Sashdujour – what’s it all about?
“Oh hi – I didn’t see you there. Welcome and thanks so much for stopping by - I'm excited to have you here! One day sooner or later this blog was bound to happen, but it’s taken me an age to get here. Up until now, I’ve had ideas and lightbulb moments aplenty, but...
What She Does
Meet the Stylist's Stylist Danielle Griffiths is a Stylist Director and has worked in the fashion industry for over 18 years with many high profile celebrities and models. Danielle is a Condé Nast visiting lecturer and author of Fashion Stylist’s...
Meet the Little Brown Tank Dress – Summer’s most versatile piece
Why the LBTD (Little Brown Tank Dress) might be your most versatile piece of Summer clothing yet... Meet the LBTD. A lightweight, midi-length chocolate-hued little number. Guaranteed to blow your mind with its versatility, comfort and price tag. As you know I'm not...
What She Does
Sasha Kanal talks to Renée Elliott, Founder of the Planet Organic Chain of Supermarkets about the secret to her success and her new Life Skills and Business Academy – Beluga Bean.
Blouses in May
Floral Blouses in May To Be Exact 'Nuts in May' first came to mind when I typed this blog heading. Yes that's right, the classic and hilarious 1976 Mike Leigh British camping comedy of that title. Luckily this blog post has nothing to do with damp, squabbling camping...
Investing in the Perfect Leather Jacket
Hell For Leather I waited years to find the perfect leather jacket. 20 years to be precise. You think I'm joking? Mais non my friends. Aside from a boxy cropped disaster in the noughties, which was ok but didn't really do much for me, my last leather jacket was a...
Pastel Jeans for Spring
Creme De Menthe - A Pop of Pastel Hello everyone. Well here we are, finally, FINALLY basking in some warm sunshine here in our little corner of Europe. It's Easter Friday and the roads are empty, save for people popping out to get their bottles of rose wine and last...
Any Colour as long as it’s black – the merits of the warm ‘Little Black Dress’
It’s still cold out there, so Sasha Kanal sings the praises of a warm and unembellished Little Black Dress to see you through these chilly March days.
Three Reasons Why…SANDRO PARIS
SANDRO - Parisian Attitude with An Urban Aesthetic - Three Reasons Why Hello Friends! Ca va? Welcome to the third instalment of Three Reasons Why. This month it's the turn of the super cool Parisian mid-range designer label SANDRO PARIS. I'm going to get right to...
Three Reasons Why…GANNI
Why Scandi label Ganni keeps on giving Hello lovely friends. How has your week been? If you're reading this in the Northern Hemisphere, then you're no doubt experiencing the full chill of winter, currently gripping Europe and North America. I know I am. In fact, as I...
The Knit Dress as an Essential
The Knit Dress as Winter Wardrobe Essential Knit dresses should be de rigeur in any woman's wardrobe. Why? They are by far the best ways to be dressy, feminine and more importantly WARM in the winter months. They are a great base layer, a neutral start you can...
Three Reasons Why… Realisation Par
Three Reasons Why - Realisation Par Welcome dear readers to what will be a regular slot here on SDJ, featuring well-known and lesser known brands and yes you guessed it, THREE reasons why they are worthy of our buying power. In an ongoing bid to buy less and buy...
The Politics of Retro Dressing
The Politics of Retro Dressing Retro dressing and in particular the unmistakable aesthetics of the 1970s have been a firm fixture on the fashion stage of late. In fact every couple of seasons designers give us their take on flared jeans , silk blouses...