Children, especially girls, seem to be getting fashion conscious at an earlier age these days. They forget their dolls and teddy bears at an increasingly young age and turn into girls who love fashion worlds, mini images of the adults that they are trying to copy.

Many of them do look very cute, almost mini-adults, but that is the problem – they are trying to grow up too quickly and enter into the adult world before they are ready. Their idols are grown up women, models and singers, and seeing a girl of six or seven trying to dress like an adult is often sad.

Girls should be allowed to stay young and enjoy childhood without the pressure of fashion. They should be allowed, indeed encouraged, to leave their hair in pigtails and wear comfortable clothes without worrying about what they look like or whether they have the latest fashion on. They will have plenty of time to worry about that when they are grown up, so leave them in peace and let them enjoy their time as a child. (more...)

It is hard enough to be a dedicated follower of fashion, even when your budget is unlimited. Fashion and trends change so quickly that it can be difficult to know from one moment to the next what is in and what is already history.

I find that the trick is to pick items which are always popular. This way you are no slave to fashion and yet are always on trend.

With footwear, a pair of Puma trainers or ankle sneakers never go out of fashion. They can always be relied on in any situation to be as fresh as they were when they were first launched. Top this off with a pair of jeans and a carefully chosen white t-shirt and you will be bang on the mark. (more...)

Fashion affects us all, whether we be male or female, young or old, rich or poor. We all like to look our best and we want our children to look their best as well. Whilst hand made clothes for adults may be a little more expensive than normal clothes, handmade clothing for children is surprisingly affordable and very chic!

Fashion for children changes and develops, perhaps not quite as often as adult fashion, but it does change. Many of the small designers who specialise in making children's clothes actually drive the fashion trend for the bigger retailers and stores! By buying from a small designer, you will be ahead of the trend!

By buying handmade children's clothing, you are not only supporting these small designers, but you will also have some unique and well made clothes for your kids which both you and they will be proud of. (more...)

Leather purses are a fantastic investment because unlike their imitation counterparts, they won't crack or fade if looked after properly. In fact, with a little bit of regular maintenance, your new leather bag will last you until it's vintage.

First things first: it's important that you store your leather accessory in a condition which won't dry it out or encourage mould to grow on it. This means avoid excessive heat and moisture, and look for somewhere cool and dry.

Maintained correctly, leather can last you decades and there is a wide variety of products available to help you extend the life of your product. To make sure you select the right one chat to the assistant who sold you the bag and go online to find care instructions. (more...)