‘TIS THE SEASON
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by Alex Lunt
9M ago
Party season has once again come around and another year brings even more choice for the Christmas calendar. Whether you’re a full-on sparkle lover or a low-key dresser we’ve got your covered. But an easy sustainable step you can make this season is to step away from sequins. Quite a few brands are making a move away from using them this season due to the fact they’re not biodegradable. Still love them? Try secondhand to give items a new lease of life, or look for post-consumer recycled options. Boden is one brand that is driving this initiative – their team tells us, “The festive season ha ..read more
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THE WINTER PYJAMA EDIT
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by Alexandra Stedman
9M ago
Image: Mango I love a good pair of pyjamas. Lately, I’ve been partial to a nightie but in the winter, I’m a pyjama wearer through and through and slip into them at the earliest opportunity. I made a vow a few years ago to invest in a decent drawer of pyjamas and it has made a difference to how I feel at home. I’ve rounded up my edit of the best ones around, to suit a variety of budgets. And where I can I have picked ones with pockets (because we always talk about dresses with pockets, but pyjamas with pockets are the golden ticket)! First up, this Uniqlo pair I was so close to buying! They ha ..read more
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THE BEST (AFFORDABLE) HANDHELD STEAMER, ACCORDING TO ME
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by Alexandra Stedman
9M ago
And according to my pal, Hannah Rochell (sign up to her ‘Slowette’ newsletter here). Homeasy steamer: currently £28.49 (price varies), Amazon. This post contains affiliate links. As far as steamers go, I have used a far few in my time. I have spent countless nights on work shoots in my stylist days steaming rails and rails and rails of clothes, from one suitcase to hotel room , to location vans to the beach. I have steamed ultra fine cashmere that has sat flatpacked for weeks (those arm creases are a special type of hell) for photo shoots – it is fair to say I know what you/I need from a stea ..read more
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THE AUTUMN COAT EDIT
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by Alex Lunt
1y ago
Belted coat, Boden (code F7P3 currently gets you 20% off). This post contains some affiliate links. Who knows what’s going on with the weather at this time of year? But even with this delayed summer, you can guarantee the weather will change overnight and we will be rushing to find that perfect coat for the new season. With that in mind, we have put together a small coat edit with some favourites that will fit the bill: 1. £109.90, Uniqlo A drapey dressing gown style trench is the perfect throw on coat but still effortlessly chic.  2. £250, Cos Not the cheapest option but Cos always come ..read more
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AUTUMN IN 5: THE NEW SEASON EDIT
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by Alexandra Stedman
1y ago
{In partnership with Debenhams} Shirt: £17.50, Debenhams. Skirt: £23.40, Debenhams One of the last styling jobs I ever did was with Debenhams, it was such a lovely team and such a pleasure to really delve into their collections. It really is one of those one-stop stores you can find something for everyone in and this season Debenhams have asked me to pick my favourite pieces that I believe will have longevity in your wardrobe. 1. First up, the classic borg jacket, I’m always on the look out for an easy jacket to throw on with kids but still feels chic. This ticks all the boxes, plus it has us ..read more
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HOW I STYLE SEZANE’S ‘MAX’ SHIRT
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by Alexandra Stedman
1y ago
{In partnership with Sezane} ‘Max’ shirt, ‘Le Crop’ jeans, Basket bag, ‘Lenny’ sandals, all Sezane It’s no secret I love a classic shirt, and Sezane’s iconic ‘Max’ shirt (which they bring out every season in so many wonderful colourways) is no exception. It’s an item that never goes out of style and I feel great wearing it, I wear a Medium in this shirt and it’s naturally oversized – and pretty much always roll the sleeves and unbutton a little way down to show off jewellery. First up, the classic shirt and jeans look: A classic ‘French tuck’ (where you tuck in the middle only) and loose at ..read more
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MY TIPS FOR SHOPPING KIDSWEAR ON VINTED
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by Alexandra Stedman
1y ago
Vans, £11 on Vinted I have been asked a lot about how I shop on Vinted, so thought I’d share a few tips. I mainly shop for interiors and kids stuff secondhand online as I don’t have to worry about the fit (I have had some bad luck with clothes for me sadly and returns aren’t so easy!). Generally, I have tried to change my thinking when I want to buy something – “can I get it secondhand?” is now a bit of a mantra. It’s not always the case but I’m starting to get more accustomed to it. Bobo Choses cardigan: £15 on Vinted I use it as a chance to buy brands I couldn’t afford at full price, so oft ..read more
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HOW TO CLEAN YOUR BIRKENSTOCKS
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by Alexandra Stedman
1y ago
Despite hating how the inside of my Birkenstock ‘Arizonas’ looked, it had still never crossed my mind to clean them! Until I saw an email pop into my inbox from Schuh with some handy tips, so I thought I’d give it a go. 1. THE BICARBONATE OF SODA TECHNIQUE Mix 2 parts bicarbonate of soda with 1 part water to create a paste.  Brush the excess dirt off using a suede brush, then use a brush (an old toothbrush will do) to rub the paste into the sandal avoiding the cork part. Wipe with a damp sponge (try not to soak), dry with a cloth then set aside to dry away from direct sunlight.  W ..read more
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THE REALLY GREAT SWIMWEAR EDIT
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by Alexandra Stedman
1y ago
Swimsuit: £75, Boden (£60 with code F7V8). This post contains some affiliate links. I have had to cull a lot of my previous bikinis and am really looking for great swimwear this summer. I’m currently loving a swimsuit but also some high waisted brief bikinis (my gingham Gap one from 2017 is still clinging on in my wardrobe!). I’ve been online a lot this week looking for the best styles to add to The Edit and decided to compile my ultimate favourites all in one place: Swimsuit: £75, Boden (£60 with code F7V8). 1 I love this suit! It comes in two different colourways too (blue and yellow) but m ..read more
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MY SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT BLACK DAY DRESS
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by Alexandra Stedman
1y ago
Image: Eva K Salvi. This blogpost contains some affiliate links. I’ve probably gone on about my mourning for this Cos dress for way too long (after accidentally burning half the front off with an iron!). I have saves on seraches on Vinted, watchlists on eBay and signed up to secondhand sites, even have Curate & Rotate on the look out for it. Truth be told, not only would I like to rebuy it, I’d also like to size up (the elastic sleeves wore a bit tight after a long day), so it’s not as straightforward as repurchasing and a size medium seems much harder to come by….! Anyway, I decided in ..read more
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