Classic Black Dress (Alice Yim NY), Classic Styles…

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It is without a doubt, Blog Reader, that my favourite fashion days involve little make-up, a black dress and some gorgeous shoes.  I've worn this ... Continue Reading

Stripes and Sparkle for the Sea…

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Stripes - last summer we saw a lot of this on the catwalk; wide bands of orange, blue and red at Prada, billowing striped maxi dresses at Jil Sander ... Continue Reading

“The Body Never Lies” ~ Martha Graham.

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Last year I attended a wonderful talk on women's rights and women's clothes at Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.  Although hard for me to ... Continue Reading

The Psychology of Colour: Blue

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When I was a teenager I asked my parents if I could paint my bedroom blue.  They complained it was too 'cold' a colour, but I think blue actually has ... Continue Reading