Naked Review
My Claire & The City blog delves into the modern world in order to inspire debate about our culture. You’ll find reviews of the best places to visit, books to read and podcasts to listen to.
The Best Christmas Films and those So-Bad-They’re-Good Festive Rom Coms
My favourite Christmas films are about being really watchable, half a good storyline, cute cast, funny and re-watchable. Cos let’s face it, we’ll watch them all again next year! Although we all love...
Instagrammable Holiday in Lorna Luxe’s San Antonio Hotel Santorini
My week-long holiday to San Antonio Hotel in Santorini was a crowd pleaser on Instagram. I think I’ve had more DMs than Beyonce during this trip. I spotted San Antonio Hotel on Lorna Luxe’s...
A Guide to a Weekend in Valencia
This is a short guide to a weekends away in Valencia. In short, it’s gorgeous, go immediately! It is a great place for a short trip with friends or as a couple as there is plenty to see and do....
Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships by Eric Berne
Review: How can we gain a greater understanding of our fellow humans? Why do people do what they do, say what they say, think what they think? This book is a blast from the past - the original...
Black Box Thinking: The Surprising Truth About Success by Matthew Syed
REVIEW: How can we learn from our mistakes? Why do some people do this and others don’t? Matthew looks at the power of a positive attitude towards failure and it’s profound impact on success in any...
Naked Review – Bounce – How Champions Are Made by Matthew Syed
Review: How can you find the hidden secrets to success - in sports, business, music and just about anything you want to turn your hand to? Search no more as this book will show you some interesting...
Review – The Chimp Paradox by Dr Steve Peters
Review: How can you manage your mind so that you can conquer your fears, operate with greater control, focus and confidence? Prof Peters has some great ideas and systems to enable us to learn how do...
Naked Review – The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference Review: As an enormous fan of the TV programme, you know that so-bad-its-good game-show-with-Ben-Shepherd, I was pretty surprised to find a book of the...
Frida Kahlo’s Making Her Self Up Exhibition At The V&A
I’m going to come clean and admit that the first time I heard of world famous Frida Kahlo was when I went to a briefing at Grosvenor’s swanky Mayfair offices as they talked through plans for the...
Book Review – Start With Why by Simon Sinek
There’s a good reason why Simon Sinek’s ‘Start With Why’comes highly recommended by brain training expert Jim Kwik, and that’s because it’s frigging awesome and will revolutionise the way you...
Chelsea in Bloom Summer of Love & Frida’s Belgravia in Bloom 2018
Chelsea in Bloom and Belgravia in Bloom for Chelsea Flower Show have been growing in popularity over the years with big brands and small boutiques alike taking part each May to capitalise on...
Travel Guide to Sintra in Portugal
Sintra is a sparkling jewel in Portugal’s crown; a place of history, mystery and vibrant colour. It has the ability to make modern, white washed, marbled life look rubbish, and instead it has made...
Guide to Italy – Sorrento, Amalfi Coast & Capri
Italy is colourful and passionate and wonderful. It has fresh sharp lemons and the juiciest oranges and brightest flowers. It has narrow coastal roads that have been nicknamed Mamma Mia from the...
Guide to Kew Gardens in London
Kew Gardens has such a special place in my heart - I mean flowers and gardens - what is not to love? It is in Richmond and has it's own picturesque train station with a delightful looking pub right...
How to Network Matthew Hussey Style
My Claire & The City blog and business is all about honesty and going behind the smoke and mirrors of the PR & Marketing industry…but today I find myself in unfamiliar territory and am looking...
5 Things Gleaned from Michael Sheen
The thing is…I’m not a film expert which, when you’re in a cinema full of movie fans at the BIFA Central Picturehouse watching Michael Sheen being interviewed for Time Out London can be a bit of a...
Review – Open House London
Sometimes in London, it feels like you know ALL KINDS of things you really don't need to. Like when a new hotdog joint is opening, how Pret Sandwiches are ranked from 1 to 50, or how big the waiting...
The Unconventional World of Henry Holland
If you had to pick one fashion designer for a cracking night out, I would suggest Henry Holland. Firstly, from what I have gleaned, from last Friday evening while he was in conversation with Kinvara...
Zac Posen – Lighting Up Fashion
All I could think about on my way to see Kinvara Balfour interview Zac Posen was Claire Danes' stunning light up dress on the red carpet at the 2016 Met Gala. The theme for this year was Manus x...
Guide to The Chelsea Flower Show by a First Timer
What's a flipping silver gilt when it's at home? Why does a show garden differ from a artisan garden? Do I have to wear white linen trousers to get in? Will they know the only flower I've...
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