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Am I ‘fashionable’? Musings on following trends
I'm always surprised when people think it makes sense that I work at London College of Fashion, because of the way I dress. Although I have a very distinct personal style, I wouldn't describe myself as a 'fashionista' and I haven't kept up with trends in a very long time. About the same time that... Continue Reading →
Awesome Ideas: Buy-Nothing Challenge
I've always loved acquiring things. Objects that may not have any meaning to others, but which all have a reason to be in my possession. In recent years, most of these acquisitions have been purchases (rather than gifts or swaps) and the vast majority have been clothing or accessories. Whether it's a want or a... Continue Reading →
In praise of shopping therapy
The first step is admitting you have a problem, so here goes... my shopping habit is getting out of control. This year, a combination of body image blues and being on far too many retailers' mailing lists has meant that my wardrobe has received much more of a 'refresh' than it perhaps needed. It started... Continue Reading →
How to Find Your Personal Style
As someone who has a definite style, works at a fashion college and is rarely seen in an outfit that hasn't been carefully planned out, I often get asked for style tips. Last summer I played the part of personal shopper twice and it got me thinking about how I could distil my advice into... Continue Reading →
New Year’s Fashion Resolution: Gucci Girl
Blogging is a hobby for me - something that I fit around my day job, which is the one that pays the bills. I'm lucky enough to work at London College of Fashion and, back at the start of December, I popped into a drawing class to see if the students had anything they'd like... Continue Reading →
Winter at Wolf & Whistle
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 →
Men, style and fashion
Fashion is often still thought of as something that is only of interest to women. Despite centuries of astonishingly elaborate menswear before the Great Masculine Renunciation of the late 18th century, plus a recent resurgence of menswear, many people still believe that an interest in looking good is something rather feminine. The vast majority of... Continue Reading →
LCF College Shop returns for 2014
The London College of Fashion annual festive pop-up shop, COLLEGE SHOP, has opened today with the biggest and most exciting stock of student and graduate work in its four year history. I have visited the shop every year - in the vibrant Carnaby area of London - and am always impressed with the creativity of... Continue Reading →
College Shop, from London College of Fashion
Yesterday, I headed to Fouberts Place in my lunch hour to check out the latest incarnation of the LCF College Shop. Devised in 2011 as a way to showcase work by the very best students and recent graduates of London College of Fashion, the subtly named College Shop is a great way to get your... Continue Reading →