Tinkerer, Tailor, Seamstress, Sew

Have you ever fancied getting something tailored but didn’t know how much it would cost? This is the post for you. Filled with handy tailoring tips and ideas. Heads up – this is not a DIY. You’ve met me right? Continue reading →

#ExiledUntilXmasChallenge – WEEK 1

What happens when a shopaholic gives up shopping? See how I have survived Week One! Continue reading →

Top 10 Best Charity Shop Buys Ever – NUMBER 3

Hold your breath, and your tummy, for NUMBER 3 of my Top 10 Best Charity Shop Buys Ever! You’ll never guess what I paid for this one. Continue reading →

I’m Back! And Backless

Reinstating ones blog is a thing of beauty, especially when you’ve got awesome trousers on. Continue reading →

Is ‘Essex Girl’ a genetic condition?

We’re all aware of the ‘Essex Girl’ and white stiletto’s stereotype, but recently white stilettos have made a return. They have not only successfully circumnavigated ‘chav’ and made it back on to fashion’s cool wall, but they may have actually strayed into the realms of ‘classy’ given the calibre of the people currently wearing them… … Continue reading →

Sometimes charity shops have exactly what you’re looking for… almost.

Some weeks ago I took it upon myself, in a slightly stalkerish manner, to try and find a shirt dress just like the one Jessica Michibata is wearing here: I searched the whole internet, yes I did. Did you know that you can scour the entire internet while bored watching two re-runs of Big Bang … Continue reading →

Occasionally I’m extremely thankful that I buy my clothes second hand.

About 2 weeks ago was one of those days. I can be a tad flippant when it comes to washing instructions, so when ES approached me clutching a fluorescent cycling jacket and asked me if I could wash it for him I thought nothing more of just throwing it in with the impending wash cycle. … Continue reading →

Happy Anniversary to me!

According to my WordPress toolbar, it’s actually the 1 year anniversary of my blog today. Had I known this in advance I would have worn something much more exciting than a Tesco grey shift dress, but that’s life isn’t it. It’s giveth with one hand and then it taketh away with the other utilising a wheel … Continue reading →

Oscar De La Renta Vintage Blazer

I am aware that I have been away for longer than normal, and for those of you who are wondering if I had died in some terrible accident with a sea gull, a packet of salt and vinegar crisps and a hand grenade, please accept this post as proof that I am in fact alive. … Continue reading →

Carvela summer ankle boots £59 down from £150

I recently began a Pintrest board to help me find my perfect pair of ankle boots for summer. All of my favourites had some sort of Aztec pattern on them and I was becoming more and more aware that the Aztec style patterns were going to be huge this season. I therefore found it hard to … Continue reading →