Disco fashion: Then and now
Lights, music, action! In the 70s, disco music was born, and with it disco fashion! All the lights, the disco ball, the colours, the dancing, the fun
My jewellery box memoir
Jewellery to me, especially my rings, have become like second skin, I never take them off. They have quite literally become part of who I am. I’ve worn them every day for so long now that friends and colleagues just
Too Beat? Try the beatnik style
How to get the beatnik look ‘Beat’ has many definitions…Jack Kerouac, author of On the Road, said the word suggested “physical weariness” and “alienation”, but it can simply be described as a subculture movement in the 50s/60s, whose participants read poetry,
The Style Influence of Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot, ‘the world's most beautiful woman', had an immeasurable influence over the fashion and culture of the 60s. She was like nothing anyone had seen before, harshly contrasting with the pristine image that other celebrities of the time tried
Trend Alert: SS23 corsetry
This mood board showcases designs for spring/summer 23, all influenced by corsets of the past. Images: WGSN Today's corsets are more about fashion and empowering women in modern day society, rather than constraints. In history, corsets were first used to constrict and
The return of the corset
The corset is making a comeback. After years of women shying away from corsetry in favour of feminism, designers such as Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen have reinvented the corset style in a once unimaginable way. The integration of the corset
The Evolution of Corsets as seen on Celebs
Some of the most iconic celebrities have all worn the corset. Here's our guide to some looks. Marilyn Monroe 1940-1960 Marilyn Monroe was no stranger in her time to wearing corsets. Renowned for her voluptuous hourglass figure, corsets were what helped define
When Harry Met Sally, and we met Sally’s wardrobe
Our top five best outfits from When Harry met Sally, for you to take inspiration from this autumn. The leaves are changing and I will unashamedly order a pumpkin spice latte. Do you smell it? Autumn is here. It’s time to
Go Gory: The Halloween outfits perfect for Psychopath
WARNING: Gory Halloween images Halloween is just right around the corner, the decorations are up and the costumes of various characters are on sale. Instead of opting for cute characters, such as a cat or fairy, why not amp up the scream
Getting groovy: Get the 70s look on a budget
From flares to versatile floral patterns, we’re showing you how to get the 70s look on a budget. You don’t need to break the bank to look groovy! The 70s were no doubt a quintessential time for fashion. Eras come and
Fashion, friends, and coffee: Get the Rory Gilmore look
Autumn has arrived, and so has the constant need for a hot drink and some fluffy blankets, and subsequently the need to binge autumn's number one comfort show