I’m literally just back from Kuala Lumpur, I ran a workshop and gave a keynote speech at the World of Executive PA 2013 Conference – how cool is that?? Yes it’s a long way to go but I love to seize any opportunity to meet other PA’s and share our experiences.
Ida Ruby is a lovely brand that pays homage to pin-up girls, vintage glamour and the belief that all the clothes we wear should be an extension of ourselves. They recently launched their Spring/Summer collection for 2013 which features a range of beautiful corsets, basques and bustiers in a variety of shapes and colours.
The online store launched in March 2013 and sells vintage-inspired corsets for women of all shapes and sizes. Ida Ruby is also working in partnership with the Eve Appeal – a charity funding research into gynaecological cancer in women. For every sale, Ida Ruby donates 50p to the charity.
Last May, OTTO – a luxury Italian menswear brand – launched their store in Mayfair, London. The brand aim to bring together elegance, supreme Italian artisans (who hand-pick the pieces for the showroom), exceptional craftsmanship, the finest attention to detail and use of materials that are available to make sure their clients feel sophisticated, stylish and well-dressed after their visit.
We are continuing our incredible PA interviews with the one and only Lindsey Holder. A former celebrity assistant to 3 high profile Grammy Award Winners. Now a blogger, author, and entrepreneur, Lindsey talks about moving to LA, persistence, and Justin Timberlake.
The winner of the competition for Donna’s “How To Be A Better PA” Seminar is Sonia Polacci.
Woo-hoo! Get ready to learn, have fun, and eat cupcakes. See you inside, Sonia!
WIN, WIN, WIN a place on my ‘Be a better PA’ seminar on May 17th in London – by answering this SIMPLE question:
Donna is holding an event at OTTO next week – where is OTTO located and what is the name of its founder?
Email your answers to: competitions@donnacoulling.com
Good luck!
Usual T’s & C’s apply.
You must be available on May 17th to apply.
Winner will be notified by close of business May 10th.
Anyone who knows me know that I’m a huge Idina Menzel fan: I saw her in Rent, Wicked and when she toured with Marvin Hamlisch and played the Royal Albert Hall and then I was SO lucky (thanks so my great friend Barry Burnett) to get tickets to see her at The Hackney Empire last week when she was recording Radio 2’s ‘Friday Night is Music Night’ – and what a great show. I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed by life of late – why is it that everything comes at you at the same time?
Who are we getting to know better this week? Why the one and only Victoria Louise Rabin! A former Executive Assistant to two private hedge fund managers, Victoria launched her career with hard work, and a never say die attitude. Now the CEO of her own company, Victoria leans in as she speaks about being on the other side of the desk.
The Mount Street Deli located in Mayfair (within walking distance of Hyde Park), recently launched a new gift basket containing a selection of goodies for mums and their new-borns. The Baby Box, a hamper appropriate for spring (the season of birth and rejuvenation), celebrates new life with a collection of sweet treats and gifts.
The iconic Café Royal shut its doors in 2008 and reopened last year having undergone renovations that transformed the building from renowned restaurant to a luxury five star hotel. Located on Regent Street and just a two-minute walk from the bright lights and big screens of Piccadilly Circus.
