If you love supermodels, sand, sun and sea, check out the collection of Mario Testino’s work at the Phillips de Pury & Company's London galleries. Called “Obsessed by You,” the exhibition runs until 26 July 2008 and features plenty of pics on view and also for sale. So if you want your own pics of Kate Moss or Amber Valetta frolicking on a beach, get there now.  Phillips de Pury & Company, Howick Place London SW1P 1BB, UK. Phone: +44 20 7318 4023.

Bond excitement is reaching fever pitch this summer. The new Bond film trailer can be seen online here, and Penguin has just released a newly redesigned set of Bond books- along with a new Bond novel written by Sebastian Faulks. This summer, London’s Imperial War Museum will exhibit “For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming and James Bond”, and to really soak up the Bond feeling, Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel is offering The Ian Fleming Centenary stay. So what’s the connection between Brown’s and Bond? It makes an appearance in ‘Icebreaker’ and the stylish Donovan Bar offers a wide range of decadent Bond cocktails.  A few of the Fleming Centenary package highlights include: overnight accommodation in a luxurious room or suite; two tickets to “For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming and James Bond” at the Imperial War Museum London; two Bond cocktails in The Donovan Bar, and a hard-back copy of Sebastian Faulks new James Bond Novel. The package starts at £315 and is available until 28 December 2008. For more information call 0800 988 4040. Brown’s Hotel, Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BP. Phone:  +44 (0)20 7493 6020.

Fans of quirky design duo Viktor & Rolf should head down to the Barbican for the just-opened “The House of Viktor & Rolf.” This exhibit showcases the history of the fashion house, from their days as students at the Academy of Arts in Arnhem, to the brand today. The exhibit, which runs through 21 September, also touches on their collaboration with H&M and the opening of their funky 'upside down' store in Milan in 2005. Workshops include doll-making and how to make the perfect scent, and Viktor & Rolf have also taken over the Barbican’s gift shop, which is sticked with limited edition scarves, perfumes and books.

Last summer when Whole Foods opened in South Kensington, I, like every other American in town, dashed over during the opening weekend to gawk at the 300 varieties of fruit and veg and buy some meat from a counter which seemed to stretch for miles. But I have to confess I have never been back, as it’s simply not in a convenient place for me. But Whole Foods could be seeing some fierce competition from Food Inc, which is opening this month in the newly refurbished Whiteleys shopping centre in Bayswater. The 6300 square foot space was created by the founders of Harvey Nichols food markets, so you know it’s going to be good. There will be a grocery, deli, cheese counter, plenty of wine and a fishmonger. And psss: Whiteley’s will also have an outpost of All Star Lanes bowling! Food Inc, 151, Queensway, Bayswater, London UK W2 4YN. Phone: 44 (0) 207 792 6020.

Finding decent maternity clothes – which don’t cost the earth- is never easy. Most of what is out there is completely frumpy or covered in overly cute things like bows and ribbons. If you didn’t wear that kind of stuff before, why on earth would you start wearing it when pregnant? One item of clothing that is a godsend during the days when you are too big for your own clothes but not big enough for maternity wear is a belly band. It’s essentially a soft, stretchy band that fits around your waist, allowing you to wear your regular jeans or skirts unzipped. It also discreetly covers your bump, so you can keep on wearing your regular shirts. While lots of companies sell them, Isabella Oliver has a lovely two pack (you get one black and one white) for £30, and the packaging is divine. The company is mail-order only, and ships in the US and the UK.

When it comes to decorating my own house, I can be a bit of a wimp about colour. Yes, I like bright colours like pink and turquoise... I just don't want to be surrounded by them. That’s why wall decals are so fab. You can inject a bit of colour into a room without committing to painting an entire wall, say, lime green- and it's not permanent. The Columbia-road based Supernice stocks an amazing range of wall stickers. I love the look of their wall animals (pictured), crafted from vintage wallpaper, for £45. Supernice also stocks a huge range from Blik graphics, which ran the gamut from Japanese-inspired prints to Keith Haring graphics and robots. Online shopping is also available. Supernice Limited, 106 Columbia Rd, London, E2 7RG. Phone: 0207 6133890.

While Heathrow’s brand new Terminal 5 may be having some teething issues when it comes to baggage, we’re excited about some new shopping opportunities there and also at Terminal 1. Heathrow has always had great boutiques, but now has some stellar exclusive beauty ranges, such as Estee Lauder’s Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia perfume, created just for Terminal 5, a new fragrance collection by Tom Ford called Private Blend, and Bobbi Brown’s Pink Satin Collection, which is perfect for spring. And if you find yourself in Terminal 1, check out the new Cocoon Beauty Sanctuary by World Duty Free, which opened in February.

Savvy travellers who prefer small, discreet boutique hotels and restaurants over massive resorts usually have Relais & Chateaux on their speed dial. I’m a huge fan of their properties- especially the Charlotte Inn in Martha’s Vineyard, Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons and the hotel Bel-Air’s restaurant. If you want to experience a bit of the Relais & Chateaux world, pop into the new Maison Relais & Chateaux boutique in London’s Knightsbridge neighbourhood, which looks more like a chic home, as it has sofas, bookshelves and a kitchen. At Maison Relais & Chateaux, visitors can pick up information about Relais & Chateaux properties, and also make reservations at the hotels and restaurants.

Yesterday I was near Trafalgar Square so I popped into the National Portrait Gallery to check out the new Vanity Fair photography exhibit. Some of the best photographs were from the magazine’s early days, featuring Greta Garbo, Charlie Chaplin, Gloria Swanson and Claude Monet. It’s also a great opportunity to see the work of photographers like Edward Steichen, Helmut Newton, Mario Testino and Bruce Webber.  The exhibit included a few modern day classics, such as the infamous nude and pregnant Demi Moore cover shot, and the annual Hollywood cover shoot round up - as well as this powerful shot of Hillary Swank. Admission is £10 and the exhibit runs through 26 May 2008.

If you ask most Brits which stores they run to when visiting the US, you’ll probably get these three answers: J. Crew, Banana Republic and Abercrombie & Fitch. Abercrombie has made it across the pond and now fans of Banana Republic can rejoice- the first European branch is opening 20 March on Regent Street. BR will be a direct competitor to Jaeger and Reiss, and is ideal for women looking for chic and stylish looks who find Top Shop just a bit too trendy - or don't want to dress like a teenager. Savvy shoppers also know that some of the best buys at BR include the jewellery and accessories. And unlike the pricing at its parent company, the Gap, we’re all hoping that BR doesn’t adopt the typical dollar to pound price conversion.