How to Wear a White Dress
You all know I’m a not-so-closet geek. On a recent visit to Glasgow I did a very excitable scream when we found this old police box/TARDIS in the middle of a busy shopping centre. I’ve always put off wearing white.…
Dressing Up a Plain Jumper
I have the continual problem of wanting to wear something cosy and warm to work, while also needing to look reasonably professional. On a freezing cold, rainy morning there is nothing I’d rather do than pull on a slouchy jumper…
Oxblood Leather
I tend to stick to leather on shoes and jackets, but that’s not to say I don’t love leather trousers, tops and skirts on other people. When roaming around a sample sale recently I found an amazing Alexander McQueen leather…
How to Survive a Sample Sale
Moving to London was a revelation for me in shopping terms. I’m not talking about the little boutiques and independents that are hidden down unassuming alleyways, or even the big well known markets and shopping streets as all of these…
Hey There Fancy Legs!
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s a bit cold outside these days. I wrote a couple of weeks ago about how impossible I find it to dress nicely in this weather – I tend to just stick to a big…
How Does Anyone Look Good in Winter?!
No, really. How? Because I just keep wearing the same outer layers over and over, and I would have frozen if it wasn’t for these Winter staples: Coat: Warehouse (now £60 in the sale!) Hat: Portobello Road market Scarf: Topshop Gloves:…
A Delivery from Matches
A lot of people (myself included) shop online but say that it’ll never really give the enjoyment that actually rummaging in the rails gives. Digging around to find a bargain, being able to try something on, and most importantly getting…
Explore: Hollywood Costumes at the V&A
I gave an actual squeak of excitement when I first read about this exhibit. I’m a massive film obsessive, and my bedrooms have always been covered in posters of my favourites. There’s still a Breakfast at Tiffany’s one in my…
What I Wore to… New Years Eve 2012
2012 was the year I finally moved out of a shared house with strangers and moved in with one of my best friends who I’ve known for over 10 years. We moved in in August but never got around to…