Category Archives: Oshun blog

Inspired by Nature spirits

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Helen

This article was originally published at Try Handmade. There is something about a bluebell wood with dappled sunlight streaming through the leaves that makes me believe in nature spirits. They’re there, I know they are. I just wish I could see … Continue reading →

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Pinning it Together

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Helen

This article was originally published at Try Handmade. The humble safety pin. Its usual purpose is to act as an emergency fastener when a zip or button breaks, but it has evolved into a legitimate item of alternative fashion…  

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Tribal: The wild side of clothing

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Helen

This article was originally published on Try Handmade. I am reliably informed by several fashion magazines, that ‘tribal’ is fashionable for this summer, though I’m not sure sure exactly what this means – especially as this has been a trend for … Continue reading →

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Kilver Court Wedding Fair, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Helen

On Sunday my daughter and I went along to the wedding fair at Kilver Court to see what it was like. I’ve been long married, and my daughter hopefully has a few years yet, but we love all things to … Continue reading →

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Clothing to dye for.

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Helen

(A version of this article was originally published at Try Handmade.) Tie dye is classic hippy style, but I don’t actually always like it. I think it works best when you’ve got subtle shades of the same colour happening, rather … Continue reading →

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Pirate dresses

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Helen

This is an article originally published on Try Handmade. Incidentally, I can’t wait until the new Pirates film in two years…

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Beach cover-ups

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Helen

Following on from my last post, it seemed the logical thing to have a little look into options as to what to wear over the top of the swimming costume.

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Bikini Babes

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Helen

I’m lucky enough to be going on holiday soon, so I’ve actually been the target audience to all the swim wear on offer in the high street. I can’t tell you how much time I’ve wasted looking through rails of … Continue reading →

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Alternative Wedding Dresses

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Helen

Celebrities and friends are getting married all over the place and photos are appearing everywhere from Hello magazine to Facebook. Unfortunately I haven’t had any invites this year (not even from Kate Moss!) but I do love looking at all … Continue reading →

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Festival Clothing

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Helen

In the UK, Glastonbury Festival is the biggest music festival, and in my opinion, the best as well! I have been going for years and now I’m lucky enough to live practically on its doorstep. If you haven’t been, it’s … Continue reading →

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