On a spree at the western Westfield, Chef came across this magnificent marine life tshirt in Urban Outfitters. By F.U.N. it’s completely covered in coral coloured lobsters and has summer written all over it. Fun indeed – Chef’s Kiss!
claw taste
May 7, 2012blue denim
April 29, 2012
Chef’s completely taken with this washed out blue denim. From American Apparel, it’s made of fine soft denim, with horn buttons, sleeves just the right length to roll, and the all important single chest pocket. I’ve been wearing it with a striped silk pocketsquare, but it’d be equally good with one of these smart hankie shaped notepads from Noam Bar Yochai. Chef’s Kiss!
pin up material
April 28, 2012
Yes – Chef is on Pinterest too. So, come and have a look at my pinboard - with a Matisse, a Primark pocket tee and a Chanel lollipop, it really is a mixed bag – but in the best possible taste. You might even want to follow me. Chef’s Kiss!
big pictures
April 8, 2012
Not long ago Chef and Sue visited New Art From Germany at the Saatchi Gallery on Kings Road. Here are a few favourites of mine – firstly some works by Gert and Uwe Tobias (all above) – full of folky pattern, bold colour blocks, and an intriguing festivity underscored with a sinister mood – ‘carnivalesque’ I think the guide said. My other pick is this oil by André Butzer – a magnificent pale grey canvas bursting with energy, vibrance and lightness. NAFG is on for one more week. Chef’s Kiss!
kiss and chips
March 11, 2012
After a rail replacement bus through Essex and the tube across town, Chef was tired and hungry and ready for some double carbs. So, in a state of mild starvation we walked to Kerbisher and Malt, a polished chip shop by Brook Green. I had a chip butty, mushy peas and a gherkin – washed down with hot tea – while Sue went for the healthy lunch of grilled cod and slaw salad – all splendid. We’re looking forward to returning, Chef’s Kiss!
sun shades
March 1, 2012
It’s nearly spring and the sun’s back out, so Chef thought it appropriate to shade up. Naturally, aviators are always a good shape so I had to go for these Pradas. With black acetate inset around the lens they have a luxe beveled look, toughened up with harder lines on the nose and steely metalware. Chef’s Kiss!
red, white and blue
February 12, 2012
Chef finds treasure in Hammersmith. In Fila’s signature colours with super stuffed ankles and tongues, these high tops are a 90s renaissance in their own right – expect pairings with black jeans, spring stripes and of course, a puffa (premium down from Uniqlo). Chef’s Kiss!
air kiss 1s
February 1, 2012
Chef just saw Nike’s new limited edition material for February – elephant print premium leather – and couldn’t resist styling a pair of Air Force 1 hightops on NikeID. Here they are – with tongue, tick and sides in elephant print and laces and stitching in infrared. Chef’s Kiss!
salmon fun
January 29, 2012
As cold January comes to a close, Chef’s been paid and is back in the shops. This weekend’s first find was this great salmon coloured micro-cord shirt from Topman – soft and smooth. Chef’s Kiss!
Westbourne wall
January 16, 2012
On a wander around Westbourne Grove this weekend I came across this amazing geometric mural splashed across the end of a terrace and dappled in low winter sun. For the New Year it’s a clear candidate for a new Twitter wallpaper – revolved and repeated into the abstract aztec style pattern below – it feels fantastic. Chef’s Kiss!
