Sit up straight... it's going to be an elegant ride.

Image: Courtesy of the NY Times.

2010 sees the opening of The Ballet Russe exhibition at the V&A later this year. With the museam and longstanding british institution embracing the history of this elegant art form, we have a hunch that nostalgic balelt prints will be huge in the fashion world- you heard it here first!

When in turmoil... Buy a lipstick

In times of economic crisis, what's the full proof item that every woman buys? Lipstick, specifically of the red kind.

With divorce statistics higher than ever during a recession, there are women all over town ditching their ex banker husbands and perking themselves up with their favourite lippie. Cheap, fun and that little bit frivolous!

New Leather Parka

Here's a preview of our leather parka which is available in Matches now and on the site from next week. What do you think of this photo (obviously we still need to edit the image)? Comments Please!

Buenos Aires Shopping Guide... This one's for the Ladies.

Amazing hidden treasures at the vintage store, upstairs to the Phil Green boutique.

Quirky decor in Juan x Fin! Hairdressers.

Above 2 images; Lovely open air layour of Desiderata store

Epica's SS10 campaign

Back in blighty... Having just returned from an epic journey to South America where we scouted round flea markets, met with potential stockists, shopped till we dropped and generally ate enough steak for 10 people (La Cabrera is by far and away the tastiest).

BA is the ultimate City; an amazing mix of cosmopolitan culture, mouth watering food, great nightlife and the best shopping . The £ is really strong over there so basically for the same money as going to Topshop, you can purchase things of Reiss/Whistles quality.

The choice for women is much better as there are far more boutiques and the designs tend to be slightly more individual than the collections in men's stores.

The quirkiest area is Palermo. Full of local designers' boutiques brimming with pieces that can't be found elsewhere. Not only are the clothes and accessories gorgeous but the layout of the stores are impeccable and wondering around the cobbled streets in the sunshine, stumbling upon various boutiques is shopping heaven. The best streets are El Salvador and Honduras which are in Palermo Viejo.

When your feet are tired (I wouldn't advise wearing Havaianas, not the best walking shoes!) and you need an injection of caffine, stop off in one of the cafe's in Plaza Cortazar for an expresso and a bit of people watching.

Some of our favourites stores in Palermo Viejo are;

• Maria Cher- Timeless classic tailoring and great slouchy T's


• Epica (photograph above from their SS10 collection)- Superfine T shirts, perfect for layering


• Amor Latino- Seductive vintage style underwear.


• Phil Greene-It's a menswear store but upstairs they have the most amazing hidden gem of a vintage store with loads of cute hats, scarves and tea dresses.


• Mada-THE best bikini's.

Plane marvelous. Louise Redknapp wearing the Carnival Scarf.

The hot new Thomas Cook advert, featuring the gorgeous Louise and jamie Redknapp has just come out on TV. Check out Louise wearing our Carnival Scarf.

Given granted you could almost blink and miss it but if you look closely at the beginning and end of the ad where they are on the plane, Louise is sporting it with pride.

Scarves are perfect travelling as demonstrated here... Having just come back from South America this exact scarf accompanied me on the aeroplan. I have to admit I cozied up with it as a blanket and probably didn't look quite as glamorous asMs Redknapp does!

Watch the advert here- Louse Redknapp Tv Ad.

It's True Love...

At Lily and Lionel we are in love...no not with someone, but something. The new Alexa Bag by Mulberry is making us weak at the knees! Inspired by style icon Alexa Chung, this is definately at the top of our wishlists....