We’ve all made the mistake of prioritising how we look over being warm. It’s always good to look good, but not so nice if you spend the entire time freezing wishing you’d worn something else. The good news is there’s a way to be warm and look great while doing it, so there’s no more sacrificing one for the other! Keep reading for our three steps to being fashionably warm.
Now we are officially in autumn, it's time to take a look at your wardrobe and figure out if you’re ready for it. One thing we always need when it gets cooler outside is coats to keep us warm. While we want to stay warm, we also want to make sure we’re staying fashionable, which is why we’re looking at some of the trends we’ve seen so far for autumn 2022. Keep reading to find out some of the most popular coat trends we expect to see this season.
When it’s hot outside the clothes you wear can make a big difference to your comfort levels. Instead of just throwing anything on and hoping for the best, consider what materials your clothes are made from and if that’s actually a good choice for the hot weather.
Breathable fabrics made from natural fibres will adjust to your body temperature and help to keep you cool in the heat. You want to stay away from fabrics that will just absorb your sweat and instead opt for light, moisture-wicking fibres to keep you cool and dry.
When it comes to our summer holidays a lot of us get into a bad habit of feeling like we need to go out and buy lots of new clothes to take with us. Not only is this bad for the environment, but it’s also really bad for our bank accounts! Especially when planning a holiday, the money would be much better spent on doing fun activities or upgrading to a nicer room.
We’ve put together this blog to help you refresh your holiday wardrobe without going out and spending a lot of money. Keep reading for four ways to get your wardrobe holiday ready without splashing lots of cash!
Being invited to a wedding is an honour, a couple is inviting you to celebrate their love with them and you should be going with the full intention of respecting that. Choosing what to wear can be really stressful, especially if you have a few weddings to go to this year. After hours of searching it can be hard to remember what the absolute must nots are for a wedding guest, so we’ve put together this blog for you to refer to! Keep reading for what you should avoid wearing to a wedding as a guest.
Having your suit tailored can make a large difference to how it looks on you. Everybody is unique, so when you buy a suit from a store without having it tailored a lot of the time there are aspects of the suit that don't quite fit you just right. This is where suit alterations come in! Your seamstress will be able to work with you to make your suit fit you perfectly.
Spring is one of the most temperamental seasons we have. Just as you’ve packed away all of your winter clothing for the season, the weather will hit you with a rainy day and cold winds. It’s important to be prepared for just about anything, and having transitional pieces that can fit a few temperatures is the way to go. Keep reading for some of our staple items we think are perfect for the transition between the colder weather and warmer days!
Spring 2022 is just around the corner - before you know it the days will be longer and we’ll be enjoying the warmer days in our spring clothes! With a new season always comes new trends, and it’s fun to spot the different styles we see creeping into everyone's wardrobes. We’ve put together a list of four spring 2022 trends we’re expecting to see this year so you can look out for them yourself!
We only get to do Valentine’s Day once a year, so choosing the perfect style we want to go for can be tricky! The best place to start is what plans you have for the special day this year, but even then it can still be difficult to decide exactly how you want to look. We’ve put together a few options for you to choose from, and then you can take some inspiration from here and create the perfect look for whatever it is you’re doing this year. Keep reading for some of our favourite styles to go for on Valentine’s Day.
With the new year right around the corner we’re keeping our eye out for some of the top winter trends we’re expecting to see early next year. While there are a few staples we see every year, we’re also expecting a few different trends to come in that we maybe haven’t seen for a while. Keep reading for five trends to look out for in early 2022.
Winter is well and truly here, and as the cold winds come in it’s important to have the right coats to keep you warm and cosy when braving the outdoors. When you want to keep warm it doesn’t mean you have to give up looking great, there are so many different fashionable winter coats out there for you to choose from. Rather than covering up your outfit, incorporate your coats into your look and stay warm and fashion forward all in one. Keep reading for just a few of the most popular coat styles you can wear this winter.
Cold weather means one thing, it’s time to layer up. Wearing layers doesn’t have to be all about keeping you warm, it can be a fashion statement too. Long gone are the days where we just put on as many layers as we could to stay warm, now you can do it while sticking to the current fashion trends! Keep reading for tips on how you can incorporate layering into your fashionable wardrobe.
There’s nothing worse than when you put together a gorgeous autumnal outfit just to realise it’s chilly outside and you really need to wear a jacket. Well fear no more, there are some really stylish jackets out there to help complete your look rather than deflate it. It’s time to stock your wardrobe with some essential autumnal jackets.
Many people are beginning to focus more on their capsule wardrobe. This is a set number of clothes you own that can easily mix and match with each other to create a range of different outfits. A lot of the pieces you buy can be worn all year round, so it really helps you save money instead of constantly buying new pieces of clothing.
Without any guidance it can be difficult to know where to start. We’ve put together this four step guide to help you create your very own capsule wardrobe, so you know you always have something stylish to wear.
As the seasons’ change, so do the clothes we wear. It can be easy to think you need to buy yourself an entirely new wardrobe as soon as the sun starts shining. The truth is you probably have a lot of potential sitting in your wardrobe you just haven’t thought about! A lot of the time our winter clothing is made up of much more material, which gives you a lot to work with when it comes to creating a new item from it.
Alterations are available on a range of different clothing items, and it can make such a difference when you get certain items tailored. Whether it’s something that you wear daily, or a special outfit you’ll only wear once, alterations can completely transform how you feel in an outfit. When you look your best you feel your best, and the small price of alterations is definitely worth it for the confidence you will exude when you wear your altered clothes.
Choosing what to wear on your prom night can be a difficult choice. There are so many different styles and options out there that it can be quite overwhelming to decide what it is that you want! There is also always the fear that you’ll turn up wearing the exact same gown as somebody else. So, how do you make a prom dress so unique that you don’t need to overthink everything? Keep reading for some tips on how the addition of alterations can help to create your very own unique prom dress.
Jeans are one of those staple items that every woman needs in their wardrobe. They can be dressed up or dressed down, perfect for any time of day, and also are great for wearing all year round. A lot of people struggle and say that jeans don’t flatter them, but the truth is there is a pair of jeans out there for everyone! You just need to find the right shape and style that suits you, rather than just going with the latest fashion trend.
Finding the perfect pair of jeans to flatter your body type can be a stressful time, which is why we’ve put this guide together to help you. Keep reading for our recommendations of what jeans you should go for that will suit your body type.
If there is one thing people are great at buying too many of, it’s coats and jackets. Every year when the new season comes it’s so easy to pop into a shop and see all the new styles out and convince yourself you need to buy a new one, when realistically they’re all pretty much the same. A great way to simplify your wardrobe is to stick to the staples, and only have what you need. We’ve put together this blog to help you choose your four most essential coats to have in your wardrobe, and stop you overbuying! Keep reading for the coats everyone needs in their wardrobe.
The new year always brings along with it a variety of resolutions for people, but have you ever thought about fashion resolutions? Clothing is a really important part of everybody's life, so it is the perfect place to start with some small resolutions for yourself! If you are looking for inspiration, look no further. These resolutions all about ways we can be more selective of our clothing and make a difference to the health of the planet as well as our own sense of style. Keep reading for 4 fashion resolutions you should try in 2021!
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