Hello, vintage. This top is another gift from my mom (gifted to her by a friend), and is probably from the late 1960s/early 1970s. The jeans are dead stock Levis from the late 1980s/early 1990s via eBay, and the shoes were purchased new 9 years ago. Growing up we usually bought second hand because we … Continue reading
London Fashion Week AW20 is here, so let’s take a look back at LFW SS20… What an amazing season it was, with another year of incredible designs – this time heavily influenced by the 1970s with gorgeous floral and floaty dresses – and, to my delight, many designers more clearly highlighting their sustainability efforts. Extinction … Continue reading
Slavery isn’t gone. Did you know that garments is the second highest at-risk industry for modern slavery? (Global Slavery Index 2018) And while the UK government is working to strengthen the Modern Slavery Act, here are 6 things we can all do to help end modern slavery: 1. Press elected officials to see this through … Continue reading
The last time I purchased an item of clothing was on 19 November 2019. And now I’m aiming to not buy any clothing, at all, for a full year. Why? Because I’ve run out of space in my home I could do with saving more money for my future and I feel guilty shopping when … Continue reading
Only buy what makes your heart sing. 🎶 I bought this dress, bag, shoes and denim jacket for the same reason: I tried them on / picked the items up and thought “this has got to be mine”. I like to listen to that voice, because those items always become my most worn. When it … Continue reading
Did you know? Aviation is one of the fastest-growing polluters and currently accounts for about 2% of global emissions. Taking a long-haul flight generates more carbon emissions than the average person in dozens of countries around the world produces in a whole year. (“How your flight emits as much CO2 as many people do in … Continue reading
Summer in London isn’t known for being hot (usualy: mild, pleasant, a bit drizzly), but this year Europe has been experiencing one helluva heatwave. And I just don’t have enough season appropriate clothes to keep up. Continue reading
When I was planning to visit Rio my first thought was to bring all of the skimpy layers I never get to wear in London – short shorts! tiny tank tops! drapey boho styles! But then I did some research, and realised that, actually, that might not be the best idea. We were travelling in November … Continue reading
Remember this white coat? It’s the one I bought to wear for my wedding two years ago. I got it back then in the January sales about a week before I got married because I realised I didn’t want to freeze on the day or wear my normal purpley-navy winter coat., and I always figured I’ll totally … Continue reading
Hi guys! This is just a short little update to show off my newest Whistle + Bango addition: a bespoke bangle with my initial on it*! Continue reading
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