FOREVER TREND : SAILOR STRIPES
Guess what? Sailor stripes are back! Do not eye roll. I know, I know. Rocket science it ain’t and as seasonal trends go, summertime stripes are as predictable as LBDs in December and floral prints…
Category: FASHION
DUNGAREES: HOW TO NOT LOOK LIKE A DICK
Once you get over a) references to The Waltons b) twinning like a toddler or 3) its association with expecting mums (!) then come and embrace the wonder that is denim dungarees. I’m a super…
THE SHACKET: NEW SPRING COVER-UP
A super quick style post today to coincide with a competition I’m hosting over on my Instagram grid to win a Mrs Lang shacket. Do go and check it out here, but first this… Let’s get…
EARRINGS : FIVE TRENDS TO TRY
Last summer will always go down in high-street fashion history as the year when tassel earrings went stratospheric! If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that these red ones from H&M (along with the…
PRESS DAYS? WHAT’S THAT?
In response to those that have asked, I thought I’d write a little blog post about the work events I attend, often referred to as ‘press days’. We’re in ‘press day’ season at the moment…
HOW THREE GENERATIONS CAN BOSS THE FORMAL LOOK ON A BUDGET
Birthdays, bar mitzvahs or baptisms? Let’s be honest, whatever the occasion, getting kitted out as a guest for any slightly formal event can often make your credit card cry. Hard. Mine tends to have a…
IS ULTRA VIOLET REALLY THE COLOUR OF THE YEAR?
Just before the end of last year, Pantone (the colour giants) predicted that Ultra Violet would be the colour of 2018. I have a problem with this and it’s nothing to do with being an…
BICESTER VILLAGE: HOW I SAVED OVER £1000 ON LUXE LABELS
Situated near Oxford – an hour from central London – Bicester Village is admittedly a hit or miss designer outlet destination. Anyone that’s been will confirm this – and I totally agree. Over the last…
MATALAN SOULUXE: A FIT KIT FOR UNDER £20
If you haven’t heard of Matalan’s Souluxe range, then fear not, ’cause neither had I! That is until they got in touch, offering to kit me out for the Palace Half marathon, which I’m currently…
INTRODUCING, MRS LANG: CUSTOMISING QUEEN
“Now we’re sharing the same dream (uh-huh) And our hearts just beat as one. No more love on the run. Customising queen!” SORRY!!!! *puts on serious face When recently asked to describe my style in…
About Me
The FT Times is Fatima Truscott
40 year old Mama
Stylist & Writer
Sometimes deep
Always buying silly phone cases
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Latest Posts
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IS THERE SUCH A THING AS THE PERFECT WEDDING?
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FOREVER TREND : SAILOR STRIPES
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5 WAYS TO FALL BACK IN LOVE WITH YOUR SMART PHONE
9th May, 2018 -
YOU AND YOUR SMART PHONE, WHO’S IN CONTROL?
3rd May, 2018 -
BRUSHING YOUR TEETH: YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG
2nd May, 2018 -
DUNGAREES: HOW TO NOT LOOK LIKE A DICK
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THE SHACKET: NEW SPRING COVER-UP
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EARRINGS : FIVE TRENDS TO TRY
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PRESS DAYS? WHAT’S THAT?
18th April, 2018 -
WHY I’M STILL FEELING THE FEAR AFTER SIX MONTHS OF BLOGGING
10th April, 2018
