The summer months in Britain offer a deluge of music festivals, which are often the saving grace for anyone who can’t find the time or money to organise a trip abroad. The music — and the general campsite experience — will always deliver the opportunity for a great time; but small details, such as wearing unsuitable clothing, can often put a blot on an otherwise…

The credit crunch is undoubtedly having an impact on many areas of life and has rarely been out of the news recently. Disposable income is at a premium for many people, but how can you keep looking fashionable without affecting your finances? One of the main things you can do to avoid feeling the pinch is to shop smarter. Certain things never go out of…

So you’ve had the same jeans on for, well you can’t quite remember, and yet you may still have plans on going to the pub or club with them on. While it’s not a question on most people’s minds on an average day it’s still an important one: just how often should you wash your jeans? The answer lies in your personality traits; have a…

There was a time when suits were merely a boring but necessary item people had to wear in the office. The suit originated in England around the early 19th century but took its name from the French word ‘suivre’ which means ‘to follow’. The idea being that the trousers and waistcoat would follow the colour and cloth of the suit jacket. Originally suits would be…