My Sentimental Heart

Trying to stay warm and dressing practically are generally my top priorities in this wintery weather, but sometimes this cosy approach doesn't lend itself to a great deal of wardrobe experimentation. Whilst I tend to reach for the same staple pieces as the weather gets chillier, it's al…

With Christmas just around the corner, the shops are filling up with all sorts of glorious gifts and the annual puzzle of finding a selection of perfect presents for your nearest and dearest is something which might be starting to feel increasingly overwhelming. You might remember that last yea…

Whilst woolly jumpers are something of a wardrobe staple for me at this time of the year, sometimes it's really tricky to find nice knitwear on the high street. I tend to find that a lot of shops put together winter collections which encompass a selection of trend-driven knits- I'm thin…

When it comes to nurturing new fashion talent, few retailers are more supportive than Topshop. Through their NEWGEN initiative and their ongoing involvement in London Fashion Week, they provide a vital platform for talented new designers to come to the fore. Recent collaborations with Mary Katrantz…

After my posts centering on making the most of my wardrobe earlier in the week, I've been on something of a roll with digging out old favourites and getting some much-needed wear out of them. Whilst it's lovely to shop around for new pieces, at this time of the year it's important t…

As I mentioned in my post at the start of the week, I'm terrible when it comes to making the most out of what I've already got in my wardrobe. A little bit like a magpie with something shiny, I'm always checking the 'New In' sections of my favourite online shops (cough cough…

With winter now well and truly underway, I'm sure I'm not the only one longing for longer evenings, warmer weather and the prospect of being able to leave the house without wrapping up in woolly layer after woolly layer. Whilst spring seems a fair way off at the moment, there's plent…

As I've said a fair few times in previous posts, I'm generally pretty guilty of forgetting about lots of pieces in my wardrobe. It's only when I'm having a good tidy or searching for a neglected gem that I'll stumble across bits and bobs which I've not worn in a long time, b…

Jeans. As far as I'm concerned they're the Holy Grail of fashion. Whilst it's often a struggle to find the perfect pair, when you do you invest in a real wardrobe staple, and something which is super versatile. As I've documented before, I tend to reach for my jeans more often than …

Experimenting with an array of autumnal shades is one of the things which I enjoy most about this time of the year. Whilst I can't wait to embrace some jewel tones this festive season (there's a stunning emerald skirt in Zara which I've got my eye on!), for now I'm happy to stick…

With Christmas just around the corner, thoughts are invariably starting to turn to dressing for the festive season. You might remember that last year I put together a series of 'Festive Dress Guide' posts, featuring a selection of some of the most stylish frocks around, and this year a …

As I've mentioned in a few previous posts, I'm really keen to try and adapt some of my more summery pieces for the chillier weather. I never divide my wardrobe from summer to winter (which probably explains why it's bursting at the seams!), so don't have to worry about packing away …

As I've chronicled in a few previous posts, I'm rarely that experimental with my day-to-day dressing. As a general rule, you'll usually find me in jeans, florals and smock style dresses, but from time to time I find myself wanting to try wearing something different- a change is as go…

Whilst I do tend to live in knitwear at this time of the year, sometimes it's nice to accommodate some more springlike pieces into your wardrobe, particularly if, like me, you've got an abundance of floral prints just waiting to be worn. In an attempt to try and combat the Monday blues, my …

I don't know about you, but there's definitely something about the winter months which makes me want to hibernate and not venture outdoors until the arrival of spring. The combination of shorter days and colder temperatures is also one which is a real challenge for my wardrobe- suffice it t…

Another month has flown by, hasn't it? It's hard to believe that there's only a few weeks or so to go until festive mania begins, so whilst I start planning what Christmas presents I need to buy, let's have a look back at what I got up to in October:

Fun display in Covent Garden, ma…

Whilst I'm the first to admit that I hate it when the weather gets colder, one of the things which I do love about the change in seasons is seeing the array of autumnal colours which arrive in the shops as the leaves start to fall. Wearing darker colours day after day isn't the ideal way to…

Although I generally tend to live in jeans and jumpers at this time of the year, sometimes it's nice to have a reason to vary your day-to-day dressing, isn't it? As I mentioned last week, starting a new job means that I have an excellent excuse to experiment with my outfits, and yesterday&#…