Wearing a genderless face
I’ve long been an admirer of artists’ line drawings. The minimalism has such an elegance to it. Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse are known for the abstract approach, Picasso used to practise […]
Category Archives: fashion
Summer whites and millennial pinks
Three new purchases. One pink, two white. The trio is a colour match with the pastel floral displays I walk past on my way home from work, along Pimlico Road. I […]
Hackney Wick Clothes Switch
Vintage fashion contest or amiable exchange? My tips for a successful clothes switch. Stories Behind Things February, Hackney Wick A converted brewery in Hackney Wick, sprinkled in bright Sunday morning sunlight. A Gottwood style […]
HODA silks, clothes with karma
Elegant, poised and fresh faced- drinking a green smoothie. When I meet Emma, she might easily be mistaken for an off duty model, straight from the Topshop Boutique catwalk. Nevertheless, […]
No Sweatshops, No Photoshop
An interview with Sarah Beckett, co-founder of Birdsong London. The ethical clothing company with principles of transparency, enterprise and social change. Birdsong sources clothing and accessories from womens’ organisations and charities. […]
An interview with Aura & Aura
As our phones have grown attached to our palms and synchronised to our thumbprints, it’s inevitable that they should become an extension of their owner’s individuality too. No one’s boobs, knees, […]
Autumn de Wilde
Step into the surrealist world of photographer and producer Autumn de Wilde. I’ll lead you through a few of her wild short films and images. From Orangina, to Prada and […]
The loyal cozzie
I’ve always preferred the aesthetic of a one piece to a bikini. For me, an 80s high cut leg and scoop back is so much sexier than having my hips & tum […]
How to make a temporary floral tattoo that looks… real.
Here’s my guide to making a real pressed flower tattoo- inspired by ‘oh comely’ magazine. What you’ll need: STAGE 1: drying and pressing the flowers: (aprox 1 week needed) a selection […]
The PANDA collection
A piece of fashion editorial, featuring the navy and charcoal jackets from my PANDA collection. Photography: BC Styling: Plum Ayloff & Phoebe Jordan Models: Zara Huband, Elle Illingworth, Amalia […]
Investigating the ‘vintage look’
I launched an Epigram survey for one week to discover what motivates Bristol students to wear second hand and vintage clothing. It revealed that most Bristol students buy their second […]
FLUFF jackets for sale!
Fluff, my greatest wearable obsession. Unfortunately for most students, Shrimps and Charlotte Simone are a lot out of our budget, and TDS Hawarden a little too. So I’ve solved the pricing problem by […]
Weekend Guide- Edinburgh
Planning trip to Edinburgh during the winter months? I visited in late January and here’s my list of havens for a blustery weekend in the city. PLACES EDINBURGH CASTLE EH1 2NG £16.50, open 9.30am-5pm ARTHUR’S […]
WARNING- explicit knickers
KEEP OFF THE LAWN UNDERWEAR Sexy, hilarious and well worth a fiver. Hand crafted by students Lallie Georgiades Doyle and Abbie Martin. For Helicon Magazine I asked the girls to chat about their inspiration […]
Clio Peppiatt designs for the modern digital woman
Clio Peppiatt started her own label in 2014 and she’s built up a reputation for her kitsch designs, fast. So fast that she was chosen to speak on a panel discussing careers in fashion by ASOS […]
The woman behind Hayley Menzies London
With access to a press pass to London Fashion Week for the first time I dived straight into the designer showrooms at Brewer Street car park, Soho. At the new […]
Weekend Guide- Budapest
Notes on Budapest from my visit in July and an interview with owner of SCHATZI boutique Budapest. Swim- Széchenyi Thermal Bath Széchenyi is the largest, natural thermal bath in Europe. The sunny yellow, […]
How to make a lavender garland in 4 easy steps
What you’ll need. approximately 30 picked lavender stems cut to 20cm. 10 smaller, thinner lavender stems cut to 15cm. a pair of scissors. a ball of string. Approximate time to make, […]
Lily Cole, the gift economy & fashion for good
A model and actress with the right attitude. There’s no doubt that Lily Cole is an iconic beauty, a red-headed tribute to the Pre-Raphaelite era. The vogue cover-girl has featured […]
Designer Profile: Lydia Cooper
Lydia Cooper is a 3rd year History of Art student at the University of Bristol and I caught up with her to chat enterprise, creativity and Cruella De Vil. This […]
