Have just spent a couple of days in lovely Liverpool, Exploring the incredible shopping centres and searching for superlambbananas! http://www.gosuperlambananas.co.uk/artists.html

I spotted the most and am owed bottle of champagne from Lenny who despite actually being a denizen of the city only managed to spot five! (Em was more interested in spotting sexy red shoes- on a mission to find the hottest pair in the whole of Liverpool).

We also got cultural and went to see the Klimt at the Liverpool Tate. I was expecting to see lots of the type of Klimt paintings that you see adorning student digs but in fact there were some rather surprising Interiors and furniture pieces on show from the Vienesse secession.
Particularly fab were the silver coffee sets and furniture by Josef Hoffman. The simple white and grey painted cabinetry had a very Sweetpea & Willow look.

www.tate.org.uk/liverpool/exhibitions/gustavklimt/ Shopping in Liverpool is a complete revelation. There are several beautiful new shopping centres with every imaginable fashion shop. The style is amazing, all the girls make a real effort and look just incredible, if you ever wanted to know how to run in seven inch platform shoes, these girls will show you how! http://www.visitliverpool.com/site/home There are more hair straighteners and fake bake kits sold in Liverpool than anywhere else in the known universe. We loved the look for massive hair rollers and teeny mini skirts worn with attitude. Totally fierce!

The Cavern Walks are full of quirky little boutiques and beloved by fashionista’s and wags alike. Vivienne Westwood (all hail the Queen) and the wags fave Cricket are here.

Cricket is a mecca for the glamourous citizens of Liverpool and it certainly stocks some hot labels. I thought the merchandising could do with a bit of sweetpeaandwillow.com magic. They need some of our display cases and dressing tables for a much needed boudouir touch. Otherwise that Mary Portas will be knocking on their door!! http://www.maryqueenofshops.com/

TA RA

Jill