Years ago, I used to run a monthly feature on this blog called Lust List, where I'd share five lovely things that I'd been yearning for that month. Each month's list was themed and it seems like a good format to revive for the festive season as there are some rather delicious lingerie sets out... Continue Reading →
Winter ales, festive films and Christmas stockings
On 8th December, I had the pleasure of taking part in the Costume Society's first ever Christmas Quiz night. Organised and hosted by fashion historian, author and Costume Society committee member Amber Butchart, the event took place in a cosy downstairs bar at the iconic Bethnal Green Working Men's Club in east London. The room... Continue Reading →
Why festive glamour is the best
When it comes to fashion and beauty, I am a huge fan of glamour. While some may call it superficial, I really couldn't care less for that attitude as glamour is far more about equal opportunities than most aspects of the fashion industry. You can be any age or body shape, with far from model-like... Continue Reading →
Recipe for a fun festive season
As we enter the festive season, designed to bring cheer to the dark days of winter, I thought I would share my recipe for the perfect secular Christmas. NOTE: All quantities can be adjusted to taste, and substitutions can be made wherever specific ingredients cannot be located. Enjoy! Preparation Begin the festive season by giving... Continue Reading →
Happy Holidays
As I've never been Christian, it has always felt slightly awkward referring to this time of year as Christmas. However, seeing as most of the traditions I enjoy were originally part of the Yule celebrations, I feel that it's still acceptable for me to join in... even if I'm usually a little careful of the... Continue Reading →
Rubyyy Jones’ Holiday Wish List: Part 2
Hello darlings! I'm very excited to be bringing you part two of my Lustyyy Holiday Wish list and this edition is all about the ways you can give and make people feel fabulous without spending any, or hardly any, money. Okay, so warning things are, well, may be a bit cheesy so if you're a... Continue Reading →
‘Renaissance’ by 51 Degrees
This Monday evening we're giving the traditional festive dinner party a makeover at 'Renaissance', a 51 Degrees event in London Bridge. 51 Degrees is a series of events put on by food-geeks, for food-geeks. Having worked in the hospitality and catering industry, three of us decided to band together and create something a bit less... Continue Reading →
Rubyyy Jones’ Holiday Wish List: Part 1
Hello Darlings! It's that time of year again... can you believe it? I'm still in Hallowe'en, dark, mysterious winter mode, I don't want to emerge from my Thanksgiving-Samhain-Scorpio-Birthday cave. I'm not a big Christmas kinda girl, I find all the material pressure a bit much but anyone who knows me knows I love giving and... Continue Reading →
Fabulously fun festive treats
I thought about writing a festive post, but then... we went to the pub. There was winter/Christmas beer and cider so, now we're home - with Topper and Manda hilariously making eggnog whilst tipsy - I thought I'd just give you a bit of a festive link post instead. Not just any links though. These... Continue Reading →
Festive Friday: All I want for Christmas…
When the lovely Melaina over at Transatlantic Blonde was discussing her ultimate Christmas song this week, she tagged me in her post. Now I don't usually take part in blog memes but, after listening to Xmas CDs in the office every afternoon since the beginning of the month, I just couldn't resist this one. I've... Continue Reading →