It’s mother’s day back in England (US and Czech republic still have few weeks to go, until May). I thought I would dedicate this post to my stunning & stylish mum. My mum has influenced me so much, not only my style, she taught me how to sew and design patterns so I can make my own clothes, will post some examples soon. Above all she is a huge inspiration and an example to me. I had the best childhood and the best support and encouragement from both her and my super cool father, in everything I did and do.
I love the summer dress my mum’s wearing in the meadow, I wonder where it is, I’ve never asked???
Here is my stylish MAMKA!
PS: Happy mother’s day to all the crazy and inspiring mums (in England for now), especially to Janet!
…It’s been a while since I lived on the West Coast and God I miss this place. I miss the weather, as much as I love London and I do, it’s not always the best weather-wise. I miss hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains, I miss running on the beach, past the Baywatch Tower in Malibu, soundtrack on my iPod pretending I’m Nicole Eggert in slow motion.
I miss all the local fresh produce, even the ‘Whole Foods Market’ stores here seem better than their counterparts in NYC & London. I miss dining Al Fresco, celeb spotting and pretending I’m so cool I don’t care. I miss trips to Napa, the National Parks, San Fran, Las Vegas, San Diego & a quick hop to Hawaii. I miss driving West on Mullholland Drive at sunset, before hitting the Pacific Coast Highway and heading north for a cocktail in ‘Moonshadows’ as the sun disappears into the ocean.
I miss been shocked by the plastic fantastic and the gaggles of mums or pensioners exercising in gangs on the sea front, as dolphins play off shore. I miss the Sushi (best outside Japan), the poolside bars and both surfing & skiing on my doorstep. I miss shopping in ‘Resurrection Vintage’ and getting the best stuff before they ship it East to their Manhattan store. I even miss my favorite ghost ship ‘The Queen Mary’ and the quaint little tram that takes you to the amazing Getty Centre.
It’s so great to be back, I’m not here long and there’s a hell of a lot to cram in. So off I go, forget jet lag, no time! Gonna pick up a car and get busy! So exciting!
Let me start by saying I simply love SLEEP. I’ve written many ‘tips’, but without sleep the others are only worth 50% of their potential! It may seem obvious, but sleep is probably more important than you think when it comes to both a healthy lifestyle and a successful career.
Yeah we’ve all had those days when every little act feels like too much, and the only words that echo around your head are, “I just can’t be bothered!” 9 times out of 10 the reason for this is lack of sleep. The benefits of sleep impact nearly every area of daily life.
According to Harvard Medical School (which has a ‘Division of Sleep Medicine’, can you believe it!), your body needs sleep in the same way it needs food, drink and air. This explains why, after a good night’s sleep you feel better, your thoughts are clearer, and you’re less likely to have an emotional tantrum!