Fabulous Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky pants were recommended to me by my dear friend Ulrica whilst browsing around shops on Kings Road last spring. I remember her saying that they were sexy, and in lace, but really comfortable. She said she always gets her dad to buy her a new stash whenever he pops over to the US (they are cheaper over there). Ulrica always have lovely underwear, and lots of them, and I didn't really take much notice of her comment...

...until I read in a book called Buzz the other day how Hanky Panky had revolutionized the way women in the US (hell, the whole world) wear thongs, making something sexy so easy and comfortable. Now, this book is a business book written by a man. And even he was recommending this product. I had to try them.

So, just in time for Valentine's I dropped a comment or two in front of my darling boyfriend T. I happened to know that they had them in one of my favourite shops on Fulham Road called Indian Summer. And yes, what was lying next to the 12 roses on my breakfast tray on Sunday, if not a little pink roll with two 'Hanky Panky, low cut, one size fits all'. (He had to leave work early to get there before they closed last week and I love him so for making the effort).

Well, it is Monday evening and I have just had a shower and slipped into my baby blue, shining new pants - and they are fabulous. They are really flattering, comfortable, sexy, and they fit perfectly. There is no going back now.

For all film lovers

Just a quick post to recommend my new favorite (online) club - Love Film. I became a member a few months ago and it is such a comfortable service, can't imagine how I could stand going to the film shop back and forth before. It works like this - become a member, make you rental 'wish list' online, and get the DVD's sent home one after one to your letter box. No late fees, when you send one back the dispatch the next one. Easy!

Some of the latest films I've had at home include: Coco before Chanel, Synecdoche - New York, the Kite Runner, Moon and Everlasting Moments. All definitely worth watching if you haven't.

I have recently discovered that this membership is an excellent way of avoiding those 'what-to-rent' related conflicts with your partner, and ending up spending a good hour arguing in Blockbusters on a Friday evening. As for me, I'm the member of the film club, hence I decide what to get. If Troy wants to watch my latest film with me he is welcome! ;-)

www.lovefilm.com

Pornstar Martini

If you happen to be in London and fancy a fabulous cocktail head over to Beach Blanket Babylon in Notting Hill and order a Pornstar Martini.

They are my absolute favourites. And even better, they always come with a shot of champagne. Heaven!

Santa Lucia

On the morning of the 13th December (the middle of the darkest month of the year) Scandinavians celebrate Santa Lucia, a tradition which brings people together to sing hymns and light candles.

Lucy means "light", with the same Latin root, lux, as "lucid," which means "clear, radiant, understandable." Ironically, St Lucy's history is shrouded in darkness: all that is really known for certain is that she was a martyr in Syracuse in Diocletian's persecutions of A.D. 304. Her veneration spread to Rome, so that by the 6th century the whole Church recognized her courage in defense of the faith.

Just my luck!

I want to believe in fortune cookies after having a chinese the other day...

One of my favorite brands

Swedish based fashion brand Hunky Dory came along a few years ago and has since become an accepted and much-loved high-street designer brand. They have a wide range of feminine designs, modern but sensual - and the materials are always great.

You may have to cough up somewhere in the region of £150-200 for a dress/tunic like the one above, but it is worth it. The colours and quality will last you for several seasons to come and you will find that you can take out blouses or jackets from old collections and easily match it up with new influences to get a contemporary look. Fabulous!

What do you wish for this Christmas?

I hope that Santa brings me some pretty things. Why not a set from this Sonia Rykiel range, produced in conjunction with Swedish H&M! The collection was only launched last week but knowing past designer collaborations with the fashion giant stock will finish shortly...