Going Green with my glasses

Going through the contents of my bag the other day reminded me that I’d yet to blog about a recent discovery that’ll be right up your alley if you like your accessories practical, ethical and beautiful…and if you wear glasses! The brand in question is Modo Eco, who’re responsible for my latest pair of specs. I have a tiny prescription and only need my glasses for time spent in front of the computer or TV, so I’ve always worn glasses rather than contact lenses. They’re easier to take on and off as needed, and as far as I’m concerned, any excuse to accessorise works for me…

August obsessions: fascinators, fragrance & frocks

With the sales finally coming to a close, I should be getting excited about new season shopping, but to be honest with you, I’m a bit scared by all the shearling gilets and harem pants, so my mind is still on Summer. With a foreign holiday in less than a week (yay!) I’m still indulging my swimwear obsession and hunting down things to buy in Duty Free, and also looking for some quirky last-minute finishing touches to a number of late Summer wedding outfits. Here’s what’s on my mind at the moment…

Top Ten: even more ‘buy now, wear later’

There’s no real link between these ten products except the fact I love them and I will be investing in some of them ready for when the Sun finally shows its face! This Summer, I’ll be eschewing the more off-the-wall catwalk trends (jogging pants? Leather shorts? I think not…) for something a bit more flattering.

On the relaxed, bohemian side there’ll be an update on last Summer’s gladiator sandals, pretty maxi dresses, nude wedge sandals, 50s sundresses and vintage-inspired doctors bags. For something a bit more dramatic, I’m thinking chandelier earrings, waterfall frills, graphic print dresses and military inspiration. All these items are available now, so get shopping before they sell out…

Top Ten: The New Blue

Wearing denim doesn’t have to mean wearing jeans, and this season there are loads of alternatives to the plethora of skinnies, jeggings and boyfriend jeans that are still filling the rails everywhere from M&S to Mango. I know lots of you – like me – have trouble finding jeans that fit, so save yourself the nightmare shopping trip! Shirts, jackets, dresses, skirts – this Spring, the alternatives are endless.

So I’ve put together some suggestions of jean-free ways to wear the fabric. If you’re really brave, you could tackle the double denim trend (yes it’s back!) and team a jacket or shirt with your favourite jeans or jeggings. I prefer to play it safe, though…

Big girl? Big bag!

As silly as the concept may seem, there’s a real element of truth in the fact that a big bag works on a bigger frame. Obviously I’m not going to tell you not to carry a tiny clutch if you love it, but if you’re a big girl, carrying an oversize bag often looks more balanced. Not to mention the fact it allows you to carry loads more stuff!