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!



Thursday, 14 October 2010


TIP...go retro 70's with a kooky floppy hat and do the buttons up to the top of a shirt to add a modern edge to the outfit
blouse by topshop www.topshop.com
hat by miss selfridge www.missselfridge.com


photographs by matthew smith

Tuesday, 12 October 2010

The Fedora Hat.....


TIP...keep masculine with a fedora hat and wear with a simple wool coat and loose tee and accessories with gold, silver and leather
felt hat by rag & bone www.matchesfashion.com
coat by joseph www.joseph.co.uk
tee by topshop www.topshop.com
rings by zoe and morgan www.zoeandmorgan.com


photographs by matthew smith

Monday, 11 October 2010

The Bowler Hat.....

TIP...wear a bowler hat with black and break it up with an unbuttoned white shirt to keep a sense of casual styling and stop the outfit looking too formal
hat by henry holland for debenhams www.debenhams.com
shirt by gap www.gap.eu
jumper by topshop www.topshop.com


photographs by matthew smith

Thursday, 7 October 2010

Day 4, paris fashion week


TIP...a satchel bag is a key accessory for your winter wardrobe especially when worn with a mens style coat but add a sheer skirt for a feminine touch
t-shirt by topshop http://www.topshop.com
skirt by vanessa bruno http://www.net-a-porter.com


photograph by jaye thompson on the eurostar at instyle magazine http://www.instyle.co.uk/

Tuesday, 5 October 2010

Day 3, paris fashion week


TIP...a graphic black and white print dress is great with a biker jacket and modernises a mid length add a chunky heeled boots to balance it out and stop it looking frumpy and dont lace up to top but tie laces around the ankle of boot
dress by josh goot www.joshgoot.com
biker jacket by whistles www.whistles.co.uk
boots by asos www.asos.com
purse by longchamp www.longchamp.com


photographs by jaye thompson at instyle magazine
follow my fashion week style videos www.instyle.co.uk

Monday, 4 October 2010

Day 2, paris fashion week.....


TIP...invest in a pleated silk skirt as it will also carry you through to next spring and style it with tops tucked in to show off the high waist and give shape to the outfit add a pair of lace up hiking boots to toughen up the look
leather jacket with fabric sleeves by acne www.liberty.co.uk
shirt by uniqlo www.uniqlo.com/uk
skirt by topshop unique www.topshop.com
faux sheepskin hiking boots by asos www.asos.com
bag by christian dior www.dior.com


photographs by jaye thompson at instyle magazine
follow my fashion week style videos www.instyle.co.uk

Sunday, 3 October 2010

The Sunglasses.....


TIP...invest in a pair of circular sunglasses seen on the fash pack throughout fashion week and also at the ss11 jil sander show great to add a slight eccentricity to your look
sunglasses vintage gaultier www.retrospecs.co.uk
double breasted coat by sportmax www.matchesfashion.com
rings by zoe and morgan www.zoeandmorgan.com

photographs by matthew smith
follow my fashion week wardrobe video diary www.instyle.co.uk/videos

Saturday, 2 October 2010

Day 1, paris fashion week


TIP...colour block your neutrals with black but keep legs bare as too much black can ruin the look so add a thick shot and boots instead as the layers will keep you warm
camel coat by pinko www.pinko.it
spotty blouse by topshop www.topshop.com
cashmere jumper by loft on westbourne grove london w11
silk skirt by raoul www.raoul.com
alpine print socks by uniqlo www.uniqlo.com
boots by oasis www.oasis-stores.com
bag by benetton www.benetton.com


photographs by victoria moss at instyle magazine www.instyle.co.uk

Tuesday, 28 September 2010

Coming soon to Prada


TIP...add a pair of these to any outfit for the beginning touches to the 70's thats going to be everywhere next season coming in store november in great colours like orange and turquoise
shirt by gap www.gap.com
jacket by moschino cheap and chic www.moschinoboutique.com
earrings by prada www.prada.com


photograph by jaye thompson at instyle in the prada headquarters in milan www.instyle.co.uk

Monday, 27 September 2010

Day 3, milan fashion week


TIP...add a loose blazer over high waisted shorts for a more preppy look add keep the shirt tucked in to give shape
wool blazer by alexa chung for madewell www.madewell.com
shirt by rokit www.rokit.co.uk
suede shorts by kookai www.kookai.co.uk
wedges by zara www.zara.com


photographs by jaye thompson at instyle at the venue of the missoni ss11 show
follow my fashion week videos www.instyle.co.uk

Saturday, 25 September 2010

Day 2, milan fashion week


TIP...thigh boots are the aw10 investment piece and instantly update and old pair of leggings wear with an oversized blazer and make sure the shirt is buttoned to the top
shirt by gap www.gap.com
blazer by moschino cheap & chic www.moschinoboutique.com
leggings american apparel store.americanapparel.co.uk
boots by sergio rossi www.sergiorossi.com


photographs by jaye thompson inside the principe di savoia hotel, www.hotelprincipedisavoia.com/hotel-milan

follow my fashion week videos www.instyle.co.uk/videos

Day 1, milan fashion week


TIP...this is my favourite cape of the season and have put it with a camel jumper to stick to those autumnal tones and a leather skater skirt that also has a nod towards next ss11
cape by joseph www.joseph.co.uk
jumper by uniqlo /www.uniqlo.com/uk
leather skirt and suede wedges by zara www.zara.com
studded cuff by felder and felder shop.felderfelder.com/


self portrait in the dolce & gabbana concept store

Thursday, 23 September 2010

Day of rest after a heavy night at fashion week.....

TIP...a loose light weight blazer is a great way to smarten up a casual jeans and trainers look and wear with a simple t-shirt
jacket by moschino cheap & chic www.moschinoboutique.com
t-shirt by lna www.lnaclothing.com
trainers with sheepskin lining by nike store.nike.com
bag by fendi www.fendi.com


photographs by jessica buttress

Wednesday, 22 September 2010

Day 4, london fashion week


TIP...although I have worn this outfit in new york I added a felt hat and a studded cross shoulder bag for a more hippy look and a non-platform wedge is a more elegant shoe shape
jumper by topshop www.topshop.com
skirt by rokit www.rokit.co.uk
shoes by zara www.zara.com
bag by alexander wang www.brownsfashion.com
hat by brora www.brora.co.uk
gold metal spike bracelet by zoe and morgan www.zoeandmorgan.com
metal spike and leather bracelet by felder and felder shop.felderfelder.com


self potrait at the end of the night using leica vlux 20 camera us.leica-camera.com/home

Monday, 20 September 2010

Day 3, london fashion week


TIP...be ahead of the game and invest in some high waisted wide leg trousers and style up with simple pieces like a loose jumper or t-shirt and wear with wedges to add strength to the look
jumper by uniqlo www.uniqlo.com
trousers by rachel comey www.rachelcomey.com
suede wedges by bertie www.bertieshoes.com
bag by louis vuitton www.louisvuitton.com

photographs by victoria moss at old eurostar station at waterloo
follow my video diaries during london fashion week www.instyle.co.uk

Sunday, 19 September 2010

Day 2, london fashion week


TIP...mix up the lengths when you wear a maxi dress a 3/4 length coat is great to show off a billowing skirt and layer with a gilet to add texture
dress by carin wester at urban outfitters www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk
coat by joseph www.joseph.co.uk
gilet from a selection at rokit www.rokit.co.uk
hiking shoes with sheepskin lining by urban outfitters www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk
bag by louis vuitton www.louisvuitton.com

photographs by pru at saturday times inside the gardens at kensington palace
follow my video style diary www.instyle.co.uk/videos

Day 1, london fashion week


TIP...I have layered a big oversized jumper on top of a sheer dress and toughened it up with leather trousers underneath adding a satchel bag that is the must have shape for autumn
jumper by topshop www.topshop.com
dress by topshop unique www.topshop.com
leather trousers by neil barrett www.selfridges.com
shoes by opening ceremony www.asos.com
bag by peter jensen www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

photograph by matthew smith in primrose hill