I’ve lost count of the number of times a slipping bra has sabotaged an otherwise polished outfit. There’s something so frustrating about getting dressed, only to find your bra creeping up, straps sliding off, or the band riding up halfway through the day. Over the years I’ve tried countless tricks — some brilliant, some useless — and I’ve learned that small, practical fixes often make...
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I love a trench because it’s one of the few outerpieces that reads both practical and polished — especially on...
I found the blazer on a rainy Saturday morning in a charity shop: a slightly oversized navy single-breasted blazer with...
Wool coats are the workhorses of a British wardrobe — cosy, smart and endless in their outfit-making potential. But...
Rebuilding a capsule wardrobe after pregnancy felt, for me, like a gentle act of reclaiming not just my closet but a small piece of myself. Your body has changed, your days are fuller and less predictable, and what once felt effortless can suddenly seem like a puzzle. I’ve worked with countless...
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I used to avoid a lot of knitwear because of one persistent problem: it made me look wider and shapeless, even when the sweater was soft, cosy and otherwise perfect. Over the years I’ve tried everything — tucking, belting, layering — but the simplest, most transformative fix is a tiny...
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I’m often asked how to keep a beloved wool coat looking and smelling fresh between trips to the dry cleaner. Dry cleaning is sometimes necessary, especially for heavy stains or structural tailoring, but for most of my everyday refreshes I reach for gentle at-home methods that save time, money and...
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Blazers are one of those wardrobe staples that can lift an outfit in an instant — but they can also feel overpowering if the cut or proportion isn’t right for your body. I’ve tried my fair share of structured jackets (and the ones that sat unloved at the back of my wardrobe), so I always look...
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I used to assume that pilling was an unavoidable annoyance — a tiny price to pay for the cosy sweaters I loved. But after years of testing knits, repairing favourites, and swapping tips with makers, I’ve learned that pilling is often predictable and, more importantly, avoidable. Choosing...
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I keep a little repair kit in my wardrobe drawer — a spare spool of thread, a needle, a tiny pair of scissors and a tube of fabric glue. Over the years I’ve learned that taking five or ten minutes to fix something at home can save a favourite piece from the charity bag and quietly extend its...
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City breaks are my favourite kind of short holiday: a long weekend of wandering, museum-hopping and coffee stops, without the faff of a big suitcase. Over the years I’ve honed a compact, versatile packing approach that keeps my bag light, my outfits interchangeable and my mornings stress-free....
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I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve stood in front of my wardrobe, five minutes before leaving, and wished for a fast, foolproof outfit that skimmed over the midsection without feeling like I’m hiding under a tent. Over the years I’ve developed a one-minute outfit formula that does...
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I shop online a lot — for myself, for shoots and for clients — so I’ve learned to spot the red flags of fast-practice fashion (the brands that prioritise speed and low cost over people and planet). Over the years I’ve turned those instincts into a simple checklist that helps me avoid...
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I’m obsessed with the idea that you can capture the glamour of a celebrity red-carpet look without spending a fortune. Over the years I’ve recreated countless runway and red-carpet outfits for friends and readers, and the trick is never about copying every detail — it’s about translating...
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