I’m fully embracing bonfire night 2016 for the first time in several years. Not only does the weather look as though it’s going to stay dry, but we’re taking along Zachary (with ear defenders!) for the first to see what he makes of it all.

It's not often that the leaves start to turn and fall from the trees and I feel ready to embrace the change of seasons as much as I currently do. I think perhaps this appreciation for change is a result of experiencing one of the best summers weather-wise that I can remember. I'm slightly worried that Zachary might think he's been born into a sub-tropical country, but I'm sure Mother Nature will be quick to nip this idea in the bud once winter sets in!

Earlier in the month I had the pleasure of spending the day in this quaint little town, otherwise known as London. Top of the agenda was a visit to see the launch collection of a new British designer handbag and accessories brand called Alfie Douglas.

The 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli satchel... yes/no, iconic/forgettable, classic/fad?

I’ve longed to own a 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli bag since I first spotted one pop up on the my-wardrobe.com website about two years ago! Handbags (or indeed anything) that cost £££s are never whim purchases for me, they’re well thought out and based on the outcome of various pros and cons charts. My main concern when investing in something like the Pashli, is whether it will stand the test of time and become a classic piece, or whether it’ll fall by the wayside and be put away at the back of my cupboard never to see the light of day again. I wonder if the Pashli has the staying power of the Mulberry Alexa, a now iconic satchel style.

You know that feeling when you see a new trend and dismiss it out-of-hand thinking it won't suit me, then a while later you catch yourself admiring how it’s been styled, and this continues till you wake up one day and find yourself wanting the exact thing you were sure wouldn't suit you? Well that's me today and the item in question is a pair of biker boots.