Golden Globe 2015 Favourites

A quick round-up our favourite looks from Sunday's 72nd Golden Globe Awards. 

Marco Polo: The Next Netflix Hit?

To say I was excited about Netflix's newest series, Marco Polo, would be an understatement. As a Game of Thrones fanatic, I was thrilled at the thought of another series filled with violence, political intrigue, and twisted romance.

Kimye x Balmain

I think it's fair to assume that no couple owns more Balmain clothing, footwear, or accessories than the Wests. We've come to expect their appearance at every show with North in tow as well as New York date nights clad in matching Balmain. However, their metaphorical love affair with Oliver Rousteing has now been cemented by the decision to cast them as the faces of the brand's S/S '15 menswear collection. In typical Kimye style, racy and commercial meets high fashion. Personally I'm still unsure of what to make of this campaign but I guess you can't knock them for trying.

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Santa Tell Me

I have to admit, I've been fully converted since hearing Ariana Grande's new holiday track. This single is definitely the icing on the cake for Ariana who finally seems to have broken away from her Disney Chanel persona, stunning all of us earlier this year with her album My Everything.

Big Sean Tells Us How He Really Feels

While in LA a few weeks ago, I heard "I Don't F With You" for the first time. Needless to say, it's a pretty candid and brutal song directed at his ex-fiancee Naya Rivera. After their abrupt break-up, cheating rumors, and her whirlwind wedding to another man on their wedding date, Big Sean lays it all out on this track. I for one am a fan of this song; sometimes you've just got to get things off your chest!

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Gone Girl

Gone Girl has to be one of my favorite thrillers of all time. The intrigue and suspense manage to carry the audience through what is a reasonably long film while the incredible acting skills of Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike allow an insightful yet disturbing look into a modern marriage. Tyler Perry also provides some much-needed comedic respite throughout the second half of the film. In the hopes of not giving too much away, I'm going to stop and let the trailer do the rest of the talking. If you haven't seen this film yet, now is the time to do so!

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Journey Through Portugal: Lisbon, Sintra, Evora

Nicki Minaj - Stripped Down

Nicki & I have had our ups and downs over the years. Her debut album, Pink Friday, quickly became one of my favorites but once her schizophrenic alter-ego Roman came out to play, I called it quits. However, "Pills N Potions" has now been out for a few weeks and I'm loving the resurgence of a new 'stripped down' Nicki. Her natural-ish hair and make-up combined with stripped back vocals truly showcases her talent without relying on gimmicks. Don't just take my word for it, give it a listen!

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Asia de Cuba Restaurant

I had been dying to dine at Asia de Cuba for a while but its combination of Cuban and Asian cuisine always managed to scare me into a safer alternative. However, since I found myself back in London for the summer, I figured I'd finally go for it! 

The eclectic decor can only be described as library meets portrait gallery while the entrance is littered with interesting props like this human-sized chess set. However, somehow it seems to work much like the food itself. After spending a few minutes decoding the menu, I finally settled on a starter of scallops and plantains as well as a dish aptly named "Chicken Milanasia" to share - both were delicious. If you're one for trying new things, this is definitely the place for you!

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Festival of Love

Southbank's Festival of Love is running from May to August this year and aims to celebrate the complexity and variation within human relationships.

Oblix Restaurant

So this time last week, I was 32 floors above London soaking in the skyline. The views from Oblix at The Shard are beyond breathtaking, and the food even more so with the extensive cocktail and wine list adding to the opulent atmosphere. Despite mocking the seeming overuse of egg whites on the cocktail list, I have to admit that the Pomegranate was one of the best I've ever had! As you can see from our extensive table of food, there is more than enough to choose from on the menu with everything from steak tartare to duck with smoked carrots.

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Alexander Wang x H&M

This latest collaboration was announced via Wang’s New York Instagram page at midnight last night (http://instagram.com/alexanderwangny) to the delight of many fans, including myself. As if being the creative director of Balenciaga was not already enough, Wang is officially the first designer to partner with H&M! I’m thrilled about this partnership and can’t wait to see what this style genius produces. 

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Victoria Beckham’s New Paparazzi-Proof Line

Moschino's Pre Fall Collection

In their Pre Fall 2014 collection, Moschino have definitely brought to light an interesting concept. When I spotted the images first on Instagram, I thought it was just a joke. However, after looking into it further it seems Moschino’s new creative director, the weird and wonderful Jeremy Scott, really did transform the look of the handbag.

He takes inspiration from iconic looks such as the Chanel quilted jacket and turns it into questionable arm gear. To be honest, I’m not yet sure what I think. If I saw someone carrying this down the street I would definitely have to do a double take. But at the end of the day that is the point I guess… 

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