Tom’s got his cargo jacket – have you?
IT’S BEEN A ROLLERCOASTER GUYS!!!!
Such fun doing this capsule series. Loved it, loved how you loved it.
Taking a quick break now to do Sam’s end of term, childcare, holiday – back some time after the 7th August when our temp nanny arrives YASSSS. We’ll have men’s capsule (I’m hoping Giles will do a bit of modelling??), a toy round-up and some other shit.
If you’re missing the action, hop over and join me on Instagram (@esthermcoren) for photos and stories xxxx
Nope gone right off Tom now with that eurgh beard!!!
I’m sad you’re taking a break, Esther, but quite understand, my daughters all juggle work with small and large children. I’ve loved reading your series and particularly love the beautiful Theory dress you suggested and I was fortunate enough to buy. Have a lovely summer and come back soon. XX
Oh Sue yes I am STILL psyched that you got that Theory dress!!!! xxxxx
I have LOVED it!
Inspired into purchasing sensible new smart not cheap clothes that will last.
Have a lovely holiday and can’t wait for the men’s edit, thanks Esther
Thanks Esther it’s been fab! Bashed the credit card a bit but realise I am definitely a capsule wardrobe kind of girl. Basically a lazy dresser but at least now a bit more put together. Enjoy your hols.
Have a great holiday!
Thanks Esther, Capsule series has been brilliant! Am very inspired. credit card has been battered, but I will be on the money diet after holidays so that’s ok! (until autumn capsule series anyway) Have a great holiday xx
LOVED it! Last order yesterday was that really lovely beach dress from White Stuff. Realised I literally don’t own such a thing (slightly shocking admission – can’t think what on earth I’ve been wearing on the beach all these years…?). Anyway, thanks again so much – great job! Looking forward to more such posts later in the year 👍😀❤️❤️
Have a lovely holiday! We’ll miss you!
Thank you for a GREAT series of capsules, such a compelling read! And good luck with keeping it together til the cavalry arrives in a few weeks, you looked so fed up with it all in your last insta story, I feel your pain!
Have enjoyed the posts, even at 73 years old, I found lots of good ideas
Thank you, enjoy your holiday. I’ll try and hold it together while you’re gone. Speaking of Giles, if it’s not too odious, can you tell him (like he gives a shit) he’s been absolutely stellar in the paper and magazine recently – read aloud, laugh out loud excellent, and sometimes skirting so dangerously close to making a significant point that I’ve welled up. (I’m not giving *you* any more praise, I prostrate myself before you often enough and practically live here as it is xxx)
I’ll tell him. He fucking lives on praise
Well I made the mistake of reading a couple online you see and looking at the comments – it was like they’d read a different thing! The dogged humourlessness of some people is quite something. All the lovely funny commenters on the internet hang out at the Spike I think.
I know there are no arseholes here at all. It’s suspicious
Happy Holidays ! Have loved the capsule mini series , Thank you !
Men’s capsule? Excellent. Giles modelling? Fun. Have a lovely holiday.
Happy holidays! Just back from a stay in a rather fabulous Frank Lloyd Wright inspired gaff in Madeira (yes, I do know it’s where the elephants go to die but…) and now I’m very jealous that most people still have their holidays to come. Look forward to the Insta pics x
Have a wonderful holiday Esther. x
Loved it! Got the H&M denim coat yesterday. Think it’ll be a lifesaver.
Have a great holiday, and HAVE YOU SEEN THE EDIT?? I hope you are getting more than click through beans for that! I have the H&M shirt on order and am stalking the Asos dress hoping for a 12. I am the reader with the H&M white jeans and Dinny Hall hoops too…. Rapidly becoming a (well dressed) Spike clone in rural Wiltshire. xx
WHAT EDIT? I don’t understand what you are talking about!!!!
But hurrah my own PERSONAL ARMY!!!
The Net magazine… All about Summer Black. Sorry for slightly random comment!
Aha!! I’m sure they’re ALL spikers xxxxx
Thank you SO much for this series. I am finding it so much easier to get dressed every morning, even to an office environment – having the good basics at hand just makes me more efficient and I have felt really GOOD about the outfits I’ve put together with items from your capsule – like myself, but a fresher and more stylish version of myself.
I feel that perhaps all of us here should create some sort of chat forum where we can swap photos and capsule stories, to get us through the end of this series and your imminent absence! Have a wonderful, well-earned holiday though.
Nikki are you on Instagram? Post a pic of yourself in a great capsule outfit and tag me! xx
I am! I will! I should also add that my husband actually told me this morning that I looked “chic”. My HUSBAND, the 6’3 rugby-playing Aussie. I doubt he has ever used the word “chic” before, let alone in reference to me! All due to you, lady.
omg THAT is a proper compliment! plus I think I possibly v fancy your husband????
Have a great holiday – I’ve enjoyed this series so much, and the Spikers have been a goldmine of advice! Currently researching rose gold hoops for my next purchase 🙂
I’m spreading the capsule effect across the channel. Just thought I would have a quick hunt in the tiny H&M at the entrance to the the hypermarket and they had your army green shirt on the half price sale rack and in my size too – result! That’s my idea of French chic.
Have a lovely holiday, Esther! This whole series has been bladdy brilliant. I second the group chat/forum idea – I’d love to see other Spikers’ capsule outfits!
Hi Leona, I have just tagged an insta-post “#spikerscapsule” – maybe that’s an easy way to share ideas?
Nikki this is a great idea
Nikki, I’ve just seen this – awesome idea!
Esther first time commenter but reader since the Recipe Rifle days. Thank you thank you for this capsule series, it has been an eye opener and it all totally make sense. I was sworn off fashion recommendations ever since being swayed by an article to buy a pair of gold shoes as they would ‘go with everything’. Not sure where I intended to wear them, bit OTT for rainy playgrounds or Brent Cross on Thursday afternoons…especially pushing a pram!
So refreshing to have honest, thought out recommendations of things that are actually useful. So rare to find these days, it’s like having a personal life coach who really knows you.
I think we’d happy if you do capsules for anything you can think of…toys, make up, homes, men (lolz!) we’ll all be credit cards at the ready!
Heidi I am on it. Great to hear from you. Gold shoes 🙁
Hi Esther, Hope you have a great summer holiday. Please will you do some Autumn / Winter capsule ideas when you’re back? I find getting dressed in the Winter is a nightmare. I have found your ideas are so useful. I was getting in a right state wondering to wear to my best gay friends wedding because I have no money to spend on anything new. Thanks to you I am wearing an old Jigsaw T dress accessorised with some new J Crew earrings & I’m really looking forward to it now. Thanks Esther. x
Hi Emma great to hear from you. Yes absolutely! AW is coming along. It IS really hard to be warm and look okay in the winter, I can’t claim to have it sorted just between you and me, but I’ll have a crack at some suggestions. That’s terrific about your wedding! A trusty dress brought up to date with new earrings is EXACTLY the attitude. xxxxx
Can’t wait! Love your blog!! See you on here soon. 😊 ❤💜❤
Look forward to the Male Capsule. I am getting full clearance to encapsulate (and talk about it) on the understanding that once I have myself sorted I will do the same for my husband.
Zoe that’s great! Make sure you don’t actually throw anything yet! Put it aside in some of those big laundry bags x
No by full clearance i mean permission to shop…. it is so liberating having a set list to work to rather than the usual endless browsing and despair….
oh I SEEEE. yes fackin ell go for it baby xxx
I loved this series. I want more (defeating the purpose of a capsule) and cannot WAIT for man version. TELL ME WHICH SHOES MY HUSBAND SHOULD OWN.
And, if you haven’t seen it yet, I thought you’d like this: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/m-blazoned/vacation-or-trip-a-helpful-guide-for-parents_b_7789310.html?ncid=engmodushpmg00000003 XXX
Thanks Emma!