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
