Velour Magazine's First Birthday Party

Of course I was looking forward to attending swish, fashiontastic Velour magazine's first birthday party.  It was being held in association with my favourite jewellery designer, Mawi, had Tanqueray gin as a sponsor (*thumbs up sign*), promised model David Gandy's attendance and was also being held in The Cuckoo Club in Swallow Street, a venue I had never attended.

Starting with the latter, the

Sshh! Don't tell everyone about Apartment C

In this sprawling metropolis, it's becoming more and more difficult to establish real finds...you know, the type of place you just know all your friends will love but you're a bit selfish to tell everyone about it as it's your special place? This can range from the best (undiscovered) vintage stores, designer exchanges, new louche cocktail bars and, in my case, the lingerie boudoir. I only