Oh Roger Vivier

There has been a few sample sales happening in London town, but the one that got me the most excited was Roger Vivier....held over four days at The Music Rooms. When I arrived there was already a queue and I patiently waited nearly an hour to get in. But it was worth it, the prices were massively discounted with flat shoes from £100 rising up to £300+. Handbags from £250 but I had come for a pair of iconic shoes - as seen in "Belle du Jour". I tried on loads and although I was sorely tempted by some ankle boots and strappy sandals; I decided to get these heels (yeah I bought 2 pairs oops naughty me!).

Four

It's been a long hard slog raising twin boys and today they reach 4 years old!

We held a party over the weekend and was truly lucky with the weather which meant I could host it in the garden. It was a Super Mario Bros theme and Mr Fashion and The Foley Artist came along as Mario and Luigi - improvised moustaches (painted on with mascara) were rubbed off by the time this photo was taken. 

Everyone had a super time and I loved all the party ware I had bought from Party Pieces; especially the picnic hamper food trays which I had loaded up with hot dogs, french fries and fruit shoots. Perfect for little children to carry about whilst they played and ate....boys tend to do that whilst girls like to ACTUALLY SIT DOWN AND SIT STILL TO EAT. 

I tried to make some suitably themed foods but only had time to make these edible toadstools (cherry toms sat on mini mozzarella with dots of cream cheese) 

Too cute! 

Traditional party games were played - Pass the parcel, musical statues, musical bumps and musical chairs. One brave parent offered to hold up the pinata and had 11 kids descend upon him trying to bash the life out of it to release all the goodies inside. 

Here are all the boys grabbing at the loot! 

 So Happy Birthday to my darling, I don't know if I will ever get over the shock of being a mother to twin boys but you are both adorable xx twosp 

At Bubbledogs for a bite to eat

Bubbledogs  is a great place to stop off for a quick bite to eat. I came here for a girly lunch a couple of weeks ago and the novelty mix of hot dogs and champagne is what enticed us in. I was a little bit nervous when I realised my dining companions were both vegetarians. But most choices on the menu could be vegetarian as the ‘dogs’ come in pork, beef and vegetarian versions. So their dietary needs were taken care of and they didn’t feel they were missing out. We chatted about how most high street places only offer a meagre uninspired selection for veggies – beetroot/goats cheese, risotto or a mushroom burger.


I went for the Rueben which is smothered in sauerkraut and melted cheese and a side order of ‘Tot’s which look like crispy potato croquettes but the inside has more of a rosti texture.

We got a great little perch at the copper bar overlooking Charlotte Street but Us ladies who lunch had difficulty on what to do with our handbags as there was nowhere really to put them down. I ended up keeping my satchel balanced on my lap.

You can order champagne by the glass which gives you a great opportunity to sample different vintages. Glasses of chilled tap water is automatically placed in front of you – eating processed meat and deep fried sides is thirsty work! The service was pretty speedy and the whole place had a lovely warm jammed packed vibe. The staff were friendly and efficient so if you are ever down there; do pop in before 1pm as the queues do start to form as it seems a really popular venue.

Issa very nice

I haven't posted up for a while any Designer Sample Sales; but like buses there are a few happening at The Music Rooms. If you can hurry today go check out Issa . Some great bargains to be had if you love her printed designs or need something bright for sunnier climes.

Here are my lovely goodies I picked up yesterday

For £30 an adorable triple layered printed capelet - picture is terrible but I took it in a hurry in-between kids bath time.

A double layered silk swishy skirt in off-white £50, it looks like a sample as the inside seams are not overlocked and finished and the waistband needs a hook and eye fastening. but no problem for me as a former fashion student who is handy with a needle.

A close up of the Issa print

and look Curly Haired Beauty also got some things from the Baby Issa range - too cute cotton printed nightie and pyjama set (note the matching hanger). I normally don't buy designer children's wear but these were only £10 each.

For anyone wanting a punt on today's Grand National - my top tip is TEAFORTHREE and SEABASS. Be lucky! xxxx twosp

Bloomin Spring

Actually its not bloomin, or Springlike today, oh well mother nature wants to hibernate some more. Something that has been cheering me up is the sight of this window display at Laura Lee. I bought a lovely initial 'B' pendant necklace for my nieces christening. A very delicate and pretty thing she can wear when older and treasure forever. She is the bonniest one out of my sisters children. I know you shouldn't have favourites!

Temperley Sample Sale

Hurry, hurry, hurry - Alice Temperly has a Sample Sale on this week.

Self-gifting this Mother's Day

Today it's all about me celebrating Mothering Sunday, breakfast in bed, dressed in silk PJ's, opening presents and home-made cards crafted by the three kiddos. Life is good!

But it had to be totally orchestrated - to quote the Spice Girls "Tell me what you want, what you really, really want, I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want". I won't go as far as the zig a zig ahh bit though!

After a a few calls with my sister (who has it down to a pat) - this year I organised what I really wanted for presents - to make up for all the sleepless nights caring for sick children, the frequent hospital visits, being covered in snot/sick/delete where applicable.

By the power of Twitter I saw a message from The Cambridge Satchel Company who had found some Rose Gold Satchels in their store room and was putting them out for sale for a bargaintastic £62 plus free delivery. So a quick tweet back and their lovely customer service department held one back for me for the day until I could could call direct and pay for the goodies (I was on a train).

It arrived super quick and I am so in love with my shiny new purchase. I shall be wearing it this Spring with my dusty pink Aquascutum coat and it picks up the coopery lurex threads in the fabric.

So here I am this morning a happy mummy :-)

xx twosp xx

Oh Chanel Spring is so near

The lovely Chanel ladies kept up their cheery banter today, despite the rain in Covent Garden. Go sniff the stall out, it smells divine.

For those of you who are mothers, if you dine at Malmaison this Mothering Sunday. You will have a chance to enter a competition to win a  Chanel handbag.

X twosp

Happy Universally

I am celebrating 11 years of marriage today with t'husband. Apparently that's Steel which doesn't have the same charm of a ruby, golden, diamond anniversary! We were greeted with shouts from the twins 'Happy Universally', with bossy boots curly haired beauty correcting them 'its University' and me yelling back 'its anniversary!'.

It is a huge milestone and boy the time has gone quick, for better or worse, in sickness and in health and def poorer for us since having 3 kids; we're never going to be rich..... My shopping is not to blame!
Xx twosp

I have nothing (new) to wear

OK that's a big fat lie, I have too much in my wardrobe, too much choice, too much of everything and yet most mornings I struggle to find something to put on......even newish things purchased in the flurry of sample sales back in November/December now all lay forgotten as I cast my eye over the shiny bright 'new' fashions coming out from the Paris Couture shows *sigh*.

Will the 'I need this now!' mantra ever leave me? Do you at some point become *ahem* more mature and stop following fashions because you have reached a certain age?

Photo of Valentino dress from here

By the way I've got a mention here in girlynomics written by super duper talented Kate/Twisted Skirt. Go buy on Amazon