My British Summer Wardrobe Actually Works in the Rain (Because It Has To)
Every spring I do this thing where I convince myself that this year will be different. This year I’ll nail the whole breezy summer wardrobe thing, you know? I’ll be…
Why I’m Finally Ready to Wear British Patterns That Actually Matter (And It’s Not Just Burberry)
I’ll be honest – my relationship with British heritage patterns started with a massive fashion fail that still makes me cringe eight years later. Picture this: me at 24, thinking…
Why I Skip Burberry and Hunt for These British Brands Instead (And My Kids Think I’m Crazy)
Okay, so here’s something that might make me sound like a total fashion fraud – I’ve never owned a single piece from Burberry. Not even a keychain. I mean, I’m…
I Asked French Fashion People Which British Brands They Actually Buy (Their Answers Surprised Me)
So this is probably going to sound like the most pretentious thing ever, but I spent three months asking every French fashion person I could get hold of which British…
How I Cracked the Code for British “Drinks or Dinner” Invitations (And Why One Outfit Can Handle Both)
You know that moment when someone says “let’s meet for drinks” and you have absolutely no idea if you’re headed to a gastropub with sticky floors or some wine bar…
I Spent a Week Wearing Only Boden and Accidentally Discovered My Inner Suburban Mom
Okay, so this is going to sound completely ridiculous, but I spent last week wearing nothing but Boden clothes and honestly? It was kind of a revelation. Not in like…
I Spent $580 on Black Tights This Month and My Therapist Has Questions
I’ve been conducting what might be the most ridiculous fashion experiment of my adult life, and my credit card statement is here to prove it. $580.47 on black tights in…
Why I’m Slightly Obsessed with British Beauty Halls (And My Buying Guide for Each One)
I was fourteen when I first understood the specific type of mortification that only a department store beauty counter can deliver. My mum had dragged me to House of Fraser…
I Finally Cracked the Code: One Carry-On for Every British Weekend Away (After Years of Luggage Disasters)
Okay, so I need to come clean about something embarrassing. Until about a year ago, I was that person who packed like I was moving to a new country every…
My Bank Holiday Shopping Strategy: Finding Ethical Fashion Deals Without Losing My Mind
Bank holiday weekends used to stress me out completely. Not because of the crowds or the pressure to have plans, but because they represented this perfect storm of having time…