A blog to inspire you on all things creative within fashion
Happy New Year to you – now, take a deep breath and relax. Yes there are sales but don’t panic as there will be more discounts and if you miss a specific item this time, don’t fret, other options will be out there. The modern way to look at sales is to replace clothes you actually need, not just to buy a random item because…
My latest article published in Vantage Point. Scroll down for the second page. ” You may have sorted the outfit but sometimes getting the right shoe is the hardest part….”
Every time I go to put my summer clothes in the attic, the sun comes out and cosy clothes stay put. I am now looking forward to the colder climes so I can actually wear my heavier knits and cashmere jumpers…winter hurry up (controversial possibly!) I don’t need much this season but footwear as ever is on my shopping list. Something to suit cooler days…
My latest article in Vantage Point – all season change…are you ready?
It’s been a busy busy June, meeting wonderful ladies looking to find the perfect outfit for an event or building confidence for a new phase in life. Last week was an inspiration during my Hobbs workshop sessions – small groups of women who didn’t know each other, chatting, encouraging and complimenting others whilst finding key items that fit into their own wardrobes, lifestyles and boosting…
Searching the high street for a client’s wardrobes and those classic capsule items to build upon, I often find myself in Guildford’s Hobbs store. For my latest article for Vantage Point magazine, I interviewed Jay Syedan, manager for Hobbs with his cheerful, ‘can do’ attitude. Jay joined the company in 2011, working his way to Store Manager in Guildford last September, with a role of…
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…
My latest printed article is showing how colour is here to stay for a while. After quite a few years with shades of grey being a firm favourite, the power of colour is fighting back, read more ….
Slinky underwear has its moment but in reality most of us would like to receive gorgeous everyday things we will actually use….Read more from my latest published feature, details page 2, links are below. Click for direct links: 1. Leather rucksack, Zara 2. Vegan makeup bag, (different colours) Jessica Russell Flint 3. Striped T-shirt, John Lewis 4. Fairisle socks, Hobbs 5. Nail Varnish, Dior 6….
It’s cold outside and I instantly think of comfort food when I look at this picture from Me+Em, warm plum crumbles, chocolate and raspberry cake (my favourite combination) and sticky toffee apples. Cosy corduroy with chunky rib necklines in deep reds and warm caramel tones, a combination as perfect as Autumn’s changing leaves in a woodland. Or a roomy camel coat to throw over deep berry…