Frida Kahlo is Our September Style Icon!

As in art, so in life.  So, Frida Kahlo is our inspiration for this month’s icon of style. Frida was always the consummate artist, transforming her body into a living, painted canvas as an extension of her feminism, her political ideas, and her experience of chronic pain and disability

Suits, Where Dreams Really Do Come True

Damn! Am I the only one who needs counselling before I can even begin to come to terms with the idea of watching Suits series eight with the gaping absence of Meghan Markle, now the Duchess of Sussex, and Patrick J Adams, as the fearless, gloriously idealistic, us against the

Phlegm, Interview at the Ventnor Fringe

Sometimes, I just stumble across the most remarkable people and a great interview! Like @phlegm_art who just happened to be perched up a crane, a modern Leonardo at work with a spray can and masonry paint one halycon summer afternoon. Phlegm originally trained as a sculptor, before he started

Meet Amal Clooney's Schoolgirl Humanitarian

As the #Metoo campaign inspires more women and girls across the globe to be shining beacons of hope for women’s rights, Amal Clooney, the human rights barrister, and wife of film icon and activist, George, Clooney, is helping to empower one remarkable sixteen- year- old school girl, Kamar Omary,

Organic Milk, Meringues & Breakfast at Tiffany's

My Organic Milkman, Meringues, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s Sometimes, I stop and wonder, am I Alison-in-Wonderland? Have I fallen down the rabbit hole into a parallel world where organic and local food is finally loved, understood and celebrated all across the land? Never in my wildest dreams

Tamandua Stars in ZSL London Zoo Nights Out

When Tobi the tamandua – a species of ant eater native to South America, moved to ZSL London Zoo last October as a companion for female Ria, keepers hoped to someday hear the pitter-patter of tiny yet tenacious tamandua toes. So they were overjoyed when just five months later they

Rocking Rioja with Sex, Art and Biodiversity

Rocking Rioja with Sexual Confusion, Art and biodiversity, a long-form feature on Campo Viejo and the female wine experts making circular and sustainable Rioja wine by Journalist Alison Jane Reid.
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