While raindrops fall over the entirety of the UK and the water swirls around our feet as we trudge to work in our wellington boots let’s spare a thought for Mawsynram, the village in India that holds the title for the wettest place on Earth. On average they receive 11, 872 millimetres of rainfall a year. That’s staggeringly over twice the average annual rainfall in the very wettest parts of the UK.

The weather in Mawsynram makes our April showers seem somewhat shy…

1. Ally Capellino’s rucksack is waterproof, practical and stylish and means you’ll have your hands free for your umbrella. (£218)

2. Rainwave make these fab ponchos that roll up super small should the rain subside – what’s more with one of these there’s no need for an umbrella. (£48)

3. Hunter wellingtons need no introduction… (£75)

Click here for tips on how to wear your Hunter Wellies

Click here to read about Elspeth J. Walker, the director of Sweetlime and her favourite holidays in India

St. George died on this day in 303 AD – Raise your glasses and a Happy St. George’s Day to everyone both here on home soil and abroad wandering foreign climes!

There are so many lovely cities in Europe, living in London can sometimes mean you’re  spoiled for choice when it comes to a weekend away. One of my favourite places in the world has to be Florence – it’s the absolutely perfect destination for a springtime weekend getaway.

Destination: Florence, Italy Continue reading “Wear in the World: Florence, Italy” »

After having read Travesse’s guide to Buckinghamshire I had this pressing urge to leave the city for the weekend and do a bit of countryside exploring. I packed up my leather holdall with a few bits and pieces to see me through the muddy fields, country pubs and a quaint b+b, and set off to West Sussex for a very English staycation. Continue reading “Wear in the World: West Sussex” »

Stay at Taplow House Hotel, a historic English country house built in 1598 and set within six acres of beautiful gardens

Travel specialists and friends of s-p, Travesse, have come up with some wonderful suggestions for the perfect staycation weekend in Buckinghamshire. Continue reading “The Travesse Guide to Buckinghamshire” »

This week we speak to fabulous fashion journalist, Mimi Spencer about Brighton, her all time favourite destination and the perfect getaway for a staycation weekend…

Favourite destination: Brighton Continue reading “Wear in the World: Brighton” »