I know we are still thinking summer fun, sandy toes and basking in the August sunshine! (even though we've had a little lack of sunshine) But, we're heading toward new season in full force and boy it's going to be an exciting one at Studio V. Expect new brands, new style and exciting collections that'll warm your cockles! There's big collar energy, knitwear beauties, printed strides and dreamy colours. Layering is key, powered with joyful dressing, wearing what you love and of course wear what makes you happy! The days are gone whereby we dress for others & to certain rules - hallelujah to this :) I don't know if it's my age, lockdown or the style goal posts moving,...
A question I'm often asked is how to wear colour. And it's a question I LOVE to answer :) I totally get that it often isn't as easy as that for many of us. I've always gravitated towards items of clothing that offer colour by the shed load. I'm a sucker for anything brightly coloured, a magpie if you will, for all things loud and proud and for something that will allow my outfit to stand out in a crowd. I remember, when I decided to have a clear out of the clothes that didn't work with absolutely every other piece in my wardrobe, and what I was left with was a v monochromatic wardrobe with a few stripes, navy's and...
How to wear gingham the 2021 way! The most sought after print of the season! I don't need to tell you girls that gingham isn't exactly a groundbreaking print. If you went to primary school in the UK and wore a dress, you almost definitely wore a version of it at some point. The print loved by Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz has, unsurprisingly, been around for centuries. It's thought to have originated in Southeast Asia and was later seen in the 18th century in mills in Manchester. But it's no longer just a twee preppy print associated with school-girl pinafores—it can now fit into any wardrobe. In the fashion world, gingham (like polka dots and florals) rolls around every...
It's true girls I cannot deny I love a dress! The on and done ensemble! One of the most common questions I have been asked this Spring is : "What dress can I wear with sleeves & still look on trend but like i'm not trying too hard! Here we have it girls your Summer 2021 dresses with sleeves (ahem that look stylishly & effortlessly cool. We've been promised that the sun is coming back, but until then, we're all about keeping those arms covered (and with a brolly in our bag!). If you're feeling in the mood for summer but you're not ready to flash the flesh, don't worry because dresses WITH sleeves is one of the top styles...
What counts as age appropriate when it comes to dressing? Women are constantly questioning their choices and instincts when it comes to getting dressed and end up feeling anxious about what they wear. “I don’t wear short sleeves or sleeveless anymore”, “I don’t think I can wear shorts anymore”, and just simply “I’m too old for that” are common themes. My suggestion? Who cares?! Ignore the naysayers and the ageist attitudes pushed on us all. Preconceived notions be damned. How, then, should you decide what to wear? Stay true to your personality and wear what you love. Today women of every age wear Converse, leather pants, T-shirts, slip dresses, while others wear pantsuits, or demure flowing dresses. Just because you...
