THE STYLE LIST

IN STYLE ...........................

So style sisters lets checkout the most stylish people and places I have been schmoozing ( do people still use that word ????) this week.

Rib Room Bar

Brahim

Firstly let me take you to an old faithful of mine THE RIB ROOM BAR at The Jumeirah Carlton Hotel, Knightsbridge. After its recent refurbishment this bar manages to maintain old school elegance and sophistication. This owes itself to the amazing well turned out staff in their white tuxedos and deeply professional attitude lost on so many new bars springing up all over town.  The most stylish Bartender in town Brahim never takes his eye off the ball and manages to be attentive to every client all at the same time. Remaining in the background yet always there !!! I always get a great welcome here from the Manager Michaela, Brahim and all the staff but actually so does everyone whether you are a regular or it is your first time . Come and see for yourself get Brahim to mix you a cocktail and I thoroughly recommend the Lobster and Crab Burger from the Bar Menu. NOTE : Michelin starred Michael Wignall will be Guest cheffing here  15-17 May 2013 he is resident Chef at Pennyhill Park,Surrey where I am a member I can totally recommend . Not to be missed.

Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley

MARCUS WAREING at The Berkeley just gets better and better. I took a party of four here midweek for their new Spring Menu £50 for three courses including two wines to complement the food as selected by the Sommelier and water and coffee. The experience here is always a culinary journey and I knew it would excite my guests one surprise after another from the cheese choux appetisers to tantalising amuse bouche and hand crafted chocolate to complement an already exciting menu. The staff are unobtrusive and extremely efficient and it rather makes me realise that London really is the most professional dining experience in the world. I know Marcus oversees the kitchen most days. FAULTLESS.

My bag

Now some of you tell me you are not getting enough fashion on this blog anymore. I am spending far too much time eating ,drinking and playing ! So here it is style babies. My fashion shout out, the most impressive 2013 collection so far, untouched by anyone, way out in front, would buy anything from this line, clothes or accessories, enough already............ the one and only MICHAEL KORS ! I love it not fashion simply high style. Love it Love it ! and here is a picture of my new bag. I couldn't choose between the bright pink or more classic navy.

Michael Kors

 But don't stop there check out the clothes I love this red coat and there are so many other super stylised pieces. from 2013 collection. Mid range prices make this range achievable for high end stylistas. Even better order it direct from America and take advantage of the weak dollar. Where did you come from Michael Kors you have zoomed to my number one from nowhere, I think your time spent at Celine was time spent very wisely. Very excited about your next collection. Will be heading straight to Michael Kors on Rodeo Drive next week on my flying visit to LA.










OR RUN A MILE..........

The Aviator

THE AVIATOR HOTEL Farnborough Airport home of Lear jets and Billionaires. So you may think that this would spur this restaurant into action. When this Hotel first opened it was among the best for fine cuisine but in the last couple of years has spiralled steadily downwards like a Lear jet out of control ! I had a meal here a couple of months ago which was so atrocious that they invited me back to try again but it was even worse !! The decor is really super stylish on a par with the best but the lacklustre service and even worse food means I will not be coming back soon ,if ever. A chef that thinks cured salmon is a fishcake, amuse bouche is a massive porridge like risotto and a foie gras and chicken liver parfait is all mixed together into a mousse instead of layered is already a concern even before you get to taste the food. If you go, just stay for cocktails then go eat elsewhere !!!

I attended The Opera with Lady Elizabeth as she loves her Opera. We attended CARMEN ,one of the greats (according to Lady Elizabeth) at THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL. This venue was so wrong for Opera, concerts great but for Opera lacks the intensity and depth as the venue is not intimate and too large (according to Lady Elizabeth) As we met the cast beforehand I also realised that Opera Singers tend not to be trained actors and I felt that this came across in the performance.(mmm so did Lady Elizabeth) So Operatunists go get acting lessons. The Royal Albert Hall super stylish but just not for Opera and who are we to argue with Lady Elizabeth.

Now I am not sure I need to tell any true Stylistas this but PRINTED TROUSERS......stay away from them!! They are simply hideous the dark forces in the fashion world are trying to tell you to wear them at all times this summer, they do not even suit Kate Moss so THEY WILL NOT SUIT YOU. You will regret this in 2014 when you look back it is a style crime. NO! NO! NO!

Tune in next feel for another STYLE LIST SPECIAL LA. Where I will be style searching on your behalf
        LOVE and KISSES     JOJO XXXXX