“The frock that all the world will wear …” Vogue, October 1926 We love the little black dress, or as fashion aficionados fondly call it, the LBD. It has been a staple in countless women’s wardrobes throughout history. This reliable icon holds a special place in our hearts, always ready to make us feel fabulous,Continue reading “The timeless elegance of the Little Black Dress”
Category Archives: Fashion
Hourglass, apple or pear?
How to choose clothes which flatter your body shape and accentuate your assets Your clothing style or ‘personality’ is mostly led by your body shape. There are other factors but your body shape is the main aspect. Interestingly, your body shape is partly determined by your character. If you are an endomorph for instance you willContinue reading “Hourglass, apple or pear?”
The Red Dress
A collaborative embroidery project bringing women together to tell their stories through fabric and stitches. We are very lucky in the UK to have the fabulous Fashion and Textile Museum in Bermondsey Village, London founded by the wonderful Dame Zandra Rhodes in 2003. It is the only UK museum dedicated to showcasing contemporary fashion and textile designContinue reading “The Red Dress”
Save time and money by shopping in your clothing style
Knowing your clothing style is a strategy that minimises the effort when buying and wearing clothes. Once you know the colours you look your best in and combine that with a consistent style, you will have the formula to shop for clothes and combine elements in your wardrobe knowing everything will go with everything andContinue reading “Save time and money by shopping in your clothing style”
How to be fashionable and maintain your style
Even though I am an advocate of ‘Style Not Fashion’ it doesn’t mean I ignore fashion. I love fashion. Fashion designers explore their creativity to bring us wonderful new creations on the catwalk which translate to the high street. (As I write this, I hear on the radio the sad news of Vivienne Westwood’s passing. RIP VivienneContinue reading “How to be fashionable and maintain your style”
The benefits of style over fashion
We often feel pressure to keep up with the constantly changing trends created by the fashion industry. Fashion by its nature is fast moving and constantly changing. As a result it is often seen as superficial and fleeting. Style, on the other hand, is timeless and a personal expression of one’s personality and lifestyle. WhileContinue reading “The benefits of style over fashion”
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