A little post devoted to my stylish young son this morning (while I weep over the departure of Sir Alex – yes, it’s true, I’m Man U)… El was looking rather handsome at the weekend I thought in a fab Incredibles-branded tee we picked up from Uniqlo. It’s actually a man’s tee, in size XXS, …

If I’d had a daughter, I don’t think I’d’ve ever been open to the idea of wearing matching clothes. It’s far too twee for starts, and I’m also opposed to dressing up little girls as mini women: not cool. But I think the odd, subtle bit of coordination is acceptable – and you don’t necessarily …

As we’re all starting to panic focus on Christmas, thought I’d share a top tip for fashionable young ladies… Back in the summer I was sent a Clippy Barbie lunch bag to carry snacks around in at London Fashion Week. There was all sorts of Disney/Barbie buisness going on there in September so it worked …

See, I wasn’t joking about that Warehouse jumper. And it was delivered in double quick time. My students were treated to it this morning for our second fashion journalism session and I decided to wear it with tie dye leggings and beige studded boots – very casual by my standards, but I’m trying to be …

Being a stylish family is slightly easier when the sun shines, natch To perk up your rather damp Friday, Fashion Detective hosts its first blog carnival today, in association with the Mad Blog Awards 2012. If you’re new to the blog carnival thang, simply put, it’s a round-up of fantastic posts from other blogs on …

Back in April, I told you about a charity swim three of my bezzie buddies were doing to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Our gorgeous young friend Lily, who is the recipient of most of my unworn clothes, was diagnosed with Type 1 when she was just 10 years old and along …

Turkey is a land of colour. From the vibrant cuisine to the sparkling blue sea, from the lush green gardens at our resort to the striking mountains, you’re surrounded by hues. And we haven’t even been to the bustling market in Bodrum yet, where I’m holding out for a riot of colour. Of course, no …

Junior Fashion Detective It was only a matter of time before the young man of the house bagged a starring role in this blog. He is, after all, a great connoisseur of fashion – it comes from being dragged around Topshop since birth. E is a great barometer for me; he always tells me if …