People often tell me that I am understated and when I was younger this felt like a criticism. However, over the years I have come to like being understated as it appeals to my sense of curiosity and playfulness. I spoke recently at the Festival of Marketing conference in London and at the end of...Read More
Our blog archive reminds me of all of the posts that I have written since 2010 – the year that MSL was founded. So much has happened in 5 years. I thought you would enjoy reading a few extracts and by the way, there is a prize for the first person who can put a...Read More
I like creating and participating in teams. From the start of MSL five years ago, many significant individuals have contributed to the ebb and flow of ideas and I sometimes pause to reflect on how alike, and yet how different, those people are. The skills shared and developed, the bonds formed, the ways of thinking...Read More
I formed MSL 5 years ago. On 30 July 2010 I decided to set up a company specifically about women. Why? Stimulated by a year of research in to the weft and weave of dress fabric including finding out more about my iconic dress from giant retailer M&S, I knew that there was an exciting...Read More
Women, fashion and stories are at the very heart of who we are, and we are passionate about the style stories of exceptional women. We simply love fashion books, and our bookshelves are packed with mesmerising tales of high fashion combined with intimate stories of personal style. In aid of World Book Day, we’re celebrating...Read More
There are six people in the Semple team: Sophie, Jenna, Jess, Sophia, Dulcie and me. We are all different yet we have some traits that we all share. We are values driven, we appreciate elegance and intellect and have a genuine interest in finding out what people think. During 2014 we met on average 50...Read More
For me, 2014 has been about opening doors, stepping boldly and creatively into unfamiliar environments, celebrating success and making a few mistakes. At MSL our year started with a team meeting on Thursday 9 January. We talked animatedly about 2013 and discussed what we wanted to achieve in 2014. We mused on how our brand...Read More
The past week I have been testing out a few products that I am pretty pleased with. I am constantly looking out for new products for my skin because I am sure, like most people, I want my skin looking it’s best at all times. Whenever I get a spot or some dry skin I...Read More
Simplicity is key for Lizzy, the details are in the oversized and longline nature of her clothes, which are having a fashion moment right now. Wearing a loose fitting polo neck sweater with a pair of skinny jeans evens out the proportions, keeping the look feminine. Oversized jumpers were spotted in abundance on the 2014 catwalks...Read More
Nailing the perfect thrown together, mid-week outfit, Lizzy once again achieves the effortless minimal style. Opting for masculine silhouettes and luxurious quality fabrics create a feminine look. Lizzy wears this beautiful long tailored marl grey coat over a charcoal oversized turtleneck jumper. By building up your wardrobe with chic basics, you can layer and mix...Read More
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