Why I’m Still Shopping at British Department Stores (And You Should Too)
So I stood in Edinburgh Airport watching my luggage disappear onto the Dublin carousel last month; I had to be at a panel on sustainable fashion in four hours. Great…
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…
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…
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…
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…