Nothing changes if nothing changes. I recently listened to the Manifest with Tori DeSimone podcast episode “Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes”. The episode discussed how making small changes in your day to day routine can significantly improve your overall life. The episode had nothing to do with fashion or shopping, but this quote stuck with …
What Women Are Actually Wearing in London This Spring
London has turned up the heat and with it begins the yearly transition to spring/summer outfits. The two most popular items women are wearing in London are midi skirts and midi dresses. This past Saturday, it was sunny and warm and almost every woman I passed on the street was wearing a midi dress. Yesterday …
Ultimate Guide to Shopping in West London: Westfield & Notting Hill
This past Saturday, I trekked over to Notting Hill to visit Portobello market and assess the shopping scene in west London. I window shopped in Notting Hill and then walked to Westfield London. This is my ultimate guide for spending a day shopping in west London. Portobello Market I started the day by taking the …
My Favorite Luxury Christmas Window Displays in London 2021
My favorite part of the holidays is the light displays that brighten up the darker, shorter winter days. There are many light displays in central London, and my favorite is always the luxury shop displays. This blog post will highlight my top luxury window decorations for 2021, where to find them in London, and a …
I Shopped London Sample Sales & This is What I Thought
Over the past two weeks, I shopped London’s sample, warehouse, and flash sales. In this blog post, I will share my experiences and thoughts from the point of view of someone who has never attended these types of events before. Being in the fashion industry, it is extremely important to stay on top of current …
Exploring Luxury Pop-Up Shops in Shoreditch, London
Being a fashion student means I must constantly stay up to date on what is happening in the industry and what the big market players are doing. Currently, many brands are re-evaluating their business plans to prepare for the future. One question brands are asking themselves is whether or not large physical stores are necessary. …
An Insider’s Guide to The Victoria & Albert Museum: Fashion Edition
London has hundreds of museums to visit, including a few fashion museums. If you google “fashion museums in London” the Victoria & Albert Museum will be highlighted. The Victoria & Albert (V&A) is my favorite London museum and is worth a visit. With four massive floors of exhibits, it can be very overwhelming if you …
My 50th Blog Post: Where I Started & Where I am Now
A little over a year ago I started this blog from my bedroom in New Hampshire. My first post was a guide to “Sustainable Clothes You Need for This Back-to-School Season“. I had so much fun creating the post and receiving my first comments. Forty-nine blog posts later, here we are today. I am writing …
The Ultimate Guide to Shopping in Hanover, New Hampshire
Hanover, New Hampshire is a little New England town synonymous with Dartmouth College. This blog post will tell you everything you need to know about the shopping scene in Hanover and is perfect for whenever you are passing through. Hanover has a mix of independent boutiques, commercial stores, and college apparel stores. The boutiques are …
Fashion Essentials You Need to Pack For University
Back-to-school season is upon us and with it arises the question of what to pack for university. Specifically, what clothes to bring to school. This blog post will be my ultimate guide to what clothes you should pack for university. My four years of undergraduate studies were spent in major cities, Washington DC and London, …