Ever on the lookout for comfy-yet-chic office wear (don’t judge, we spend most of our waking week at work!), an oversized white shirt with black leggings is one I’ve been thinking about for a while. But I didn’t want to use my basic cotton leggings for bedtime or my more spandexy ones that I wear … Continue reading
Author Archives: Katie Poole
Trying out the Zephorium Emerald Crystal Face Serum
Because I’m a yogi and beauty lover, I was excited to meet the team behind Zephorium at the Cam Expo last month. Zephorium positions itself as a luxury range of natural skincare and lifestyle products based on energy attraction and positive thinking. As someone who takes my pre-yoga practice affirmation and skincare seriously, I was keen to … Continue reading
Review: Sk:n products for oily and blemish-prone skin
Recently while on my hunt for perfect skin I came across a skincare brand that I wasn’t totally familiar with – sk:n. Luckily I had the chance to get chatting with the team, and the opportunity to trial a significant portion of the range. sk:n was introduced to me as a skin clinic offering ‘more … Continue reading
5 tips for bloggers: getting even more out of Pinterest
Recently I attended a Pinterest workshop for bloggers at Pinterest HQ in London where I got to meet a whole host of friendly and clever bloggers with really great taste. (Tastemakers, if you will, and their profiles are all linked at the bottom of this post.) We were there to learn as many Pinteresting tips as possible … Continue reading
What I Wore: Styling the Monki Chambray Shirt Dress for Autumn
Remember that Monki Chambray Shirt Dress that I picked up for my Madrid holiday? Well, I loved it so much that once summer ended and the knitted jumpers and tights came out I decided to have a go at styling it for autumn. And you know what? I think I may have cracked it. Continue reading
Get the look: 3 London Fashion Week Hairstyles for curly / wavy hair
London Fashion Week was a while ago now, but it’s that time of the season where I’m starting to think about all the upcoming holiday parties – and more specifically, how I’ll dress at these parties. (Confession: I recently impulse bought a sparkly bag and skirt because I’m sure there will be an event to … Continue reading
Getting in the Halloween spirit, non-costume look 2
For my second Halloween look that’s not a costume, I’ve decided to go for something a bit more modest that could be worn in most office settings. Something perfect for a day-to-night look around the office before heading out to some themed drinks after work. Because being practical is important to me, I also wanted … Continue reading
Getting in the Halloween spirit, non-costume look 1
Halloween has always been my favourite time of year. When I was a kid I loved the Trick-or-Treating, the haunted houses, ghost stories and the opportunities to find ways to spook friends and family. I also loved dressing up then just as much as I do now! But being an adult at Halloween isn’t always … Continue reading
Stylist Live Roundup
Stylist launched in October 2009, and since then it’s become famous for innovation and an ability to stand out and surprise. I remember my first time collecting a Stylist, picking up a copy of the freemium magazine outside Angel tube station on my way home from a class at City University for my Masters programme. Since then I’ve watched … Continue reading
What I Wore: Kimono jacket and statement necklace for a day to night look
Recently Jeff and I celebrated his birthday (belatedly!) with a delicious dinner at Dishoom. While I knew I wanted to dress up for the evening, I’d recently purchased a statement necklace and velvet kimono which I was really keen to wear. This post is about how I put the outfit together, starting with those pieces. Continue reading