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Sometimes when the weather is grey and freezing cold, the last thing on your mind is looking fashionable. It may seems a better idea to stay indoors hiding under a blanket and if you have to go out, you contemplate taking the blanket with you! Winter style doesn’t have to be an oxymoron. We’ve got a few tips to see you through the winter months looking your best. Our number one tip is to invest in warm  jumpers. With the arrival of fast fashion, lots of cute and cheap styles are available but while they might be nice to look at, they probably won’t last the winter and they definitely won’t help keep off the winter chill. Instead, invest in high quality fibres which are known to be warming like wool and cashmere. These are made of long natural fibres which work to retain the heat close to the body. We also recommend going for some classic colours such as grey, navy or black. These can act as the foundation of your wardrobe and be easily matched with other items of clothing. Our next tip is thermals. You would be forgiven if thermals bring to mind 1940s men wearing longjohns- not the most ...

Are you looking for some music to take you through autumn? Browse our chilled Autumn playlist for our favourite music to listen to on cosy evenings or lazy weekends, featuring new releases and some of our of older loves. Listen to the playlist here 1. Drive by Oh Wonder 2. Autumn Leaves by Ed Sheeran 3. Youth by Daughter 4. Shadow Children by Mindy Gledhill 5. Lionhearted by Billie Marten 6. River by Leon Bridges 7. Atlas Hands by Benjamin Francis Leftwich 8. Pretty Thoughts by Galimatias, Alina Baraz 9. Ophelia by The Lumineers 10. Heart’s on Fire by Passenger What’s your favourite songs to listen to during the autumn months?

Krakow is below the radar for many people as a city break but that is soon to change. With cheap flights on airlines like EasyJet or Ryanair, this is the place to visit before it gets too popular. Here are our top  reasons to visit Krakow soon! Architecture Krakow is Poland’s 2nd largest city with a long history. It is known for its medieval architecture that is largely intact, particularly that of the Old Town and main medieval square Rynek Glowny. A walk here is to step back in time to the 12th century and explore one of the few examples of urban planning to survive the toil of time. Architectural gems through the baroque and renaissance periods also exist, so a walking tour of the city is highly recommended to truly get a feel for this city’s history. A Slice of History Krakow is truly a slice of history. During WW2, the Nazis occupied Krakow and made the city its base. Many tourists use the city as a stepping stone for a visit to Auschwitz, the site of infamous WW2 tragedy about an hour’s drive outside of Krakow. A tour there is a sobering affair but the guides are respectful and informative. The ...

These Instagram influencers are making waves in the digital sphere bringing us all the fashion and style inspiration that anyone could wish for.   1. Jeanne Damas @jeannedamas For style inspiration from a Parisian It-girl  who was one of the first French digital influencers.   2. Leandra Medine @leandramcohine Founder of the ultra influential ManRepeller style blog, find lighthearted fashion inspiration here with some adorable shots of her children thrown in for the feelgoods.   3. Andre Leon Talley @andreltalley Fashion Journalist who never fails to impress. Great insight into the behind the scenes lives of fashion heavy hitters   4. Aimee Song @songofstyle One of the early successful fashion influencers, @songofstyle does it right with solid style inspiration and gorgeous imagery   5. Sylvie Mus @Sylviemus_   For Parisian Chic, effortless minimalism and ever important volume     6. Tracee Ellis Ross @traceeellisross For splashes of colour, haute couture, lots of fabulous hair and a healthy dose of stardom (Ellis Ross is an actress and her mother is the inimitable, Diana Ross).   7. Trinny Woodall @trinnywoodall   For a bubbly personality full to the brim with DIY fashion finds and advice on making styles work for your body type.   8. Grece Ghanem ...

It’s that time of year again when the days grow shorter and the nights cooler. We start thinking about pulling out the woolies from storage and giving them a clean before wearing them. If you’ve ever wondered how to care for cashmere and wool fibres, we’ve gathered some information to give you some of our best tips to make cleaning your woolies easy and simple! One of the most important things to remember is that cashmere and wool are natural hair fibres. This is often what makes them so luxurious and enjoyable to wear, but conversely as with any natural fibre, they are more susceptible to the elements and a little extra attention is needed in their care. Cashmere particularly, is delicate and many people simply dry clean these items. However, our cashmere and wool can be handwashed gently using a dedicated wool and cashmere wash such as this one from the Laundress. If you don’t want to purchase a special product, a normal hair conditioner that you would find in any chemist can also be used. Immerse your cashmere or wool in lukewarm water with a small splash of the wool wash or conditioner, squeezing gently to saturate the material. Avoid rubbing abrasively or wringing ...

As we near the end of summer, it’s that time when we start thinking about the arrival of the new season and inevitably our wardrobe. Today we’re highlighting some of the most exciting fashion trends for the Autumn/ Winter 2019 period so you’ll be ready and in the know once the season begins! 1. Utilitywear Yes , it is back again! Utility wear is one of those trends that comes back again and again. It is reminder that you can never go wrong with some utility inspired clothing in your wardrobe. For the coming season, try the trend in a neutral palette such as head to toe tones of brown and beige or go for the statement utility wear jacket or coat that you will last for years to come.     2. Floral Noir Florals, a summer favourite, have been appropriated for the colder months this season. All florals will be big this coming season, but unlike summer flowers, the trend leans towards a brooding, romantic style- think deepest-red roses stumbled upon in a forgotten garden in the dead of night. We love this trend as there is lots of room to transition from the summer months. 3. Neon Brights ...