STYLE ON A SHOESTRING
What to wear to a creative job interview
You’ve done it. You bagged an interview for that job that everyone in your industry has been buzzing about for weeks. They all tried out
You’ve done it. You bagged an interview for that job that everyone in your industry has been buzzing about for weeks. They all tried out
Okay, it’s my last ‘preparing for the UK Blog Awards’ post of the week and I’m sharing a snap of the outfit I’ve finally decided
In case you didn’t already hear me bleating on about it on Twitter – I’m going to the UK Blog Awards! So basically, you’ll be treated to
We all have a style uniform, don’t we? A particular style of outfit that you pull on day-in-day-out without really thinking about it. For me, it’s
The news has finally sunk in. I’ve registered for my ticket and I AM going to the UK Blog Awards woo! The ceremony is on 29th
It’s the age-old question: knee-high or ankle? Which type of boots do you prefer? If you only had the money to buy one pair of
On this surprisingly sunny Tuesday in March I’ve started to feel rather summery. Over the weekend the official First Day of Spring arrived in the
Cropped jeans are everywhere right now. And it’s no surprise really. They’re ideal for those Spring days when it’s too chilly for a skirt or shorts but sunny enough that you want to show some skin. So are just perfect at this time of year. But how on earth do you wear this kind of length?
When you’re a thrifty kinda gal who doesn’t really want to splash out her hard-earned cash on pricey pumps where do you shop for shoes?
It can be hard to find the right pair of party shoes to suit your overall style. You want them to be on-trend yet timeless,
In honour of the new year and with the aim of making positive changes to my life, I’ve decided to get involved with a really
What are your plans for the weekend? Not all that busy? Well I’ve just found out about something that I’d love you to get involved with.
As I’m sat at my computer writing this blog post there is actually frost on the ground, I needed to defrost my car this morning, and I’ve
I’ve got that map-Monday feeling and I want to show you all something I got for my husband this week; a map on a t-shirt. Not
I love winter weddings. The festive atmosphere puts everyone in a party mood and the cold weather can sometimes even deliver snow – how amazing
One of the constant things about fashion is that it changes all the time. One season we hate baggy jeans and the next season slouchy ‘boyfriend’
Okay I’m know I’m kind of skipping over Halloween and Bonfire Night, but I’m already so excited about the upcoming festive season. I think it
The spookiest month of the year is upon us. The stores are full of scary costumes and frightful decorations, so there’s no denying that Halloween is
With the Autumn/Winter season in full swing, I thought that today would be a good time to share a menswear styling post with you. As you know, I’m a rather thrifty girl and I like to come up with ways to style my clothing to create many different looks from just one special piece…
As London Fashion Week draws to a close this seems like the perfect time to talk about new season trends for Autumn 2015. I’m taking
Happy Tuesday Shoesday everyone! How’s your week going so far? Got though Monday okay? Did you head back to college yesterday? Are you making the
The other day I was sorting through my wardrobe with the aim of getting rid of some of the things I no longer use. I
It may not seem like it from reading my blog but I rarely treat myself to new clothing. Honestly, almost everything I buy I end
Everyone has their own style – it’s part of what makes you, you! Knowing what colours suit you, understanding your body, what shape clothes you
Us women know only too well how difficult it can be to keep up with the latest fashion trends without forking out an obscene amount
So you have a dress for prom. It’s a straight-forward little black dress or even a plain, but gorgeous, floor-length gown that fits like a
It’s that time of year again. Just as you’re plucking up the courage to bare your faux-bronzed legs to the world, someone has invited you
I think Isla Fisher put it best in Confessions of a Shopaholic when her character Rebecca Bloomwood was confronted with a huge credit card bill for
One of my best friend’s wedding is coming up this summer and for once I’ve been really organised and have decided on an outfit in
Nobody wants to wear the same clothes, day in and day out. It’s way too boring. Unfortunately, though, investing in a whole new wardrobe every
Now that we are well into the swing of June I can confidently say that summer is here. While the weather may not always be
Do we need a heatwave to know that summer is here? Did I suddenly feel more summery when I flipped the calendar over to June? No, the
What do sandy beaches, swimming pools and warm seas conjure up in your mind? Is it a gorgeous, relaxing holiday in the sun or a
This week I’ve been searching for the best summer footwear available on the high street and I’ve come up with the definitive ‘Lyst’ of sandals
It’s finally here! The time of year when it becomes perfectly acceptable to take your socks off in public and show your pale toes to
Is there a bra ‘season’? A particular ‘time of year’ for underwear? If there isn’t then why am I seeing bra promotions wherever I go?
This week I’ve been out in the sunshine spray-painting my brogues gold. Yes, completely on purpose. That sentence would have previously been due to an
For my Style Icon Challenge this Spring I chose Holly Willoughby. I’ve always loved her classic girly style and could easily picture myself in any
Girls all around the globe are beginning to search for the ultimate prom dress, eager to distinguish themselves from their peers while looking grown-up and
You know when you pop into Tesco for a pint of milk and come out with a pair of glittery brogues? Surely I can’t be
With blustery weather and April showers just around the corner, I thought that today would be the ideal time to share a super-simple, really fast
It’s been one of those gorgeous spring mornings today; the sun was shining brightly from 7am and there’s was little fresh dew on the grass.
Okay, so even though this is a cheeky Valentine’s Day post, I want to start out by saying that relationships can be serious at times.
Each year I get excited about the announcement of Pantone’s Colour of the Year. I know how much these selected shades influence the world of
Clothing and fashion have always been lucrative markets and, despite a dip in high street sales here in the UK, the online clothing trade has
Even though I only picked up a handful of goodies in the sales this year, I think you’ll agree that my husband has got a
Each time that I’m planning a trip to the hairdressers I think that I’ll go for something different, but I always chicken out at the
I don’t know about you but I’ve found the sales to be rather disappointing this year. I don’t usually get swept up in January sales
How are you getting on with your festive shopping? After a full day of high street shopping, a second day of trawling the internet and
Rather than talking about shoes, today’s Tuesday Shoesday blog post is all about keeping your toes warm beneath that cosy pair of boots. Yes, it’s
If you’re planning a glitzy night out and want to find some equally glamorous outfit inspiration, here are my top picks for my own celebration dress and accessories…
Earlier this week I was invited to join in with the Thriftmas Style Blogger Challenge, to buy a complete party outfit for the festive season
Just a month ago I was making my way to London to attend one of the most exciting events I’ve ever experienced; the Cosmopolitan Blog
We all know I’m a fan of a good dress. Any time that I’m shopping online or in the stores, I always head straight to
As you know I’ve started learning to swing dancing, including lindy hop, charleston and now balboa, all of which are intrinsically linked to the 1940s era.
I have a lot of clothes yet I hardly ever have anything to wear. In fact, I probably wear the same 5 or 6 outfits
If you’ve been reading my blog over the past few months (and even earlier this week, because I mentioned it again in my dancing shoes
I mentioned last week just how relaxed I’d been about what to wear for the Cosmo Blog Awards and that I’d kind of left everything
The Cosmopolitan Blog Awards ceremony is one week away! Yes, this time next week I will be on my way to London to attend the
Over the weekend I added a great magazine to my apple newsstand – Fashion magazine A/W14 – which you can download for free. It offered some
Today seems to be the ideal time to start talking about autumn. There’s a bit of a chill in the air and over the weekend
Have you every found yourself drawn to a piece of furniture, a homeware accessory or an item of clothing but you have no idea why?
Autumn term. It’s finally here. I wait and wait for September to arrive for two reasons; firstly, as a perpetual student I’ve always loved starting a new
This week I went to the opening of a fabulous new exhibition at the Ipswich town hall art gallery, featuring the work of artist Mandy
I have some very long-awaited news for Autumn/Winter 2014 that I’ve been keeping under my hat for a number of months and now I can
I’m willing to bet that you too are carrying around at least one or two of the same things that I am in my handbag. I
As you may remember, I’ve written a series of Tuesday Shoesday blog posts about other peoples’ shoes in March and April, as well as a
It’s taken a little longer than I’d hoped, but my vintage dress is finally fixed! My retro tortoiseshell cat’s eye sunglasses are from Sunglass Junkie and
A couple of weeks ago my husband and I were out at an event with some friends when one of our pals drew attention to
With Summer in full swing and lots of lovely weather to look forward to, you’d probably be heading outdoors and spending a lot of time