The coming of Spring doesn’t mean that we are ready to completely ditch the coats just yet, but it does mean that we can opt for something lighter in both weight and colour. Cotton Traders, who have a brilliant range all ready for Spring, have some fabulous coats and jackets that are just perfect for brighter, but still cold days, in colours that will bring a little colour into your life. The Wool-look unlined coat is one of the Cotton Traders statement pieces for Spring 2024. It has been heavily featured in the pale rose version as it has been worn by brand ambassador Alex Jones in a photo campaign,…

The best clothing choices are those that are transitional and multi seasonal. The pieces that you can wear now and later, that adapt themselves to a range of looks and a range of seasons. One of the most transitional pieces is the maxi skirt, a 1970’s style staple that made a return in the early 2000’s, and then never disappeared. The Print Pull-On Maxi Skirt from Cotton Traders is just one of those perfect, transitional pieces. Coming in two colour ways, navy floral print and Ivory, which is actually a mixture of pinks and blues, this is a skirt that will work with boots and a jumper, or teamed with sandals…

Sometimes a musical comes along that is just what is needed in the current space and time. Bhangra Nation, which had its press night at the Birmingham Rep last night, is just that. It is a joyous riot of colour and goodwill, with the biggest heart you will find in theatre this year. It is, quite simply, a beautiful triumph that should not be missed. The cast are fabulous, all being super talented. Stand outs include Jena Pandya as Mary, an utterly sympathetic lead, and Zaynah Ahmed as the prickly, but ultimately insecure Preeti. They clash beautifully in The Baile Baile Ballet scene. I loved Ivan Fernandez Gonzalez as Billy,…

Spring is almost upon us, and with the coming of the new season, we start to think about occasion dressing. Year 11’s are already deep into planning their upcoming Summer proms, whilst there are many people planning for that ultimate occasion – the Summer wedding. There are also ladies days, regattas and Summer balls, all of which mean turning to occasion dressing, and so this is an ideal time to introduce you to a brand that is new to me, but perfect for those special occasions, Missacc. Missacc is a brand that has a brilliant reputation when it comes to occasion dressing, you can find so many positive testimonials in…