In the dc Blog
How to resist fast fashion
Fast fashion is becoming harder to resist. Here’s a reminder of why we should plus a link to my interview with SBS on the topic.
International Women’s Day
It’s an interesting time for women right now. Consider how your opinions can make a surprising difference to us all.
Rethinking brown
It’s that time when the colour for the year ahead is announced. Mocha Mousse (or Fisk Brown!) is the colour for 2025. It’s soft and unremarkable; is that our future?!
Results of my colour analysis poll
I ran a poll on Insta to see how well people can analyse colour in photographs and this is the result!
How sustainable are dress hire businesses?
Are designer dress hire businesses good for the environment or are they popular for other reasons?
Cup Day couture, conflicts and confessions
Cup Day: love the fashion but no longer / never were a fan of horse racing? Here’s my advice.
What's new about Colour Analysis?
Colour Analysis is really having a moment! Here’s what’s new about it and what you should get if you have one.
English country comfort
This is the final post on the challenge I set myself to travel Europe with just carry-on luggage and includes a snapshot of every outfit I wore.
London wardrobe
The impact fast fashion has had on the city I loved living in, visiting Vivienne Westwood and an update on my travel wardrobe.
Country house casual
Continuing my challenge of living out of a small suitcase, this is how it worked in surprisingly warm weather and a look at how I fitted it all in.
Copenhagen clothes
It’s less than a week since I left for Europe with only carry on luggage. This post lists what I packed and how I’ve fared so far.
Travelling to Europe just with carry on
I’ve set myself a challenge to travel to Europe with only carry on luggage. Follow along to see if and / or how I manage!
Disruptive fashion
One of the things I love most about fashion and style is its connection to psychology and its ability to reflect social changes. Some brief insights here…
How to wear colour
Tips on choosing colours if you haven’t had a Colour Analysis. And is there a colour that suits everyone?
Farewell Iris
A possibly controversial position on Iris Apfel, a unique woman whose personal style can still teach us a lot.
Peach Fuzz: do we care?
How relevant is the Pantone colour of 2024 (Peach Fuzz)? And if you like it, how can you wear it to best effect?
A study in Colour Analysis
Demonstrating the impact wearing different colours can make to appearance. All photos are unedited and unfiltered and taken just minutes apart.
AI vs personal style consultants
If you want to wear mainstream trends, use AI. But if you want to develop style that is personal, you’ll need personal attention.
Small changes to uniform rules is significant
Designating uniforms on the basis of gender has finally become a thing of the past!