We are back on! Tune in to see myself and the wonderful, brilliant, innovative Kate McGuire on her feed @convertedcloset this Thursday, 24th June, at 5pm. Grab a cuppa (or a G&T) and settle in to hear us discuss body shape, conversion and all things fashion. See you there! x
Saturday night garb. I love this look. The slouchy blazer, a black cape top, the sculpted and ruched skirt, sparkly hair jewels and stand out shoes. Three of these items were presents.: The top was from a client who is a real life explorer and conqueror of mountains, the hair clip was from my dear fashion friend, Kate Finnigan, and the shoes were from one of my local clients who is an utter delight. The fact that the pieces have stories and memories attached to them makes them more special. The shoes I had refurbished by @therestory_ and they did the most incredible job - but that’s another story.
I am finding that I only want to wear very specific pieces right now. I feel like I’d like to get rid of most of my clothes. Not so I will be running naked but just to jettison all the stuff. I feel the same about the house. I guess you always have what feels like a surplus of ‘things’ when you have kids but it feels oppressive. Perhaps it’s a post lockdown feeling? Anyone else feel the same?
Togs for a friend’s 50th birthday celebration @thebritanniarichmond garden last week. Great service, scrummy food, good chat and tonnes of booze. What more could you want? Hope you are all enjoying the sunshine wherever you are x
This is actually yesterday’s look for a day dressing a set of amazing, strong and courageous women for @smartworkscharity When I’m styling I need free movement, to be able to kneel down to adjust a hem or help with a shoe. I want to feel comfortable and pleased with my outfit whether it’s really ‘fashion’ or just something simple but beautifully cut like this @threegraces skirt -designed by my incredibly talented friend, Jo. And the tee needed the sleeves rolling - the initial length wasn’t working for me. But a double roll and fold and it was perfect. Have a great day x
UPDATE! Unfortunately Kate’s account got hacked so we will have to reschedule our chat. Watch this space! I’m so excited to be chatting to the incredible Kate McGuire of @convertedcloset this week. I’ve been following Kate right from the beginning of her instagram journey. Tune in to Instagram live on Kate’s feed this Friday, 28th May, at 6pm to hear us talk about careers, understanding body shape and all things fashion x
It’s my birthday! 48. Sheesh. How did that happen?? Here I am aged about 6. Could my cheeks BE any bigger? And I think my mum may have done my fringe from the looks of it. Anyway, I’m hoping the sun comes out and I’ve already had cake for breakfast so that’s a good start to the day in my book. Xxx
@katefinnigan__ has penned another fabulous article on post pandemic dressing in @ft_weekend @financialtimesfashion I was thrilled to be asked to comment alongside fellow stylists @annabelhodin and @fraubassler on how to dress for work in this new world. My pick is wide leg trousers - they feel loose and comfortable and can be dressed up or down in a nanosecond. Plus, they’re available in a world of fabrics. Ramp up the colour to lift your mood and that of everyone around you. Colour is what we need right now! Heavy cottons, twills and denims work for the more angular shapes and drapey silks, viscose and crepes for the curvier bodies. Don’t be scared by an elastic waist just ensure it doesn’t add inches to your middle. And as I always say - be mindful of the volume. Go for a neat straight/wide leg if you’re really petite and add some heels. Let me know how you get on x
I’m really excited to talk to Claire of @nakedprgirl tomorrow on instagram live at 5pm. Tune in to hear about careers, fashion and business dressing. We met many years ago when I used to write a column for Mother & Baby magazine and Claire was PR for Mama’s and Papas. It feels like a lifetime ago now. Happy bank holiday! A x
