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When new season collections tempt us online and hit the stores it always feels a little out of sync with where we are currently; winter boots start to arrive when we’re still hoping for some more sunshine at the end of the summer and spring dresses appear when we’re still …

What happens when a Personal Stylist books in for a styling session with another Personal Stylist? I was invited to try out Marks & Spencer’s brand new Fit & Style Studio in their Westfield White City store to find out. Would it feel strange being the other side of the fitting …

As we ring in the New Year, the inevitable resolutions begin to crop up. For many of us with children, the resolutions get ditched somewhere around mid-January, too lofty or difficult to stick to. The trick is to start small, creating goals that are specific and that have achievable targets …

Last month, my youngest daughter and I were invited to take part in a photoshoot with Marks & Spencer for their Style & Living blog online. We were styled in matching outfits for our shoot in a beautiful kitchen (sadly not my own!), because there’s never a bad time to coordinate …

What: Illustrated fashion t-shirts for #StyleforStroke Why: Top illustrator Miss Magpie Fashion Spy has collaborated with Style for Stroke in this collection of 4 limited edition t-shirts raising funds for The Stroke Association. Fashion and Style PR expert and long standing supporter of The Stroke Association, Nick Ede, launched an exciting …

We all have precious shared moments with our children that will stay with us forever and hopefully with them too, whether it’s snuggling down to read a favourite story, singing together or teaching them a new skill. In this vlog I’ve shared some of my treasured shared moments with Coco Lily; the namesake of this blog and my …

As one of Next’s top 10 most engaged bloggers (check me out!)I was invited to customise a denim shirt from their new season collection to make it my own as a one-off personalised piece. I love a reason to get creative and whip out a needle and thread, though don’t …

Every spring I hunt for a new sandal to take me right through summer; usually tan in colour for versatility with a wear-anywhere mid-heel.  This season was no different and after trying on a few pairs that just didn’t quite cut it, the lovely people at Jones Bootmaker invited me …

There are so many communities out there in the blogosphere to support and encourage bloggers but when it comes to brands, I can’t think of a big name brand that works with bloggers as well as Next. So I was thrilled to be named Next’s Blogger of the Month for …