Category Archives: personal style
the politics of fashion
I’ve been thinking about all the time and energy I’ve been putting into renovating my wardrobe lately. And I have to ask myself: why am I doing this? Why do I care how I look, when this time and money … Continue reading
the liberation of knowing your colours
I went into David Jones on the weekend to try on a dozen different coloured tops, testing their compatibility with me. (We’d just had a lunch out and Ellie was napping in the pram, so I had time to kill.) … Continue reading
which colours suit me?
Since writing my last post about my personal style, I’ve been thinking about colours and how important it is that I know which work on me. I researched colour theory online and ran into a bunch of useless stuff about … Continue reading
my personal style
In trying to find my personal style, I’ve flailed about more than I care to admit. I’m still flailing. I think that’s because of a couple of reasons. I’m so bombarded with other people looking good in certain clothes that … Continue reading
sativa ethical backpack
I spent months and months searching out a leather-free casual backpack for everyday wear. Seriously, why is that so difficult to find? I don’t like shoulder bags because they’re bad for my neck, plus it’s handy to be hands-free when … Continue reading


