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 …
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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 …
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 …
Take my style personality quiz
Ready to stop making expensive style mistakes? Take my quick quiz and discover your true style personality What’s your style personality? Are you a Michelle Magpie or a Rachel Rainbow? And what does that mean for your shopping habits? Knowing your style personality will help you get out of the expensive habits of buying the …
How to Refresh a Tired Wardrobe
Well, that was tough! I know it happens every year but still January leaves me feeling pasty, lumpy and sun starved. My wardrobe too feels as stale as the mince pies left in the cupboard and desperately in need of a shake up. When we’re hibernating in winter it’s easy to constantly wear the same …
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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Christmas Party Wear Outfit Ideas From Zara
Looking for an outfit for Christmas drinks? You know you need one but I bet finding something to wear for your drinks do is way down your priority list? This is guaranteed to induce a last minute panic buy (you only wear once) or result in your wearing the same old thing yet again. To …
The New Season Style That Will Revive Your Work Wardrobe
What should I wear this autumn? It’s a question I’m asked a lot at this time of year. Don’t worry about chasing trends but on the other hand you do need ‘newness’ (awful word I learnt as a buyer, sorry!) otherwise your wardrobe becomes stale and tired. Own your unique style and when a trend …
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New Year, New Wardrobe? Three questions you should ask before buying new clothes this year.
I’m keeping my resolutions low key this year. January is grim enough without writing a list of things I ‘should’ be doing and then feeling bad for not doing them. This time of year brings with it much talk about creating a ‘brand new you’ which implies we need to completely change who we are; …
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Party Wear Outfit Ideas That Won’t Break The Bank!
Are you bored of going out in jeans and a sparkly top? Yes? Me too! Don’t get me wrong, this is a great combo but having worn it to many a do, I feel the need for an update. There are so many gorgeous party worthy styles around in the shops it can be hard …