From Street Chic to Polished and Preppy - Channel Pretty Woman Vibes with these Six Classic Outfits, Updated for 2024.
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Watching Pretty Woman recently for the millionth time, I realised, besides the soundtrack, what I especially love about this film; the...
Karen
- May 22
- 2 min
Made by the Olympics, but destined for streetwear: The iconic Nike Cortez sneaker.
With the Olympics taking place in Paris this summer - one of sport's biggest events - it's a chance for monumental achievements and...
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Karen
- May 17
- 2 min
A Spring & Summer Wardrobe Staple: The Timeless Appeal of a LWD
When I saw Anya Taylor-Joy step out at this year's Cannes Film Festival wearing a sheer white strapless dress adorned with flower...
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Karen
- May 1
- 2 min
Balance Me: The Plumping Mist (I can't live without)
My first encounter with the natural skin care brand, Balance Me was several years ago when I received a sample of their hyaluronic...
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Karen
- Apr 23
- 3 min
Preppy style, à la Steve McQueen
Forever on my watchlist, Bullitt was a film I'd always known about but only recently sat down to. As a lover of not only vintage fashion...
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Karen
- Apr 9
- 3 min
Petal Perfection: Embracing the New Flower Power in Fashion
There are some things you can always count on when it comes to fashion - like a French woman's chic uniform (blazer, jeans and flats, in...
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Karen
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Après-Ski Fabulous: 10 Best Pieces from the High Street
When it comes to planning outfits for a ski holiday, I take inspiration from Audrey, Bardot and Grace Kelly. There's just something about...
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Karen
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Sophisticated Styles: 10 best faux leather skirts
On a recent trip to Zara I decided to avoid the now well picked-over sales rack and head straight for all the new stuff. A quick scan...
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Karen
- Mar 4, 2023
- 4 min
Long Glove Revival, 2023
In the early 20th century, plain, wrist-length gloves in suede or leather were worn in the daytime by both men and women. Although the...
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Karen
- Feb 9, 2023
- 2 min
1960s Psychedelic Fashion
Intense colour and abstract patterns are typical features of psychedelic designs influenced by the effects of hallucinogenic drugs like...
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Karen
- Feb 6, 2023
- 3 min
All About the Fringe
In the '80s and '90s, fashion designer Jean Charles de Castelbajac created many versions of the fringe blanket coat in jewel-like...
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Karen
- Jan 15, 2023
- 6 min
Christie's, Audrey & Me.
I've been a fan of Audrey Hepburn and of her style both on and off screen for as long as I can remember. So when Christie's in London...
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Karen
- Dec 1, 2022
- 3 min
'Tis the Sequin: A Party Season Staple.
As a personal stylist, I'm constantly reading and researching everything fashion related and I'm always on the hunt for one-of-a-kind...
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Karen
- Oct 13, 2022
- 2 min
Shimmer & Shine: Styling A Paco Rabanne Sequin Mini Skirt
Set in the South of France, Two for the Road has to be my favourite Audrey Hepburn movie. From her many, many outfit changes to the old...
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Karen
- Oct 12, 2022
- 2 min
On the Prairie: The Classic Style Made for a New Generation
In the 1970s, the Brighton based boutique, Topaz, designed a line of beautiful dresses under the brand name EarlyBird. Their designs...
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Karen
- Oct 7, 2022
- 2 min
Hello Autumn: The Joy of a Sweater Dress
Finally, as the long summer evenings give way to a new season, I can't help but jump for joy inside. (It seems my urgency to usher in...
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Karen
- Aug 1, 2022
- 2 min
Wish You Were Here
There is something so uplifting watching Sophia Loren in a romantic comedy film. Audrey and Grace seem to get all the attention but...
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