How to ensure your fashion uniform doesn’t become a yawniform
Do you have an everyday uniform? There are definitely clothes that I love and wear on repeat – slouchy cargo pants, the pull-on-and-go jumpsuit, an outstanding jacket.
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Wearing colour can boost the mood
Sometimes you just want to ditch the lockdown leisurewear and dress up. The lovely pink cord jacket hasn’t seen much action this year – but now the days are shorter and darker, I’ve ...
Subscriber giveaway: Win your favourite piece from the Hobbs winter collection
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When Poetry Meets Fast Fashion
If anyone took the time to closely examine fast fashion, how it’s made and what it involves, it could really take the fun out of shopping. Contrary to popular opinion, cheap thrills come at a price ...
Why I’m living in stompy boots, right now
Little did I know in early 2019, when I wrote about chic hiking boots and bracing walks, what 2020 had in store. Now entering Lockdown 2.
Why fashion designer Karen Arthur believes you should ‘Wear Your Happy’
You may recognise this pair of sparkling eyes framed by vintage-inspired glasses….a close-up of fashion designer Karen Arthur is currently splashed across UK billboards (including the one...
Wardrobe MVPs: The versatile jersey shirt
There was a time when my signature top was a grey marl t-shirt but I’ve moved on. Grown up and outwards.
What to wear right now – just don’t call it a shacket!
Anyone living in the UK for the last four years has had enough of one hybrid word, in particular… Anyway, let’s not dwell on that when we have Covid, sweat and tiers to contend with. Anoth...
Upping the ante on Upcycling
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Is the fashion industry ageist?
When broadcaster Libby Purves accused the BBC of ‘lookism’ towards older women (even on the radio) and claimed that while the organisation tolerated older male broadcasters, ‘ the mi...
Ask Alyson: What are your tips for buying bras online in a pandemic?
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Why I’m not doing Second-Hand September
This year more than ever, I’ve been thinking about what I wear, what I really need, what’s going to happen to the fashion industry… Lockdown has given us all a chance to reflect. Whi...
