Monthly Archives: June 2014

Returning to Sewing

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Stephanie

A modern fashion landscape principally made up of designer labels, aspirational brands and discount stores seems to have made creating your own clothes a thing of the past. People either want to be wearing the right name or to spend … Continue reading →

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The Future of Cashmere

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Stephanie

Cashmere was once the preserve of the wealthy as garments fashioned from this most luxurious of yarns were too costly for the average consumer. Things changed back in the 1990’s when cashmere began to enter the mainstream. Big brands and … Continue reading →

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Bikini Body Shame

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Stephanie

A new survey has revealed that more than half of British women hate their body to the extent that they would rather stay at home than have a holiday on the beach or by the pool.  Of course beach holidays … Continue reading →

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Those All Saints Sewing Machines

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Stephanie

I remember the first time that I clapped eyes on the window of an All Saints store. I was shuffling around Bluewater shopping centre in Kent feeling underwhelmed as usual. Those giant malls just depress me with their rows of … Continue reading →

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The Comfiest Shoes in the World?

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Stephanie

I have all sorts of problems with my feet and so any headline screaming about comfortable shoes will instantly grab my attention. Personally I find most shoes to be instruments of torture and discovering footwear, other than trainers, which don’t … Continue reading →

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Citizen Watches

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Stephanie

There was a time, not so long ago, when the principle means of telling the time for most folks was their watch. If you needed to know the time and had forgotten your watch you would have to find someone … Continue reading →

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