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!



Wednesday, 18 December 2013

The Christmas Giveaway…..

The LOGO is back next spring so get ahead and start gathering your old 90's branded tops or research into the old brands from that time such as this great t-shirt that I am wearing below!  Today you can WIN this t-shirt all you have to do is Retweet the blog or leave a comment below.  This is open to you all for 24 hours until the next giveaway tomorrow so good luck!









TIP… go for an oversized style and always roll up the sleeves,  I have mixed it all up here; the t-shirt and jeans are casual but I have dressed it up with a blazer and metallic heels so this could be a great way to wear t-shirt this for an night out. 
Top tip: the more you wash logo t-shirts the better so wear, wear and wear again!

t-shirt by ellesse at asos
jeans by levis
jacket by beyond retro
shoes by chloe

Tuesday, 17 December 2013

The Christmas Giveaway…..

Its the 35th Anniversary for Banana Republic this year so what a better giveaway than this amazing Alaia inspired dress!  You can WIN this today on the blog just Retweet or leave a comment below winners announced tomorrow morning, good luck!











TIP… a skater skirt dress looks great with layers and so I have added a black roll neck for warmth with a length that comes to the waist to show off the lovely knitted skirt detail and a leather biker finishes the look, throw on your trainers for a cool daytime look.  Stick to wearing head to toe black and look for monochrome details in the shoes for a modern update

dress and jumper by banana republic
leather biker jacket by acne at matches
trainers by nike
18 carat gold necklace by bianca jones
rucksack by dkny

Sunday, 15 December 2013

The Christmas Giveaway.....

This week I am giving away something everyday! It's a little something from me to say thanks to everyone for your support his year! For your chance to win just leave a comment below or retweet the blog and you could get yourself an early Christmas present. Everyday will be something new so good luck!





TIP...dress up something casual like a denim shirt or sweatshirt with this great leather and metal studded cuff, dressing it down gives it a much cooler look

Shirt by h&m
Cuff by felder and felder

Sunday, 8 December 2013

Winter Sunnies…..

For all those bright sunny winter days ahead (I hope anyway) these red framed sunglasses are perfect to update those winter wardrobes.  This week you can WIN the ones I am wearing just retweet the blog or leave a comment below to enter, deadline Friday 13th December….good luck! 






TIP… update or denim red looks great against any shade of denim and I have added a pale grey blazer for another neutral tone 
blazer by rokit
denim all in one by marques almeida
boots by chloe
sunglasses by accessorize










TIP… add these to a more masculine here I have worn leather shorts with knee high boots don't just think of them of resumer as long as you don't show skin at the knee just play with textures and again the red frames are the only pop of colour needed
shirt by james perse
short by carin wester at urban outfitters
boots and sunglasses as before

Sunday, 1 December 2013

Logos…..









TIP… next summer logos are back from Wang to DKNY designers are plastering their brands across their clothing.  My favourite way to do this is pick a brand and wear with pride logos printed across sweatshirts or t-shirts are the coolest way to wear this trend and for a modern update dress them up with a cool oversized coat and a smarter trouser or skirt to give this a modern daytime elegance

jumper and trainers by nike
coat by christian dior
trousers by banana republic

so if you love a logo then here are some more for you to choose from….

Sunday, 24 November 2013

Ear Cuffs…..

This week scrape your hair back, add a high collar and show off the latest accessory that is taking over the fashion world….the ear cuff is the coolest statement piece this season and you can WIN the gold one by Maria Black in the first look!  Just retweet the blog or leave a comment below, deadline Friday 29th November…good luck!











TIP… a loose top knot looks with a minimal high collared top and layer over a sweatshirt in black to emphasise the collar, I have worn with leather dungarees and trainers to give this a more relaxed and comfortable look

ear cuff by maria black 
white shirt by pringle
jumper by acne
dungarees by whistles 
trainers by kenzo










TIP… opt for a silver cuff for those with a more rock n roll style this looks great against creams and metallics

ear cuff by thomas sabo
shirt by pringle
jumper by gap
trousers by acne
boots by prada

Monday, 18 November 2013

Birthday week off.......



A long weekend of celebrations means the blog will re start on Sunday 24th November...see you then!