LIFE LATELY

A VERY FULL FEW WEEKS OF WORK, TRAVEL, FAMILY AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

Dear Subscribers,
I wanted to personally apologise for being so quiet lately, and to thank you for your continued support.

The truth is, the past month has been crazy. Between events, travelling, my boyfriend being on tour, and spending a lot of time looking after the kids on my own, it’s been difficult to find the time to sit down, write, and share my thoughts with you.

I’m sure many of you know how hectic life can get, especially when you’re managing your business all on your own while raising children at the same time.

I’ll be sharing more details about some of the amazing things I’ve been up to recently, but for now, here’s a little recap of what’s been keeping me so busy.

Throwback to mid-May, when it all started with my daughter’s 14th birthday. It also happened to coincide with the beginning of festival season and Tim being away on tour.

I’ve always loved this time of year. May brings so much nostalgia, and I love celebrating my daughter’s birthday with her. This year, we kept things simple with karaoke, dinner, and a sleepover with her friends. Nothing extravagant, but so much fun nonetheless.

Even so, it was a lot to manage while Tim was away on tour, especially as I came down with that awful spring flu at the same time.

A couple of days later, I hosted a dinner with the lovely brand Veronica Beard. The evening took place at STRAKER’S in Notting Hill, and it was such a wonderful night surrounded by so many fun, creative women. I always cherish these rare girls’ dinners. With life being so busy and most of my socialising revolving around school-run pick-ups, it’s always lovely to reconnect and catch up with friends.

Wearing Cream Blazer and Matching Trousers all by Veronica Beard

The next morning, we were off to Cannes for amfAR—one of my favourite events of the year. It’s one of the rare moments when my whole family gets togegher, and I can bring the entire family along to celebrate, before spending a few days by the sea in one of the most magical places.

Of course, as one of the biggest events of the year, it’s also work. Organising everything, packing, getting everyone ready, and essentially bringing your family to work while making sure everyone is where they need to be can be incredibly overwhelming. The days leading up to it are always a whirlwind of excitement, stress, and last-minute preparations ( special thanks to the Charlotte Tilbury Team for getting me red carpet ready midst chaos)—but once we’re there, it’s all worth it.

Back in London and back to reality, I signed up with a new agency. I couldn’t be happier to have joined Models 1 in London. There’s something incredibly energising about a fresh start, and I feel more motivated than ever for this next chapter.

On that note, I’m also so excited to have embarked on a new creative collaboration with one of my favourite contemporary brands. I can’t reveal too much just yet, but stepping back into the world of design has been incredibly fulfilling. It’s reminded me just how much I love the creative process, and I genuinely can’t wait to share more with you soon.

Just a week after returning from Cannes, we flew to Turkey to embark on the legendary Venice Simplon Orient Express for an unforgettable journey from Istanbul to Paris.

Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve dreamt of spending just one night aboard this iconic train, so the thought of a five-night journey felt beyond anything I could have imagined. When the invitation from Belmond arrived a couple of months ago, I immediately said yes and trusted that I would somehow figure out the childcare afterwards. When you don’t have family living nearby, travelling without the children takes an enormous amount of planning and organisation. I very rarely leave them for that long, but this truly was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I simply couldn’t turn down.

It turned out to be one of the most extraordinary travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the timeless glamour and impeccable service to the breathtaking scenery unfolding outside the windows, every moment felt magical. It felt like stepping back into another era, where travel itself was the destination.

Arriving back in Paris hit hard. My mum had broken her wrist the day before, so before heading back to the children in London, I stayed the night with her. A couple of days later, I was back in Paris again, this time with the children.

As Romy was off school, I thought it would be nice to spend a few days there. It’s always so good for them to be in Paris, and especially for George to practise his French. While Romy loved spending time at the CR office, George and I did all the touristy things—we took the little train and wandered around Montmartre, took a Bateau Mouche cruise along the Seine, and simply enjoyed being together in one of my favourite cities.

As wonderful and exciting as these past few weeks have been, they’ve also been incredibly busy. Between travelling, work, the children and life in general, it’s been really difficult—almost impossible—to find the time to sit down and write. I have so much I want to share, though, from the Orient Express to everything else that’s happened over the past month, so I’m looking forward to finally catching up here very soon.

And while the theme lately has definitely been “busy” (in every possible way), I know everyone’s time is so precious, so I’d genuinely love to know what you’d enjoy reading more of here—fashion, travel, beauty, family… or a bit of everything?