With the first few leaves starting to fall from the trees I am reminded that autumn is knocking at the door. Autumn and winter are hands down my most favourite times of the year, not just for the start of party season, but the colours and textures of the world around us. Of course my… Continue Reading
Price v’s Conscience – A Controversial Post for The Alex Beadon Feel Good Blogging Challenge
I’ve been involved in the fashion industry all my life. My father had his own label and I would spend hours around him while he designed and negotiated with his supply line, and then as a boutique owner within the middle market designer sector. The subject of pricing has always been a common talking point… Continue Reading
Breathe Life Back Into Your Silver – Alex Beadon’s Feel Good Blogging Challenge
If you’re anything like me, by the time I finish a busy day, (what with wine to pour and bubble baths to take – yay!) I really cannot ever be bothered to take out my silver cloth and spend time polishing the silver that’s gradually tarnishing up in my jewellery box. You will see from the… Continue Reading
Buying Season
(Article written February 2014 in preparation for launch) This time of year sets me alight. Fashion weeks are happening all over the globe and my buying season for the boutique is just about drawing to a close. It’s a time for meeting new designers, viewing the catwalks for next winter and the beginning of taking deliveries… Continue Reading
The Fashion Pages
Although The Style Journal is not focused solely on fashion, rather living stylishly as a whole, there would be a huge gap for me if it wasn’t featured in here somewhere. Having spent my career in the fashion industry as a buyer and boutique owner it really does run through my veins. I will bring… Continue Reading
