Showing posts with label Herno. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Herno. Show all posts

Cold Weather Canvassing Fashion Must-Haves

30.12.19

The election may (thankfully) be over but the memories will never leave us. The challenge of braving the winter elements to knock doors and deliver leaflets was matched by an equally important additional challenge - what to wear in the cold, gloomy weather!

I'd like to think I stylishly met this task head on, and having canvassed in rain, hail, wind and the cold, retained my sense of style and humour. 

So, to prepare us for any future canvassing in the cold weather - here's my guide to how you can look your stylish best with some examples from my fashionable friends and favourite brands.

1. Barbour Jacket - deep pockets for leaflets, sweets and gloves, every canvasser shouldn't be without one. 

We love the Liberty collaboration that the brand started a few years ago.


2. Layers - and lots of them! Invest in some good quality thermals from Uniqlo - they were a life saver.

3. Hat - silly or otherwise, you'll need it when out canvassing in the cold wind.

4. Boots - hiking style, fleece lined were the most wanted and lusted over on the campaign trail. Russell & Bromley has some great ones like these. I also depended on my Joules boots. 



5. Gloves - smart tech? Yes please.

6. Longchamp - for those of you that like to carry things not in pockets- a Longchamp backpack is an essential. 



7. Something leopard - it wouldn't be a list without a splash of leopard. Scarf, gloves or even shoes? You choose.

8. Herno - definitely an investment piece, my Herno coat kept me toasty warm from the first canvass in October right up until polling day. 



And here's Theresa May, showing us how it is done:


G20 Osaka: Theresa May's Week

29.6.19


From PMQs to the G20 in Osaka, here's a recap of Theresa May's week.

On Monday, Theresa May hosted a reception for diabetes charities at Number 10. May wore her orange Nehru jacket by Daniel Blake.

On Tuesday, the PM welcomed the President of Iraq to Number 10. May wore her blue Orchid skirt suit by Daniel Blake, teaming it with the Rosehip kitten heels from Russell & Bromley.

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On Wednesday, May took part in PMQs before heading off to the G20 in Osaka, Japan. She turned to Blake again, wearing her grey pinstripe suit and black kitten heels.

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Flying overnight to Japan, the Mays arrived in Osaka. Rainy weather didn't dampen spirits, and May wore her Herno raincoat over a her blue military knotch Daniel Blake jacket, a red scarf and her leopard Charlotte Olympia kitten heels.

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And on Friday, May met with world leaders including Prime Minister Abe and President Trump. The PM wore her orange Daniel Blake skirt suit and a pair of black kitten heels.

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And on Friday, the PM attended the second day of the G20 Summit. She wore her black and white patterned Amanda Wakeley jacket, black trousers and her leopard Charlotte Olympia Kitty heels. 



Wales and Scotland: Theresa May's Week

4.5.19

From two party conferences in Wales and Scotland, here's a recap of Theresa May's week.


Theresa May started the week with a dinner at The Goring with other female Cabinet members. The PM wore a new dress for this private event - the Cobalt Colour Shift Dress by Amanda Wakeley.


On Wednesday, May was back in the Commons for Prime Minister's Questions. She wore our favourite Daniel Blake navy military Knotch jacket with navy trousers and the Curve heels from Russell & Bromley.


And on Thursday, May welcomed Iceland's Prime Minister to Number 10. She wore the purple Orchid Daniel Blake suit and the leopard kitten heels from Charlotte Olympia.


She also hit the local election trail, voting at her local polling station, switching to jeans and a Herno jacket.

Friday saw the PM address both the Welsh and Scottish Party conferences. May wore a white Peserico blazer with black trousers and the Charlize flats from Russell & Bromley. She accessorised with a blue Mirta Bijoux Balls necklace and bracelet.

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Easter Break: Theresa May's Week

19.4.19

Parliament has been in recess this week, and the PM had a much deserved Easter break in North Wales.

Not too many pictures, but some lucky walkers bumped into May on Snowdonia.


May and her husband also marshalled the Maidenhead 10 and took in a bit of canvassing too! 



The PM is wearing two Herno jackets in the last photo - and some leopard print sneakers. 

Berlin, Brussels and Maidenhead: Theresa May's Week

13.4.19


It's been a packed week for the Prime Minister. Here's a recap.

On Tuesday, the PM was in Berlin to meet with Chancellor Merkel. May wore her navy blue Escada skirt suit, teaming it with the navy Curve heels from Russell & Bromley, a navy coat and a patterned scarf. May also travelled to Paris to meet with President Macron.

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On Wednesday, May was back in Westminster for Prime Minister's Questions before she travelled to Brussels for the European Council meeting. The sassy blue Daniel Blake Orchid suit was the PM's outfit of choice, and May teamed it with the equally sassy leopard kitten heels from Charlotte Olympia.

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On Thursday, May returned to London and updated Parliament on the Brexit negotiations. She once again turned to Daniel Blake, selecting the chic black tail coat and the Divine black flats with a glittery buckle.


And on Friday, May was in her Maidenhead constituency for the local Association dinner. 

In the House: Theresa May's Week

16.3.19


From celebrating the Commonwealth to Brexit votes, here's a recap of Theresa May's week.


On Monday the PM was in Westminster Abbey to mark Commonwealth Day. May wore her new blue Daniel Blake coat, pairing it with a navy skirt and white top; She accessorised with a stylish navy hat with feather detailing from Liz Felix Millinery and the navy Twiggy heels from Russell & Bromley.

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Following the service, May headed to Strasbourg where she changed into a black Daniel Blake custom jacket for a late night press conference.

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On Tuesday the House began the first day of further Brexit votes. May, nursing a poorly throat, added some colour to proceedings with her orange Daniel Blake Nehru jacket. She wore black trousers and the super comfy (and super cute) red Audrey kitten heels from LK Bennett.

And on Wednesday, May took part in Prime Minister's Questions before further Brexit voting. She wore her navy Escada skirt suit, teaming it with the navy Curve heels from Russell & Bromley and accessorising with an oversized green jewelled necklace.

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Thursday saw the final day of Brexit votes and May wore her grey check Daniel Blake dress with the black Curve heels. A classic look. 

Salisbury to International Women's Day

9.3.19


From visiting Salisbury to marking International Women's Day, here's a recap of Theresa May's week.


On Monday, the PM was in Salisbury to mark a year since the Russian attack. Meeting local businesses and residents, May wore her brown tweed floral Paule Ka jacket with trousers, pairing it with the Clean Cut leopard loafers from Russell & Bromley and her baby blue Herno coat.

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On Tuesday, May was at Buckingham Palace to mark 50 years since the Investiture of the Prince of Wales. The PM wore her purple Origami skirt suit by Daniel Blake, picking the iconic leopard Kitty heels from Charlotte Olympia and the silver Balls necklace and bracelet from Mirta Bijoux for some serious accessorising.

Later in the day, May welcomed the President of Cyprus to Number 10.


And on Wednesday, May took part in Prime Minister's Questions- this time wearing her grey pinstripe trouser suit from Daniel Blake. She wore the Curve black heels from Russell & Bromley for an empowering look.


On Thursday, the PM hosted an International Women's Day event at Number 10. May wore her blue check Daniel Blake dress, teaming it with a blue cropped jacket from DvF and a seriously stylish oversized silver necklace.


And on Friday, the PM was in Grimsby delivering a speech about Brexit. May turned to another Daniel Blake jacket for the event, teaming it with black trousers and the leopard Delicious flats from Russell & Bromley.

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Theresa May at the Conservative Councillors' Conference

23.2.19


The PM was at the Conservative Councillors' Association conference today. We love this primary colours based outfit- with a new navy jacket teamed with a pair of patent red kitten heels from LK Bennett!


After the conference, May hot-footed it back to her Maidenhead constituency for a spot of afternoon canvassing.

Parliament and Maidenhead: Theresa May's Week

2.2.19


From meetings in Number 10, to Prime Minister's Questions, here's a recap of Theresa May's week.

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Whilst we didn't see the PM on Monday, we did get a quick snap of her arriving at Number 10. May wore her trusty purple Escada dress, teaming it with the ever elusive black and leopard suede ankle boots and her new Herno coat. May also attended the 1922 Committee meeting in the evening.

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On Tuesday, the PM was in the House updating Members on Brexit. It was a business like look for May - with a great Amanda Wakeley black tailored suit and the oversized chain necklace the PM's pick. And the shoes? The classic black jewelled Divine flats from Russell & Bromley.


On Wednesday, May was back in the Chamber for Prime Minister's Questions. One of our favourite suits - the purple Origami jacket and matching skirt from Daniel Blake was May's choice. For an added pop of fierce, the PM wore her leopard Charlotte Olympia Kitty heels.

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In the evening, May attended a private function at the Carlton Club. She selected another Daniel Blake piece, this time the grey Hybrid dress for the event.


On Friday,  the PM was in her Maidenhead constituency. She visited the RBWM Girls' Policy Forum to talk apprenticeships, getting more women into politics, more female role models and overcoming stereotypes. May wore a brown textured jacket with trousers and oversized pearl necklace. 


The Prime Minister's Winter Purchases

28.1.19


January is a dull, dreary month, and there's nothing like a nice new purchase to brighten the mood! The PM has done just that, stepping out in some cool new pieces over the past few weeks.

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Perhaps our favourite new purchase is the PM's baby blue Herno coat. Now, whilst sharp eyed readers will know this is not the first Herno coat that May owns, this one is quite different to the others thanks to its amazing colour.

Herno's athleisure inspired outerwear are perfect for keeping warm in the unpredictable British weather, and with the quilted sleeves and body able to be zipped out of the coat, you are getting double for your money!

The PM has worn hers frequently since Christmas, pairing it with another new addition to her wardrobe - a greyscale patterned scarf from another favoured brand - Pazuki. We've also seen another lovely grey cashmere scarf adorned with yellow hearts - if anyone knows where this is from then please let us know!

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And what winter would be complete without a pair of snug, chic boots? May has stepped out in this fab black suede pair from Russell & Bromley- the Tailwind is certainly a style staple!


I had lots of messages about the bright, oversized necklace that Mrs May wore during the visit of her Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe to Number 10. The necklace is the Kadinsky Riverstones design by Jackie Brazil, whose jewellery is made from recycled resin and handmade in Brazil. Branded as wearable art, this is certainly a statement piece!

A Week in Westminster: Theresa May's Week

26.1.19


From welcoming the New Zealand Prime Minister to celebrating Burns Night, here's a recap of Theresa May's week.


On Monday, the Prime Minister welcomed Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand to Downing Street. May wore her brown Paule Ka floral tweed jacket with a pair of black trousers, her black Balls Mirta Bijoux necklace and her leopard Delicious flats from Russell & Bromley.


Later in the day, May addressed the House of Commons with an update on Brexit. She kept warm on the short journey there in her new pale blue Herno coat and a black and grey scarf from Pazuki.


And in the evening, the PM hosted a Burns Night supper in Number 10. The fierce Blackwatch tartan jacket from Vivienne Westwood made a welcome reappearance!


On Wednesday, May took part in the weekly Prime Minister's Questions. She wore her navy fleck Military jacket from Daniel Blake, navy trousers and the navy Twiggy kitten heels from Russell & Bromley, accessorising with some sparkly Crystaldust Swarovski bangles and the oversized silver chain from Amanda Wakeley.

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And on Friday, the PM was in her Maidenhead constituency where she took part in the Big Garden Bird Watch, the largest wildlife survey in the world. She wore a snazzy new pink knitted scarf for the occasion! 

Back to Westminster: Theresa May's Week

12.1.19


It was back to Parliament for the Prime Minister and MPs following the Christmas recess. Here's what Mrs May has been up too.

On Monday, the PM visited Alder Hay Children's Hospital in Liverpool to announce and launch the Long Term Plan for the NHS. May wore black trousers and her new tweed Paule Ka jacket, accessorising with the black Mirta Bijoux Balls necklace and her leopard Kitty heels from Charlotte Olympia.

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On Tuesday, the PM held her weekly Cabinet meeting at Downing Street and further meetings in Parliament. May wore her navy blue check Daniel Blake dress  - here's a secret snap!


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And on Wednesday, it was back to Prime Minister's Questions. May wore her tried and trusted navy Escada skirt suit, accessorising with a red oversized jewel necklace and the Cocktail navy kitten heels from Russell & Bromley.


On Thursday, the PM welcomed her Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe to Number 10. They also visited Twickenham to mark the Rugby World Cup taking place later this year. May kept warm in her navy Amanda Wakeley coat (with snazzy balloon sleeves,) and her orange jacket from Daniel Blake. The Divine flats from Russell & Bromley made their first 2019 appearance!


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