A light trench can be a useful companion for April showers, especially when your day involves stepping between pavements, buses and warm rooms. The challenge is choosing one that offers the protection you need without feeling bulky or clammy. A familiar shape and a neat belt do not tell you how a coat will behave […]

I think we can all agree that outfit repeating is a good thing, right? Well, I seem to have taken it a step further by wearing the same outfit AND accessories in the same place! I wore this orange maxi dress, hat, sunglasses and sandals in the Museu Quinta Das Cruzes last October. In fact, […]

A denim dress can feel as straightforward as jeans, yet its solid block of fabric sometimes needs a little thought. The wash, stitching and shape already give it character, so styling works best when you respond to those details. Whether yours is a pale blue pinafore, a dark indigo midi or a soft button-front dress, […]

Easter plans can take you from a family lunch to an egg hunt in the garden, sometimes without much time to change. A lovely outfit needs to suit those plans, feel comfortable and work with what you already own. You do not need a new dress, matching accessories or a wardrobe full of pastels to […]

Do you remember the orange and purple check suit in last week’s post? Well, these are the trousers in a different colourway. The jacket was sold out, although it’s now come back in stock in some sizes (still in sale). As I have jackets in bright pink, green and lime, I already have several options […]

I’m stepping back to the 80s for today’s outfit! When Jacqui chose the theme of Denim…But Not Jeans for this month’s Style Not Age post I immediately thought of my customised jacket and my two denim dresses. As I’ve already worn the jacket for a previous Style Not Age challenge and the other vintage denim […]

I love seeing all the new season fashion at this time of year; winter is behind us and we can look forward to lighter evenings and milder temperatures. That said, we’ve had some very changeable weather lately; one day last week we started with snow in the morning and had bright blue skies and sunshine […]

A spring dress earns its place in your wardrobe when it feels useful before the weather settles and still appeals once warmer days arrive. The trick is to look beyond the first outfit you imagine wearing. A dress that needs a particular jacket to make it feel right may have a shorter useful season than […]

Happy International Women’s Day! I’m a day late with this post, watching the snow falling and wishing I was back in Agadir. I often think I was born to live somewhere warm, wafting around in a kaftan (retirement goals!). I drove to my mum’s yesterday with an aching back and knees, and collapsed on the […]