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          Learn to Love Clothes Again
          April 28, 2018
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          May 27, 2018

          It’s got to be Cotton

          May 16, 2018

          When life is busy, as it has been for me recently (hence the lack of blog posts!) I need easy clothes options. So I tend to keep my base pretty simple, like jeans and shirt or my favourite paper bag waist trousers, and then pull out one of my many lightweight jackets. If it’s a cool day the long sleeve layer is just enough, and on a warmer day they are neat enough to fold up and carry. One of the most important things is the fabric, cool and cottony is the best and machine washable – Yay! (opps, one is hand wash) 

          Pale blue winning blazer from Mango, on-line is so much easier to find what you want than in store. Machine wash.

          Mango cotton/poly/elastane, £39.99

          More of a boho layer, and so pretty to bring out each summer.

          Mango embroidered jacket, £79.99

          Waisted khaki, perfect over pretty printed dresses to add a bit of tough edge, more shirt than jacket, note the name!

          Miss Selfridge cotton shacket, £32

          Simple edge to edge navy jacket, light and cardi-like. Add a pop of colour somewhere in your outfit.

          Jigsaw light shawl collar layer, £60

          Hobbs tailored but light and airy jacket, wear as a neutral with almost any colour.

          Hobbs cotton/elastane seersucker jacket, £159

          If you don’t own one yet, they are everywhere, so no need to spend a fortune, layer over a pretty dress day and night.

          Zara’s denim jacket, £25.99

          Statement blazer by Anthropologie, gorgeous with rufty-tufty bottoms for balance. Hand wash.

          Anthropologie Intarsia jacket, £158

          Pinterest blazer image inspiration

          Pinterest khaki with denim how-to.

          My denim jacket love affair.

          It was a scorcher yesterday and chilly breeze today so hopefully you can layer up with ease to suit all temperatures.

          Enjoy the journey K xx

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          Kirstie
          Moving through my forties I've gained confidence to believe in 'style over trends' - quality wins (most of the time) and not to take it all too seriously. A great jacket is always my motto, and I like to play about with old and new and mix in some craft ideas too. I work with lovely clients who want a concise wardrobe or a unique outfit for a special occasion. I hope to inspire you.

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