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
Earlier this week one of our bloggers wrote about imposter syndrome: the frightening and often debilitating feeling that our achievements aren’t worthy of the praise they garner. This incredibly sad, yet nonetheless real affliction is affecting an alarming number of talented women, leading them to feel like actors in their own careers – playing the...Read More
Situated in the Southern section of the sprawling Nambiti Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, you’ll find Cheetah Ridge Lodge; a place which provides a truly once in a lifetime experience. If you are looking for an off road wildlife adventure yet desire the comfort of a luxury boutique style stay, add this to your...Read More
The fashion trends of autumn/winter 2016 are versatile, glamorous and charged with creative electricity. They are indulgent and opulent, offering a new sartorial ground for those who wish to up their game. So this season ditch your Stan Smiths and oversized plaid shirts and add a some glamour to proceedings with a hint of winter luxe… ...Read More
I took a photograph of my shadow recently while in Ostia, the local beach near to Rome. I started to think about what shadows mean and wondered how I could develop a narrative around shadows and fabric, the reason why I was in Italy. I began with the following notes: ‘Am on an early train to...Read More
As I work in our Covent Garden atelier on a marketing tactic to introduce Semple dresses to more women, I am distracted by a voice on the radio mentioning online shopping. Two years ago I wouldn’t have been so interested but now a good deal of my time is spent thinking about why women buy...Read More
I think it’s safe to say that we’re a country of loungers, our almighty God declared Sunday a day of rest and who are we to argue? As the cooler nights draw in and we’re cast into darkness by 4pm there really is nothing better thank kicking back and relaxing in the comfort and warmth...Read More
The whole tampon tax issue has been in the press for a while now and it isn’t going away. After much lobbying and petition signing last week the government narrowly won a vote to block a call to remove the 5% tampon tax. Currently, tampons are still subject to the EU tax; meaning that us...Read More
A few weeks ago we wrote about the Cosy Girl trend, if that struck a fashion chord with you then you are going to love the subject of this week’s high street heroes. & Other Stories latest collection is the antithesis of Cosy Girl. So get shopping and get cosy. & Other Stories is fairly new to...Read More
Have you ever stood next to a building, or should I say underneath a building, looked up and felt a sense of overwhelming magnitude. Felt a flip in the pit of your stomach just at the sheer enormity, like the kind you get on a roller coaster as it corkscrews its way along the tracks. All...Read More
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