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 …
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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 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 …
Easy-To-Wear Spring Dresses
I’ve been asked a lot this past week for ideas on easy spring dress styles that are on the smarter side of casual. It seems many of us are getting tired of our old joggers (sick of may be more apt!) and long to ‘dress up’ and feel like ourselves again. I know I certainly am. I started isolation wearing …
The pretty embroidered top and jean edit
What is your isolation wardrobe looking like? Well, I’m spending a lot of time in my gym kit and hair washing is timed around video calls. I’m enjoying looking at all the glamorous dresses being worn for Instagram’s #dressupfriday but at the moment my dressing up is a nice top and mascara and that feels …
Struggling to know what to wear for video conference calls?
Are you doing more video calls than ever before but finding it hard to find suitable outfits? It’s a tricky business of needing to look stylish from the neck up for video whilst keeping warm and comfortable at the home office/kitchen table. To help you navigate the balance of looking too formal or like you’ve …
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How to look professional in a relaxed work dress code
The relaxation of workplace dress codes occurred even before the pandemic. However now the shift has spread to most industries and overly formal attire seems completely out of place and, dare I say it, out of date. The upside of this is that it gives you greater flexibility over what you wear and the ability …
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Stylish Gym Leggings to help keep your fitness goals on track
Last year I finally dragged myself away from the sale rail in Sports Direct and invested in a decent pair of leggings for the gym. I know, I know, I’m late to the party on this one! My brain is still expecting 1980’s prices and stuck on wearing your old cast offs for working out. …
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Want to create a sustainable wardrobe but loathe shopping vintage? Here’s how….
I recently had a conversation with a friend who confessed she was ashamed to admit that she didn’t like vintage shopping in a recent Facebook chat. This was because everyone on the post ‘where do you like to shop’ said they only shopped second hand and she felt very guilty that she didn’t. I personally …
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