Unlock your Style: A book review & a story

Unlock Your Style - A Book Review

A few years back my dear friend spent a day with a stylist. She was pampered with new hair, fresh makeup, a wardrobe audit and advice. I was very curious, and yes, just a wee bit jealous.  My friend loved her experience and her hot new outfits but one morning with a stylist didn’t fundamentally change her style.

The idea of transformation or the revelation of our best selves is an alluring one. Read more

The art of the everyday style selfie

Since blogging at the Mummy and the Minx, I have taken to the outfit selfie on instagram. Sometimes as part of a challenge, and sometimes because, well, just because. I have made lots of instagram friends over a shared love of fashion and I love seeing other people’s street style. I find so much practical inspiration in what others post. Read more

The Basics – How to Build Them

the Basics

I have always been intrigued by this concept of the “basics” within a wardrobe. It seems like the foundation of fabulousness. Having the basics right is like the sartorial equivalent of a fairy godmother. Gorgeous outfits will fall with abandon from your wardrobe and you will always have something to wear.

But what are these basics? And how do they magically transform your wardrobe and style?

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The Style Challenge – #WardrobeGames

The Wardrobe GamesThis month I am getting all sartorial and putting my style blogger hat on (a straw trilby I should think). I look forward to sharing my favourite style bloggers, shops, tips, projects, tricks and inspiration. And just for fun: the Wardrobe Games. Get set for a stylish ride! Read more