As we approach the month of September, we're starting to notice the changes outside our windows. Instead of walking to work in a warm, bright sun beam, we face the slight darkness of dawn. And instead of the unbearable heat of the summer past, it's now a slight chill in the air. As a tiny [...]
Tag: clothes
Fabric Blends in Clothes?
So we're all aware of the different kinds of materials that exist for our clothes. Some work better for certain conditions than others, and of course we love most of these materials on their own for what they are. Photo by Frans Van Heerden on Pexels.com But what about mixing these materials? Are there any [...]
Lyocell: the fabric, the myth, the legend
What is lyocell I hear you ask? I know that in terms of fabrics and textiles, you've heard of the most common materials such as cotton, silk, leather, linen and polyester. But lyocell, also know by one of its brand names Tencel, is a type of fabric that has been around for a few decades [...]
Alternatives to Physical Thrift Stores?
So I've talked about why I think you should do more second hand thrift shopping in this article here, and even the downsides to thrifting in this article here. But today, I want to talk about what you can do if you can't go to physical stores to by second hand and pre loved clothing [...]
Comfort vs. Classy: Can Your Outfits Have It All?
Whether you're in the transitional period of your wardrobe make over, or you're starting up your collection from scratch, deciding which direction your looks go can be incredibly tough, especially if you don't quite know what you like yet. In some ways, I know I'm still putting together my best, most up to date wardrobe, [...]
Cons of Cotton
No matter what time of year it is, you'll be enjoying a cotton staple piece in your wardrobe. But as a natural fiber, it comes with its downfalls. The properties that make cotton can make it a slightly inconvenient material to wear as an option to throw on, without taking too much time to care [...]
Classic Summer Outfit Prints
So summer is very nearly drawing to a close. In the past few weeks, we have seen the hottest weather across the world in decades since they were making records of this. And even though it has cooled down slightly for us here in the UK, we should still try to hold on to the [...]
Tips for Intentional Looks
Most of us are leading very busy lives. I know this is true for myself; I work ten hour days most of the time, and any free minutes to myself are a luxury. Without as much free time as I'd like, this means that I don't want to stress out about putting together outfits that [...]
Patterns on a Petite Girl
Patterns are one of the best ways to jazz up your outfit. They can bring out another dimension to your outfit, take you down a journey of 2-toned color combinations, and just be an all-round cute feature on your pieces. Photo by Godisable Jacob on Pexels.com But if you're not careful, those cute patterns could [...]
Am I Making the Right Purchase?
It's so easy to get swept into the excitement of an impulse purchase. In the past few years, I know for sure that I have been caught out buying new clothes regularly to fill a space up in my life. Boredom and discontent are 2 of the biggest reasons that we buy like there's no [...]