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Wardrobe Confessions
I had a noble aim to do an Autumn Edit post on my clothes, but this was a very weird autumn. In Brussels, it was so warm until the end of October that I was still wearing my summer clothes. Then I went to Lebanon where it was +27 degrees and when I returned,..
On Dressing Like a Character
One of the big pleasures of dressing is that if you want, you can tell stories, convey moods, create characters. When I talk about dressing like a character, I don’t mean trying to look like a specific person, a protagonist in a movie or a book. I mean a con..
How To Dress Like A Seventies Spy
This is not the how-to you’ve been waiting for? That’s too bad, as it’s the only wisdom I feel capable of imparting at the moment. I am endlessly fascinated by spies and dream about becoming one pretty much on a weekly basis. Unfortunately, I’m exceptionally..
Tweed on Skin
I get very irritated when style gurus say that you shouldn’t wear tights. I do understand – and to a certain extent agree with – the aesthetic arguments, but saying this to an Estonian is like saying we should never put on anything warmer than a t-shirt. The..
Why I Changed My Mind About Borrowing Clothes (Kind Of)
If you are a regular reader, you know my blog features – almost exclusively – things I have bought myself and actually wear or use. There have been a few exceptions, but they are rather rare. It’s been important to me for two reasons: to be independent from ..
7 Autumn Trends to Maybe Consider
All my autumn style content is still in production (this sounds much fancier than ‘the photographer will send me the pics at some point’) or yet to be shot on Thursday, but I cannot really put off the trend post any longer, both for weather and retail reason..
The Strange Allure of Mustard vol 2: Sexy Mustard
Ladies and gentlemen (gentleman? I don’t know how many of you are reading), the day has dawned for the second instalment in my mustard series and I am overwhelmed by this unique opportunity to use the phrase ‘sexy mustard’ in a sentence.
As I explained l..
Cocktail Hour (It’s Always 6PM Somewhere)
Of all the clothing categories, the cocktail dress must be one of the most old-fashioned. Not quite as bad as a corset or a crinoline – people do still wear cocktail dresses – but it’s not a cool thing to put on. Even a proper gown is more modern: you can dr..
Dior “J’Adior” White Kitten Heels
I get very annoyed with people who complain about the cost of everything. I don’t mean people in genuine economic difficulties, I mean people who pick a restaurant that they are fully familiar with, and then keep droning on about how expensive everything is…
What I’ve Learned From My Daughter About Style
Before my daughter was born (more than 9 years ago now), I thought I would be one of those moms who really like to dress their kids in stylish outfits, buying toddler trench coats and tiny riding boots, pale yellow cashmere jumpers and cheerful sundresses. I..