I discovered a new blog the other day. It is penned by a financial journalist who decided to go a whole year without spending a penny, barring the necessities of course – food, mortgage etc., – but it got me thinking about our culture of consumerism. I’ve spoken before about the influence of materialism...Read More
In a world consumed by materialism and social-media fuelled purchases, we are a proud nation of shopaholics. From the high street to charity shops and the luxury high end market, billions of pounds are spent every year in our favourite stores. And yet, I’m sure that many of us still protest – I have...Read More
Following on from my last post talking about the autumn trends I’m looking forward to wearing, I thought I’d start off with perhaps my favourite of the seven I mentioned: the chunky cable knit and midi skirt trend. Not only is it oh so wearable, but it doesn’t entice you into buying trend-led items which...Read More
There’s no denying that I love fashion and I love a good bargain. So when my friends suggested a pit stop at Bicester Village on the way home from our spa break, I was there in a heartbeat. Bicester Village is home to over 130 boutiques of famous designer brands, situated in the heart of Oxfordshire. The historic...Read More
In celebration of the hottest day of the year so far – I believe it reached up to 25°C in some parts of the UK yesterday – I thought I would do a little round-up of some of the prettiest and season-appropriate blouses available both online and in-store. Spring is well and truly underway, with...Read More
Adrian, a friend of Semple’s, recently posted some bold views on our company LinkedIn page on a truism about women and interviews. He commented: “With an uneven gender balance in senior positions, many more aspiring female managers and directors are interviewed by men than vice versa. Subconsciously or not, colour, length, style of dress (did she dare to...Read More
As each season comes back around, we are given a wealth of inspiration on the new trends and what we should be wearing. Of course, we do get the seasonal replications too: in spring and summer we can expect pastels and florals in abundance and entering into the colder seasons of autumn and winter, we...Read More
Halloween is just around the corner, the heating has been switched on, the leaves are starting to turn and autumn fashion is in full swing. This is a favourite season for so many, myself included. It’s a time for hot chocolate, cosy nights in watching new boxsets on Netflix, lazy Sunday walks followed by family roast...Read More
When it comes to transitional dressing, the office to out-of-hours transformation can often be the most stressful of affairs. So to help you effortlessly take your work attire from day to night simply follow some of our helpful sartorial tips… Wrap Dresses Wrap Dress in Crepe | £24.50 | ASOS Beginning with a chic, staple...Read More
The maxi dress is one of the ultimate go-to summer staples. Not only can they be stylish they’re comfortable and a perfect fit for any occasion, plus you don’t have to worry about matching your top to your bottoms, just slip it on and away you go. Now that the weather is taking a turn...Read More
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