Is it ok to wear trainers to a formal event?

DO you think this pair look comfortable?” I was in a shoe shop when I overheard this question. The speaker was a middle-aged lady. I was relieved to find that she’d been addressing her remark to the a

FORGET FASHION... LOOK FRUMPY!

At Platinum, we love to champion independent fashion brands – and where better to start than with one of our absolute favourites, Air & Grace. Founded by the inspiring Claire Burrows, Air & Grace is t

I’M a reasonable woman, I like to think. Having been around for three decades now, I’ve seen a bit of life. Take my job, for instance, in the shoe shop – we get all sorts of customers. Most are lovely

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