THE SUSTAINABLE FASHION GIFTING GUIDE
She uses a reusable coffee cup, hasn’t touched a plastic bag in years, and can’t remember the last time she shopped at a fast-fashion chain. This is for her… 1: @voyager.london Sustainably conscious womenswear made in East London. The perfect party...read more
THE FASHION GIFTING GUIDE
Gifting season is upon us. There’s a lot out there, and navigating the many, many available options can be hard—especially if you’re shopping for a picky person. In an effort to help you out (and drop hints to our husbands), we’ve put together a few handy guides...read more
a wardrobe staple: the tuxedo jacket
A tuxedo jacket is a wardrobe staple. Layer it over a summer dress & jumper with boots, or just with jeans, or pop it over an evening dress for a wedding or with some sequins over the festive season. It can smarten up a very simple look, create definition in your...read more
8 high street jumpers you need this winter
A selection of our favourite knitwear from the high street. From cable knits, to embellishment, neutrals to brights – there is something for everyone. Don’t forget they can be layered over your prettiest summer dresses, or tucked into skirts with boots and...read more
24 OF THE BEST COATS ON THE HIGH STREET
We are officially in coat season, hurrah! This is an edit of the top 33 on the high street, from every day puffer coats (in various colours, prints and lengths,) to more tailored coats that could be styled with jeans and cosy jumpers, to over smarter dress. Then there...read more
CHRISTMAS DAY DRESS UP
Repeat after us: we must dress up on Christmas Day, we must dress up on Christmas Day! It’s been a bizarre old year and one of the things we’ve noticed recently is that we haven’t worn over half of our wardrobe. We bypassed cute summer outfits in...read more
10 FABULOUS FASHION & ACCESSORY BRANDS CREATED BY BLACK WOMEN THAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR RADAR
I recently got stuck down a very serious Insta hole. I scrolled for hours and hours. Opened 43 tabs on my phone (which gave me slight anxiety!) Social Media gets such a bad reputation but I think it’s the most wonderful place (most of the time) because I have...read more
BRAND SPOTLIGHT : H & M
Next up in our Brand Spotlight is H&M, a household name most likely known for cheap and cheerful fashion, but did you know that H&M are one of the biggest players in the sustainable market. They are super transparent with where the clothes are made. When you...read more
brand spotlight: & Other Stories
Every now and again we are going to bring you a ‘Brand Spotlight’ which will a focus entirely on one brand, their ethos and a pick of our favourite items from their website. black dress // floral dress First up, & Other Stories, which is a sister brand...read more
10 OF OUR FAVOURITE INFLUENCERS SHOW US THEIR FAVOURITE LOCK DOWN LOOKS
All of the usual places where we might get style inspo from are totally closed off for the foreseeable so it’s been really interesting looking at our wardrobes and how to make them work without the ability to order anything new by next-day delivery. Like you, we...read more
The comfy/cool/practical lockdown trouser
A heatwave has been sprung upon us and whilst it’s so lovely, being on lockdown means we haven’t had time to prepare (mentally, and physically!) for it. If you are anything like us you won’t have had the time to get your summer legs ready. We plan to...read more
27 LOUNGEWEAR ITEMS THAT MIGHT COME IN QUITE USEFUL
Well, if we are going to be stuck at home for the foreseeable future we may as well be comfortable! We speak a lot about the importance of getting up, putting a bit of a face on and getting dressed properly, and whilst we are in the midst of something we hopefully...read more
18 NICE TOPS: ALL UNDER £40
This is a funny time of year. We are so desperate for Spring to, um, Spring, and the shops have loads of lovely summer outfits creeping in, but it’s freezing, raining and generally miserable outside. So we are trying to not get too sucked into all these new...read more
the trainer trends you need to know about for 2020
Trainers used to be a shoe for a purpose. Remember when they were only for going to the gym? Now trainers plays such a huge part in style. They can be worn anywhere and to anything. Which is brilliant news for us, because being comfortable and stylish is something...read moreSearch the blog
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