It seems that Dr Peter Thompson, a psychologist at York University, has conducted some research into the effects of wearing horizontal stripes on a woman’s figure. The small scale study asked around 20 people to assess the relative sizes of different dresses with either horizontal or vertical stripes, and it seems that the results showed

Now. Unless you are deeply deeply unobservant you can’t have failed to notice that the shops, streets and magazines have gone mad about plaid and are full to bursting with checks, tartans and “heritage” prints of all descriptions. If you’re 17, it’s a pretty easy look to wear. I know because in the 1990s my

Back in July I commented on Princess Annes recycling of her own vintage dress from 27 years previously. Well it seems that Victoria Beckham, Queen of the WAGs and seemingly the ultimate champion of disposable, wear it once, designer fashion, has also picked up on the recycling outfits concept. Back in June she wore this