Trendwatch

When buying clothes, it’s tempting to go for the trendiest new style or the most out-there pattern, but often these items of clothing will only be worn once before they end up at the back of your wardrobe. The problem with bold choices of clothing is that they are often very overpowering in an outfit…

And after what can only charitably be called ‘a challenging year’, we are once again at the Christmas season. Even in these Unprecedented Times, some things never change, and the desire to celebrate what we are grateful for, with friends and family, is at the top of my list. If you’re looking for ideas for…

Emily in Paris is a fashion sensation on Netflix. The American social media marketer in Paris is styled by none other than the iconic Patricia Field of Sex and the City and The Devil Wears Prada fame. Sure, how you could you afford $3000 Chanel coats on her salary, we may ask? But let’s not…

The main image that most people envisage when they finally get a home with a garden is all of the social gatherings that they will host, only to find that the garden goes unused and you continue to socialise in your living room like you did before. If you want to make the most of…

It’s been a dream of mine for ages and finally it’s been realised. I bought a cedar hot tub and am loving it. The New Zealand-made cedar hot tub I ordered for LAST lockdown, arrived before this one, and I’ve been basically doing Backyard Bali every day. After some research and recommendations, I decided to…

From vegan leather, to straw shoes with cork soles, from sugary pastel gelato shades to the unisex vibe of androgynous flats to the square toe that’s the new pointy toe- I checked out all the key trends in footwear at Mi Piaci and Merchant 1948 footwear media showcase. Here are some of my faves and…