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Originally published on Tuesday, 14 July 2009

Life Lite

As a former spend-a-holic in possession of several credit cards with a death wish, I’m in no mood to misplace my money. And yet the only clutter-free zone in my life is my iPhone. Because with that, I get to try lite version apps for a fraction of the price before I commit to the full whack. Why can’t real life be as sensible? Before you plump for Life 2.0, install the tester for a tiered existence, minus the tears.

Terence Conran’s new establishment Lutyens lets you experience the crustacea station and art-deco bar without requisite membership of the members bar. Wound magazine comes in iphone, digital and print versions, at different prices with varying amounts of content.

But mostly we’re loving Nick Knight’s Showstudio Shop opening tomorrow, selling pieces from the sets of past photo shoots. Think giant cherries, Galliano-graffitied Union Jacks, and bling-tastic tigers who were once at home in some of the most enviable locations worldwide.

Because even if you can’t afford the fabulous life, you can still get the props.

Lutyens, 85 Fleet Street, EC4Y 1AE. 020 7583 8385.
SHOWstudio SHOP, 1-9 Bruton Place, W1J 6LT. 020 7399 4299.

by MaM

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