Quick re-cap on smarter looks with those combats. Changing up the shoe makes a world of difference. Could be a strappy sandal, mule, heeled court - whatever you fancy. And once it’s chillier adding a sock to the sandal ( go on, try it), a long sleeve jersey under the waistcoat, throwing a blazer over the slim knit and wearing a shirt or jumper under the sleeveless coat dress will keep you warm. X
TBT last weekend’s drinks and BBQ at a friend’s house. So good to still be tights free! Then again, I only managed an hour in this look before I had to cocoon myself in a blanket and change into some jeans. I like to keep my legs out as long as humanly possible in the autumn. Let’s see if I can make it to October xx
On Tuesday I went to my first fashion ‘party’ in over 18 months. A celebration to launch Marfa Stance’s fashion week pop-up in Soho ( on today and tomorrow - do go and check it out!)
I had thought that the mornings biblical rain might have made people stay away but no, it was packed. In a good way. In a pre-pandemic way (don’t worry, the doors were wide open). And something wonderful was happening in there. United in our love for this special brand and it’s brilliant founder, Georgia; everyone was smiling and laughing whilst eagerly leafing through the rails of Marfa goodies. Everyone was asking everyone else what their favourite pieces were ( whilst feverishly working out how many Marfa Stance coats they can fit in their wardrobe). I got to talk to some amazing women (pictured here with the lovely Jayne Pickering) and had a strong sense of all the female support surging around that room.
To top it all off, this year’s campaign, filmed in Cornwall with Sandy Bleakley (who’s not a model, but looks incredible by the way) is so refreshing. Sandy is powerful, strong and fit (and I got to meet her too!) If only more brands could shoot campaigns with older women. Not just as a token, or as a one off, but as a message that they believe in older women being SEEN in fashion. X
Cheltenham Literary Festival is back! Come along for some high quality fashion chat from @annagmurphy and yours truly. Thank you to Anna Murphy and @timesfashiondesk for asking me back. Hard to believe it’s been 2 years since the last one. We will be talking about how to develop and evolve your style. Tickets on sale now. See you there! x
Hard to know what to wear with the mercurial weather! Yesterday’s outfit for shopping in town. Waistcoat is ancient @margarethowellltd and I threw on a lightweight mac. Ended up slinging that over my arm for most of the day! We did the West end and Knightsbridge. Really encouraging to see the stores busy again. X
Done! I’ve put together my autumn winter’21 mood board. I don’t overthink it I simply pin looks I like. New York fashion week starts today and I have to say I’m getting excited about the new season. I’m back out shopping with clients this week. Hope you’re all well and I will put the board on stories for you to see. There are a few spaces left for more accessories and anything else that catches my eye. x
Shorts back on!!! Please let it stay warm for a while. I’m not quite ready for autumn yet - even if it is one of my favourite times of the year. How is everyone?? I am chomping at the bit to get back into the stores this week x
Why oh why don’t we do the fun stuff right at the beginning of the holiday? On the very last day I wrestled myself into my wetsuit, sweating and swearing. I had been persuaded to try wakeboarding. Leaving my doubts (and dignity) on the beach, off I waddled to the waiting boat. I didn’t manage to stand up and I didn’t even make it onto my knees. I simply held on for dear life, salty spray in my eyes and a huge grin on my face. My shoulders are still screaming but it was worth it: exhilarating and so much fun. Please remind me to get off my beach chair and into the sea on the first day of the holiday next year! X
