why i do what I do.....

I am now Fashion Director at Glamour magazine but following on from the success of my weekly column in the Sunday Times Style magazine I thought I would bring this page to life every week and also give you the chance to comment. This page is not for me to dictate what you should be wearing but to offer ideas on how to put wearable outfits together. Its not what you wear it's how you wear it!



Sunday 28 November 2010

Embellishment.....


TIP...I love the colours of the foil that have been stitched into the jumper and have picked one of the colours out to layer with a dress underneath and a red lip give that dressed up look even when wearing trainers
jumper and silk dress by meadham kirchoff www.liberty.co.uk
velvet leggings by topshop www.topshop.com
trainers by converse www.office.co.uk
sunglasses by linda farrow www.lindafarrow.co.uk

TIP...make a statement with accessories gloves are often thought of as practical but by adding embellishment they become the main focus of the outfit
wool jumper by carven www.matchesfashion.com
lace and silk blouse by ella moss www.ellamoss.com
metal studded wool gloves by marlene birger www.net-a-porter.com
velvet skirt by minki pink www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk
shoes by dune www.dune.co.uk

TIP...a sequin embellished jumper adds glamour to an old pair of jeans (go for longer length for a slouchy look)and a long string vest underneath is a great way to add texture and layers
jumper by topshop www.topshop.com
string vest by rokit www.rokit.co.uk
fake fur jacket by miss selfridge www.missselfridge.com
jeans by american apparel store.americanapparel.co.uk
boots by zara www.zara.com


photographs by matthew smith

Sunday 21 November 2010

Big Knits.....


TIP...a big cardigan is a great alternative to a coat
shaggy cardigan by river island www.riverisland.com/Online
jumpsuit by mango www.mango.com
white tee by lna www.lnaclothing.com
boots by asos www.asos.com


TIP...for an easy relaxed look add a loose knitted jumper over a long skirt and show the layers to enhance the boho mood
jumper by stefanel www.houseoffraser.co.uk
vest by american apparel store.americanapparel.co.uk
skirt by zara www.zara.com
boots by all saints www.allsaints.com
hooded snood by alexander wang www.selfridges.com

TIP...mix knitwear with sheer chiffon or silk and belt the cardigan to give shape
kimono cardigan by clarissa labin clarissalabin.com
silk blouse by christopher kane www.matchesfashion.com
metal spotted tights by emilio cavallini www.debenhams.com
boots by all saints www.allsaints.com
belt by felder & felder www.felderfelder.com
faux fur scarf by primark www.primark.co.uk



photographs by matthew smith

Sunday 7 November 2010

Green.....


TIP...add autumnal colours like rust and burgundy together with shades of green
jumper by michael kors www.michaelkors.com
trousers by river island www.riverisland.com/Online
vest by zoe tee's www.asos.com
sheepskin lined boots by hobbs nw3 www.hobbs.co.uk

TIP...update a pretty lace dress add an animal print bag but keep the rest of the outfit simple wearing with brown flat brogues and tights for day or a leather platform court shoe for night
dress by whistles www.whistles.co.uk
bag by maje www.selfridges.com

TIP...when wearing the same colour all over break it up with a shirt under a coat or a different coloured lining
t-shirt dress by zoe tee's www.asos.com
sheepskin coat by joseph www.joseph.co.uk


photographs by matthew smith