Samantha Blair

When I first joined my local gym I told myself I wouldn’t be buying any ‘fancy’ gym gear. Not EVER. My friend rolled her eyes but I was determined that I would just wear the one pair of joggers I own, or a plain pair of leggings (depending on the activity).There would be no need […]

Much as I love a CLASH of colour I also like to do a little matching from time to time!However, being too “matchy-matchy” with accessories can easily look dated and frumpy.Being overly match-obsessed can come across as safe and lacking in imagination. We’ve all seen (and probably worn!… I know I have) outfits that are

This week is THE week that your festive sparkle dial is supposed to be turned to ‘MAX’. 3 ways to fake festive outfit. Get your glitter on and your baubles out people! Many workplaces are decorated and full of festive cheer.Many homes are packed to the gunnels with fairy lights and tinsel.Diaries are full to bursting with

I love a burst of bold colour, and where better to wear it than at work?! Mellow yellow bold spring work look.Workwear can often be so dull and boring.Black, navy, grey… Zzzzzz. Injecting some colour is fun and much easier during the warmer months.Colours seem much more acceptable in the sunshine. Also, there is something about a smart

After another foot-meet-mouth cringeworthy gaff (that I won’t share with you here, but I will tell you my face was in my hands afterwards) it got me thinking about regret. Regret is a toxic emotion, isn’t it? Regret can eat you up inside.Knock your confidence.Tarnish your memories.Sour your present and taint your future. It’s utterly

Feeling rotten today? Don’t worry, you are not alone.We all have days like that. You know how it goes.Life is throwing some major challenges your way… Some people are lucky, and get very few days like these.For others, feeling rotten is a regular occurrence.But, life (as they say) goes on. Whether it is an important

It’s good to share! This post is the first in a series called the Ping Pong Posts.{A great idea, from my international blogging buddies, Anna and Ann}a With lots of help from these friends, I hope to showcase how three women can wear the same item in three different ways. Three very different women, with different lives,

It’s no secret that I am a big fan of coloured, and patterned, hosiery.Tights are such an easy way to change the look of an outfit.They can add colour, texture, fun and a luxurious touch!Or, make your favourite clothes wearable through the changing seasons. {See some colourful legs HERE & HERE and some funky patterns HERE} So, when the people

Black and Red tartan trousers for Fall / AW15. Black and red tartan with statement How can you wear black when you are pale….and you know it doesn’t really suit you!Black is a tricky colour to wear. I know it is meant to be a failsafe fashion option.A ‘go-to’ colour when you can’t decide what

I was going to call this post: Wearing Vintage in a modern way. But, as I thought about it, I had to acknowledge that none of the items in this outfit are actually “new-season” or particularly modern.This look is a real mixture of Vintage and just plain, old clothes!We don’t always need to be breaking the