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Things I Love #2 – Howies
Any company that chooses to give up the madness of London to relocate the West coast of Wales is always going to be popular with me, but with their love of a quirky t-shirt slogan and quality, organic materials, howies is pretty much a firm favourite. Founded by Claire and David Hieatt in 1995, they … Continue reading
Yay, I’m Engaged! Now What? Does Social Media Help or Hinder Wedding Planning?
Now, I’m sure you don’t need me to state the obvious here, but weddings are a minefield. I’ve been engaged for little more then two months and although we’ve managed to set a provisional date, location and guestlist – we’re going abroad, so need to give those coming with us ample notice for financial/logistical reasons … Continue reading
Style vs. Fashion – more than just a battle of words?
When I started British Style Bloggers two and a bit years ago, I really should have thought more carefully about what I named it. It was literally the fact that I thought “style bloggers” sounded cooler than “fashion bloggers” which decided its name. But, really, the choice of those two little words is such a big deal in … Continue reading
Is it spring yet?
Don’t be fooled. Here in the UK we may have had a few days of beautiful sunshine, and the papers may be reporting that we’re set for a barbecue weekend as British Summertime begins, but I still think we need to proceed with caution. My other half may have wiped down the patio furniture the … Continue reading
10 things I’ve learned about fashion blogging
It’s been nearly two years since I began my adventures with British Style Bloggers, and I have enjoyed every minute of it. I’m going through a lot of exciting changes in my life right now, and with this in mind have been taking stock of all the cool things I am lucky enough to be … Continue reading
Why You Shouldn’t Shun Fashion Fringe Shows
Last year, I had the unfortunate circumstance of standing in the queue for an off-schedule London Fashion Week show in front of a rather, well, let’s just say plump woman wearing an atrocious camel-coloured jumpsuit by Stella McCartney. It wasn’t a BAD outfit; it probably would have looked trés chic on a younger woman of … Continue reading
London Fashion Week: Myrza de Muynck AW12
Friday 17th February 2012 A recent graduate from Central Saint Martins, Mryza De Muynck was picked by Vauxhall Fashion Scout – an underground pioneer of up-and-coming design talent – to feature in their Ones to Watch show. The Dutch designer presented a collection of sports influenced pastels where candy floss colours and pearly embellishments formed … Continue reading
London Fashion Week: A La Mode Designer Collective AW12
Date: 17th February 2012 Venue: RSA Vaults, London Returning for yet another successful London Fashion Week season would be an achievement for any designer, especially so when the show in question is a relatively small fashion fringe show with a relatively small venue and a relatively limited budget. Even more impressive that statement becomes when … Continue reading
‘Real women’ – a dangerous platitude?
In a way, I am sort of sorry that I’m actually having to write this post. It’s been done, done and done again in recent years, but it just won’t go away. Yet, despite being a path so well-trodden, there have been very few, if any articles that I have read that made me yell, … Continue reading
Film star style crush: Reese Witherspoon as June Carter Cash
At the moment, I am reading Johnny Cash’s fantastic autobiography, and am enjoying being taken on the journey of his very colourful life. A lot of that colour was provided by his wife of 35 years, folk and country singer June. Both Carter and Cash were brought to life on the big screen with fantastic … Continue reading
