Future me is a bit miffed at past me, because I used to own a pair of Nike Cortez trainers in the 90s and they’re all I want in a sneaker style RN. I didn’t jump on the whole Adidas Stan Smiths bandwagon (although I did buy a pair of white Puma baskets) but I’m […]
The humble grey sweater gets a glam update, courtesy of Hush [£50]. 90s meets 70s? I’m totally IN!
As I get older, I tend to buy into fast-moving trends less and less. I know my basic ‘fashion formula’ (for me, this is a variation of skinny jeans, western boots and a rotation of band tee, blazer, bohemian blouse or biker jacket) and stick to it. I’m also trying to buy less, but better. […]
Not gonna lie: Used to quite fancy Jay Kay, lead singer of Jamiroquai back in the day. What can I say? He wore cord flares, Peruvian hats, Adidas track jackets, Gazelles and could seriously dance – my main requirements in a fella in those days. Er, and probaly now tbh. And musically-speaking, I’ve always liked his […]
You know here at Le Blow we love our 90s nostalgia because we can make out like we’re still in the prime of our ‘yoof’ again. So we were pleased to hear the dulcit tones of Crystal Waters gracing Indie legend and superstar DJ Hifi Sean’s latest track, Testify. You remember Crystal Waters, right? Singing about […]
Pretty much ~everything~ makes me feel old lately, but get this: I Predict A Riot by Kaiser Chiefs came out TWELVE YEARS AGO. It’s fair to say quite a lot’s changed over the last decade (welp!); early noughties style (wasn’t a good look for any of us, amIrite?) and lead singer Ricky Wilson’s weight-loss aside, […]
Last Wednesday felt like the first proper day of winter, to me. I met up with my new-found locally-based, like-minded blogger pal, Ella, and, making the most of our Zone 6 scenery, we headed to one of the beautiful nature spots in our “endz”. In the morning, it had tipped down with rain, almost apoplectically […]
Somerset House’s mane attraction (geddit?) this winter is a major exhibition celebrating the remarkable 40-year career of legendary hairstylist Sam McKnight. McKnight has created some of fashion’s most recognisable styles – think Princess Diana’s slicked back bob, Tilda Swinton channeling David Bowie and Kate Moss’ trademark tousled tresses. He has created over 100 Vogue UK covers and […]
People are often surprised to learn that I haven’t got any tattoos, not a single one. Multiple piercings and scars, but zero on the inkage front; the main reason being I’m a bloody indecisive Libran. However, there’s one thing I would consider having tattooed about my person – a phrase, in fact – to act […]
Ahhh, fashion (to be sung in the style of the theme music to Gok Wan’s Fashion Fix)! For every stylish item, cleverly constructed outfit or tasteful trend, there has been bad taste and vulgarity, the shady yin to fashion’s shiny yang. Sometimes, the distinction is thinly veiled, à la Christopher Kane’s floral print Crocs shown at […]
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