Billy
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What Would a Fantasy Bard Actually Wear in Real Life?
Fantasy bard style does not need to mean poet shirts and costume jewellery. Here’s how to translate the colour, theatricality and character of the archetype into clothes that still work in real life.
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What Charity Shops Actually Have
What do charity shops actually have once you get past the treasure-hunt videos? Mostly ordinary clothes, near misses and the occasional genuinely excellent find.
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Edinburgh Ghost Stories: The Tales That Followed Me Home
A rainy walk through Greyfriars, a ring of underground keys and no ghosts at all: my honest account of Edinburgh’s Double Dead Tour and the stories that stayed with me afterwards.
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Vintage Shops in Edinburgh for Menswear: Where I’d Go Again
Edinburgh has plenty of vintage shops, but menswear can still be difficult to find. Here is what I discovered at Armstrongs, Little Blue Door and several smaller stores.
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How to Store Wool Clothes and Prevent Moth Damage
Wool is easy to store badly. Here’s how I clean, inspect and put away coats, knitwear and other wool clothes so they survive summer storage without feeding moths or losing their shape.
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How to Make a Modern Room Feel Old-World Without Filling It with Clutter
Create old-world atmosphere in a modern home through proportion, warm lighting, natural materials and a few storied objects—without resorting to themed clutter.
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Dark Academia Outfits You Can Actually Wear in Real Life
Practical dark academia outfit ideas for ordinary life, using sweater vests, wool trousers, ties, leather shoes and second-hand finds without drifting into costume.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Clothing Care for a Storybook Wardrobe
Learn how to wash, air, store and repair vintage and second-hand clothes without overcomplicating the process. A practical beginner’s guide to care labels, stains, knitwear, tailoring and knowing when to call a specialist.
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How to Make Second-Hand Clothes Look Expensive
Simple ways to make second-hand and vintage clothes look more polished, intentional and expensive without losing their character.
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How to Build a Storybook Wardrobe Without Looking Like You’re in Costume
A practical guide to building a vintage, bookish and fantasy-inspired wardrobe that feels characterful, wearable and completely your own.