Expert advice on how to achieve your personal style and make your wardrobe work for you
Today I say goodbye to one of my first customers who along the way became a very dear friend, Kay Gillard. Kay spent the last 50 years of her life in denial of the degenerative muscle wasting disease, MS. When I asked her how she had managed to keep the disease at bay for so… Read More Don’t save the best ’til last
Over the years my personal style has evolved, regardless of fashions and trends, to what suits my lifestyle and more importantly my back. Many was the year when I could be seen with a huge bag (latterly my bag of choice was the Mulberry which weighted a fair old tonnage when empty!), crammed to capacity… Read More Bag off
I’m two months into my Project 333 challenge and I’ve gone through rain, hail and heatwave (twice). Whilst I’m very much enjoying the project, I have, dear readers, a confession. I’ve discovered I love clothes! There I’ve said. Actually its probably closer to the truth to say I adore clothes. I, admittedly, have a lot… Read More Challenge 333 – two months in
I always knew the 333 would be a challenge, but this morning, for the first time, I felt I’d bitten off more than I could chew. The last 6 weeks had been going relatively smoothly with my new (actually very old) sleek edited wardrobe, I’d reacquainted myself with a few old favourites which had been… Read More Project 333 – The Rain Edit
I’ve become a much savvier holiday packer over the years, although I’ll admit there was a time when that wasn’t always the case. A trip around the world with my mother, many years ago, saw us take a couple of suitcases each for the 21 night break… coupled with a few purchases along the way,… Read More The Holiday Edit
Spring; my second favourite time of year (sorry folks but Christmas will always be my fav!). A time of hope and joy, as mother nature springs back into life and colours the landscape. The last couple of weeks have certainly seen a riot of colour burst forth from nature, well it has in Harrogate. From… Read More Wardrobe Detox
My first week partaking in Project333 is complete. Whilst it’s not been a particularly eventful one in terms of activities undertaken, the temperatures took a nose-dive this week. Consequently I’ve spent two days shivering in my beautifully curated early spring selection! Weather aside, my main problem has been my right foot. Having worn my new… Read More The 333 Challenge: Week 1
If I asked if you’d recently worn your Sunday Best would you know what I’m talking about? Well for those under the age of 35, Sunday Best, was an outfit which was “kept” for best, only brought out on high holy days and holidays. My grandparents very much had a Sunday Best to the extent… Read More Sunday Best
I’ve been challenged by my dear friend Emma to undergo the 333 challenge. I’ll admit I hadn’t heard of the project but always up for another challenge. What is it? http://bemorewithless.com/project-333/ Take 33 items and wear those, and only those, for three months. To follow the challenge properly you’re supposed to box up the remainder… Read More 333 Challenge
Most fashionistas, and for that matter, nearly everyone I speak with, has an “elusive” garment list. Whether is the perfect leather jacket, white t-shirt or faded denim jeans (where did George Michael buy that look for Faith?), everyone has one garment they truly desire, yet can’t find for love nor money. I’m no exception, my… Read More Maxi shirt
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