Today’s post combines two of my favourite 2023 trends that I’ll be continuing to reach for this year: the ballet flat and the colour red. This French style classic has been a staple in my wardrobe for close to two decades, though usually in a more traditional neutral. Adding in a loud burst of colour is a great way to add a sense of playfulness and vibrancy to a simple outfit. Below, you’ll find three ways to style red ballet flats, in line with a more minimalist or classic approach to dressing. That said, you can take these three tips and…
Final (style) look back at the year that was, this time, through what I purchased. More specifically, my top five buys, and the three pieces I wish I’d reconsidered buying. Aside from recounting my most worn pieces of the season, this has been one of the more valuable reflections when analysing personal style. Because you’re forced to consider the root cause of why an item has been tucked away at the back of your closet, unloved and unworn. That said, if I’ve taken away anything from my purchases over the years, it’s that regardless of how much time we spend…
Wrapping up the year by sharing 12 of my favourite outfits I wore in 2023. By no means an exhaustive list, but reflections are always fascinating as it can tell you a lot about your personal style. Taking a look at my own favourites, there’s a few key takeaways: So in rough, chronological order, here goes… OUTFIT #1 Wearing Wynn Hamlynn dress, The Frankie Shop blazer, Tibi strappy sandals, Chanel vintage classic flap If I hadn’t found an occasion to wear this, I’d say this was a complete fantasy self buy. A tropical printed dress with wired “cut out” that…
Summer is here. With a capital ‘H’. It’s set to be 40-ish degrees on Saturday, and already the telltale signs of a scorcher of a summer seem to be there. So, I’m somewhat romanticising the reflection of my Spring wardrobe, and the items I wore the most. Largely because I know that the days of layering – for the most part – are probably going to be pretty limited in the months to come. Transitional seasons always tend to be my favourite. Objectively, it’s when we have the most options from our wardrobe. Layering becomes a bit of a sport;…
Could these be the most comfortable shoes, ever? Pretty bold statement, especially coming from someone who has tested out hundreds of pairs of shoes (heels + flats) over the years. But having a wide foot, and a bunion, I know too well the dreaded expectation of a “break-in” period. Something that for years I associated with any new shoe purchase. And it’s what makes the premise behind Ally Shoes so appealing. About Ally Shoes Designed hand-in-hand with Podiatric Surgeon Dr. Roxann Clarke – creator of a patent-pending three-point comfort system design – this is a problem that founder Samantha Dong…
