Summer 2018 was the summer of the wrap dress. Sure, there were some other notable events (I think there may have been a few football matches going on, and a maybe wedding?), but the main trend I noticed is that everyone seemed to be wearing a frilly patterned wrap dress, and I wanted in. I … Continue reading Wrapping things up
One of my favourite RTW items that I've bought in the last fear years is a floral wrap skirt from Topshop. As I've mentioned many times before, I'm not a huge fan of floral prints but I really like paring this skirt with a plain t shirt to dress it down slightly. I've been wanting … Continue reading Under wraps
As a petite but curvy woman, finding a bra in the right size, that looks nice, and isn’t extortionately priced can be tough. I’m convinced that most women are wearing the wrong size as high street stores offer such a limited range, particularly when it comes to a smaller band. There has been some improvement … Continue reading Bra-vo
I'm aware that most of my posts start with a clichéd reference to the weather, but I'm going to lean into it and continue with tradition. The weather in London right now is a bit of a muddle. After some late snow, a brief heatwave and some unbearable humidity, I've been left confused about what … Continue reading The green light
This summer, pastels seem to have given way to bold primary colours. Red, green, blue and my personal favourite, yellow are everywhere; bold and unapologetic as they take over the high street. It's even seeping into the sea of navy and grey in my wardrobe. I first succumbed to a red and white striped top, … Continue reading (Not so) Mellow yellow
Summer has well and truly arrived in London this week, bringing with it topical humidity levels, uncomfortable commutes to work and an identity crisis over how much I should make the most of the weather, or hide away in an air conditioned space. I've mentioned (a few times) before that I struggle to find summer … Continue reading Summer in the city
I've mentioned before on this blog how much I love a spring trouser. Temperatures have to get pretty high before I bare my legs to the world, so for much of the year I live in smart, slightly cropped trousers. My last few makes have been relatively easy, so I've been planning to try something a … Continue reading In the navy
I'm somewhat neglected my sewing machine over the last few weeks. Work has been busy and I've upped my exercise regime (which was at 0 at the beginning of the year) so I just haven't found the time. That doesn't mean I haven't been thinking about sewing or planning new makes though. Here are a couple … Continue reading Feeling blue
It's only February and I'm already taking a D-tour from my 2017 sewing plans. One my of many daily scrolls through Instagram lead me to find that Simplicity have a pattern of the week, discounted to just £2.95! This week was pattern 8265: a 5-in-1 combination of trousers, a skirt, a waistcoat, a jacket and a tunic top. … Continue reading Simplicity pattern of the week
This winter, a (faux) leather a-line skirt and a grey wool mini skirt have become staple items in my wardrobe, particularly for work. I love wearing them with roll-necks and more casual sweatshirts, but feel I need to inject a bit more colour into my wardrobe (because a pastel pink dungaree dress just isn't enough) so … Continue reading Mint green mini
Now that I've blogged my final make of 2016, I feel I can finally say Happy New Year! (It's still ok to say that 11 days in, right?) I've been looking back at the garments I made last year, and I must say I'm feeling quite proud of myself. None of the items I made are particularly show-stopping, … Continue reading Re-sew-lutions
As the descent into winter continues and temperatures drop, I'm finding myself turning to the baggier, oversized items in my wardrobe.
