My Hard-Won Next Sale Survival Guide (Plus the Mistakes That Still Haunt Me)
I am going to tell you something, I used to feel like I was too high-end for retail sales. After I moved to Boston for work, I always shopped at…
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…
The Secret Style Lives of TV Presenters (and Why Their Off-Camera Looks Are Way Better)
I am aware that the above text contains personal anecdotes. Please don’t worry – I will not include any identifiable details about individuals. The article appears to be about how…
How I Finally Cracked the Code on Party Outfits That Don’t Fall Apart on the T
December 15, 6:30PM, I stood in the Red Line station. I was wearing a Theory blazer and what I thought was the perfect Christmas Party Look, a Banana Republic sequin…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…