I hate to break it to you but the season is upon us. We are seeing somewhat of an Indian summer so far. First weeks back at school a distant memory; my little one now in ‘big school’ which effectively is just a change of building with reception to come next September, (he’s a November baby) so we are in luck with only half day fees to pay for one more year! Continue Reading

A last the sun has tentatively appeared so it’s time for some appropriate clothing. Here are my top picks, along with some serious footwear and of course the obligatory raincoat to see your little (boy!) one through.  I’ve kept cost down to a minimum and a big focus on primary colours and checks and stripes – my little boy goes crazy for anything patterned. Continue Reading

Each season I try to write a piece on my top picks for kids. There is so much choice out there that it can make the mind boggle. It’s fun dressing little ones but it can also be expensive. So, what I like to do is choose a few key expensive pieces from small, independent labels (buy them big, keep them longer, then hope to pass them on!) then buy the rest on the high street. Continue Reading

…and it was in a lovely box, felt quite substantial in weight and invited me to open it! There inside I found three gorgeous items of clothing. Picked out for me (or more precisely Alexander) by a stylist according to my taste and preferences from colour and style choices to pattern preferences to overall looks that interest me. A simple online process filing in details of what styles you like and don’t like, weight, height and sex and a you are set to go. Continue Reading

I’ve converted. It’s great news! Not to Buddhism, nor vegetarianism, no. I’m living in trainers and loving it.

This season, with the sport lux look taking centre stage you can’t be seen in anything else.
Don’t be fooled, you can’t just wear any only trainers. Make your choice carefully. I’m loving my New Balance 574 classics. They go with everything from dresses to jeans to leggings. Just keep the clothing simple and chic! Continue Reading