And just like that it's nearly Christmas again. I think I say it every year but is it just me or has this year flown past? Not that I'm complaining - I'm sure I'm far from alone wanting to see the back of 2020 already. Anyway on a more positive note, Daisy and I have ...
In any other year, around this time I would be putting a Christmas partywear post together, but as we all know by now, 2020 is not just any other year. So this post couldn't be further from partywear I'm afraid but I can promise you maximum comfort instead. While the only suit I've been rocking ...
There have been a number of things that have kept me feeling uplifted and positive during this funny old year (aside from gin) and one of them has been Instagram. Not just for the memes, the comfort of seeing people when we can't actually see people, or the Netflix suggestions but mostly witnessing the small ...
Hello! Apologies for my longer-than-expected hiatus, it turns out what I had hoped to do in lockdown and what I actually achieved were poles apart - I'm sure I'm not alone. I mostly spent my time entertaining Daisy with crafting and running, my new favourite hobby, as you will have seen if you follow me ...
If you've been following me for sometime you will know that my husband and I have been renovating our first home since we moved in 6 years ago. It's been a slow and steady journey mostly because we like to do most of it ourselves (Mr Style & Substance is in the building industry so ...
I'm back! Now seemed as good a time as ever to sit down and bring back the blog - something I had been meaning to do for a long time, sorry. For those that might be new here I'm a former magazine Fashion Editor turned blogger when my daughter, Daisy, arrived four years ago. Using ...
It's no secret that I have a lot of love for a blazer. The ultimate outfit elevator, a blazer can lift everything from a dress to a simple jeans and tee ensemble and make it appear far smarter. And in the current climate of shopping well for longer the blazer is also a great example ...
The reason for this post is quite simple, I think I might be the only person in the world who doesn't have a holiday booked this year (waaahhh). Talk about first world problems! In truth, I'm not moaning as we do want to go on holiday we are just taking an age to book ...
I don't want to jinx myself typing this but *whispers* I heard a rumour that summer might actually make an appearance this weekend. So after holding this post back a week I'm bringing the Broderie back (the lesser know Justin Timberlake song) out of the wardrobe in celebration... This is not the first time I’ve written ...
This is your polite reminder that a week today is Father's Day so you have precisely 7 days to get your Dad/Grandad or the father figure in your life a present to say thank you if you haven't already. Obviously Daisy is still not old enough to go and shop for her Father's Day present ...
I'm a Fashion Editor, stylist and writer currently renovating our first home as well as recently becoming a Mummy for the first time to Daisy. Love anything grey, Scandi inspired, am a little bit camera shy and have a penchant for a flamingo. I'm also a big fan of the great British High Street and regularly scour it for amazing finds to prove you can have Style & Substance...
I have a confession to make, I haven't been measured for a bra since before ...
Who doesn't love a new beauty purchase? I for one am a sucker for a ...
Denim has become as synonymous with the start of a new year as sequins are to December. Maybe ...