Tired of juggling your phone, keys, and lip balm when you’re out and about, wishing your outfit had just one more usable pocket? It’s a common frustration. Finding clothing that blends genuine utility with appealing design often feels like a treasure hunt. Forget the endless search. The solution is simpler than you think: a well-chosen […]
Decoding Cocktail vs. Black Tie: Your Event Style Guide
Navigating event dress codes can feel like deciphering a secret language, especially when invitations simply state “cocktail” or “black tie.” These terms, while common, carry distinct expectations for silhouette, fabric, and overall polish. Understanding their core differences is essential to feeling confident and appropriately dressed, ensuring you never second-guess your outfit choice for that important […]
Why most gym skirts are trash and the three I actually wear
Most gym skirts make you look like a lost field hockey player from 2004. There, I said it. We’ve all been tricked by the Instagram ads showing a girl doing a 300lb squat in a pleated mini-skirt without a single thread moving out of place. It’s a lie. A total, complete lie. I started wearing […]
Why most maternity jumpsuits in NZ are actually garbage (and the 3 I kept)
I spent most of my second trimester convinced that I could just ‘size up’ in regular jumpsuits. I was wrong. I was so spectacularly wrong that I ended up crying in a Glassons changing room because I got stuck in a size 14 linen blend and had to do a weird shoulder-dislocation maneuver just to […]
Why Most UK Fashion Influencers are Boring and the Three I Actually Trust
The UK fashion scene on Instagram is currently a hostage situation involving beige linen and oversized blazers. If I see one more reel of someone twirling in a Cotswolds garden wearing a trench coat that costs more than my car, I might actually throw my phone into the Thames. It’s all so… polite. It lacks […]
Why finding a decent dress in Bangalore is actually a nightmare
I’m going to be blunt. Most of the ‘best dresses in bangalore’ lists you find online are written by people who haven’t stepped foot outside an air-conditioned office in Whitefield for three years. They’ll point you toward the same three malls and call it a day. But if you actually live here—if you’ve dealt with […]
Simple Tweaks That Instantly Elevate Your Makeup Game
Regardless of your level of expertise, makeup application is an art that can be improved over time. Unlike the well-known painting-by-numbers scheme, there is no fixed formula for this art form; it depends upon individuality and style. We will provide you with some simple tweaks to your daily beauty regime that will instantly elevate your […]
Accessorising with Ottoman Hands Jewellery
I’ve always been quite a simple person when it comes to wearing jewellery. To be honest, I actually only ever worn simple silver pieces but in the last couple of months I’ve branched out. I was recently introduced to a brand called Ottoman Hands which is an online handmade jewellery company based in the UK […]
Styling Maxi Dresses All Year Round
Many people associate maxi dresses with casual summer outfits, but they can actually be so much more versatile than this. Maxi dresses can be worn across different seasons and also for a variety of occasions, both formal and informal. Simply styling your dress differently and pairing it with certain shoes and accessories can transform your […]
5 Ways I’ve been Styling My Dr. Martens Clarissa Quad Sandals
I’ve finally joined the Dr. Martens club! The lovely team over at Dr. Martens recently sent over a pair of their Clarissa II Quad Leather Platform Sandals. I thought I would share some of the outfits I’ve been wearing my new sandals with and how I’ve been getting on. This week we visited the Lake […]