Brilliant vintage beads and where to find them
One of my favourite style tricks right now is to bring on the beads. To be clear, we are not talking big baubles and Iris Apfel- abundance ( I can’t stand anything heavy around my neck!
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Having a Seasonal Shoe Crisis? Lean into loafers
That’s an overly dramatic headline for a feature on autumn shoes, but for those of us finding it hard to put the Birkenstock’s away, the Seasonal Shoe Shuffle is A Thing. And, this ...
Wearable art: Susi Bellamy’s beautiful silk scarves (and a subscriber giveaway)
After many years working as a fashion editor and freelance stylist, Susi Bellamy studied for an MA in fine art and then launched a small interiors business in her 50s. Since I first interviewed...
What’s black and white and chic all over?
The combination of black and white is simple, striking and perennially chic. The perfect duo.
It’s time to shape-shift our mindset
We have just celebrated an array of beautiful, powerful bodies of all different shapes and sizes at the Olympics – and are looking forward to more power and glory at the Paralympics t...
Why summer is the the best time to have fun with jewellery (and six accessories labels to know)
In summer, style becomes less serious, more undone, as we relax into the vacay spirit and take a more playful approach to fashion. From school kids with dyed or beaded ‘holi...
Summer whites always look stylish
There is something very European about an all-white outfit. Or, white-not-quite with a hint of ecru and cream.
Why it’s always the summer of the shirtdress
This year’s search for a new summer frock has been disappointing. Hunting around online and -in-store, I have felt quite uninspired, and not that interested in what’s on offer.
The linen lowdown with Justine Tabak
In her early 50s, after designing for high street fashion brands for almost three decades, Justine Tabak set up her own business. ‘I felt disillusioned with the high volume, trend-led, ‘buy...
How to dress-up for a special event – and still feel like you!
Summer dressing comes with its own unique set of challenges. Sweaty temperatures and stylish ensembles aren’t exactly the best of friends, as I recently found wearing a silk dress in a he...
Game on! It’s the summer of sports(wear)
Before women started riding bicycles and playing tennis, before Coco Chanel introduced yachting pants, the sporting world influenced the way we dress. As the French capital gears up for ...
Sprezzatura dressing: the summer utility jacket and slinky palazzo pants
Dressed for an urban safari. I think I’ve entered the Max Mara (on a budget) Years.