Glassespeaks Co / Fashion
I have small features and, for years, reading glasses felt like an awkward afterthought — something I shoved in the corner of my bag or hid behind my hair. Then I started treating them like any other accessory: something that can be deliberate,...
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I found the coat at the back of a charity shop in a drizzle of late October — navy wool, classic lapels, a slightly boxy shape that felt like it had once belonged to someone who loved trains and strong coffee. It was the sort of thrifted treasure...
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I have a soft spot for blazers — they instantly polish an outfit and somehow make even jeans-and-tee feel intentional. But off-the-rack blazers rarely fit like they were made for you. Overly boxy waists, sleeves that drown your wrists, and...
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I’ve long loved the idea of a capsule wardrobe that actually fits into my life — not an aspirational minimalist dream, but a tiny, practical set of pieces that make getting dressed feel deliberate and calm. Lately I’ve been obsessed with...
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Last winter I snagged my favourite wool jumper on the edge of a kitchen shelf and felt that small panic you get when something you truly love is suddenly in danger. I didn’t have my sewing kit to hand — no darning mushroom, no tapestry needle,...
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I wear reading glasses most days, and for years they were purely functional: perched on the tip of my nose, pulled down and forgotten until a word blurred. Over time I realised that the right pair could do more than help me read; they could become a...
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I once forced myself to slim down a summer wardrobe into just three dresses for a week-long holiday, mostly as a thought experiment. What surprised me was how freeing it felt — and how much thought goes into choosing those three pieces. If you...
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There’s something endlessly satisfying about finding a blazer at a charity shop or vintage market and knowing, with a little work, it could become a weekday wardrobe hero. I’ve turned more than a few thrifted blazers into pieces I reach for on...
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I have always loved the way a single piece of jewellery can tell a story. An heirloom ring that once belonged to my grandmother, a delicate locket rescued from a vintage market, or mismatched studs passed down through the family — these pieces...
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I love a good thrifted coat moment. There’s something quietly thrilling about finding a piece with history — a wool camel wrap from a charity shop, a vintage military coat with brass buttons, or a slightly-too-big pea coat that somehow smells...
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