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Wellness and mindfulness are concepts we hear everyday now and we’re hopefully managing to incorporate them into our lives, but there’s a new lifestyle trend to hit our shores and it’s the Danish art of hygge, which essentially means cosiness and originates from Norwegian meaning ‘well-being’. A warm atmosphere, family and friends around you, enjoying good food, drink and taking pleasure in the […]
If there is one woman with an undeniable and enviable sense of style, it has to be Olivia Palermo; we’re talking major #stylegoals and full-on #girlcrush territory here. Whether she’s wearing simple pumps and skinnies or rocking the red carpet, this lady has effortless style down and I for one wouldn’t mind of piece of that action. […]
Despite living in a world of fast fashion and mass-market clothing, personalisation and monogramming has never been more popular. Add to this the trend for slogan tees and sweaters and why not combine the two ideas to create a bespoke t-shirt, jumper or bag for your little ones. At Firelabel you can do just that; it’s […]
As we approach the new season I’ve put together a new series of trend videos dedicated to the must-have looks and styles you need to know for autumn/winter. First up it’s the colour story of the season: yellow tones. Think warming sunshine and spiced yellows as a sidestep from the neons we’ve been accenting with over previous […]
As the school holidays are coming to an end (or already ended for some!) we have a crafty post to inspire your end of summer activities and keep those little hands busy until school starts again, plus a giveaway to win 1 of 3 children’s craft books. I Can Make My Own accessories book, available at Amazon 5 […]
When it’s still summer but you need an extra layer, look to lighter-toned neutrals with just a hint of colour and use a lightweight top layer that works just as well over a vest while it’s mild as it will over a roll neck or sweater when the temperature drops. Style notes With bare arms be sure […]
Like it or loathe it, embrace it or ignore it; School Run Style is a thing. I’m not one to go all Judgey McJudgeFace when I’m (late) on the school run and I certainly don’t put posts together because I’m suggesting one must or even has time to put together a top-to-toe styled outfit to drop your children off for their […]
You’d be forgiven for thinking that summer styling is purely about packing in the colour and print and finding the perfect swimwear and while the warmer months are the obvious time to do this, it’s easy to forget the basics. Trend-led and printed pieces in our wardrobes bring our outfits to life, but it’s the neutral fillers which can make […]
Life in the city can be a sticky business in the heat of summer even when it’s cloudy the warm weather takes its toll and maintaining a stylish polish to your look without melting isn’t easy. Fortunately I don’t have to face the heat of the Underground at rush hour too often these days but wherever […]
The summer sales are on their final reductions and new season collections are working their way onto shop floors, replacing the sale rails, yet it’s hard to think about chunky knits and capes when we may still be holding on to thoughts of a summer yet to come. And there’s some serious déjà vu going on as I’m pretty […]