You guys! I’m coming up to 10 years this year of serving up Model and Me posts for you. Yes, I’ve been at this old blogging game since before Instagram! My Model and Me concept …
My simple summer everyday no-makeup, makeup look
I’ve had quite a lot of DMs about whether I’m still using Trinny London products. The short answer is yes! The long answer is a new summer everyday no-makeup, makeup look video for you! I …
The SY Journal January 2020
HELLO 2020. It’s so nice to be getting stuck into you after what felt like a staggered start in January. I don’t know about you but I feel like we can finally get on with …
How to plan and pack for a fun girls’ weekend away
If you’d love to see more capsule wardrobe ideas, including everyday wear, workwear or travel, visit our capsule wardrobe index here. Sponsored by Allianz Travel Insurance* If you’re a mum, getting away from the family for …
10 reasons to fall in love with Lanikai (Oahu, Hawaii)
Whenever anyone tries to tell me that Hawaii is too flashy, too busy, too EVERYTHING, I like to drill down exactly what they’re talking about. Mostly, I find they’re talking about Waikiki. They’ve either been …
Goodbye to the Tweens/Teens … my wish for the 2020s
“Goodbye Noughties, hello “Tweens/Teens”. Cannot believe in last 10 years, have got married, had third “baby” and started my own business. Bring on next 10. I’m ready.” This is what I wrote on my personal …
20 books to add to your 2019 summer holiday reading list
I made a little pact to myself at the start of this year … instead of mindlessly scrolling my phone at night, to get myself off to bed early and read. Some nights it may …
The Model and Me: Boom Shankar spring-summer 2019
(Editor’s note: Would you believe I’ve been sharing Model and Me blog posts for more than nine years? Thanks to all the independent designers who I love and collaborate with each season. It’s always been …
12 gift giving ideas you may not have thought of
I get asked a lot about where to buy gifts, particularly if you’re looking for something different or need to send it to someone. I thought I’d share 12 gift giving ideas you may not …
The Model and Me: Harlow Australia spring-summer 2019
I’ve officially declared the start of the “throw and go” season. You know what I’m talking about, don’t you? When it’s so hot and you’re so tired with end-of-year everything, you just want easy, cool …
Journal November 2019
We’re here … the end of the year is nigh; school has wrapped up for us and I spend each business day swinging between getting immediate things ticked off the list and planning for 2020. …
The Model and Me: Zarc spring-summer 2019
The Zarc label is a little over 12 months old and it’s now solely run by Vanessa Zacharia. You might remember my love of this dress? Zarc offers garments from size XXS to 4XL in …