Some affiliate links used. Hello! Popping my head above the parapet again after a long hiatus. I finally summoned some motivation to get back to blogging again. The last few months have been a bit of a slog haven't they? However, now that spring has graced us with her presence and lockdown restrictions have been relaxed I've had a spurt of enthusiasm for all things wardrobe related! Starting off with my spring jacket essentials - these are the jackets currently residing in my wardrobe. Kicking off with the trusty trench! I kissed a few frogs before I found the "one". I managed to pick a ..read more

Affiliate links used. Feels like spring is underway now doesn't it. Time for a seasonal wardrobe refresh. I whiled away a couple of happy hours getting familiar with my spring clothing recently. I wanted to swap out the chunky roll neck sweaters - those are now safely stored away. Some lighter sweaters and sweatshirts have replaced them. I went through my jeans and swapped in a few ankle-baring styles in hope that I'll be kicking off my boots for good soon. It's lovely to see a few old-but-new jacket options greeting me when I open the wardrobe doors. I feel like I've breathed some new life in ..read more

Firstly I'd like to say thanks to everyone who reached out to message or leave me a comment after my last post. It was one from the heart and I didn't realise what a sense of relief I'd feel when I shared it. It came as a bit of a surprise to me that so many people seem to be longing for change. Unfortunately our relationship with stuff is a hard habit to break. I wasn't quite sure how to follow that post but I feel the need to carry on this conversation. Source BeMoreWithLess What have I learnt from all the amazing feedback though? That I am enough. And I most certainly have enough. But I ..read more

After last weeks post I got some lovely messages that got me thinking about my relationship with stuff. For as long as I can remember my self worth has been tied up with having the right things and looking the part. To be fair clothes do often give me that extra boost of much needed confidence. That isn't necessarily a bad thing. That is until you start believing your stuff defines you. Do I really want to be remembered just for wearing nice things? No. My stuff is not who I am. There's so much more to me than that. And I guess this journey that I am on has begun to unravel a lot of those feel ..read more

Some affiliate links used. Ok, here goes.......I'm going to jump right in with a few facts from 2020 that have shaped my wardrobe goals for 2021. It would appear that I am the average woman who buys 67 pieces of clothing a year (I actually bought a smidge under at 66). I'd like to halve that number this year. I edited my wardrobe regularly and ended up parting with more than I purchased......letting go of a total of 71 items. This year I'm aiming to only add 33 pieces to my wardrobe. 2 - 3 items per month sounds realistic. There is no budget as such though last year I spent half as much ..read more

Some affiliate links used. Hello! Happy New Year. How are you? I totally ran out of steam in December and it's taken me a while to summon some motivation......anyone else feeling a bit like that? Anyway I think I mentioned on my last IGTV video on Instagram that I would do a little review of my favourite purchases of 2020.  The items that immediately spring to mind are the ones that I wore a lot during that sweet window of relaxed restrictions last summer. These are the pieces that really sparked joy for me and they are things that I would definitely repurchase if I (goodness forbid) I l ..read more

Affiliate links used. These are hands down my favourite item of clothing in 2020 - it's definitely been the year of loungewear hasn't it! These go with just about every top and jacket in my possession......showing you just a few of the looks I can create with these here! Adidas Original track pants I sized up one size to a 12 I think these speak volumes about how my style is evolving......I'm definitely becoming more casual these days. I've embraced my natural style personality which really suits my more laidback lifestyle.  First of all I'm just going with the obvious - a grey ..read more

Affiliate links used. One very versatile piece in my autumn/winter wardrobe is a pair of faux leather trousers. When you want to 'rest' your jeans they are a great alternative. Also perfect for straddling a day to evening look......drinks after work type scenarios. Recently I've been wearing mine more on the dressy side so I decided it was time to try out a couple of more casual looks first. Chances are you already have something similar.......but just in case you don't these are doppelgängers for mine! Faux leathcr trousers Love them with the chunky soled boots and my current favourite kni ..read more

 Affiliate links used. So. Here's an item I find trickier to style. The white shirt. Hence I don't actually own one at the moment. After a rummage through my husbands wardrobe I found one suitable for the purpose of this blog post! If I was looking to buy one I'd be going for an oversized style. The more fitted shirts just aren't conducive to my lifestyle which is getting more casual year after year! After a little peruse online I spotted this Weekday one that would fit the bill! Weekday shirt There are two main reasons why I don't have one in my wardrobe. Firstly I've never found the ..read more

Affiliate links used. Video to accompany - watch here! This time's the turn of a new purchase.......this Weekday sweater. Weekday jumper  Just styling a very simple piece this week bu something I easily get stuck in a rut with when I find an outfit formula I like. This work outfit is a case in point........it's the only way I've worn the sweater so far and as I felt great in this the temptation would be to keep wearing it the same old way!  Weekday jumper I have a size small Topshop trousers - similar here Paul Smith boots - alternative here I popped on a very casual ..read more