If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you may know that I’ve really been trying to buy less on the fashion-front and if I’m honest, it goes in fits and starts. I haven’t bought any high fashion, ‘trend-led’ items for a year or so which is great, as the things I am buying … Continue reading Early Summer Fashion Picks
By the time Easter comes around I'm desperate for a holiday. This time we're going to Seville, Spain and once again my hubby has insisted we go with hand luggage only (eye-roll). I therefore need to be particularly savvy in the packing department and looking at the weather forecasts, this is going to be a … Continue reading Packing for Seville 🇪🇸
I've got to that age and wardrobe capacity where the cyclical nature of fashion means each season I can dip into the back of the closet and pull out some key pieces that can be revived once again. As I'm attempting to buy less this year (which, by the way, I'm finding ridiculously hard) I'm … Continue reading Wardrobe Revivals
By the time we get to January & February in the UK, I'm pretty fed up with Winter dressing but there are some style 'rules' that I tend to stick too, to get me through: 1. Invest in great coats and knitwear. Now is a great time to add coats and knitwear to your wardrobe if … Continue reading Winter Style Guide
Yet again it's the season of the jumper and as a cold-blooded reptile, I do appreciate a great cosy knit when the weather starts to turn.So without further ado here is my selection of this year's picks: Under £100 This year I am tending to go for plainer knits, partly because I have quite a … Continue reading The Knitwear Edit
Yes, it's that time of year when we're sadly packing away our Summer wardrobe and wondering what to wear in this unpredictable weather. I know some people really struggle with trans-seasonal dressing and wearing multiple layers but with a bit of fore-thought it can be fairly easy. The key for me is not to over-think it … Continue reading Trans-Seasonal Dressing
I was in two minds whether to write this post as this is the kind of staycation that calls for more practical clothing and if you know me or read my blog, you'll know that's not my style! If you're heading to the UK coast and have been before, you'll know the weather is somewhat unpredictable … Continue reading Packing for Devon, UK
Not long now until we're off on a family holiday to Mallorca.I love this Balearic Island. This time we'll be staying in a finca at the foot of the Tramuntana Mountains, so quite different to our last stays in bustling, stylish Palma. I think I've finally learnt the art of packing (taking hand luggage only) … Continue reading Packing for Mallorca
With the New Year there inevitably comes the need to update my existing wardrobe with a bit of a 'refresh'. (Yes, I know - any excuse!).One of the first things I bought was a new cashmere jumper in cream from Pure Collection as I hate wearing dark colours on dreary days and January & February … Continue reading Wardrobe Updates & 20% off Pure Collection
This season and next (have you seen the Spring/Summer '18 runways?) are all about colour. Obviously being a complete colour enthusiast, this makes me very happy indeed. Particularly at this time of year when everyone tends to reach for their fail-safe uniform of black, dark blue and grey, time after time (hubby take note). Surely Autumn and … Continue reading Autumn Colours
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