Babysitting Services in New York, USA
NY Babysitting Services Pinch Sitters is an all-female business which is recommended. They can help you out at the last minute. No credit cards. Further research: nypinchsitters.
Chick-Friendly Sex Shop, New York, USA
Chick-Friendly Sex Shop Babeland has all the toys that customs seized, and anything you realise you suddenly need…without the embarassment or yucky-bloke factor. There are erotica expertise classes from the sexperts who run the joint (it’s quite a menu) and…just go there. Babeland is at 94 Rivington Street. For details visit babeland.
Skinny on New York Sample Sales, USA
The Skinny on NY Sample Sales Insiders in search of mega bargains visit Top Button or The Clothing Line at. Bring cash as well as cards, and bring staying power. It’s worth it! Image: Courtesy of Clothingline and Top Button
Local Vintage and Junk Sales in France
Local Vintage/Junk Sales Nudge, nudge, wink, wink. Nobody knows about these except the French, but twice a year, locals put on their own neighbourhood sales. June and September are usually the best months to turn up. For details, visit http://www.videgreniers.org
Paris, France – The Best Japanese Eat Street
Walking Down the Best Japanese Restaurant Street in Paris Craving noodles or a little ramen? Go to Rue Ste-Anne, where you’ll trip over Japanese visitors looking for the same thing. Nearest Metro is Pyramides. Try Higuma, on the strip at 32 bis, rue Ste-Anne, 1st.
Institut Francais Mediatheque, London, England
French films, CD’s and Books Galore… If you’re in London for a while and miss France, or want to brush up on your French before you head over there, join the Institut Francais Mediatheque, which lets you borrow anything French culture has to offer, from the oldies (Tintin, Piaf) to the newbies. Visit http://www.institut-francais.org.uk.
Ukelele Jam Sessions, London, England
Ukelele Jam Sessions in the Pub Uke madness is sweeping England. They play Nirvana, they play The Beach Boys. Most importantly, they play together and you can join in too, at The Royal George pub (or just listen). Ukelele Wednesdays may not be around forever, but start the search here: http://www.theroyalgeorgewc2.co.uk/ Image: Courtesy The Royal […]
Family Camping Heaven, Henley-On-Thames, England
Family Camping Heaven Swimming pool, play area, baby-change cubicles – check. Hairdriers, laundry and wi-fi, check. There’s also a BBQ hire service and a rather low price – plunging in the off-season. The Swiss Farm Touring and Camping extravaganza can be found at swissfarmcamping. Image: Courtesy Swiss Farm Touring and Camping
Biba and Barbie Museum, Shropshire, England
The Biba and Barbie Museum At last, a museum for chicks! It’s called The Land of Lost Content. Stella Mitchell has stuffed her museum with 20th century memorabilia with space hoppers, Barbies, and gorgeous Biba fashion from the days when Barbara Hulanicki ruled London. There are nostalgia evenings with olde school food and music on […]
Hats Museum, Cheshire, England
The Ultimate Hats Museum Hats galore! Including crowns! This is every little girl’s ultimate museum and we know quite a few fashionistas who rave about this place too. It’s the Hat Works Museum of hatting in Wellington Mill, Cheshire. Visit hatworks Image: Courtesy of Stockport Council
Nick Drake Memorial, Warwickshire
Nick Drake Memorial If you love Nick Drake then you’ll want to come to the annual recital of his music, in memory of him and his world. Go to Tanworth-in-Arden – his grave is in the local church, and the exact date of each service, each year, can be found online at here.
Cinema under the Stars, Exeter, England
Cinema under the Stars Good old Brit weather permitting, you can watch films on beaches, in car parks and in stately home gardens thanks to the Skylight Cinema. For more visit skylightcinema. Image: Courtesy of Skylight Cinema