Nothing is more frustrating than looking at your bulging drawers and wardrobes, yet still having nothing to wear. The fact we’re in lockdown again, coupled with January’s general ‘new year, new me’ vibes, means you might be feeling a strong urge to clear out your closets, and totally invigorate your wardrobe. Great! As a wardrobe consultant I’m all a[...]
Hi, friends! This might be my second blog post in a week (!), but it's been a hot minute since I actually shared any content featuring my own actual outfits. It's funny how this little corner of the internet of mine has evolved: from a place to share the outfits I was most proud of back in 2014-2018, to an actual business as a personal stylist and wardrobe consultant wher[...]
Hi, friends! I hope you’ve had a good festive season (well, as good as 2020 could allow!) and that you’re finding some joy in these crazy times. Speaking of crazy times, we’re entering the Boxing Day- January sales period. It’ll definitely hit different this year with no physical shopping happening in the UK anytime soon, but chances are you’ve faced a barrag[...]
It’s that time of year again - the Christmas shopping period is upon us. For a lot of people 2020 has made them think about their impact on the planet, as well as the companies they give their money to. Christmas is the ultimate consumerist holiday, so why not support smaller, ethical businesses this year? Most ethical Christmas gift guides out there will advise purc[...]
Bland fashion? We don't know her. For many people, one of the biggest barriers to shopping with more ethical clothing brands is the (understandable) misconception that sustainable equals beige boringness. It's my personal mission to prove to you this isn't the case. In this post I've summarised the brands that I personally love for creating 'maximalist' bold and bright[...]
I am definitely guilty of not supporting more British, black-owned brands. Like many people, the Black Lives Matter Movement has rightly caused me to stop and think about the brands I shop with and follow on social media. You've probably seen that fast fashion brands both in the UK and the US have been called out on social media for their 'performative activism': allegedly[...]
We all love wearing sportswear (both in and out the gym), and there are few activewear brands out there right now with a cult status like Gymshark. I'll admit, I myself have been tempted - the company's influencer marketing campaign is second to none. But I had to wonder: how ethical is Gymshark? A quick look on the company's website reveals nothing about the company's co[...]