On Thursday 26th November a very special dress will go on public display at St Pancras International station. As part of Professor Helen Storey's Dress For Our Time project, this installation will use the power of fashion to communicate some of the world's most complex issues and help change the way we think and act... Continue Reading →
Have I raved about the AW15 collection at Wolf & Whistle yet? It's full of stunning separates and beautiful dresses that are, as is usually the case with this brand, smart enough to impress at work or an event whilst keeping a sense of quirky individuality. The prints are their best yet, with big bold... Continue Reading →
When I heard that Georgina from Fuller Figure Fuller Bust had designed a range of dresses for independent brand Lady Vintage, I couldn't wait to see what she'd come up with. Named Lady Voluptuous, the range initially had three styles in a variety of gorgeous colours and prints, in UK sizes 16-32, but has since... Continue Reading →
A couple of weeks ago, I was contacted by the lovely people at Wolf & Whistle to see if I'd like to review something from their site. They sent me their gorgeous blossom print peplum dress last year, and when they launched in 2012 I reviewed their Romany floral tea dress, so I was super... Continue Reading →
Have you ever looked at clothing in adverts and thought that it looked great but so very impractical? You know, the sort of clothing that looks great in a beautifully styled photo but that you probably wouldn't be able to sit down in, wear a coat over, run for a bus in, or fasten a... Continue Reading →
Are you interested in what we wear and why we wear it? Are you captivated by snippets of social history? Even if your curiosity only extends to the costumes in Downton Abbey or the current 1990s fashion revival, I think you might find the work of the UK's Costume Society rather fascinating. I've been a... Continue Reading →
I'm not usually one to post on trends, but there are a few classic styles and prints which crop up every year and it's always fascinating to see how my favourite brands incorporate them into their collections. Florals can usually be relied upon to add a print into your wardrobe, and there's usually a fun... Continue Reading →
Let me introduce you to my latest fashion find. A brand that manages to be tailored and grown-up, whilst also being quirky and fun. This is the sort of clothing that makes you look and feel great, whilst also attracting compliments by the truck load. Exactly the sort of thing my wardrobe needs. But, because... Continue Reading →
After I wrote about some beautiful dresses that make me wish for spring earlier this month, the lovely people at Whistle & Wolf very kindly offered to send me the stunning blossom print peplum dress that had caught my eye. With a stretch fabric that will ensure a good fit across my hips, a super... Continue Reading →
Oh, how I love online window shopping at this time of year. All the reward with none of the rain, cold wind, or slow-moving shoppers. My post-Christmas sale browsing has led me to spot a few non-sale items that have got me wishing for warmer weather and a bigger bank balance. Most of them have... Continue Reading →