The opening of Primark on the 12th April once again saw large queues, as people made a trip to make up for the four months that the store was closed with no online presence. I avoided the queues of the first week, but paid a visit to the Walsall store last week to take a look at the Spring/Summer range of clothing and accessories. Black and White There are a lot of black, white and black and white pieces this year, which is great, as monochrome is never a bad idea. The white top with the lace sleeves is my absolute fave (I got this and it is on my…

Whether you realise it or not, the people around you tend to create either a positive or negative first impression of you based solely on how you look. This extends to the clothes that you wear. Even though you may not realise it, you are most likely guilty of assuming certain things about others based on their appearances. For instance, it’s understandable why some people would think that a man in a crisp business suit is more successful in terms of their career compared to a man wearing a shirt and jeans. Put simply: your clothes matter. That is why you wouldn’t dare attend a business meeting wearing a faded…

As people self-quarantine, limiting contact with others, the arts are being severely impacted. Everyone across all sectors, from actors and artists to musicians, are having freelance gigs, workshops, tours, festivals, and other work they rely on as their main source of income, put on hold or canceled altogether.  Those who work in the arts have given so much to their communities, so how can we give back by supporting artists? Buy Music The best way to support an artist or band is to buy their music. Buying as directly as possible will ensure they get the biggest chunk of it possible. For example, when you pay $10 via their own…

In the fashion industry, everyone has a significant role that affects the trends. It all starts from the stylists to celebrities, among others who think and bring change in fashion. Style is not about rubrics; it is a way of communication that does not use words. It is all about creating some emotions about it. This could be suspense, fantasy and surprise. People have various reasons why they want to be unique or wear different kinds of clothes. For instance, you will consider your clothing because of the environment. Climate is an external factor that will determine what you put on. Many other factors will influence individual choices. Here we…

Today (28th April) is the first World Art Deco Day, a celebration of the iconic  1920’s and 30’s design that remains a harbinger of style and elegance for many people. Regular readers of this blog, and followers of my Instagram know that I love Art Deco with a passion, and often travel around with my camera trying to photograph as much deco design, and deco design features as possible. Art Deco was a short lived movement in many ways, almost disappearing at the start of World War 2. It had a renaissance during the 1960’s, particularly in terms of fashion and opulence with the likes of Biba taking on the…