Layering for Winter with Simply Be

February 11, 2024 in Fashion

At this time of year it can be hard to know what to wear, one minute it’s sunny but chilly and the next minute it’s raining or even snowing! I like to be practical when it comes to my winter outfits and laying is a convenient way of staying warm and dry during the colder months. Wearing several layers means…

Renee & Burt Recycled Clothing Yarns

December 31, 2023 in Crafts, Fashion

I love being crafty and my main craft at the moment is crochet. I get immense satisfaction watching a ball of yarn turn into a blanket, hat or scarf. Like most crocheters, I have a decent sized wool stash and I add to it on a regular basis without giving much thought to where it comes from or if there…

Win: Simply Beach Swimwear £50 Voucher

December 31, 2023 in Fashion

In the drab, cold first months of the year, most of us are looking forward to the warmer months and of course, to summertime when we can get away and enjoy some time away on holiday. This January I am lucky enough to be able to offer you a £50 voucher to go towards your swimsuits for this year’s holiday…

Can you boost your mood with clothes?

December 26, 2023 in Fashion

Ever heard of ‘dopamine dresses’? This fashion trend revolves around the idea that we can put ourselves in a better mood by wearing certain outfits. From injecting a splash of colour into your wardrobe to brighten up your day, to buying t-shirts with positive slogans on intended to make you and people around you smile. But, does it really work?…

4 Things to know about Prom Dress Alterations

December 25, 2023 in Fashion

So, you have fallen in love with a prom dress but it’s not quite the right size. Going through all the prom dresses and picking one out was hard enough and now it needs alternations? There are a few misconceptions about getting an item of clothing altered and today I am going to address 4 of them. Tailors and Scams…

My 3 favourite summer party shoe trends

December 16, 2023 in Fashion

Summer is a great time to break out of old footwear traditions and find something new and delightful to wear on your feet for the warmer weather. There are always lots of trendy shoes on the market and this year is no different with delicate, dainty heels covered in pretty embellishments in one hand and stompy cowboy boots in the…

Top trendsetters of the weirdest fashion choices

October 21, 2023 in Fashion

Heading out in the Nineties in a pair of blue jeans and a matching blue denim jacket was cool. Subjectively cool, yes, (you really had to be a B*Witched fan, or a Britney fan, to see it), but cool all the same. Why anyone thought adding additional denim to denim to create double-denim was a good idea, we might never…

How To Care For New Piercings

May 7, 2023 in Fashion

Adorning your body with piercings still remains cooler and more on trend than ever. While piercings – both facial and body piercings – look great, it’s important to remember that if they’re not properly taken care of, your piercings can cause you great discomfort. The issue is that while you may have already had piercings done in your younger years,…

4 Practical but stylish summer wardrobe additions

March 11, 2023 in Fashion

With the rising temperatures and the holiday season upon us, you are probably taking a look at your wardrobe and planning a shopping trip or two to add some extra pieces in order to make it summer ready. Where to start? There are always lots of summer fashion trends which you may or may not be comfortable with but today…

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