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Fashion & BeautySeptember 18, 2015

Trend Alert: Statement Earrings

By Jane

Ever since I saw the below left image on Style.com (RIP), I have been slightly obsessed with A. Big earrings and B. the woman wearing them. After much Googling and Insta stalking and I finally found out that she is… Read More

Fashion & BeautyFebruary 17, 2014

Possibly the Perfect Pencil (skirt) from J Crew

By Amanda

While perusing J Crew’s lovely new Regent Street store (for research purposes, obvs) last week I spotted a selection of perfect pencil skirts. In particular, this beautifully printed navy and antique white one, which looks like a bit of wearable… Read More

Fashion & BeautyJanuary 14, 2014

Store tumblrs and Pinterest boards: dressing inspiration

By Amanda

Sometimes when I’m seeking inspiration for getting dressed, all I want are fabulous pictures to look at; no words, no ‘top tips’, no skinny 17 year olds wearing shorts and cropped tops, just pictures of women wearing outfits I could… Read More

Fashion & BeautyApril 4, 2013

Trend Alert: Costume jewellery

By Jane

Who’s old enough to remember the 80’s trend involving large jewelled brooches attached to the lapel of an oversize blazer with huge shoulder pads (think Melanie Griffith in Working Girl), or attached to the top button of a poly viscose… Read More

Fashion & BeautyMarch 27, 2013

Best boyfriend jeans

By Jane

Shopping for jeans has never been one of my favourite things – all that weird sizing, hot changing rooms and uninterested shop assistants. But as I’ve got older it’s become positively painful. I’m not one for fashionable cuts or the… Read More

Fashion & BeautyMarch 23, 2013

More Jenna love: Shiny Ponies

By Jane

“I think inspiration comes from everywhere. It can be an old movie you saw, it can be something you feel like you’re missing in your closet. Sometimes that design inspiration is a little bit like a river, picking up things… Read More

Fashion & BeautyFebruary 7, 2013

Printed pencil skirts and why you might want one!

By Jane

The sun is shining (it’s a beautiful day here in London), January is over and we we’ve had pay day, so it might be time to start thinking about Spring. In fashion terms this started months, even years ago and… Read More

Fashion & BeautyJune 19, 2012

Summer capri pants and J Crew’s Hello World, a happy coincidence

By Amanda

Every summer wardrobe needs a capri pant, if you are a trouser wearer. Choosing the right one can be a touch tricky, mostly where the fit is concerned. The key is to get a nice comfy shape that is definitely… Read More