Read this before you shop for jeans.
I have to say I wasn’t expecting to be photographed during our visit to East London’s Brick Lane but looking back at these pictures I’m so pleased my blogger friend Gabriella Lundgren insisted. This area has a special place in my heart as I lived in the area some ten years ago and loved to hang […]
As a personal shopper who specialises in denim, I always like to see how designers take an everyday staple like the denim jacket and change it from the original form. Below is the latest designer denim jackets, feel free to Oooo and Ahh at the craftsmanship of the embroidery, shape and re-working of the simple denim jacket. My […]
GOOD AMERICAN is a denim-focused fashion brand designed for a curvier, sexier and stronger shape. The Long awaited denim brand from Khloe Kardashian opened for business today! It looks good, very good and you can shop it now from Nordstroms here. The branding is well thought out as each style of jean is modelled by 3 […]
So I have it on good authority Parker Smith is the latest denim brand from LA to offer styles for different body shapes! The brand was born out of Mary Ellen Moschetti the CEO’s struggle to find jeans that fit her shape. Launched in 2014 the brand has grown from strength to strength and awarded […]
Does this sound like you? “Jeans are tight on my tummy but loose on my leg, can’t find a style that fits. I have skinny legs so if I fit the waist the thighs are huge”. This is the apple shape dilemma! Now I feel your pain because I too am an apple! Hence my […]
Have you noticed the massive selection of denim jackets in the shops and online. It’s a bit confusing as to which one to buy let a lone which will suit your body shape. This post is a request from a reader as she needed advice on which style would be best for her hourglass figure. […]
Thank heaven for Vogue Runway, giving us the good, bad and the ugly collections from each city. It’s exciting to be able to scroll through thousands of creations picking out the denim pieces that will inspire other designers, stylist and end up on the high street in stores as well as on the pavement. Emerging […]
From time to time denim brands such as J Brand, Paige and Citizens of Humanity give me jeans to wear as a uniform when I’m working on the shop floor at Liberty. I most always have a sizing dilemma due to being an apple body shape, my legs and derriere are half a size smaller […]
It must be something about my age as this has happened to me twice now. Standing next to a 20 something and people presume I’m the Mother! First time was at my nieces wedding, who is very beautiful so I took it as a compliment. Second time was at another event, the boy in question […]
So we are kissing goodbye to August and September is speeding up fast, which for most means ” Back to School” either for our kids or us. I’ve been meaning to write a post on the best black jeans as it’s a common ask from my clients,looking for the black jean that will take them […]
So I was asked to style a look for a house warming champagne party for a wealthy client. She wanted to look sophisticated with a relaxed feel. Now this client loves detail and a touch of embellishment. Denim when worn just right can be just as striking as a party dress. It gives off a […]
I couldn’t resist just giving you this guide below (taken from J Crew’s blog) as they are such lovely illustrations. It’s the third time now bandanas have popped up on ILJ, this time it’s J Crew! I love that you have the $10 option to have the bandana of your choice monogrammed. A perfect […]
Sometimes the smallest ripples create a tidal wave of a new trend, this being “The Step”. It’s a bit of an unusual one stemming from french designer Vetements who are known for cutting two pairs, reshuffling the back pockets & creating a cool new pair It works best with this season’s favourite the straight leg. […]
Pull&Bear is a definite contender when it comes to fast forward street fashion. The perfect lo mix with the high! Every now and then I pop in as they are normally spot on with a denim trend at a good price. I love a statement jacket and this oversized denim jacket with embroidery caught my […]
