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Knitted jackets edit

January 10, 2024

My big prediction for the coming season is that knitted jackets, bomber style jackets, cropped jackets and boucle fabrics are going to be a must-have piece for Spring.

The momentum has been gathering on the bomber shape for a number of years so it is only natural for it to evolve into other fabrics and take on a renewed styling for 2024.

A knitted jacket is like your Shacket move on (and equally annoyingly has to be described everytime you say it). For me a knitted jacket is a heavier weight cardigan, one you could button or zip up, so acts like a jacket but isn’t as heavy or you can wear your coat over the top - got it now? See below for some examples of what this looks like in real life.

The one I am wearing is from H&M last year but so far this year I have seen lots whilst shopping online. See my picks below.

Knitted jackets to buy now

Knitted jacket, H&M, also available in black, £44.99

Stripe knitted jacket, Mango via John Lewis, £49.99

Ba&sh jacket, via 24s, £208 (sale price)

Red stripe knitted jacket, River Island, £45

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how to wear spring's key jacket now

March 7, 2016

Want a mid week shopping fix? Looking for something to brighten up these dull winter but looks like Spring days? Then look no further than investing in a piece that will see you from now through Spring, Summer and beyond...

We all need to go out and buy ourselves a bomber jacket.

Not because they are weather appropriate but because they are THE jacket you will want to wear all season and if we don’t get one now, all the good ones will be gone! Throughout fashion month, everyone from models, to fashion editors and style icons have been wearing the bomber jacket- even in freezing cold New York fashion week temperatures!

With some clever styling tricks I can show you how to wear this jacket now and once the temperatures rise your summer bomber jacket style will come along easily.

1. The easiest way to wear the bomber jacket now is to 'double jacket' it. Wear it zipped up under your roomy winter coat, but keeping the coat open so its just poking out underneath.

2. Layer up underneath with a chunky polo neck.

3. Make sure you are wearing your hat and scarf and pair with a Gucci inspired embroidered bomber jacket.

TOP 5 BOMBER JACKETS TO BUY NOW

1. Marks and Spencer Limited edition Oriental bomber - £65.00

2. Uniqlo Carine Roitfeld Military bomber - £49.90

3. Zara embroidered bomber - £69.99

4. Topshop Badged MA1 bomber jacket - £59.99

5. Mango satin bomber - £39.99

Or if like me, you like to 'style it your own way', then there's nothing wrong with borrowing your Husband's bomber jacket...

For more bomber jacket styling ideas, check out my pinterest board - Spring 2016 bomber jackets

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'STYLE RETREAT' - March events

February 5, 2016

I am excited to launch a new event inspiring women to invest time in their health, bodies and style.
'Style Retreat' is a 3 hour event hosted by myself, Sarah Aspinall from Ballet Body and Lauren Gayfer the 'Fairy food mother'.

We hope to be able to inspire you as a women to be healthier and happier going into spring.

This will include a introductory session to Ballet Body by Sarah where you will learn how to improve your posture, core control and range of movement in a 40 minute workout. This full body workout is appropriate for any age and or fitness level and no previous dance experience is necessary.

A Fairy Food Mother nutritional insight - Nutritional therapist Lauren Gayfer will be dispelling some of the myths around nutrition and healthy eating. With so many conflicting stories about what is and isn't good for you, Lauren will cut through the confusion and give you clear and practical tips on how to improve your energy and well being with food.

And from me, personal stylist, wardrobe and image consultant, I hope you will learn how to dress better with easy hints and tips that work for you everyday You will be shown how to dress for your body shape, how to have a healthy 'working wardrobe' and how to shop successfully. With My Spring Style Edit, you will discover what to buy for Spring to reboot your wardrobe.

We will be giving out great tips, hints, recipes and advice along the way. Please book your space on Thursday 17th March or Saturday 19th March asap to avoid disappointment.

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Show us your stripes!

January 25, 2016

After the expense of Christmas shopping might not be top of your agenda right now. But not to worry, you have nearly made it to the end of January when you can go on a little splurge to treat yourself for making it through! Let me help you choose that little treat...

I always get asked by clients, friends, people in the street... "what should I be buying now to update my wardrobe?"

At this time of year the whole of the high street is immersed in sale with Spring making a breakthrough in small sections on the shop floor. Most new Spring stories without fail in fashion contain a stripe (or two!). The nautical story always rears it's ugly head in January as the Breton stripe is a cool classic that everyone can understand. But what I am seeing emerge as the newest trend in stripes for now and for all of 2016 is the new updated stripe.

Nothing is more simple, more basic and more hardworking that a Breton stripe tee. And while it's something that exists in most people's wardrobe, it truly does go with everything. But I think it's time to mix it up abit and it seems the high street is right there behind me.

My first inspiration for this trend was seeing a tiny article in Style magazine last summer and tearing (still the buyer in me!) the piece to put in my edits-styling trend books. "Double stripes" was the headline and the stripes were bold, two colour and clashing when worn together.

If both Sienna Miller and Olivia Palermo are wearing stripes, then it's a definite fashion winner. I am sure every high street buyer in the country also ripped that small piece out of style magazine for inspiration to update their January transitional range.

Then it came down the AW15/16 catwalks in New York, using stripes in all different ways.

And only last week one of the biggest models of the moment, Kendall Jenner was seen wearing a fab stripe jacket and trousers combo at LA airport.

It's not just about double stripes though. I want to draw your attention to all manner of stripes on tops, dresses and trousers, matching and none matching.

Earn your stripes now! Take my advice, I think this trend is going to roll on through the whole of 2016, so whatever you buy now will still look great in the Summer and the Autumn. I know what I will be out shopping for this week!