Fashion
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Colour me happy
I’m in love with this skirt from Anthropologie, courtesy of those stylish folk at Geisha Designs. It’s got such a happy, summery feel and there’s so much going on with it. Beautiful colours, stripes and pleats come together as a delightful whole and it really makes you feel like a million dollars when you sashay down the street in it. Yes, sashaying is the only way to walk in this skirt – trust me. Exotic and almost tropical in feel, this Eastern-inspired piece wouldn’t look out of place at an Indian wedding, but works just as well at a sunny British garden party. Admiring comments are virtually guaranteed for anyone indulging in its rainbow-hued loveliness. I’ve styled this…
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A treasure trove of designer fashion
I’m probably going to regret posting this but it’s too good not to share. Say hello to Deuxieme, a fabulous Aladdin’s Cave of pre-loved designer fashion, situated in Fulham, London. To explain, like many people I have a major love for designer fashion but not the budget to indulge it. “Champagne taste and prosecco income,” as my mum used to tell me. Well, this is the answer to any girl’s dreams of filling her wardrobe with quality items by great designers such as Hermes, Gucci, Prada, YSL, Isabel Marant, Anya Hindmarch (and so many more) on a budget. I’m talking about buying pre-loved designer. Some of these items have never been worn while others are lightly…
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The shop that comes to you
I’ve always had a bit of a problem with online clothes shopping. Sure, it’s convenient – but fashion is about how something feels and fits, not just how it looks. And you can’t truly know form and fit until you try the item on. And if it doesn’t fit or perhaps doesn’t go with that outfit you’d planned for it, then back to the seller it goes. Let’s face it, it’s a bit of a faff. Now, though, someone has come up with a solution so simply I’m surprised it’s not been tried before. I had the pleasure of testing this clever new service a few days ago. It’s called Your…
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THE SUMMER OF STRIPES…
Welcome to my first blog! As I write this, the sun is blazing in our London garden and it felt like I should start with a fashion trend that fits with the brilliant weather. I’m talking about stripes – a style that I have always worn and loved. I grew up in a place called Salcombe in Devon, which is a beautiful sailing town. Pretty much everyone wears stripes! Interesting fashion fact – it’s also home to the very first Jack Wills store. So I guess my love of stripes started at an early age. The classic item in any stripe-lover’s wardrobe is the breton top. Historically, the top was…
