Thursday

We arrived on a very muddy and wet Thursday night at Winding Lake farm, a spot off-site full of luxury winnebagos with hot showers and plasma TVs. Neighbours for the weekend included England football player Wayne Rooney and his glamourous wife Coleen. Beyoncé arrived there in a helicopter on the Sunday before she headlined the Pyramid stage.

Friday

All day Friday we were shooting with ES magazine with super hot model couple Sara Blomvquist and Jeremy Young. The shoot was very much a reportage of their trip to Glastonbury. We found some amazing shoot locations including an original airstream from the ’60s, the stone circle and Shangri-la… a very secret part of the Glastonbury site which comes alive after dark.

Sara Blomqvist in her Hudson Hampton Cuffed Shorts

We sheltered from the rain and hung out backstage in the Hospitality bar and spotted Bono and his wife Alison Stewart having a quick break before his set with U2.

Saturday

We made sure to get a good spot for Pulp who had reformed for a special guest appearance at the Park stage. It was so packed that even Kate Moss wasn’t allowed past the security at the gate past security to see Jarvis. He seemed in his element performing to a crowd of over 30,000 die-hard fans. He was incredible and proved he still had his moves!

Sunday

On Sunday crowds including Brit Alexa Chung headed down to see Laura Marling in the blazing sunshine. Poppy Delevigne and Sara Blomqvist hung out backstage in their Hudson Hampton cuff shorts. We made our way over to the Other Stage and almost ended up on the stage with the huge range of wristbands I had amassed on my trip!

Poppy Delevigne in her Hudson Hampton Cuffed Shorts

Sadly we had to leave before Beyoncé’s epic performance but will be watching it on BBC iPlayer from the comfort of my bed this evening!

While England’s beaches may not be as exotic as we would wish them to be, it’s now June, turning many people’s thoughts to summer holidays. Londoners in particular look forward to escaping the grime of the city for somewhere more breezy and relaxing, whether that be Bognor Regis or a far-flung desert island so long as there’s a spot on the beach to lay down a beach towel and the sun’s shining we’re happy.If in England – Brighton is a hot spot for its pleasure pier and alternative culture and Devon and Cornwall have a multitude of hidden treasures – the key is layers.

Start with a pair of Hudson’s Kenya Rolled Cargo shorts or Hampton Cuffed shorts and build up layers with bandeau tops and kaftans. Traveling to the Med? Channel Riviera chic with wooden-soled wedges, a one-piece in a knock-out colour such turquoise or coral and add your shorts over the top. For tropical climes, all you’ll need is your bikini – but it’s advisable to take a hat and a man’s white shirt to wear when the sun’s at its hottest.

Los Angeles is definitely blessed with perfect picnic weather, not too hot and not too cold, but just right. The basics for any solid picnic is a no brainer: finger friendly foods, a large blanket, lots of napkins and the quintessential summer cocktails! If you want to get extra fancy, you can always add in plates, utensils and cups (All recyclable and biodegradable, of course). As for ‘what to wear’, you can throw on your favorite comfy maxi dress, a pair of relaxed chinos, woven sandals and a floppy sun hat…oh and don’t forget the shades!

Since location is everything in LA, here are some prime locations to get your picnic on:
Griffith Park: Located in Los Feliz and can pretty much accommodate any sized picnic party. This vast oasis is home to the LA zoo, horse trails and the observatory (hello, best view in town). With such amenities, your picnic is just the beginning of an amazing all-day, action-packed adventure.

Elysian Park: Yes, home of the legendary “Love in LA” peace celebration in the 1960’s. Elysian Park is filled with not only history, but awesome hiking trails and beautifully arranged plants. A great setting for any picnic addict – you might even get a view of Dodger Stadium if you venture far enough!

The Beach: From Venice to Manhattan to Malibu, the beach is always a good option. For non-grass lovers and for those that prefer a cool breeze and front row ocean views, this is perfect! You can literally plop down your blanket anywhere, but the best option for sure is the fire pits! Can’t go wrong with a sunset and s’mores…YUM!

Cinespia: Operated only in the summer time, this picnic + movie deal is something everyone in LA should try at least once! Hosted in the iconic Hollywood Forever cemetery, this event screens some of the best classic films such as “Young Frankenstein” and “Airplane”. The major bonus is that it’s BYOB, so while the lines may be long, it’s absolutely worth the wait!

She’s arguably one of the most notorious, controversial and celebrated artists of the London art scene and the Southbank’s Hayward Gallery is now putting on a major retrospective. Tracey Emin’s Love is What You Want is opening on 18th May and it’s definitely one to see. Every period of her career is covered – see paintings, drawings, photography, textiles, video and sculptures, as well as lesser known early works, and her recent large-scale installations and outdoor sculptures. The main draw behind her work is her uncompromising openness. Oftentimes, intimate and sexual elements of her personal life are laid bare for the viewer, placing her in the pantheon of the ‘personal political’ feminist artists.

On 5th May at Camden’s gig and club venue Koko, dark horse Chilly Gonzales played out a mammoth set with two pianos and two drum kits.  The Canadian (whose real name is Jason Beck) gained followers as a behind-the-scenes magic producer, working on megahits as Feist’s Let It Die. However a heady mix of stomping good beats and lyrical self-deprecation, humour and satire, fused with multiple personas which play up to his own traits – inclucing his Jewishness – have made his own music deliciously infectious. Being a classically trained musician, he is able to flit seamlessly between genres.  To date, he has released more than seven albums covering everything including rap, instrumental, classical, soft pop and electronic dance.  Oh, what a night!

So it’s that time again to whip out the chips and guacamole with your good ol’ friend Senor Patron! Cinco De Mayo is here! To get into the festive spirit, throw on your embroidered Mexican tunic with you’re favorite wide leg jeans, and don’t forget your comfy zapatos, because we all know Senor Patron likes to get down.  Whether you are hitting a house party or one of Los Angeles’ premier tequila dens (see Red O, Las Perlas, or down and dirty Malo) we suggest you get festive as this party comes but once a year! Now grab your friends, vamanos to your nearest bar and celebrate!