Wonderlusting Winter Wardrobe: Hope Fashion
Want to do quality, style rather than fleeting trends this winter? Check out what I’m wearing from Hope Fashion. Continue reading Wonderlusting Winter Wardrobe: Hope Fashion
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Wonderlusting Wardrobe: Autumn Winter Floral Frock
Florals aren’t just for the summer. Check out my outfit showing how I wear this floral dress in the autumn and winter. Continue reading Wonderlusting Wardrobe: Autumn Winter Floral Frock
African Fashion In the Centre of Oxford Street
Africa inspired design always makes my heart sing especially during the cold winter when I need bursts of vibrant colour to mentally get through it. Central London is not overflowing with places to find African style so I was keen to check out the pop-up opened by the team behind Africa Fashion Week London Continue reading African Fashion In the Centre of Oxford Street
OKUN: Africa Inspired Beachwear
Wandering through Covent Garden recently, my eye was caught by a new store setting up with fabulous yellow print wallpaper and the name OKUN, which I knew was a Yoruba word. Intrigued I popped in to find out more. ÒKUN (which means ocean) is a new London-based, Nigerian owned fashion brand producing male beachwear. The original designs are inspired by African prints such as Congolese Kuba, Ghanian Adinkra, … Continue reading OKUN: Africa Inspired Beachwear
Diana Ross, THE Style Boss: Peter Jensen
Diana Ross is THE ultimate diva in my eyes. I first really became aware of her when Chain Reaction came out, before that I just thought of her as Michael Jackson’s ‘aunty’. Travesty I know. In any case I swiftly educated myself in the stunning stylish ways of Diana. You can’t think of Diana Ross without thinking of the amazing looks she pulled. She continues to be a style … Continue reading Diana Ross, THE Style Boss: Peter Jensen
Guinness Joins The Society of People of Ambience and Elegance
I see that Guinness have co-opted Congo’s Sapeurs for their latest TV ad. Dandies dressed to the nines, Sapeurs are a street style dream. The name derives from La Societé des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes, La Sape, which emerged in Congo as a civil disobedience sub-culture. The Society has strict rules governing everything from how to walk to show off clothes to their best advantage to … Continue reading Guinness Joins The Society of People of Ambience and Elegance
Woman Crush Du Jour: All Hail Lupita Nyong’o
All hail the breathtaking Lupita Nyong’o, the Kenyan actress who stars in the epic 12 Years A Slave (I’ll be watching next week). A captivating presence on the red carpet over the last few months, she’s just made the cover of W Magazines movie issue. Lupita made British Vogue’s 2013 Best Dressed List and American Vogue named her one of its 10 Style Stars to Watch … Continue reading Woman Crush Du Jour: All Hail Lupita Nyong’o
Definitely Not Ropey: Loving Eleanor Bolton Statement Jewellery
I’m a fan of statement jewellery, necklaces in particular and often wear non-metal pieces. Wood, leather and textiles are favourite materials so when I spotted this gorgeous rope necklace on Emerald Street the drooling commenced. It is by British accessories designer Eleanor Bolton who produces handmade pieces from her London studio. While studying at the Royal College of Art, she developed a unique technique using rope … Continue reading Definitely Not Ropey: Loving Eleanor Bolton Statement Jewellery
Ty Tys: Ties With A Stylish Africa Inspired Twist
Wonder if I am the first person who has been inspired to write a style post after watching The Book of Mormon?! Mormon missionaries definitely rock a distinctive street style that can be spotted a mile off with their precise partings, white short-sleeved shirts and dark ties. In Book of Mormon there is a style twist which made me think of a cool company I … Continue reading Ty Tys: Ties With A Stylish Africa Inspired Twist
Style Queens At the Sport of Kings: MINT Polo in the Park
My general life ethos is “why not?” so when Coast recently invited me to join them at MINT Polo in the Park, who was I to decline. Chukkas, Charles & Camilla, Champagne and (Jilly) Cooper were the extent of my knowledge of the Sport of Kings and I was looking forward to learning more. The annual event is held at the Hurlingham Club, considered by … Continue reading Style Queens At the Sport of Kings: MINT Polo in the Park
