It's been a while....

Plus a discount code for one of my favourite small businesses Raf & Grace...

Hello!

It’s been a while since I posted on my Substack page, I experienced burnout last time I was on here as I definitely over committed myself.

After a long break I am now back in the room with a less is more approach and a lot less pressure on myself, so I’m ready to have fun with it and share my knowledge with you once again. From top high street pieces that I know will work hard in your wardrobe, to shouting out my favourite small businesses, sustainable shout outs and the odd styling tip (of course!) I’m excited to be back in your inbox.

The Black Friday noise has already begun. I do see these discounts as a great opportunity to invest in a quality hero piece or two, ideally from an aspirational brand that you wouldn’t normally be able to afford/justify, such as a cashmere jumper, a classic trench coat, the boots that you always dreamed of - pieces that will stand the test of time and you won’t regret buying. I really feel that now and in the lead up to Christmas we all need to slow down our consumerism from fast fashion and support the incredible small businesses out there that work hard to produce unique, high quality and sustainable pieces.

If you’re already on it with your Christmas shopping or would like some inspiration as to what to add to your own Christmas list, then look no further than one of my all time favourite small businesses Raf and Grace. Founded by one of my very own style icons Sarah Jackson, Raf & Grace is a place to buy unique and interesting pieces for fashion lovers with a conscience, born out of a desire to shop and consume fashion in a more considered way.

I have a 15% discount code for you which is redeemable against the whole edit - enter the code Gifting15 at checkout.

Not only will you be supporting a female business owner, you’ll be gifting (or receiving!) something really unique that will elevate any outfit in an instant.

Here are some of my favourite pieces from the gift guide and be sure to click the link below to check out the rest of Raf and Grace’s collection including pre loved lines and their new metallics range all made from surplus high end fabrics - they are stunning.

Thanks so much for reading and hope you have a great week,

Love Laura xx