More: All Good – Hossegor

I have spoken about this beautiful concept store in Hossegor, French Surf Capital of EUROPE on the blog before (All Good) and about the owners' other project Woll Beer too. Read on...

Tips for a gorgeously fraganced home

Certain smells are as evocative as a photograph, or even more so.

They take you back to a place or moment in time that you may have forgotten all about. After all, why is it that people trying to sell their houses are always told to bake a cake before potential buyers look round? It’s so that the prospective new owners instantly associate the house with a warm, homey feel they may well have felt in their childhood home, where Mum would often bake a cake to have after tea.

 

 So many aromas work together to make your house feel welcoming. In the kitchen, having a clean work surface paves the way for the fragrances of the tasty food you cook to waft their way throughout the space. Your lounge may be full of the fragrance of flowers, your bedroom the tantalising aroma of crispy clean sheets. Bathrooms can be made into the most enticing of spaces with the help of essential oils and scented bubble baths.

Perhaps you have been too busy rushing around after Christmas to pay much attention to how your house smells at the moment. I don’t mean that you’ve let it get dirty, rather that you haven’t had time to make it feel even lovelier with the addition of gorgeous-smelling things.

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My top 3 most underrated fashion buys

Fashion trends come and go, but there are some fashion garments that continue to stand the test of time. Unfortunately some of these items get more love and attention than others! Think about the LBD (Little Black Dress), everyone appreciates this a classic look and that it should be a wardrobe essential; for that reason, whatever the season, you’ll always be able to find one on the high street. If you could do with updating your wardrobe with some fashion staples, here’s a look at three of the most underrated fashion buys and why you should keep your eyes peeled for these the next time you’re browsing:

The perfect cardi

Cardigans are a garment no longer reserved for OAPS and are now found all over women’s clothing sections on the high-street. When you’ve worked hard on an outfit, needing to cover up because of the cold can be frustrating; cardigans are a wonderful solution. They can provide a layer of warmth with the option to leave the front open and still reveal the other garments you spent hours picking. With a cardigan you don’t have to cover up that vintage tee, or hideaway your pretty patterned midi dress.

There are many cuts of cardigan available too, making them a versatile choice. Choose from a slim-fit, crop, V-neck, Grandpa cut or chunky knit – the sort of cardi you’ll pick will depend on your body shape and the season. The difficulty when cardi shopping is the limited choice, despite their practical appeal, cardigans are rarely available in interesting patterns or prints, with block colours being the popular design. So, when you do come across a stand-out cardi garment – snap it up fast! It can be worn from season to season.

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Movember’s round the corner

  So it's that really super fun but also super important time of year again: MOVEMBER For those of you who think I have misspelt the 11th month of our calendar, here are some of the values and goals stated by the Movember awareness crew: Campaign Strategy & Goals: We will get men to grow moustaches and the Read on...

Cool tip: Popular Fashion Brand Names That Sell Well Online!

In the world of fashion, even the most budget shopper can be easily enticed by a good designer name. Imagine the thrill as you rustle through the charity shop rails and find yourself an Armani suit jacket or Gucci dress – at a discount price! It’s no different in the world of online second-hand garments; there are some brands and designer names that will practically sell themselves. Read on...

Love Cashmere for summer!

Cashmere is the ultimate luxury fabric, the perfect addition to any woman’s wardrobe and an investment in style and quality which cannot be matched. The fine texture of cashmere knitwear is traditionally worn in the winter, as the natural fibres provide lightweight insulation without bulk and are perfect for layering. However, there’s no Read on...