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Katya Wildman is a fashion designer who specialises in exceptionally flattering dresses for curvy women. She began her sartorial journey with a bag of designs, knocking on boutique doors and learning as she went. But it was while she was working as a TV costume designer that she identified a glaring hole in the fashion … Read more
When the weather is warm and the sun shining, deciding what to wear to a wedding is relatively easy. But what about when the wedding is in the Winter or early Spring? While these days there are no hard and fast rules (except not to wear white unless expressly requested), navigating an unspoken dress code … Read more
Tonal dressing is wearing multiple shades of the same colour or hue. It is an easy and effective way of bringing new interest to the clothes you already have. The key is to vary the textures, fabrics, patterns and finishes as this will provide depth and contrast. When executed well, tonal dressing can elevate an … Read more
A year ago, David Evans of Grey Fox blog invited me to take part in his Masters of Style series profiling people who have something interesting to say about clothes and how they express their style. Ever since, I’ve had him in my mind to feature here. David has been championing British menswear brands for … Read more
It’s the festive season, one of the best times of the year to get dressed up. Everyone likes the idea of a new outfit and the shops have been full of temptations but how do you square this with also wanting a more sustainable wardrobe? Well, being able to take an outfit from day to … Read more
Often seen as the hardest of the wardrobe shifts, is the transition from summer to autumn. New collections dominate the high street and with so many trends, it’s tempting to think, I don’t have that and I really don’t want to miss out. There is a sense of urgency to spend, especially when the shelf … Read more
If you’re heading abroad for a break, your mind will be on what to take. Packing for a holiday should be an easy task but so often turns into a headache. We all start off with good intentions. After all, how hard can it be to fit a week’s worth of carefully curated clothes into … Read more
This month’s blog is an interview with fashion blogger David Grey. For a change, I was the subject with David asking me the questions. Known as Grey Fox Blog on his hugely successful Instagram account, David champions British Designers. His focus is on menswear but, as he says in his Masters of Style Series, men can always learn from women and visa versa. … Read more
Most of us have, at some point, raided our mother’s wardrobe. It’s a rite of passage. Who can forget that early thrill of feeling both grown up and illicit in borrowed clothes. It’s a feeling that stays with us, igniting a love of dressing-up even once we have become adults with daughters of our own. … Read more
Gone are the days when leopard was considered the exclusive right of rockstars and brassy barmaids. This most forgiving and versatile of prints is now seen up and down the high street and has become a staple favourite. Think of it as a neutral rather than a statement piece. It doesn’t have to be worn … Read more
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