The Em Edit

Travel | A Long Weekend In Masham

Monday, May 03, 2021

I’ve just had a magical three days in Masham, aka my favourite place in the UK. It rained, the bebe screamed, everything had icecream on it, we had to bring our biggest coats for al fresco dining but WE HAD A HOLIDAY! I’ve spent so many happy family holidays here, ran away here when my life fell to pieces, got married here and now I’ve shared it with the bebe. DREAMY. As such, I thought it only fair to share my recommendations with you good people.

Style | Make Your Wardrobe Work For You

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

[This post features gifted items from a previous AD in collaboration with Simply Be]

I was really excited about this campaign: A capsule wardrobe of infinite opportunity.

I was going to show you how I would style the capsule wardrobe to go to Aldi, how I’d wear it for a picnic with the family, maybe even a little al fresco vino with my friends.

And yet here we are. At home. Again.

Neck Ruffle Front Poplin Blouse | Jane Ankle Boots | PU Paperbag Waist Belted Shorts

Happy New Year My Friends

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Happy New Year one and all, wishing you a safe, happy and fortuitous 2021.

Five Minutes On 2020

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

2020. What a year.

Image: Inspire Images

Style | Festive Looks For Christmas At Home

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Christmas is going to be a bit different this year, not least because most of us haven’t been anywhere, aren’t going anywhere and (in my case) can’t actually remember what it’s like being in a place that isn’t the house/Aldi any more.

As such, I’ve put together three potential Christmas Day at home looks for your delight and delectation (And also to motivate me out of my pyjamas...)

Home | A Perpetual Nod To The Past

Wednesday, July 01, 2020

[Images in this post contain gifted items]

When I was in my early teens, I was desperate to fit in - Fashion, culture, habits; I wanted to be just like everyone else. Yet at 6ft tall, with size 9 feet and a very limited understanding of what “cool” meant for me, it wasn’t to be.

Five Minutes On A Quite Big Thing

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Hello everyone.

I have a confession to make.

I’ve not been particularly honest with you - I’ve not lied but I’ve been a bit deceitful.

This year I became a mother.

Five Minutes on A Bad Week

Sunday, May 10, 2020

[Images in this post contain gifted items]

It’s been a bad week for body love / confidence / neutrality.

Adele’s weight loss making her an (unwilling) tabloid darling, BMI in healthcare eternally in the spotlight, trolls desecrating the memory of a wonderful woman based on purely her body size; If you’re a fat woman, its very difficult to switch off from your physicality right now.

Travel | Getting The Most From Your Short Break

Monday, February 03, 2020

[This post contains a gifted stay and a number of gifted experiences. Each will be denoted with a *]

For the past few years, I have lived in a world of chaos where two week long holidays in the sun are a distant memory, getaways are booked with the immediacy of a very immediate thing and the planning of...well...something really badly planned.

With all of this in mind, here is some of my advice for a Short Break.
You absolutely do not have to take it, your life is your own, I'm not the boss of you but, listen, it's nice to work together on these things - Let me make your mistakes for you.