Phoebe - xoJane

The Day The World Turned Day Glo AKA How To Wear Neon

Phoebe — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:30:00 -0500

You know when you hear a fashion trend being discussed and dissected on Woman’s Hour that it’s definitely escaped from the refined circles of ‘fashion’ and into the popular consciousness...

I Can't Stop Buying Breton Tops And I Don't Want To Because They're The Best Fashion Item Ever

Phoebe — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:30:00 -0500

The Breton is a sort of visual shorthand for classic Parisian style, clean and chic in its graphic simplicity.

When In Doubt, I Ask Myself, What Would Gwen Do?

Phoebe — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:30:00 -0500

How do I adapt my style into something that feels more appropriate for my thirties without losing the essence of the look that I spent my teens and twenties figuring out? Using Gwen as an example, I might have the answer.

When It Comes to Beauty Products, Listen to the Mums (And Grans, Aunts, Godmothers, Etc.)

Phoebe — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:00:00 -0500

Using products that have been recommended to you by a woman you look up to is a way to stay connected to them when they're not around. The smell of a lipstick or face powder can instantly evoke memories and emotions which may be bittersweet, but are still worth feeling.

Do You Believe in "Lucky" Clothes?

Phoebe — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:30:00 -0400

I worry that it’s dangerous to be so emotionally dependent on inanimate objects, to invest them with so much significance – whether it’s superstition or simply happy memories of a place, time or person.

Five Fabulously Diverting Blogs For When You've Read The Entire Internet

Phoebe — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:30:00 -0400

I like escapism, fantasy, beautiful places, people and interiors and for things to be as pretentious as possible.

Our Favorite Sunglasses From London Fashion Week

Phoebe — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:35:00 -0400

Because we are all over the important stories from LFW.

London Fashion Week: Day 1

Phoebe — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:30:00 -0400

At long last London Fashion Week is upon us and we’re going to be heading down to Somerset House soon to see what the designers have in store for Spring/Summer 2013.

My London Fashion Week Promise: Dressing Up!

Phoebe — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:30:00 -0400

My usual office attire tend towards the "relaxed." You will never find me clopping into the kitchen in stilettos and I keep accidentally wearing this shirt that has a giant hole in the side.

Phoebe’s Adventures In Eyeshadow, Or Could Revlon Coax Me Out Of My Beauty Comfort Zone?

Phoebe — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:30:00 -0400

I realised recently that my trademark black eyeliner/red lip look is starting to look a little… tired? Repetitive? Dare I say… boring? I’ve been wearing it for TEN YEARS so it’s probably time for a change.

EXTREME PACKING TIPS AKA Don't Fight Your Baggage Allowance, Embrace It

Phoebe — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:30:00 -0400

Neither your traveling companions nor the good people of Paris (or wherever you’re minibreaking) could give a monkeys, so get over it and put those extra outfits back in the closet.

I Cured My Sunburn With Yogurt (By Korres)

Phoebe — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:30:17 -0400

Lovely, milky, edible yoghurt is obviously a natural source of lactose as well as proteins, minerals and vitamins, all of which works to increase the moisture levels in the upper levels of the epidermis (useful if you've fried them to a crisp -- ahem).

Q: Who Am I Channeling Today? A: The Kids From Peanuts

Phoebe — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:30:20 -0400

This morning when I left the house I didn't make a conscious decision to dress like a Charles M. Schulz cartoon.

Today's Great Debate: Should I Grow My Fringe Out?

Phoebe — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:30:19 -0400

Readers, I am at a crossroads in my life and I need your help. While it feels really un-British to make this post all about ME ME ME and my fringe dilemma (complete with photos, shudder), I’ve been told I need to share more, so here we go.

What Do You Put On Your Face Every Day?

Phoebe — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:00:21 -0400

Here are some daily moisturisers which work for my spectacularly average skin (bit dry, bit greasy, bit spotty at times -- nothing special.)

"Don't Cover It Up": Lauren Luke Campaigns For Refuge

Phoebe — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:30:34 -0400

Beauty blogger and queen of the online make-up tutorial, Lauren Luke, has created a video that's designed to shock.

ALL THE SINGLE LADIES! My Favorite "Working Girl In the Big City" Novels

Phoebe — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:00:30 -0400

I will always identify with the central protagonist when they’ve arrived in a big city, fresh from the provinces with all their cherished dreams and ambitions as yet uncrushed.

Drinking in the Office: London Jubilee Special!

Phoebe — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:30:29 -0400

Try this one at home (if yours is the kind of home, like mine, where Absinthe is a cupboard essential) and raise a teacup with us to Queen Liz -- congratulations ma'am!

Scar-Jo Schools Sexist "Avengers" Journo on "Rabbit Food" Question

Phoebe — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:00:35 -0400

Yes, the Avengers all wear figure-hugging costumes, but no one asked Chris Evans whether he went on a juice diet to slip into his skintight Captain America suit.

The Very Best Fashion for Bookworms and Bluestockings

Phoebe — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:33:07 -0400

If you've given up your bookshelf for an e-reader and are looking for a new way to flaunt your literary taste, there's an accessory for you.