Last week’s post featured my £9 red summer dress and today I’m wearing another sale bargain. This floral print square neck top from Warehouse was only £11 and I love it! I ordered the medium but it was a bit baggy so I exchanged it for a small which fits much better. I’ve already worn […]

Do you remember the hype around the Iris Apfel x H&M collaboration last year? (I had to double check that because it feels way longer ago than that!) Well, I was poised ready to buy a few pieces…only to find it had sold out in minutes! Not one to be defeated, I vowed to play […]

A festival outfit has quite a job to do. It needs to feel fun, cope with hours outdoors and leave you comfortable enough to enjoy the music. Putting one together on a budget starts with choosing clothes for the day you will actually have: walking between stages, sitting on grass, queuing and travelling home. You […]

Do you remember this outfit from a few weeks ago? Well, just after I bought the co-ord, the blazer also went on sale so I ordered that too! I now have five suits from Monki in this style and I love them. They’re so easy to just throw on with a T-shirt and trainers for […]

It’s the last Monday of the month, which means it’s time for July’s Style Not Age challenge. It was Gail’s turn to set the theme and she chose “Kimono My House”. Kimonos do not feature heavily in my wardrobe, in fact I only have a sequin kimono, a fringed beach cover up and this cropped […]

A linen dress has a character of its own: a slightly uneven surface, a relaxed drape and creases that appear as you move. Styling it well means working with those qualities. You do not need a wardrobe of woven bags and matching sandals to make it feel complete. Start with the dress you have, then […]

As I’ve long been fascinated with the colourful Mexican painter, I chose “Inspired by Frida Kahlo” for this month’s Thrifty six theme. I was first introduced to the works and life story of Frida Kahlo during my degree course. We studied several modules on art and feminism, and my lecturer was clearly a fan of […]

Holiday packing with a handful of dresses starts with knowing how you will spend your time. You need clothes that suit your plans, feel comfortable when worn repeatedly and work with the luggage space you have. That does not require a new wardrobe. Begin with familiar dresses you already enjoy wearing, then choose a small […]

My obsession with colourful suits and co-ords continues! I’d had my eye on this trousers and shirt duo for a while and was quick to snap it up when it went on sale. In fact, I really wanted the blazer in this print but that wasn’t included in the sale at first. But then a […]