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Flounces and ruffles were key details on the catwalks for spring summer and the high street has taken this on board with feminine shapes flowing freely. While the Spanish señorita look was popular on the runway, for everyday style the ruffles are more subtle.  Choose from simple structure as the focus …

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 …

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 …

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 …

There came a point during half term when I realised that most of Coco Lily’s wardrobe is a year or more old and although much of it still fits, it was looking a little lacklustre.  Now she’s at school it’s only at weekends that she’s out of uniform – after 3pm …

Matching leather outfits à la Mr & Mrs Beckham? No way. Double patchwork denim just like Justin & Britney? Never. But while putting this post together it did occur to me that my fiancé and I (a phrase which, by the way, I will never get used to saying so it’s …

Over the past few years, Christmas Jumper Day has grown and this year it is set to be the biggest ever as part of Text Santa from ITV.  This Friday, 18th December, pop a festive knit on yourself and your little ones and make a donation. Of course this wouldn’t …

When you need wellies but it’s not quite pouring down (and you’re not in a muddy field), look to this season’s crop of ankle boot wellies.  Go for black and you can pass them off as a regular boot in the style stakes but have the sock protection (save those …