frosty boy
I’m beginning to lose my mind, guys. After living out of a suitcase for two months, I would almost rather burn my five packed outfits than think about wearing them again. At the same time –
with more than enough clothes in storage back in London – I really don’t need to be spending lots of money contributing to transatlantic closet, either.

Luckily, a friend raved about the surprising quality of 599 Fashion (where everything is under $10 – !!) and helped save my sartorial sanity. As far as the eye can see, the pieces look far more expensive than they are and my $50 haul (which you’ll see much more of) has survived multiple outings and washes, to date.

(If you want to get in on the fast fashion fun, the code AR414 will also save you 20%!)

What I Wore:
Lace off the shoulder dress with bell sleeves
Open-toe black heels (out of stock but genuinely phenomenal for under $10!)
Round keyhole sunglasses

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dash dress
The whole ‘less is more’ Kardashian aesthetic has never really appealed to me sartorially. Then I spent a month in 90 degree heat and realised it doesn’t necessarily have to do with showing skin. A girl (or Kardashian) has gotta try not to die of heat stroke.

This tank dress, in all its well-made simplicity, was a saviour of Sale find from their store – Dash – and a perfect “dressing up without passing out’ LBD.

What I Wore:
Bodycon open back black tank dress from Dash (similar here)
Black platform heels (similar here)
Tom Ford Lana sunglasses

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legally blonde
This is one of “those” dresses. The ones that sit in our closet and stare us down when we don’t feel confident enough to wear them (yay, womanhood). Which is always.

It’s bright. It’s tight (with beautiful draping at the top). And confident as I am, all of that paired with curves and blonde made me feel a little more Elle Woods than my own ridiculous standards of professional decorum would allow.

But I packed it for Florida. I packed it because I gave up negative thoughts and almost doing things. I packed it because pink is my secret power colour.

After all, what is the point in doing hundreds of squats a week if I’m not going to take the results out in a hot pink dress?

Grab your own versions of “those” dresses and get them out this weekend. You won’t regret it.

What I Wore:
Hot pink Ralph Lauren dress (similar here)
Gold flip-flops from Badgley Mischka

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red dress womens day
After coming out on International Women’s Day, I was more than ready to don some occasion-supporting red and celebrate all things superwomen with my favourite OG Mumboss in the universe.

As Vicki was co-hosting her annual Passion into Pounds event (which, backed by The British Library, inspires women’s entrepreneurial potential) with the equally go-getting Jessica Huie MBE, I decided to go all out in a full-length red wrap dress complimented by a blow-dry from our mutually-loved hairdressing team of dreams; Jason Collier‘s at The Rosewood.

Vicki has not only been a sister and friend to me since we met but an absolute rock to everyone around her – a rare combination of intelligence, beauty, love, determination, and kindness.

As days off go, it will be a challenge to beat the all-encompassing happiness of International Women’s Day.

What I Wore:
Joanna Hope Necklace Dress (sans necklace) from JD Williams

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silk suede outfit post
The dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum are some of my oldest friends.

Having not seen them in a few years, I threw on my Monday best (an impossibly easy and tactile combination of pyjama silk, soft faux suede and vintage leather) to say hello before an evening of work events.

My friends were, naturally, impressed as ever.

What I Wore:
Silk GANT Rugger PJ shirt from GANT
Ava lazer-cut suedette zip-front skirt from Boohoo
Weekender watch from Timex
Socks from Monki (similar here)
Vintage leather boots (similar here)
Handbag from Kenneth Cole

silk suede outfit post
silk suede outfit post