It's that time of year again. When the days are at their shortest and the end of the year approaches, I like to share a list of the people who have had positive impact on my life in the previous 12 months and, in my opinion, deserve an award for their greatness. These are some... Continue Reading →
Help me find my blogging inspiration!
I've been blogging for 15 years now, and have covered a variety of different topics over the years. What started as an online diary of sorts back in 2003, became a shiny online magazine filled with articles on fashion, feminism, sex and relationships, before slowly turning into a place for me to write about things/places... Continue Reading →
The Super Humans of 2016
Since 2011 I have been publishing an annual list of people who have had positive impact on me in the previous 12 months and therefore, in my opinion, deserve an award for their greatness. These are the super humans who have shaped my life and brought me joy and inspiration - I want to thank... Continue Reading →
My day at Stylist Live 2016
A few months ago, my sister asked if I'd be interested in going to Stylist Live with her. This self-proclaimed 'festival of inspiration' runs for 4 days at the Business Design Centre in Islington and, as a regular reader of Stylist - well, whenever I can get my hands on a copy at Oxford Circus... Continue Reading →
The Super Humans of 2015
For the last four years I have been bringing my blogging year to a close with a list of fabulous people who have made the last 12 months awesome for me in one way or another. The list began as an opportunity to spread the word and give thanks where they're due - celebrating achievements... Continue Reading →
History, culture and portraiture
It's amazing what interesting and creative things people get up to during the time you don't spend with them, and my course mates on the MA History and Culture of Fashion (now MA Fashion Cultures) at London College of Fashion are an excellent example of that. We came from all sorts of academic backgrounds and... Continue Reading →
Feminism Friday: From London With Love
What better way to celebrate the day before Valentine's Day - otherwise known as Galentine's Day - than with a Feminism Friday post celebrating women and the love we should have for ourselves? Last week on Disney Roller Girl's blog, I read about the Kurt Geiger #FromLondonWithLove project, in association with Cordwainers at London College... Continue Reading →
Style inspiration via social media
When planning my search for a style icon post at the end of last year, I asked my Twitter followers for suggestions of stylish non-slender women over 30. There were some interesting suggestions, mostly famous folk, and one that really stood out. Quite a few people reckoned I should be looking to Christina McMc for... Continue Reading →
The Super Humans of 2014
For the last three years, I have posted my own Rarely Wears Lipstick Women of The Year lists as a way to celebrate the wonderful women I have come into contact throughout the previous 12 months. It started as a personal version of The Guardian's Women of the Year list, but I began to realise... Continue Reading →
Women, sexuality and the music industry
Last year, I was asked to write a series of articles on sexuality and female musicians. It never happened in the end, and so I saved my first piece and promptly forgot all about it. However, I was reminded about the subject of that first article at the weekend and so I thought it was... Continue Reading →