I have been meaning to give the shirt and tie look a go this summer because I’ve seen it work so well for other people. Of course I’ve seen this worn by City female bankers for years but they do the whole baggy trouser suit with the fat tie thing which I could NEVER do. … Continue reading Tied and Tried
Category: Susie Styles
The One Dress
A few weeks ago, I had meant to submit some photos for the wardrobe challenge on Style Diary whereby you had to work around one piece of your wardrobe and make several outfits from it. My ‘one’ is a cream Zakee Shariff dress in a thin fine wool knit. Some have their little black dress,… Continue reading The One Dress
Resurrected Floral Skirts
So I was deciding upon the fate of my gypsy/hippie/boho skirts that I had lounging around from 2-3 years ago and it really is quite ridiculous that they should have to be banished to the back of my closet just because the catwalk is dictating minimalist, cool, clean-cut, preppy chic. Of course, I can’t bring… Continue reading Resurrected Floral Skirts
Avant Garde – As Easy as ABC
If the designer Comme Des Garcons strikes fear in your heart, because you love it but find it ever so hard to wear then hopefully this might help! It really isn’t the easiest designer to wear if we’re talking about the more unconventional pieces. Alas, I’m not one of those people that can pull off… Continue reading Avant Garde – As Easy as ABC