Wearing a hat in the UK isn’t just a fashion choice — it’s a tradition woven into the fabric of our most formal social occasions. From weddings to Royal Garden Parties to the spectacle of Royal Ascot, hats carry history, symbolism, and a surprising number of unspoken rules. For many, navigating these expectations can feel […]
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Easy Mother of the Bride Shopping
Fiona and her long‑standing client, Susan, share their experience — from both perspectives — in this latest look at how to make Mother of the Bride shopping simple, enjoyable, and stress‑free. Background With six months to go before her daughter’s wedding, Susan casually mentioned to Fiona that she might need help finding an outfit. A […]
Stop Blaming your body: start fixing your clothes!
We’re all trying to buy better, waste less, and make thoughtful choices. But before you give up on a garment that doesn’t quite work, here’s the truth: you can repair it, alter it, or reshape it to fit you — and it’s far more sustainable than starting again. The myths we’ve been sold So many […]
The London Boutique That Wasn’t: How I Got Caught Out — And How You Can Avoid It
Would you buy from this brand? I did. And I really wish I hadn’t. How it all began On 6th January, I ordered four sale items from a Facebook advert for a “London boutique” called Mabel & Mae. I didn’t know the brand, so I treated it as a test order — £140 spent, free […]
Why So Many Women Wear Black – and what it really says about you
Black is the ‘colour’ so many of us fall back on. It’s easy, it’s familiar, and it feels like it “just works.” But I meet countless women who wear black even after being told it isn’t their best shade. Some haven’t discovered their colour palette yet; others simply feel safer blending in. Whatever your reason, […]
What did the 2nd Annual Survey of Women’s Thoughts about Dressing and Shopping reveal? [Part 1 Summary]
In December 2024 and December 2025 I invited women to complete an anonymous 18 question survey, to explore how the modern woman thinks about dressing and shopping. In 2024 109 women responded, and in 2025 that number rose to a fantastic 169, giving me even richer data to analyse. This [Part 1] Summary focuses on […]