Inspired by Gala Darling’s excellent list!

1. Drink nothing but lageritas

The lagerita cocktail is a fine concoction and was recently thrust in to the spotlight thanks to Nigella Lawson serving them up on her show (and claiming she’d made them up?). I had inadvertently been drinking them for years – putting a few shots of tequila in cheap beer was a university-era technique for getting drunk quickly. The good old Meateasy does ‘em – although it’s closing its temporary New Cross doors on 16 April. Make your own with this embarrassingly simple recipe:

Get a bottle of beer.

Add one shot of tequila, one shot of orange liqueur [i.e. Cointreau], one shot of lime cordial and add fresh lime to serve.

2. Offend some eyeballs with brights

The best thing about the colour blocking trend is the dizzying array of brights available this season. In Hamburg last week I picked up a neon orange dress from COS which I’m very much looking forward to wearing when the sun comes out, if only for the hilarious high-vis jacket jokes which it’s sure to attract.

3. Get excited about the new product from Bumble and bumble

Bb Texture Hair (Un)Dressing Creme from Bumble and bumble may have a ridiculous name, but as with all B and b products, it’s amazing. I read about it at the beginning of the year and was excited; I saw it in use at fashion week and was excited; I got sent aun unmarked package fresh from the factory and was excited. It’s brilliant – it gives the elusive ‘next day’ texture which you read about all the time. Grungy, textured, dirty and perfect for putting up or plaiting too ‘cos it gives hair guts. Word of caution; use a tiny, tiny, tiny pea-sized amount. My hair is almost boob-length now and during my first practice with it I used a grape-sized blob. My hair pretty much stuck together in one matted dreadlock – although actually after brushing out a lot, it looked amazing and stayed in perfect waves for our whole week in New York. You just need the teeniest amount then rub through the ends, rough dry and boom!

4. Buy more rings

I don’t know why I spent my life worrying about my fat hands and rings not fitting. As with clothes, it’s a case of buying a size that fits and just dealing with it. The more rings the better – all that gold disguises the fat hands anyway. I would almost risk saying that it’s becoming ‘my thing’ – barf.

5. Break the ‘no trouser’ rule with an enthusiastic venture in to PALAZZO PANTS!

I have a pair of nautical palazzo pants which I’ve had a while, but what with them being everywhere this summer I think I need to get back on that look. Topshop has lots to choose from, although I did see Primark are doing a polka dot pair which for the price are worth a look. Unnaturally, I really like this busy, etched design from Toppers – very 30s, although would probably look more like Dash on me. And I mean that Dash, not the Kardashian Dash.

6. Wear nothing but Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain

Like the rest of the beauty blogging world, I spent half of my New York trip trying to track down Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain in Passion (that’s the pink one fourth from left). I finally found it at Duane Reade (my favourite shop, FYI, pisses all over Sephora) in Times Square. It’s a tourist location and super central, but they have an entire upstairs dedicated to beauty so they tend to have bits that sell out elsewhere. I also got (oops) nearly all the Sally Hansen Nail Effects there. And Rembrandt Deep Whitening. And all the Seche Vite. In fact, I spent more in Duane Reade than anywhere in New York, except food and hotel bill.

ANYWAY – the lipstain is as good as the reviews claim, and the colour lasts alllll the live long day. It’s actually really difficult to get off, which I rate as a good thing in a lipstain. Unlike most other lipstains, it has a balm on the end which moisturises but doesn’t give a gloss finish – you still have that perfect matte, lasting colour but no dry lips. Win win!

7. Go and see The Cult of Beauty at the V&A

In an attempt to expand my horizons beyond the 1920s, I recently read the absolutely brilliant Among the Bohemians: Experiments in Living 1900 – 1939 by Virigina Nicholson. Although the V&A’s summer spectacular covers the Aesthetic Movement from 1860-1900, there’s a bit of overlap in terms of artists and ideas. To be honest, I’ve never seen anything at the V&A which I haven’t enjoyed so I’m sure I’ll get something from this one too – it looks like a sumptuous way to spend an afternoon off work.

8. Investigate Grasshopper Pie

Laura told me about it. It sounds amazing. It involves Oreos, creme de menthe and creme de cacao. Here’s a recipe!

9. Queue up like a fangirl for Pamela Love x Topshop

I’ve never queued for a collaboration in my life, but this summer both Swedish Hasbeens for H&M and Pamela Love for Topshop might change all that.

10. Go see Weezer!!

11. Join the PG Wodehouse Society

I picked up a leaflet about it when Sarah and I went to see By Jeeves! The Musical. I think, along with my CAMRA membership card, having a membership to this fantastic fanclub in my wallet would make it the coolest wallet in the world. Find out more – or buy me a membership for my birthday – here!

12. Take my Brexton out for a picnic

If anyone with a car wants to be a part of this, they’d be more than welcome. It’s heavy.

13. Buy a champagne cooler

Because that’s the sort of wanker I am. It would go nicely with my two picnic hampers in my rose-tinted view of what happens in summer.

14. Use Liz Earle Brightening Treatment religiously

I’m sure by now you know that I swear by all things Liz Earle. They recently sent me their Brightening Treatment Mask which works to refresh the skin for a radiant, healthy look. My favourite thing about it is that works in one minute – and I mean it actually works in one minute, not that they just say it does. Just the thing for faking a fresh face after all those bank holidays.

15. Do the Charleston

Charleston was the country retreat of bohemian artist Vanessa Bell and the interior is decked out with frescos galore. Vistors in the 20s and 30s included Virginia and Leonard Woolf, E.M. Forster, and Lytton Strachey – I mean… just… The house is also famous for its beautiful gardens, which I imagine are even more spectacular in summer.

16. Stay at the Pink Palace

My friend Harriet is going to stay in this place soon and as soon as she told me about it I was jealous. Built in 1937, this art deco masterpiece is still in pristine condition and has loads of intact original features. Located in sunny Margate, it sleeps six and as soon as I have six friends, I’m off. You can book it here!

17. Buy and read all the Penguin English Journeys

I’ve got a few of these already, but the set is so stylish and cheap that I think I’m just going to give in and buy them all. They make for interesting reads too – my (current) favourite is James Lees-Milne’s Some Country Houses and their Owners. Find out more about the series here.

18. Get back in to denim

Not jeans though, don’t be silly. I bought this Uniqlo dress the other day (yes, it’s linen – it looks more like chambray) and I’ve also got my eyes on the New Look number that everyone else wants. I heard a rumour it’s in store – but I haven’t seen it.

19. Find a pretzel inflatable

As seen in the Wildfox Couture lookbook

20. Take the Elemis vanity case somewhere worthy

Alice Temperley designed this amazing animal print vanity case for Elemis. The products inside are almost come second best to the packaging. Dreamy.

21. Dream about another trip to New York…

… For the sole purpose of going to see the Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibition, and picking up this limited edition scarf from the souvenir shop on the way out.

22. Enjoy the Royal Wedding…

… and not give a shit if anyone has a problem with it. It’s a day off work to get drunk and eat sandwiches – how can people not get behind that?

23. Continue my search for the perfect evil eye necklace

Because I’m a blogger stereotype. This Danielle Stevens jet bead pendant may just fulfil my needs.

24. Watch Diabolo Menthe

25. Get in to stripes

I quite fancy recreating this Topshop look head to toe. I do like a stripe, but as this summer’s favourite print I’ll be approaching it with caution. A nice striped hat in the vein of Prada should do nicely, watered down with a nice bit of neon and an ugly shoe. Right up ny street.

26. Buy something ridiculous from the new Miu Miu e-store

Maybe this pom pom headband.

27. Watch the adaptation of Love in a Cold Climate

How did I not know this existed?

28. Go see the Duchess of Devonshire

On a Mitford tip, this summer I’m also very excited to be seeing the one and only Debo Duchess of Devonshire do a Q&A – the excitement is too, too much. If you happen to be in Chesterfield this June you should come too!

29. Continue to buy weekend bags

I can admit it; until I get a Louis Vuitton Pegase 55, I will spend the equivalent amount on flimsy, novelty makeshift weekend bags. This Topshop number is my current favourite.

30. Make a long overdue return to Eltham Palace

This art deco mansion is a bit of a surprise find in south east London but marvellous as it is, somehow I’ve only managed to go once. They regularly hold art deco fairs which I’ve wanted to go to for ages – this summer it will happen. Lord knows I need more shit to fill the house.

31. Wear my hair in ears more often

32. Buy mood-changing nail varnish

I’ve fallen wholeheartedly for every other nail trend on the planet – why not In The Mood too?

33. Fall for the MAC Quite Cute Collection

This list is making me realise how much of a sucker I am.

34. Enjoy a timely Summer Lightning

My favourite ale. And I actually don’t think I’ve had one since last summer.

35. And obviously a Pimms.

36. Go back to Henley Regatta

Fingers crossed. PRs take note: it’s an excellent idea for a press trip.

37. Get Andy to bring his rocks down to London

So I can do something nice with them. Suggestions?

38. Grow that hair long

It’s getting there. Mermaid-length is the aim. Then I’ll cut it all off again and sell the lengths to hair extension companies. Maybe.

39. Eat more Mooli’s

Iso introduced me to these tasty treats earlier this year and I have a hankering, the likes of which I’ve not had since I first went to Benito’s Hat. You can find it here and I suggest you go on a Tuesday when the mojitos are two for one. I don’t normally go in for mojitos, but the pomegranate flavour is OFF THE HOOK.

40. Have a few days by the seaside

I do love Brighton dearly but this summer I also want to visit some of those other coastal towns packed with charity shops and real ale pubs and breakfast caffs – Margate, Aldeburgh, Torquay… I wish I could get back to Whitby more easily – it’s one of my favourite places but from London it’s a Lord of the Rings-esque mission.

41. Go to Burgh island

If you don’t know about this 1930s hotel on a secret tidal island, accessible by sea tractor, beloved of Agatha Christie, and famed for its seasonal, locally-sourced food… shame on you. Shame, shame on you. Book me a week at the hotel here, please.

42. Get sensible shoes for my trip to Barcelona

It’s been a while since I went to a festival, so I’m out of practice with what counts as appropriate footwear. These sandals are £40 from Next. They have a hint of espadrille and a hint of ugly; my two favourite things in a summer shoe.

43. See The Art of War: Women Artists

Despite the fact that even walking around the Imperial War Museum makes me cry like a baby at the worthlessness of life, I will be allocating a sober afternoon to go and see this exhibition. Female war artists are a rare breed and The Art of War aims to shed a little light on their lives and works. The above picture by Doris Zinkeisen illustrates what she saw upon arriving at Bergen-Belsen after its liberation. Find out more about the exhibition here.

44. Jerk off

The Jerk Cookout was one of my highlights of last summer – jerk for breakfast, jerk for lunch and jerk for dinner. And I ate jerk brie, which will go down in history as one of my favourite culinary experiences of all time. I don’t know the date for the 2011 festival but you can guarantee I will be talking about it a lot nearer the time so… look forward to that.

45. Have a flutter on Jedward at Eurovision

And enjoy seeing them win.

46. Go back to Frank’s Campari Bar

Drinking cocktails on the roof of a multi-storey car park in Peckham is probably one of the most middle-class, smug-South-Londoner ways to spend a sunny evening but it’s also a lot of fun. I really hope Frank’s is back this summer – stay tuned to the website for updates.

47. Make a summer playlist

It will undoubtedly feature Tom Tom Club.

48. Steadfastly refuse to buy a Jil Sander Market Bag

Because that would be stupid. [BUT LOOK AT IT!]

49. Enjoy the reformation of Pulp

One of my favourite bands of all time; hometown heroes, the anthems of my teenage years, a common ground between three generation of my family and an unlikely 00s fashion icon in the form of Candida Doyle. When I see Pulp at Primavera this summer with all my Sheffield gang it’s gonna be awesome.

50. Take a leaf out of this dude’s book

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