I spent seven years learning festival fashion the hard way so you don’t have to
My first British festival was a masterclass in how to dress for a weekend in the mud. Think of this nightmare: white linen pants (i know!), silk cami (which instantly…
I Spent a Week Wearing Only Boden and Accidentally Discovered My Inner Suburban Mom
Okay, I am completely aware of how ridiculous this is, but I spent the last week only in Boden clothing. While it was not a life changing experience, it was…
Why I’m Slightly Obsessed with British Beauty Halls (And My Buying Guide for Each One)
Although I'm the first to admit that I’m not the best at understanding the type of mortification that only a department store beauty counter can provide; I remember the first…
My Bank Holiday Shopping Strategy: Finding Ethical Fashion Deals Without Losing My Mind
Bank holiday weekends used to really freak me out. It’s not the crowds, or the pressure to find things to do. It’s just that for someone who tries to follow…
What I’ve learned about dressing for British beaches (spoiler: it’s complicated)
It is interesting to watch British people pack for beach trips. Every time I pack for a beach trip, I find myself adding the most bizarre assortment of items to…
How I Finally Cracked the Code on Autumn Layering (After Years of Getting Drenched)
You know that feeling when summer says goodbye, and you’re standing outside in what seems like an entirely new climate? Yeah, that happened to me recently. One day I’m whining…
Why I Drove to Three Different Asdas for a £15 Top (And You Probably Should Too)
I have to admit, I'm embarrassed. I’ve become that person. You know, the ones that cheque the George at Asda app frantically, drive to different stores like they’re searching for…
I Finally Cracked the Code: One Carry-On for Every British Weekend Away (After Years of Luggage Disasters)
The secret is to pick items that are super functional and can pull double duty. Every item you take needs to work with everything else. Think of it like graphic…
When Everyone at School Pickup Looks Exactly the Same (And How I’m Breaking Free)
The secret is to pick items that are super functional and can pull double duty. Every item you take needs to work with everything else. Think of it like graphic…
I Spent $580 on Black Tights This Month and My Therapist Has Questions
I am conducting perhaps the most outrageous fashion experiment of my adult life and my credit card statement is proof. In the past four weeks, I’ve spent $580.47 on black…
Why My Pristine Country Wardrobe Screamed “City Faker” (And How I Fixed It)
I will never forget that moment of utter embarrassment when I stepped out of the car on my first country weekend wearing my sparkling clean white AllBirds and looked around…
That Time I Wore a Fascinator to Afternoon Tea (And Other Fashion Disasters to Avoid)
I’m still mortified about my first proper afternoon tea experience. I picture myself then — 25 years old, looking like I was auditioning for a Jane Austen movie, and sporting…