I have a soft spot for Primark. There—I said it. As someone who spends a lot of time testing outfit formulas and hunting for pieces that feel polished without costing the earth, I’m always on the lookout for high-impact, low-cost finds. Over the years I’ve learned how to spot the Primark items that genuinely *look* three times the price, and how to style them so they read elevated rather...
Read more...
Rebuilding a capsule wardrobe after pregnancy felt, for me, like a gentle act of reclaiming not just my closet but a...
I used to avoid a lot of knitwear because of one persistent problem: it made me look wider and shapeless, even when the...
I’m often asked how to keep a beloved wool coat looking and smelling fresh between trips to the dry cleaner. Dry...
Autumn always feels like a fresh chapter for my wardrobe — the air gets crisper, the light shifts, and that urge to feel cosy and composed kicks in. But buying a new coat every season isn’t sustainable or necessary. Over the years I’ve learned how a few colour swaps can make your core...
Read more... →
Living in the UK, I’ve learned that a carefully curated capsule wardrobe is less about rigid rules and more about smart, adaptable pieces that handle sun, showers, and sudden chilly spells. I built my own 20-piece capsule to make mornings easier, save money, and reduce decision fatigue — while...
Read more... →
I always reach for my Breton top when I want an outfit that feels simultaneously relaxed and put-together. It’s one of those wardrobe staples that — with a few tweaks — works for both spring freshness and autumnal layering. Below I share seven distinct ways I style a Breton top across the two...
Read more... →
I don’t know about you, but some of my favourite British days have a persistent drizzle that never turns into a full-on downpour — just enough moisture to make me rethink every coat I own. Over the years I’ve learned that the trick isn’t piling on layers until you feel like a walking duvet,...
Read more... →
I used to think great makeup started at the makeup counter. Over the years I’ve realised the real secret is what happens before you even reach for a foundation brush. Skincare that preps, hydrates and blurs the skin makes makeup sit better, look fresher and last longer — and it doesn’t have...
Read more... →
I’ve learned over years of editing Style Directions and editing my own wardrobe that the right shoes can make—or save—your whole weekend and commute. This capsule shoe edit is what I reach for again and again: seven pairs that are versatile, comfortable and stylish enough to cover every plan...
Read more... →
I still get a little thrill when I find a near-perfect pair of jeans in a charity shop — the fit is right, the wash is dreamy, and the price is so kind to my wallet and the planet. Over the years I’ve learned that great thrifted denim isn’t just luck: it’s about knowing what to look for,...
Read more... →
I have a soft spot for cropped trousers — they feel crisp, modern and somehow infinitely wearable, whether I’m rushing between meetings or meeting a friend for coffee. The trick to making them look polished rather than unfinished often comes down to one thing: the right ankle boot. Get this...
Read more... →
I often get asked how to keep a favourite floral dress in rotation once the season has passed — especially when it feels a little too summery for the office. At Style Directions, I love showing simple ways to make one piece feel fresh and work-appropriate. Here are three easy, realistic outfits...
Read more... →
I love a wedding — the low-key joy, the music, the chance to see people I haven’t in ages — but I also love being comfortable. If you’re anything like me, the challenge is finding the sweet spot between looking polished and feeling like you can sit, dance and eat without fuss. Below I share...
Read more... →