outfit of the day

One of the keys to a successful wardrobe is choosing clothes which are versatile, you know, those pieces which can be – as I so often say – dressed up and dressed down or transition you between seasons. You will find it easier to pick an outfit with more options available …

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 …

When it comes to quintessential summer style you can’t beat light blue gingham, white jeans and a peachy keen splash of coral and this outfit sums that up. I remember the excitement of putting on a brand new checked dress for the summer term at school with pure joy at breaking …

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 …

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 …

It’s no secret I’m a huge fan of mixing textures and in winter it’s even easier with chunky knits, wool coats, leather and that’s before we even get onto festive looks of velvet, lace and brocade. I also champion pieces which can be taken from day to night, work to …

It’s so easy to get stuck in a style uniform but when you find something you love it’s hard not to wear variations on the theme when you know it works for you. If you’re a regular reader you will know I’m a fan of skinnies and boots so it …

Championed by the likes of Alexa Chung, the crop flared jean has been having a fashion moment for a couple of seasons now so it was about time I gave it a whirl. But how to wear them when you’re not Alexa Chung, nor 6 feet tall? I share my top …

It’s no secret I’m a high-heel-oholic but even I need flats sometimes.  The key for me is that they are supportive enough; completely flat ballet pumps just leave me with sore feet after pounding the pavements with a pushchair on the school run and back. I’ve featured ShoeTherapy before on …