Here’s a clue. It’s not a saucepan! I was surprised, and, gulp, a little bit nervous when I read this. Apologies, in advance, to my family if you are reading this. According to a survey, clothing and accessories topped the list of most unwanted gifts, followed by cosmetics and fragrances and then household items. The survey also …
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Warm and stylish luxury gift ideas
Are you in need of a stylish treat this Christmas? If ever there was a year to avoid giving and receiving practical gifts, it’s this one. Hold off writing to Santa for an apron or saucepan as when times are tough a little luxury can provide some much needed escapism. Cosy and warm should cover …
Masterclass: How to be a stylish and savvy shopper during the pandemic.
Are the clothes you’re wearing right now filling you with joy… or just making you feel bleurgh? What we wear is hugely important. And not just because we want to look good – our clothes can have a significant impact on how we FEEL. And right now we could all do with a mood lift. …
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The coats to buy now
One thing is for sure, you’ll need a decent coat this winter! We will be spending a lot of time outside to escape our four walls and to be vaguely sociable for the next few months. A coat is the single item that will make the biggest impact in your wardrobe. Finding one you love …
Three of the best ankle boots for autumn
Boot weather is here and will be for months to come. Unless we have a March heat wave, we’ll be stomping around in our boots for the next six months at least. I’m going to skip over the long boot trend that’s big on Insta and focus instead on ankle boots. They are by far …
Free class: Wednesday 7th October
Are you struggling with your autumn wardrobe and not sure what to wear anymore? I’m talking to a lot of people this week who feel really miserable due to the rotten weather and the reality that Autumn is well and truly here. The change of season has thrown their wardrobes into a spin and left them wondering what …
Style your shape challenge
Do you know the jean shape you should avoid at all costs? Are you dressing for your figure? Here’s a free way to find out! Knowing (and dressing for) your body shape is the key to developing your own personal style. Choose the right pieces for your shape and you’ll always look like a million …
Fallen out of love with your jeans?
This might be why, plus my five favourite jean styles this season. Jeans are one of the hardest working items in your wardrobe. They are especially useful in this period in between seasons as well as being one of the key pieces in a smart casual wardrobe. Everybody needs at least one pair of jeans …
Three easy steps to recover your style post lockdown
Dressing from the neck up, working from home chic and floral face masks. Who would have guessed these would be part of our wardrobes before lockdown? Covid-19 has changed our lives in many ways we could not have imagined back in March and with it our style too. If you are one of the many …
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Five items you need for a ‘staycation’
I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news but the one thing you can guarantee when it comes to the British weather is that it will change, a lot! As lovely as this heatwave is, we all know that in the space of a day we could be adjusting to torrential downpours. That’s why …
Stylish sandals under £50!
The style that will revive your summer wardrobe. It feels like a good time to highlight some of the gorgeous sandals around as we take our first tentative steps out of lockdown. Every wardrobe needs a pair of smart sandals and that doesn’t include Havianas and Birkenstocks, I’m afraid. Smart sandals are great for informal …
Top 5 plain t-shirts and why you need one.
Why Marie Kondo is wrong. Don’t get me wrong, I am a big fan of Marie Kondo. I do believe that getting rid of superfluous clutter is a good thing and my underwear drawer has been transformed thanks to her folding method. The one thing I don’t agree with though is that every single thing …