Gifts for your mum that aren’t another candle
My first Christmas in London, I got four candles. Here’s how to buy your mum something she’ll actually use, at two prices.
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Shopping, style and travel, minus the waste
What gold plating really means, whether cashmere is worth it, what to pack for London, and gifts that aren’t another candle. Written to save you money, and to still be useful next year.
Gold-plated vs gold vermeil vs solid gold: what you’re actually paying for
Three words on a jewellery label, three very different prices. Here’s what each one means, and when the cheap pair is the smart pair.
Is cashmere worth it? How to read the label before you buy a jumper
Two jumpers, the same camel colour, £163 apart. The difference is written on the label, if you know how to read it.
What to wear in London in autumn: a packing list from a Barcelona girl
In Barcelona in October you’re still in a T-shirt. In London you need a plan. Here’s the list I’d give any friend flying over.