Flash your Cash in an Old T-Shirt

Ever thought about what might have happened to that old t-shirt you threw away many moons ago, that one you never wanted anyone to find out you ever had, or that novelty tee that someone bought for you as a joke and you were forced to wear a few times? Do you sometimes lie awake … Read more

Tiny T-shirts and Pretend Shoes

Sometimes babies get the worst end of the stick fashion wise. Unable to read Vogue for a good few years, they’re completely at the mercy of Mum and Dad. Yep, it can get nasty. Some new parents dress their little critters head to toe in a mini-me outfit, others make their pre-speech kids wear t-shirts … Read more

Pop Ya Collar: with a Polo Shirt

Long before Sue Barker started presenting Wimbledon, “Tennis whites” were popular sports wear. However, these long sleeved, button-up, flannel shirts proved to be a bit problematic for the physical demands of the sporting world. Fortunately for Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, the French tennis champion Monsieur Rene Lacoste created a new style of tennis shirt … Read more

Posh Suits You

It’s time to have a thorough cleanse of any residual laid-back-summer-festival scum. Yes that means wash and comb your hair, use soap, cut off those greying Glastonbury wristbands and have a good scrub because it’s time to get posh. The big-screen remake of Evelyn Waugh’s novel ‘Brideshead Revisited’ has inspired fashion designers to bring out … Read more

Not so Cheap Frills

I think that “ruffle” is one of the best words in the English language. It sounds just like it looks. A little bit squished but deliciously curved. With a note of sophistication it’s as delicate and affectionate as a high-class cupcake. This month you can use the word to your heart’s content, because ruffles rule. … Read more

Vitamin C-Shirt

I’m sure we all know the feeling well. It starts with a nose sniffle when you wake up in the morning, then your throat feels a bit dry and before you know it your voice is husky enough to pull an Alaskan snow sled. You’ve got a cold. Though a great excuse to lounge around … Read more