How many times have you heard me joke that I have champagne taste on a beer budget? It’s never been more so true than when it comes to shoes. They’re my ultimate wardrobe kryptonite; the one thing I seem to constantly desire despite the abundance of styles in my closet. With all the years I’ve spent hunting down the best basics for my closet, I’ve found that good quality comes at every price. You just need to know where to look. Given my love of shoes, today I wanted to share a new batch of designer shoe dupes so you…
What a trip! Days later and I’m still buzzing from my recent stay in Dallas, for the annual LTKCon. For me, it wasn’t just a week getting to learn, network, and connect with new people, but also some time to fill my cup. If you’re a mum you’re probably well familiar with putting yourself last on the pecking order. Safe to say I’m hugely grateful that my husband pushed me to go. So, first step in deciding what to pack? Checking the weather forecast and also the schedule. The forecast was around 30-32 deg C every day during my stay,…
There are a handful of retailers that really seem to have a chokehold on me. Arket just so happens to be one of them. Something I put down to their heavy focus on effortless basics in (mostly) neutral hues. It’s approachable and their relaxed silhouettes feel effortless. My general experience has been that their items are good quality, and returns are usually just down to fit. Shopping online can be a bit of a gamble, and even if you’re a savvy/frequent online shopper, you’re still bound to make mistakes. Especially as you lack that tactile component, part and parcel of…
Radio silence the past couple of weeks aside – life just got in the way – I thought it was time I shared this very belated spring outfit, which I wore earlier in the month. This quite elegant pairing came at a time when I’d been feeling like my outfits had been lacking excitement. Fine, but to me they felt lacklustre. As though something was missing. Perhaps the joy of experimenting with style. Playing with proportion and shape in a way that personally seems interesting. Utilising textures that aren’t “cosy” to reflect the change in season. Wearing RAEY vest (on…
On Sunday night I shared a snappy little reel with five workwear outfits. All neutral-toned, and with staples in my closet that I consider elevated basics. I’ll never forget my first proper office job, where I felt that my outfits had to fit squarely within a particular box. The fitted pencil skirt, slim shirt (tucked with the top two buttons undone), and matching blazer. Alternatively a pant suit or sheath dress sufficed. Dressing squarely for what I felt was expected of me, rather than interpreting the dress code and how I can carry over elements of my personal style into…
