by | Jun 1, 2023 | Black Women and Hair Care, Black Women in Fashion, Hair and beauty, Lifestyle, Trends
Hair our crowning glory – I was contacted recently by https://www.drugwatch.com/legal/hair-straightener-lawsuits/ asking if I would add their link into one of my blogs, as in addition to fashion I also speak about lifestyles. On reviewing the subject matter, I...
by | Aug 11, 2022 | Beauty and Skin Care, Bespoke Clothing, Designer Musings, Dressing for Special Occasions, Ethical Fashion, Fashion and Older Women, Lifestyle
Why you are fabulous as you get older! The featured image is of me and my darling mum, who at the time was in her late 70’s, I designed and made the dress mum is wearing for my cousin’s wedding. You could say that I am biased as after all its my mum, and...
by | Jan 21, 2022 | Bodyshapes, Designer Musings, Dressing for Special Occasions, Lifestyle, Trends
What is going on people… has everyone suddenly become a sports fanatic, are leggings now the substitute for all forms of dressing, and dressing up? There was a time when leggings and trainers were worn because you were going to the gym, jogging, walking, cycling, that...
by | Dec 2, 2021 | Bespoke Clothing, Black Women in Fashion, Dresses, Dresses for Tall Women, Lifestyle
What is Individual Style? I like to call it ‘dressing individually on purpose’, sounds like a mouthful but for those of us who don’t conform to the dictates of fashion trends that’s exactly what we do. Our ‘whys ‘are varied but equally it comes down to one thing, our...
by | Jan 26, 2021 | Bespoke Clothing, Lifestyle, Womens Dressing Gowns
First Time at a Couture Designers Studio When I was first contacted by Emma she wanted to know if I was up to the challenge of making her a grand dressing gown; with her specific criteria, all of which will be revealed as Emma shares her story, in her own words....
by | Jun 17, 2020 | Designer Musings, Ethical Fashion, Lifestyle
When I first embarked upon my couture business full time, I was naïve as to some of the challenges that would lie ahead. Don’t get me wrong, whilst not coming from a perspective of setting up a business through rose coloured glasses; having assisted others set-up and...
