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new hush early autumn 2019

Weekend wishlist: new hush early autumn 2019

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I know it’s really British to obsess about the weather, but isn’t it weird at the moment? We’ve gone from 39 degrees back to 15, with rain, thunder - oh wait, a bit more sunshine - then back to rain, hideous mugginess and everything in between. You never know quite what to wear from one day to the next. I do love a nice autumn launch in the summer though. It’s always been my favourite season - it’s that back to school freshness/new pencil case thing - and I’m always happy to dream away a rubbish summer day planning new autumn looks. Happily, the new hush early autumn collection doesn’t disappoint. It’s a cute little capsule to give us a taste of autumn loveliness to come. There’s leather and dark denim, plus a couple of gorgeous dresses in case the sun does show up. Here are a few of my favourite pieces.

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new hush pre-spring collection

My top capsule wardrobe picks from the new hush pre-spring collection

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At the start of the year, I told you all about how this year was going to be a simpler one for me, embracing the little things in life and putting the emphasis on a lifestyle that’s less rush rush hurry hurry, and more about embracing our down time and railing against the pressure of being constantly busy. I firmly believe that this life philosophy can spill over into all aspects of our lifestyle, including our wardrobe. If you’re a regular reader you’ll know that I’m a huge fan of the capsule wardrobe. There’s something about discovering your signature style and curating a collection of great quality items that work well together that’s really satisfying. Of course, it also helps cut down the unnecessary waste, pollution and misery that are caused by fast fashion - something I’m really passionate about.

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Working on a classic capsule wardrobe

Weekend wishlist: working on a classic capsule wardrobe

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Happy Saturday! I’ve got SO much to tell you and so many gorgeous things to show you that I don’t really know where to start. I wrote a post on Instagram recently about my current obsession with decluttering and it started much debate about shopping, capsule wardrobes and clearing out the sh*t drawer (we’ve all got one - some of us have got two!). I’ve been doing a huge amount of decluttering. I’ve sold everything from an old bike to unwanted kitchen stuff on Ebay and quite apart from loving the space I’ve created, I’ve made a staggering £566 doing it. And after all the unsuitable ‘ooh that looks great on that size 8 girl on Instagram - I need to buy it!’ purchases made their way to their new homes, I grabbed a notebook and pen, sat down and started working out what my own personal style really is. At the end of this, my dream is a classic capsule wardrobe. I don’t think I’ll ever be one of those uber capsulers that have just ten items on rotation, but my goal is to shop thoughtfully, and own timeless, beautiful, wearable pieces that are really me. Read more

Weekend wishlist: spring greens

Weekend wishlist: spring greens

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It’s a happy coincidence that it’s Paddy’s Day today, but honestly, I was already planning a green roundup, I promise! As long as you ignore the rumours of a return to -3 degree temperatures this weekend, there are certainly signs that spring is well and truly on the way, and what better way to celebrate than introducing a few fresh, spring greens into your wardrobe.

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All the pieces from the new hush spring 2018 range

The new hush spring 2018 collection

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Last week, I was lucky enough to be invited to Skye Gyngell’s gorgeous (and aptly named) Spring restaurant at Somerset House in London for the prettiest of breakfasts to celebrate the launch of the new hush spring 2018 collection. With fresh petal colours, delicate prints and new twists on some of my favourite pieces, I could very easily have packed the whole lot up and taken it home with me. Read on for a look at that beautiful breakfast and a peek at some of the pieces that caught my eye.

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Tuesday from M&S - a new personal styling service

Tuesday from M&S: a new personal styling service

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Have you worked out your personal style? It’s a tough one. I think by now, in my mid-forties, I’ve kind of sorted out roughly what suits me and what doesn’t: I like a mostly minimalist style in a palette of grey, black and white, and I tend to stick to classic styles, with the odd bit of leopard thrown in for good measure. What if, though, you could have access to your own personal stylist? Would you be interested in maybe shaking up your look? I’d love to be braver, especially at Christmas! I was intrigued and delighted to be invited to try Tuesday from M&S, a new, free, personal styling service that aims to provide style inspiration (with no obligation to buy).

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hush autumn 17 big love jumper

Weekend wishlist: oh, hush autumn 17, you’re looking lovely!

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This week saw the announcement of the new hush autumn 17 collection and it really is a gorgeous one. I’ve seen them go from quite a niche online company to wandering the racks of their clothes in John Lewis like a proud mama, and I continue to love everything about their relaxed, grown up style. I absolutely love it when a new season collection lands and it’s no secret that autumn’s my favourite: all those snuggly jumpers, muted colours and soft fabrics make me so happy. Let’s face it, our summer’s been pretty nonexistent, hasn’t it? During our dog walks recently (yup, in wellies and rainwear), we’ve picked handfuls of blackberries for crumble, and the crabapples and sloes are dotting the hedgerows already… It’s like mother nature wants us all to forget it ever happened and move straight on to autumn. And honestly? At this stage, I’m pretty happy with that.

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The dramatic dress of dreams: Abstraction maxi dress from Anthropologie

Weekend wishlist: the dramatic dress of dreams

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I know I’m always ridiculously excited about sharing my weekend wishlist items with you, but this one really is a beauty: imagine your dream dress: just boho enough to wear on your holidays (I’m thinking uber cool beach cocktails in Ibiza, but insert your own daydream here), just chilled enough to wear for a summer party, and just laid-back luxe enough to wear to a wedding. Basically the dramatic dress of dreams. And where will you find this wonder? Why, Anthropologie of course - maybe not your first stop for online clothes shopping, but actually a complete treasure trove of gorgeous pieces.

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The weekend wishlist: new spring summer 2017 favourites

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When you try to focus on keeping a relatively minimalist wardrobe full of good quality classics, the new season can always be a bit of a challenge. I have to really keep myself (and my wallet) in check, especially faced with all the pretty new spring colours and shapes. Still, there’s no harm in a bit of window shopping, and what better way of getting my fashion fix than sharing all my faves with you? Here are a few lovely spring bits that are definitely being added to my thoughtful spending list:

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Selfish Mother 'winging it' sweatshirt at John Lewis

The new Selfish Mother range at John Lewis

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I’ve been meaning to tell you about these gorgeous items for a while now, but time - and lots and lots of other stuff that I also desperately needed to tell you about - got in the way! If you’re on Instagram, you’re bound to have noticed the fabulous Selfish Mother range. Created by Molly Gunn, of selfishmother.com fame, the t-shirts, sweatshirts and other items all raise money for various charities. I’ve always loved the ‘Mama’ t-shirt, and have spotted it on quite a few celebrities too!

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hush autumn 2016

The new hush autumn 2016 collection

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So a while back, when I was telling you about Christmas in July, I mentioned that I’d bumped into the lovely guys from hush homewear at the John Lewis Christmas event, where they were celebrating their new partnership (hush concessions will be opening in the Birmingham, Chelmsford, Leeds, Oxford Street and Peter Jones stores) and caught a sneaky peek of the new hush autumn 2016 collection. Today, though, there’s even more excitement as it’s time to get a proper look at the gorgeousness. Hurrah! Mr E and I were only saying the other day that it seems weird, given the current scorchio weather, that there are blackberries on the bushes and machines in the fields finishing the harvest. I don’t feel like I’m properly done with summer yet, but then I look at all the lovely new collections and think that maybe it will be nice when autumn arrives after all!

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The cutest summer holiday wishlist

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Have you ever been in Oliver Bonas before? Oh my god, we came across one in Leeds: I recognised the name because I remember a gorgeous flatlay from one of my faves, lovely Amanda featuring a funky pineapple from there and I thought we should pop in. I literally loved everything in there! As Laura pointed out, all the colours are really me: soft corals, minty greens, denim blues… and the homeware stuff is gorgeous too. Totally off topic for a cutest summer holiday wishlist roundup but look, I bought a pineapple!

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Boden ICONS range

Boden’s gorgeous new Boden ICONS collection

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Last year, Boden released a limited, special edition collection called Boden ICONS. The capsule collection of cool British premium items was snapped up quickly, so I was delighted to see it back again this year. I’d seen little snippets online but the full collection is utterly breathtaking. If you want one of the pieces, flex that credit card and get over to Boden’s website stat. These pieces won’t last long. Read more

hush spring brights and 10% off!

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I’ve had SUCH a busy week. Oh, I’m absolutely not moaning - who else gets to spend their days chatting on the radio and talking to wonderful, interesting people about the job that they love? I feel like the luckiest girl in the world, especially as it’s my birthday tomorrow and the Easter long weekend! And all this lovely stuff has put me in the mood for a bit of shopping. I’m loving all the hush spring brights AND they’ve got 10% off (enter EASTER16 at the checkout) and a free bar of delicious hush chocolate if you order (over £30) over the Easter weekend. What’s not to love? Here are my picks of their most beautiful must-haves to brighten your spring wardrobe:

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The hush spring/summer 16 pre-collection

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I really wanted to pop out on Tuesday morning, but I knew that hush were about to unveil a little taster of their new SS16 collection and I just couldn’t bring myself to leave without seeing it! I’m away next week so I’m going to miss the unveiling of the main collection, but I promise to update you when I come back. Happily, this little taster is now online and I’m so glad I waited in - there are some really delicious things there, including soft, summer cashmere in delicious blush pinks and denim blues, some buttery soft leather loveliness and some fabulous denim separates too. Here are my faves:

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