When I was a kid, I was brought up with similar sartorial rules as Barbie, dressed in almost exclusively pastels, the colour of my bottoms always had to coordinate with my top. As much as this sounds a little too matchy-matchy a la Elle Woods, it’s given me the perfect starting point to build outfits and incorporate vibrant colours. For my…
Preppy doesn’t always involve bow ties and cable knit cardigans, although it is a favourite combination of mine. Especially in the summer, the typical linen and chino shorts can get kind of boring and cliche. And what about an outfit that can take you from day to night? Surely it’s still a relevant issue we’re having if blogs and magazines…
How to shop smart As a student, lots of my friends are interning at major fashion houses or PR firms. Even more are working part time at boutiques and high end stores, where corporate discounts allow 10%- 20% off the majority of items. When it comes to taking advantage of these discounts and sample sales in London, if you’re not…
Dressing preppy is one of those things that are always in fashion, even if it’s not actually on trend. If you know what I mean, I feel we could go get a coffee some time. If not, keep reading. Think about it – navy sports blazers, white shirts, the odd ruffle and classic brogues and loafers – it suits…
Transitioning into fall is not as easy a task as we think and yet we go through the same problems year after year. I’ve put together a few feminine outfits to inspire your fall style choices, whether you’re looking for something casual while the sun is still shining, a smart casual look that takes you from day to night or…
If you look at the images in this post, I get that you may experience a slight sense of panic when you see that it’s about how to curate your wardrobe – but don’t fear. I’m one of those weirdos that even six years on from updating this article (this was first published in 2011 omg!) I still like to…
