It’s been a month of many extremes - excited for holidays, disappointed for cancelling holidays, excited for hot weather, drowning in rain and thunderstorms! Anyway all I know is it’s a time of year where we are clinging onto the last summer days but all thinking ahead to back to school and Autumn so I have started to drop in some transitional pieces - knits, jeans, dungarees and shoes.
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Happy August! I’ve included some lovely summery items this week but did you see I have also started to drop in some sneaky Autumn product?! Yes knitwear is starting to enter the realm as new season stock starts to hit and I’m excited to see lots of pretty detailing on knits - ruffles, broderie and pointelle galore.
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This weeks Sunday Wishlist includes a couple of face masks as they will be mandatory in shops from 24th July and that doesn’t mean you can’t still look good! Lots of pretty blouses, floaty dresses and summer accessories as we enter into high summer. I hope you had a lovely weekend.
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This weeks Sunday Wishlist is to celebrate the fact we are halfway through the year! So many lovely things I’m lusting after this week and dreaming of sunny escapes. I hope you all had a lovely weekend and have a good week, Emma x
Read moreBig Summer Sale Edit
The summer sales are on and there are some amazing discounts to be found! Here are my top picks - plenty of Ganni, dresses, leopard print, stripes, prairie dresses, pretty blouses and easy dressing. I will try to keep it updated as more things get added to the sale so keep checking back for all the good stuff.
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This weeks Sunday style for you! It’s been every weather today - mostly wind, rain and hot sun, typical UK summertime! It’s not long now until the pubs re-open and I cannot wait to sit in a beer garden in a lovely summer frock again soon.
Read more12 Black Owned Fashion Brands I Love
Today is Black Pound Day so it felt like the right time to start my series on black owned businesses I love and want to share with you. Some are old favourites I have followed for a while and some are some (amazing) new discoveries. First up is fashion but I also have kids and homewares coming soon. By spending money with these wonderful businesses you are helping to amplify their community.
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I seem to have inadvertently gone pink and nude crazy for this weeks Sunday style Wishlist! Lots of pretty florals and soft tones around. It’s going to be hot in the UK this week and feeling quite excited for some serious summer weather! Have a good week everyone.
Read moreIndependent Brands Summer Edit
Here is my summer edit of some of my favourite independent small brands out there. You simply cannot beat supporting some of these small businesses and their unique take on style. Their quality and cut makes them stand out from the high street and so many have such great stories to tell - be it the makers or the face behind the brand.
Read moreThe Big Summer Fashion Edit!
I’ve had a lot of requests for summer dresses, sandals, shorts and sunglasses so have collated them all into this bumper summer special for you! We are officially in UK summertime now and the weather has been glorious. If you are after some inspiration for anything you may need in your summer wardrobe then you have come to the right place.
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I’m super behind on blog posts this week but have some big summer edits coming soon! In the mean time here is my weekly round up of all my fave fashion and homeware pieces that have hit stores this week and are on my wishlist and in my shopping basket. I hope you all had a lovely sunny weekend.
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A simple edit rounding up my fave must have pieces spotted this week that are all on my wishlist- from fashion to homewares…
Read moreBasic Tees Edit
Everyone needs a good set of basic tees and vests in their wardrobe. I find a Stripy Breton, Grey Marl Tee, White Tee, White Vest and Long Sleeve Black Tee are timeless classics that always come in handy for everyday wear. My go to places for good quality basics are J-Crew, Whistles, Madewell (not so easy to get over here sadly), Boden and Hush.
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Dress & Other Stories
Nothing epitomises ‘Spring Summer’ like wearing a white dress. There is no better feeling than a white dress on a warm day with sun kissed skin. Cotton fabric is always my preference to help keep me as cool as possible and watch out for linings if the fabrics are lightweight or make sure you have some good nude undies!
Read moreMy Favourite Spring Midi Dress
Super excited to share my new favourite dress for Spring Summer from my favourite small independent brand Dilli Grey! As soon as I saw this vintage inspired style in the softest cotton, calming sage green print, romantic blouson sleeves and quilted bib front I knew I would live in it.
Read moreHappy Socks
Socks are having a moment!! Absolutely loving the fun, colourful, rainbow and shimmery socks you can show off at home. Team with your comfy loungewear or even pop on a shimmery pair with some heels to make you feel a bit more dressed up! Here are my top finds to make some seriously happy feet, an affordable pick me up in these funny times we are going through.
Read moreStaying At Home Edit
So it looks like we are all going to be spending a lot of time inside these coming months! In the spirit of working from home and home schooling I have compiled an edit of comfy dressing ideas for you. I’ve covered loungewear in style, pyjamas, slippers and cashmere. Personally I love combining classics - grey marl, camel and navy back with more fun print and rainbow brights.
Read moreThe Panama Hat - A Timeless Travel Essential
Handcrafted, timeless accessories are investment pieces you will cherish and keep forever. When MonPanama got in touch to see if I would like to try one of their luxury hats out I knew straight away how beautiful they would be, it has such a lovely ethical and sustainable story behind it.
Read moreSpring Coats Edit
OK so it’s February and it’s still pretty freezing out there but there are so many good coats and jackets around I wanted to share that can be worn now and into Spring. The main trends seem to be pastels (soft pinks, lilac, pistachio, dusty blue and dove grey tones), quilting, khaki utility (always my fave!), denim, borg, cosy fleece linings, shackets (shirt jackets), checks and layering /lining pieces such as gilets.
Read moreAlternative Fashion with Omi Na-Na
As a fashion lover, I think trying to find your own sense of style is super important, something that for me has come with growing older and gaining a bit more confidence and understanding on what works on my body shape. I also think that finding some unique pieces will help make your style stand out that bit more. It’s always nice to discover new, creative design-led brands that deliver on style AND support an ethical or sustainable values.
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