather jacket. Possibly my favourite purchase this month.

London Street Style

Apologies for my lack of posting followers but I have been rather busy. I will make up for it now by giving you some outfit inspiration in the form of those trendy guys and gals on the streets of east London. These photos were taken a couple of weeks ago when we had some sun!

Lets hear it for the boys: Well done to these guys for showing they are superior in the sartorial stakes.

Rolled trouser cuffs and tailoring were popular for the boys along with contemporary street wear giving a nod to the 80's.

Go girls: Top marks to these fabulous females for originality.

Vintage florals and feminine frills mixed with laid back, layering were popular among the ladies.

What I wore whilst out street snapping...