New season, new lingerie

I seem to be getting my kit off a lot lately, don’t I? Such a strange thing, the older you get the more comfortable you become in your own skin. That, or it’s something to do with giving less f*cks! Anyway, one thing that makes me feel more confident with my clothes on is wearing… View Post

The ideal dress for autumn and winter

I’ve written about why Baukjen is an amazing brand before (in this post) but, just as a quick reminder, they’re a sustainable, family-run business that designs stylish clothes in an eco-friendly way. The clothes work loosely around current trends but, they’re actually really timeless – somehow, they look really cool and yet the designs are… View Post

The perfect skirt for work and the weekend

The minute I saw this skirt on Karina (@styleidealist on Instagram) I knew I had to try it on – a high, elasticated waist, 100% viscose, mid-length, and – the cherry on the cake – it was in the sale. I ordered it immediately, tried it on a few days later, and instantly fell in… View Post

A little black dress to see you through September

In our minds, September means the arrival of our autumn wardrobe. But more often than not we find ourselves enjoying a few more days of hot suns, which leaves us scrambling around for one of those summer dresses that we were a bit too quick to pack away. That said, September also means that the… View Post

Why I always choose classic swimwear

All my life I’ve had to buy swimwear according to what fits rather than what I like. When I was in my teenage years that meant compromising on style – I would buy a size 12 or 14 brief and a 16 or 18 top just to fit my boobs in, and even that was… View Post