Higher the Heels, Closer to God.

As temperatures soar, nights get longer (ahem funner), hem lines get shorter and suddenly our statement summer shoe of yester year, so articulately labelled 'The Flip Flop', just won’t cut it for those Summer Nights on the town!  

Introducing The Flip Flops wiser, richer, twice doctorate, PHD owning, older cousin- The Heeled Sandal.

Whether you’re meeting the boy for a round of G&T’s or dancing until the sun comes up- these babies will keep your pins looking toned and long- two things that I know every woman prays for (along with a private jet and Leonardo DiCaprio for the weekends- I’m sure that’s not just me.)

Available in virtually every colour under the sun (two toned and jewel encrusted for the footwear enthusiasts), they’re a staple shoe for those Summer Soiree’s.

Mine are a delectable neon number that I picked up from the concessions department at The Oxford Circus Flagship Topshop, but on return to SSDH- Same shoe Different Hue- I found that they’ve discontinued selling them. But fear not ladies, here are a few more options:

Top: Carvela Kurt Geiger £130, River Island £55, Topshop [flagship only] £115

Bottom: Jimmy Choo £495, Nine West £55, Zara £29.99

New shoes, lengthy pins and toned calves-Score!

Slurp-me-up Smoothies

Summer time is my favorite season by far.

Temperatures soar, along with hem-lines, and suddenly everyone is walking around the city with a big grin emblazoned across their face and a sudden spring in their step.

While one of my favorite summer activities is to consume large amounts of Summery Ciders, Rekorderlig’s Limited Edition Passion Fruit for Summer 2013 please, whilst swinging my legs off of The Embankment, it’s important to keep your levels of nutrition high in this sweltering heat (Nutrition yes, but I’m really in it for the promise of glowing skin & hair.)

Enter The Slurp-me-up Smoothies.

Now don’t be put off by the overtly green hue that fills your bottle, because as they say “It may be green, but it’ll keep you lean!” And that’s just what this smoothie promises to do! Not only does it fill you up with the best in antioxidants and every Vitamin from A to Z, it keeps you energized throughout the day- perfect for the season that promises lots of fun in the sun.

To make enough for one bottle you’ll need:

1 Kiwi, Peeled and chopped.

1 Pear

3 handfuls of spinach leaves

Half a Cucumber, Sliced [leave the skin on, that’s where all the goodness lies!]

1 small piece of ginger, peeled.

1 Celery stick

40ml Bio-Active Aloe Vera Juice (now available at some of your nearest supermarkets!)

Brace yourself ladies & gentlemen, the directions for this recipe are extremely complex and are not for the feint hearted so brace yourself...

Chuck all of the above into a blender or juicer, hit the start button and watch the ingredients wiz around until your left with a fluorescent green liquid. It really is that simple!

Pour it into your favourite bottle, add a little straw for cocktail fever delight and Hey Presto! Your Slurp-me-up Smoothie is ready for drinking while bounding around London in the Sunshine!