17.Oct.2009 How to dress like a French woman: An outsider’s observations of French style
(Françoise Hardy)
People the world over consider French women to be among the most stylish beings to walk the planet. But why?
I’ve lived in France for nine months now, and seen bits of the country from the north to the south and in between. And of course, it would be a huge generalisation to say that [...]
15.Oct.2009 Investment dressing: why it’s no investment at all
In times of economic trouble (alternative phrases, from the cliché notebook: these tough economic times, times of financial difficulty…) there are a some old faithfuls that women’s magazines like to turn out in order to keep their advertising revenue up and encourage us, the consumer, to spend our dosh. Advertorials like, “The look for less”, [...]
06.Oct.2009 Fashion sites with a sense of humour
Fashion is a serious business. You need no further proof of this than the surly looks on model’s faces as they walk down the runway, that say “This. is. serious.”
But here’s a little secret I’ll let you in on: fashion can be fun! Remember when you were a kid and you put your plaid blouse on [...]
28.Sep.2009 The Fit: How to look stylish, no matter what your style
Open any fashion magazine and you’ll find a wealth of advice – and sometimes out and out insistence – on what to wear. Pants are out, dresses are in! Shoulders are bigger! It’s all about biker chic/bohemian nostalgia/power dressing!
It’s overwhelming.
Eventually a choice must be made: 1) to follow someone else’s advice mindlessly, looking at last [...]
