Flares: The Weekend

The third way to wear flares* is simply not to make a thing of it; a plaid shirt and a pair of wedges keep the look relaxed but modern. Easy to style, easy to wear, easy like Sunday morning. I’m Wearing: sunglasses, Oscar de la Renta; shirt, M&S; jeans, Oasis; bag, Salvatore Ferragamo; wedges, Office.… View Post

Flares: Nautical

So I posted Flares, Four Ways yesterday and promised to show some details of how to wear the same pair of jeans in various different ways. So, as promised, here’s the nautical look (above, far left), which is pretty simple, really; just add stripes and a flash of red! This long sleeve top by H&M… View Post

La Mariniere

La mariniere, or the striped shirt, was obviously a must-have for my trip to Paris. This one I picked up at Debenhams, a few days before departure – you know when you’ve planned what to take, but there’s just something missing? La mariniere filled that gap and fitted well with my monochrome capsule wardrobe; the… View Post

There’s Something About 1978

The camel coat is a timeless piece. It’s an investment purchase, or a particularly satisfying vintage find (start your search in charity shops located within prestigious post codes, or through respected and knowledgeable vintage sellers). The camel coat is a staple that every woman (and man, for that matter) should have in her wardrobe; like… View Post

Outfit Post: Berry Hues x Animal Print

With the new season comes the thrill of new wardrobe staples and, for me, items that are always top of the list include a great coat, a day bag and an evening bag, and a pair of can’t-live-without-shoes.In this post, I bring you two out of four: this lush Jasper Conran at Debenhams coat (yep, the one I’ve been raving… View Post