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I’ve told you that stripes are big news this season and suggested alternatives to the Breton top (watch here and read here) and it’s such a big trend I’m not going to stop just there – so watch this space for more. In the meantime, if you’ve a drawer full of …

Stripes are next up in my Spring Summer Trends video mini series (watch the previous video here) but it’s not just about reaching for your favourite Breton – though you can still wear it – so this season think bold and bright. I’m easing you into the trend with the subtler end of the …

Style isn’t what you wear it’s how you wear it. I’m not sure who said this first so if no-one’s claiming it, I shall. OK? Deal. When I’m in a changing room with a client, advising them what to wear and how to wear it, one of the first things …

It’s no surprise that stripes featured in Spring/Summer collections this year but – and I hate to disappoint you –  it isn’t just about your staple Breton tees. Think big and bold and look for alternative ways to wear your stripes this season. The Trend Varied directions, contrasting colours and stripe-on-stripe …

Watch the first short video in my Spring Summer Trends mini series with top tips on how to work the cold shoulder trend. It’s a trend detail that’s flattering no matter what your age, shape or size and adds interest to your look while also updating your style for the …

If there’s one item of clothing that I’m asked to help women with more than any other, it’s jeans. With so many fits, lengths, waistlines and washes to contend with, not to mention the endless variations across different brands, it’s a style minefield. And once you’ve found your perfect jean (and want …

It may not surprise you if I told you that it’s possible to buy every high street pair of shoes in this post – that’s 12 pairs – and still have £99 spare before you reach the ticket price of one pair of Saint Laurent boots. Now, I’m not suggesting you go …

Tick off three trends in one with this checked, eyelet pocket, tunic shirt in the Zara sale. Read on for reasons to love it and how to wear it… Loose check blouse, was £25.99 now £12.99, Zara 1. Gingham blow out I wrote about oversized gingham checks at the end of last summer in …

What an appropriate time to share with you a relaxed fit outfit of the day post, on a long weekend surrounded by chocolate and hot cross buns. I’ve mentioned my falling out of love with skinny jeans before, partly due to not finding the right fit and size for some time now and …