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, 9 June 2013

Think Pink.....

This autumn PINK is going to be huge and am giving you the opportunity to get ahead of the game and WIN this perfect pink skirt that I am wearing below in the first look.  It is available at Atterley Road and this week they are celebrating their first birthday so if you don't win here then please head to their site where you could win a whole wardrobe!  RT the blog or leave a comment below (to win the skirt). Deadline is Friday 14th June...Good Luck!








TIP... colour block pink and keep it simple with the shapes accessorise with pink too by adding sunglasses or anything else you prefer you can wear pink head to toe or broken up it just depends on how much you love it!  even if you never thought pink was your thing try a softer tone and you just might be converted
silk top by sonia rykiel
skirt by filipa k at atterley road
trainers by new balance
sunglasses by prism










TIP... if you buy anything at all next season it has to be a coat and why not try it in pink?  this is a muted version and easier to match with your wardrobe but why not mix up your shades and brighten it against white add a trainer to dress it down
coat by topshop
roll neck by negarin
skirt by jil sander
trainers by nike at office

Wear it with...


personalise your clutch and add your initials
clutch by whistles at dover street market

Sunday, 2 June 2013

The Summer Coat.....

By the looks of it we will all be need a good lightweight coat this summer and these are two of my favourites. I am really loving the 3/4 length coat this season and in these lightweight fabrics they are perfect to see you through.  This week you can WIN the coat in the second look just leave a comment below or retweet the blog...deadline Friday 7th June  








TIP... try a minimal shape in a neutral colour and the collarless detail gives this a sharper finish and looks great over round neck shapes brighten the look with a colourful trainer
coat by cos
jumpsuit by topshop
trainers by nike at office










TIP... this coat is still minimal in style but the fuller shape means it is a perfect coat to wear over more fitted pieces of clothing you can also belt this shape tight around the waist and wear it as a dress with the collar up this can be a really sexy alternative
coat by monki
dress by jospeh
shoes by celine

Monday, 27 May 2013

Hems and Heels.....

This summer's hottest shoe collaboration is Preen for Aldo! With a statement shoeI always keep the outfit simple and, I personally think, a court shoe with trouser's is the best so to make it different try them with these different hem  options..... and I have got my hands on a pair for one of you to win! So for your chance to win the shoes leave me a comment below or RT the blog... 
deadline Friday 31st May 





Sunday, 19 May 2013

Summer Leather.....

Keep leather simple and add a statement pair of sunglasses!  You can win these ones I am wearing this week just retweet the blog or leave a comment below for your chance to win!  Deadline Friday 24th May...Good Luck!







TIP... simple dress shapes are great with a modern boots for a tougher approach to a mini dress go for round toe to compliment the 60's vibe of this outfit
dress by whistles
boots by jil sander 
sunglasses by henry holland







TIP... update culottes and try them in leather and to give this a more modern approach why not try a head to toe leather look as long as you keep the colour palette neutral for a lengthening effect
top and trousers by cos
boots and sunglasses as before









TIP... for those who are hesitant of pastel shades why not try them in leather as this hardens the look of the piece and wear with a simple oversized top for a casual day outfit and add black shoes (my way of colour blocking this summer)
top by zara
shorts by reiss
sandals by chloe
sunglasses as before

Friday, 17 May 2013

InStyle, June.....

Zoe Saldana











Shot by Damon Heath