The Good Guide
Well hello friends, it’s been a while as per. I wanted to formally introduce you to my new weekly content series, The Good Guide. TGG is a video post which you’ll find on my TikTok and Instagram every Wednesday at 6pm that will cover a wide variety of topics from personal styling and garment construction to how to shop better. It’s all about helping you guys build your knowledge base around clothes and accessories, meaning we’ll all have better formed staple wardrobes, be more conscious when buying into trends and know how to get the most wear out of your clothes.
I’m finally putting my two degrees in Womenswear and Pattern Cutting to good use and hopefully sharing snippets which will give you an insight into how clothes are made, what finishes are appropriate on what garment as well as how to look after your clothes to get the most out of them. There will also be lots of styling, capsule wardrobe tips and everything in-between - plus I’m always open to requests if you want to pop me a DM.
We’re somehow already going into week five (honestly can’t believe I’ve remained consistent at something for this long) so going forward I’m going to share a round up on here each week with any relevant links to products as well as a longer discussion if it’s relevant. Lord knows it’s hard to fit everything I have to say each week into 90 seconds!
With that said, you can find my Instagram here and my TikTok here, as well as various links to products mentioned on my LTK here.
Keep your eyes peeled for a newsletter sign up coming soon too. I think I’ll aim for a monthly round up with more detail, shoppable items and various other bits and bobs.
Speak soon (promise)
Gx
the cos edit
my COS edit for upcoming Spring season
Find all items here: links
She’s back, and as inconsistent as ever! I’ve taken it upon myself to do these little edits as regularly as I can for Instagram, so I figured that it would be a good idea to pop them here too for longevity. Do let me know if there’s a spot you’d like me to cover, otherwise it’ll be the usual haunts.
Now that we’re slowly moving into Spring I’m getting giddy thinking about lighter jackets, pops of colour and the idea of not needing to have my ankles covered up. The thought of loafers is getting me really excited, you know, the usual when you’re 29 years old. I love this off white pair for a bit of a different take on classic black.
I have long coveted the infamous COS trench coat. I think the silhouette and small details really set it apart from other high street alternatives, and they usually offer the same cut in a few different colours. I’m considering navy but realistically, we all need a beige trench.
What are you looking forward to in Spring?
AW22 mood
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a Summer girl through and through. Honestly, nothing gives me energy like the sunshine and a swimming pool but I really don’t love dressing for Summer. Whether it’s constantly yanking down a mini skirt which keeps riding up, or just how sweaty it is to be clothed in general, I’m really an Autumn Winter dresser.
This year it can’t come soon enough for me. I’m so ready for the transition back into wide leg trousers, oversized knitwear and long wool coats. I tend to feel the most ‘me’ possible in AW clothing so bring it on. I tend to, as ever, wear the same bits and bobs from previous years and then add a few new key pieces each year. This year I’d really love to invest in a Totéme leather/shearling coat but that’s still TBC. I’m also really liking the idea of some New Balance CT302’s to pair with said wide leg trousers.
Some of my regulars which will be pulling back through are my Agolde leather trousers - an absolute staple of mine and such a delight to wear. Old Skool Vans and Converse are of course staying, I’m not sure I could go an AW without them. I’m also a big fan of a trench coat, so I’ll be bringing my Mango and ASOS ones out of hibernation. Whilst we’re on coats, I adore a full length wool coat and will continue to wear my COS black one which is now three years old, as well as the NAKD grey one I picked up last year. I also got a pair of Arket black chunky boots last year which are perfect for when the weather turns wet or you just need a bit of a platform with a look. If the weather does hold out, I bought into the ballet flat trend with a pair of second hand Chanel slingbacks from Vestiaire which I can’t wait to wear with some vintage Levi’s and a red lip.
What are your Autumn Winter staples?
three ways to wear: the white shirt
post in collaboration with ralph lauren
A classic white shirt, a simple style staple that I think everyone should have in their wardrobe. I’m always talking about quality over quantity, and I think here’s a good place to invest, plus it’s perfect for all seasons when styled right.
Cue this wonderful men’s Ralph Lauren classic shirt, a boxy fit made in a soft and breathable cotton which can be worn alone or layered up in the colder months. Here’s three ways I wear mine:
There’s nothing better than an ‘easy outfit’ to pop on for a busy work day - and a dress with a shirt thrown over is the easiest of them all. I love the simplicity yet effortless feel of a silk midi dress paired with an oversized shirt. I can wear this to work from home, but also to pop into town for meetings without feeling uncomfortable or under-dressed at any point which is always a plus.
My second go-to outfit is my failsafe jeans and cami with an open shirt. I really think adding a crisp cotton shirt over the top of an otherwise very casual outfit brings it up a notch or two and gives it a bit more ‘oomph’. I live in this combo at the weekends as it’s perfect for the flower market and nipping out for a coffee. The light layer of the shirt is also perfect now that we’re transitioning into Autumn.
Finally, it wouldn’t be a three ways to wear if we didn’t do the perfect outfit for a date night. I’ve never been one for little dresses and always feel more ‘me’ in something oversized but still chic and I think this outfit is the perfect balance of exactly that. I’ve paired it with a little black skirt and some knee high boots for a more evening appropriate feel, whilst not straying too far from my usual style.
Which was your favourite? Do you have your staple white shirt? Find the shirt photographed and more in the men’s casual shirts collection.