Tag: shopping
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Winter Is Coming; The Camel Coat.
There are few items that truly define a fashion movement and forever remain iconic; the trench coat, the denim jacket, the bretton top etc. these pieces are hero pieces. One of the most indispensable and heroic piece in a wardrobe is the Camel Coat. Its all kinds of special. The Camel Coat has that sense…
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The Ugly Shoe Sisters.
Ugly shoes are having a moment and I am here for all of that and then some. I appreciate the variety in footwear nowadays, thank goodness, there’s something for one and all. Oxfords and Penny loafers are all time classics and there is something so distinctly cool about them; its a mix of comfort, refinement…
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The Middlemen.
Winter is coming. (that’s my new phrase now thanks to my obsession with the Game of Thrones ) We wind down and enjoy the last weeks of summer, prepping for the new season and looking forward to the most fashionable month of the year; September. Fashion Week, back to school, back to work etc. Temperatures get…
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Hulme in Bloom.
Nothing excites me more than a bag that replicates a season; the acid tripping colours for summer, florals and pastel for spring, darks in autumn and cold stark greys and blacks of winter. Its a celebration and an acknowledgement of change. Where the colder seasons are often grown ups in block, moody hues, spring and…
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Shop- &. Other Stories.
I’ve been meaning to visit this store since it opened but never really got round to it because the West End freaks me out and makes me all kinds of crazy…see tweets when I am hanging around Oxford Circus and you’ll understand. Although the boutique is on Regent Street, it is right on the neck…
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Literary Genius.
There’s something about Olympia Le-Tan. She gets it. She’s a genius. Her collection of quirky book clutches work a charm like no other and they precious pieces to behold. This collection features some of our favourite literary stories, Alice in Wonderland, Jane Eyre, Little Women…Beautifully embroidered to truly capture the details and pay homage to…
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I’m feeling Skirtish
Skirts have always been a hard sell for me because there’s something just a little bit unflattering about them. Its hard to come by one that fits and sits just right. Scouring the web today, I came across these ones from Jil Sander. Now, its not in my budget range, £425, that’s round about the…
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The Varsity Jacket.
Style couldn’t get more high school than the Varsity Jacket, and what sweet (*S) memories it conjures up; the cheerleaders and the jocks aka Queen and King Bee. It was the ultimate stamp of cool, a statement that set you apart from the rest of the herd. I love the resurrection of the Varsity Jacket…
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UGGs.
I LOVE THEM. Say what you will about them, but I declare my undying love for them. I’m a bit of an UGGs fanatic, owning 8 pairs and all, although to some it seems almost sacrilegious that I should own even one. But here’s the thing; UGGs are comfortable and cosy, they are not high…