Interview with Twiggy

I've recently (in the last year) been writing for Freedom magazine - a new publication aimed at a mature readership of both men and women in Wales.
The summer and first birthday issue is out today, and to celebrate a year of Freedom I organised an interview with iconic British model Twiggy.
Here's what she had to say...

You can read the whole magazine online here.

Ladies First photo shoot

I have recently started styling photo shoots in my role as Editorial Co-ordinator for Ladies First, Freedom and Tiara magazines.
For Summer I decided to go with five 'key looks' to see you through your busy social schedule, including festival fashion and occasionwear.
Behind the camera was super talented fashion photographer Sophie Pycroft, while in front was the gorgeous Donatella Pegler. Make-up and hair was created by one of my favourite people to work with, Becky Lingham.
In this image from the shoot, I put together a Coast dress from John Lewis in Cardiff, necklace from Pink Zebra, beret fascinator from Robyn Coles, shoes from Amanda Jayne and Darling bag from The Queen B, Penarth.
To see the whole shoot visit Ladies First online.

Cymru am byth

Those of you who know me will be well aware I'm very proud to be Welsh and I've spent many a happy afternoon at the Millennium Stadium cheering on my home country.
So you can imagine how excited I was when speaking to key members of the women's Welsh rugby team this Spring for a feature in Ladies First.
Both Dyddgu and Jenny were very keen to get across just how much they loved the national game, and who can blame them?!

Travel hotspots in Wales

For the current issue of Ladies First I've put together a piece on a few staycation spots at home here in Wales.
To read the magazine in full click here.

Meeting Alesha Dixon

Today was a pretty good day in the office.

Not only did I get the opportunity to interview a much-loved British fashion icon (story to follow in a few weeks), I also had the pleasure of meeting Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon.

Alesha was in Cardiff promoting Avon - a brand who she hopes will encourage more women in Wales to get back into work.

Aside from being the face of the beauty brand, she also encourages support for their charitable work, including an issue very close to her heart, domestic abuse.

My full interview with Alesha will be in the Autumn issue of Ladies First - out at the beginning of September.

Check out the current Avon brochure here.

Ladies First Summer out today!

Mint green wedding trend

My top trend for weddings this year?

Has to be Mint Green. The soft pastel shade is influencing wedding decor from Cardiff to California.

Read more about this, and other wedding trends, in your Summer issue of Tiara.

Tiara out today!

Spring Ladies First out today!

16th January

The newest issue of our bridal magazine Tiara is now out. Gorgeous cover shot is by the super-talented Benjamin Roberts gowns.

15th January

I pass this power station every day on my way to work, and occasionally, just very occasionally, it looks beautiful.

14th January

Last night I had to head out late to pick Chris up from work, and on my way, it started to snow...

13th January

At the end of November 2012 I was delighted to pick up an award for Best Wedding Magazine in Wales with my colleague Zoe for Tiara. Second year in a row too!

12th January

In September last year me and Chris had a rather dismal holiday to Spain where it rained constantly for 4 1/2 days out of 5. The second night we were there however, the rain lifted, creating the most wonderful sunset.

11th January

An autumnal walk in the Brecon Beacons with friends, September 2012.

10th January

For most of the day, and actually most of the week, this is my view...

9th January

Today I had a very 'proud sister moment' when my brother Jon and his business partner James had their bowler hat lights featured by Time Out magazine. Take a look at their work here: www.mrjdesigns.co.uk

8th January

The sky was pretty amazing on my way into work this morning: this doesn't do it justice...

7th January

All day long all I've wanted to do is to run down this jetty and into this lake! Shame I've been stuck in work all day instead!

6th January

My lovely mum came all the way down from Chester to Cardiff to see me today. This is one of my favourite pics of the two of us from our weekend away in Jersey last summer.

5th January

Good friends, beach walk, mulled wine and pub grub make life great!

4th January

Dogs are better than human beings because they know but do not tell.
Emily Dickinson

3rd January

Just before Christmas, this was the road to my house...

2nd January 2013

Will be sad to say goodbye to our lovely Christmas tree this weekend, going to miss the house smelling of pine when I come home from work.

1st January 2013

The photo challenge 2013: My plan for this year is to upload as many photos as I can to my blog...
So for New Year's Day my picture is of me, Chris and two of our oldest friends on Whitesands Beach in Pembrokeshire...