wish list

If your slightly unorganised husband/boy/partner/parent/cat hasn't been shopping for you yet you might want to forward a few of these wish list items on…

fluffy sandals - & Other Stories 

heart clutch - asos

 cashmere leopard onesie...oh yes - Marks and Spencer

magic cream for hungover faces - Charlotte Tilbury

cute studs - Tiny Armour on Etsy 

cosy chalet socks - Woolrich

this tea cup - Yvonne Ellen Etsy

a diamond disc - Erica Tanov or honey bee stacking rings - Silver May

cheetah booties -  Loeffler Randall  

round sunglasses - Illesteva

bucket bag - Helmer or this one - J Crew

boob lamp - Jonathan Adler 

always love navy cashmere - Uniqlo

gorgeous pics of your little people - Coral Garlick

this raisin lip sheer - Beauty Counter or this Burning Love Lipgloss - Nars

embroidered jacket - Zara 

more grey skinnies - Frame

embrace yellow

Inspired by the yellow at the Emmys I purchased this bright cashmere jumper at Uniqlo this week (they have a sale on cashmere until Sunday), love it with grey skinnys and spiky jewels. 

Yellow cashmere jumper at Uniqlo / Anton Heunis necklace and earrings at My Wardrobe / Skinny Jeans by Rag & Bone (image via Shopbop)

J.Crew opening in Hong Kong + Cos arriving soon...

I'm in the Hamptons, the home of the prepster crew, so it seems fitting that the news broke about J.Crew landing in Hong Kong at Lane Crawford this October. I quizzed the New York girls on what they buy there...classic tees are a hit, so are the jewels, the cece ballet flats are the comfiest around and everyone loves the cashmere. So there you go, get excited Hong Kong...Cos arriving soon too, opening on Thursday 28th June.

christmas gift guide...part three...bea

Last, but not least, Bea. Incredibly busy and very important. The world will implode if she takes her eye off her blackberry. She needs to chill. Insist that she relaxes this Christmas and indulge her with...

a glamorous hotel room for the night (Mr & Mrs Smith)
starry silk pyjamas to wear in...or out of the house (J.Crew at Net-A-Porter)

a desk in bed...for when the world does indeed implode (iwoodesign)
stylish print cushions to please the eye (Launched yesterday...Korla Home and Jali Designs)
a comedy Christmas jumper which makes her giggle (Mulberry)
a subtle print watch to distract her from checking her phone (Liberty)
fashion trump cards...to amuse (Amazon)
a scented candle from Saigon...to calm (Cochine)
a pair of cosy cashmere slippers (Madeleine Thompson for Cowshed)

a pretty play suit to float around in (Beautiful Bottoms)

hong kong christmas sales: 10+ pop-up store

There are so many to choose from. I'd just pick this one. I love all the designers (Madeleine Thomspon, Flaunt, nude is rude, niin, Marielle Byworth and more...) plus we love The Space. I'm off on a little holiday now (yes bloggers can take time off) so keep warm, don't be naughty and see you soon x

secret sale...hong kong...this thursday....

I love both these brands and get oooddles of compliments whenever I wear them :)

so don't miss the sale...

sneak preview...madeleine thompson on net-a-porter

Maddy has done it again, whilst planning her Phuket wedding she has simultaneously managed to launch an exclusive collection of her covetable cashmere goodies on Net-A-Porter. They arrive on August 1st, but in true secretstylist fashion...you get a sneak preview...

currently coveting

Currently coveting the Spring/Summer collection from Madeleine Thompson, I have a number of Maddy's pieces and they always get noticed. The perfect mix of stylish and relaxed, her clothes can be dressed up or down, perfect for lunching, brunching or lounging in...see the rest of the collection here. Available at gorgeous boutiques (see stockists) or buy online at Matches, My-Wardrobe, Austique and The Style Store.

aberdeen is cool

There's something happening in Aberdeen. Everyone I know is looking at New York style warehouse apartments off Hueng Yip Road, Andrea, the hottest Italian in Hong Kong, runs his private dining empire in a very cool space round the corner (Cuore Private Chef - make sure you have his Grandmothers lasagna), Flex opened a yoga and pilates studio nearby, and now the arrival of Mirth. As you know I love a new find, I popped in on Saturday to see Kylie, she's been here 11 years and runs her own children's clothing label. Her and her business partner had had their eye on the space below for a while, and 2 weeks ago they unveiled a new interiors and lifestyle store. A stylish combination of cashmere, unusual gifts, bags, cards, furniture, children's clothes, and what my mother would call "nick nacks", make it a new secretstylist fave. I spied Lisa Stickley, Love Molly cashmere, rustic wooden tables, huge stools in bright prints, tall lamps, pretty paper flowers and stylish well-priced cards, which, for some reason there is a total lack of in Hong Kong. So Aberdeen is the new black. Star Street is soooooo 2010. Mirth, The Mezzanine Floor, Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang, 2553 9811.

If I cover an entire ceiling in pink paper flowers will the husband flip?

I want this grey table, so don't you dare buy it!

cuddle in cashmere

Blue skies and no humidity, that's why we love October. The boots are out and so is the cashmere. I met the girls last night for our regular catch up, we snort with laughter (attractive), gossip, and generally put the world to rights. As we hugged goodbye they stroked my soft cashmere cardi, commenting on how gorgeous it was, its my M&S fave. They've got a new one this year, no buttons, just draped (see below), its around HK$1,200, I've worn mine to death so cost per wear makes it very much worth it. If you are too cool for M&S then check out Madeleine Thompson cashmere, I recently wore her cashmere woodstock gillet (see below) and got millions of compliments. You can't get better than that.

Apologies for the rather un-glam shot, you get the idea!

Madeleine Thompson cashmere woodstock gillet