Polaroid Sunglasses

It’s coming. Can’t you feel it? That gentle snap in the air when you go out the door in the morning and then again in the evening? It’s autumn – and that means winter is ready and waiting in the wings.

Changing seasons are something you can’t avoid. And why would you even try? With cool evenings and lovely sparkling days, autumn has a lot to offer. And for some of us, it’s the perfect time to have a little re-think. And by that I don’t mean you need to buy an entirely new wardrobe. Sometimes a fresh piece or two is just the ticket – like this lovely little skirt from Toast. (more…)

Ah the fabled winter league. The holy grail for middle-aged men who don’t garden and want to avoid Christmas shopping until the very…last…minute. This year I signed up in September for the winter league in the hopes that someone would take pity on me and put their name next to mine– and someone did! I’m not a great golfer – and in my more paranoid moments I worry that everyone knows this and wants to avoid partnering with me and, well, loosing most of the time. But I try hard and I always buy a round of drinks after eighteen holes. This year I’m determined to get my handicap down.  (more…)

Nothing is as controversial as animal prints. Well…okay, politics might just cause more debate. I can’t tell you how many women I know hate the idea of animal prints. Strangely, there’s just as many who seem to love them. While one camp won’t get near them, the other sometimes goes a little over the top. Animal prints are definitely something you shouldn’t overdo. Less, as they say, is definitely more. So, quicker than you can say Pat Butcher’s earrings, here are some ideas you might enjoy exploring.

Get a dress! One good piece can really go a long way. Remember to keep any jewellry understated. Ditto shoes and bag. Think simple black Polaroid sunglasses.  

The one in the picture is from Laura Ashley. Team it with elegant boots. Or, if you want to invest a little more, visit mywardrobe.com and take a look at a wonderful dress from Manoush . Fun and serious all at the same time. (more…)

Vintage is making a come back. Again. And sunglasses are part of the trend. This time, it’s not just about finding beautiful, wearable pieces from the 50s, 60s, 70s or even the 80s. It’s also about finding the shapes and ideas that evoke an earlier era. Nostalgia definitely has a place in this autumn’s look-book.

I like what our friend Emilie Smith did with her Polaroid sunglasses.  The monochrome vibe with a berét and beautifully detailed necklace creates a perfect balance between elaborate and simple. What makes the look vintage is the shape of the Jackie O sunglasses, it just says late sixties, coiffured hair and cool lines. This is the perfect trend for Polaroid. (more…)

Polaroid sunglasses have an amazing history. They’ve been around since the thirties when polarizing technology was first developed by Edwin Land. A huge part of their success was down to the invention of a synthetic polarizer that could effectively block light travelling in the horizontal plane. But, looking at some old ads, it’s easy to see that Polaroid had a unique style. One that made heads turn! (more…)