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We'd like to take a moment to big up some of the badass ladies who have used powerful style choices as a mechanism to shift up perceptions and ignite change.

First up, let’s consider Katherine Hepburn. The Hollywood leading lady’s masculine style choices were positively scandalous at the time and flew in the face of expectations. We thank her for literally breaking the taboo of women wearing trousers. Just think about how stifling it would be if that one had never been sorted?!

Jump ahead to the 60s and Mary Quant smashed the connection between showing some leg and being considered 'frightfully uncouth'. It was an important moment in terms of calling out how unacceptable it is to label women as slutty for what they wear - plus challenging the connection between sexuality and morality. 

Just one decade on, and Vivienne Westwood helped pioneer punk, kicking off a politically charged cultural movement that influenced society hand in hand with fashion. She continues to make bold fashion statements and remains a leading influence across mainstream creative culture today.  

In the 80s, Madonna took boldness on female sexuality to a whole new level with her bodices, pointy boobs and Sex book. Far from being the pawn, she creatively directed and produced her work and portrayed a sexual women in charge.

Bjork seriously challenged the music scene by literally mashing up contemporary artistry and music in the 90s. She also did loads for female representation in the industry by insisting on rightful Producer and Writer credits and refusing to be the ‘front lady’ in a male led industry.

Whilst this lady has been styling it out for nearing a decade (literally) it was in the 00s that Iris Apfel entered most of our lives. She has showed unequivocally that age ain't nothing but a number - shifting perceptions on female beauty and style through outlandish and experimental fashion choices.

Beyoncé has been killing it since the 90s, but we have to say her more recent bold choices have really taken it next level. From Black-Panther-evoking dance routines to a semi-naked pregnancy look book, she’s made even our eyes pop - in a good way, we think... Because thought provocation has got to be a key part of all this, right?

But the thing we most truly love Queen Bey for is inspiring a whole generation, and black girls in particular, to feel proud and empowered by the true awesomeness of their thighs. That is cool - and quite an achievement! Women in all their variety encouraged to stand strong. Now that is a true service to society. 

Fashion is a form self-expression and creativity and plays an important part in our culture. We reckon our choices can have a powerful influence on society - and these women certainly prove the case, hands down! Sisters, we salute you.

 For some, Valentine's Day is about being the most romantic, for others it's an excuse to publicise couple smugness, for others it a total load of rubbish. For us, well we reckon any excuse to celebrate basically... anything, is all we need – so why the hell not!

And yes okay so we also get that it's a marketing hook to make us feel like we need to buy a whole load of stuff blah blah, but ignoring all that...

Here's our guide for making Valentines a super FUN day:

Indulge - first up, start the morning by announcing you will only be drinking pink champagne - all day. In reality it will be Prosecco, caffeine is still welcome and you'll move on to water by 11am, but it's the excitement in that intention during those first few hours that is the fun bit.

Style it out – whether it's a subtle rosey lippy, an anti-Valentine's goth look or a kitsch as you like heart-printed dress, we reckon a bit of dress up is always fun... And if it's the romantic vibes you want to jump on for the day, we thoroughly recommend our abstract 'Lovers' earrings..

Go full on Betty Cooper – cut the kiddies breakfast toast into heart shapes, give out mini-packets of love hearts to strangers, bake heart shaped cookies for your colleagues (or at least intend to and then actually buy a pack of those heart shaped Haribo on your way in to work).

Embrace the love – we reckon an excuse to take some time out and ponder all those you love is really rather nice. So make sure you text your best pals, call the Aunty you know is going through a tough time, cover your partner in a 101 kisses (even if they tell you to stop after 7, we're sure they'll see the romantic side in the end - or start laughing at a very minimum).

Go your own way – when it comes to what you actually 'do', make sure it's something you want 'to do'. There's nothing worse than forced fun - from going large with your pals on Tuesday night just to prove how much you looove being single, to squeezing into a packed restaurant for a fixed price set menu just because it's the done thing. If those options work for you - great, but if you'd rather be snuggled up at home with your lover, having tea with your Mum, or doing nothing at all, that sounds great to us - and has no reflection on how happy or successful you are!

Treat yourself – since self love is obviously the most important prerequisite of any goodness, we reckon you need to buy yourself a Valentine's present - whoop! We'd recommend something frivolous and fun e.g.:

• A totally glittery clutch bag (what it lacks in practicality, it makes up for in joy) – check out this rainbow glitter option from SoS15
• Super fancy indulgent chocs from Saint Aymes (only challenge is they look so good you'll be sad for a moment that you can't wear them - before the devouring begins that is) 
• The stay-on lipstick of your dreams (i.e. this one actually works - literally all day - and is only £4.99!!) from Sleek 
• Standout fabulous earrings (sorry, if that's a bit of an obvious suggestion, but of course we had to go there) - https://milktoothldn.com/collections/all 

So there it is, our guide to a super fun Valentine's Day. We hope you enjoy yours x

Okay so it's a bit cold, but we reckon everyone can be a bit unfairly down on our friend winter... Here's some top reasons to embrace it!

Faux fur - with everything. Coats obviously, but we're also very pleased to see trims a plenty this year and even the continued rise of the glorious fluffy Pom Pom. Only line drawn is at those Club Kid type fluffy boots in neon. Will leave those for the Emo teens...

Warm booze - cider, wine, whiskey. Positively soothing for the soul...

Staying in in - a time of year when it's totally legit to convince yourself that you're staying as part of a new healthy lifestyle choice, but actually it's because you have a primal urge to hibernate - and really want to complete that boxset. PJs on by 7:08pm - woo hoo!

It's well sparkly - so obviously there's Christmas with all the tinsel and twinkle lights, quickly followed by the glitter and fizz of NYE, but even beyond that Mother Nature ensures the bling. We've got shimmering frost in the mornings, flickering fires & candles encouraged by those dark eves - and even the odd flurry of crystal snowflakes. And to top up the frosty fabulousness, there's also statement earrings of course - browse ours at www.milktoothldn.com/store

Getting hairy - what a relief to sack off the waxing, shaving and plucking palarva. Time to embrace eu naturale hidden under all those layers. Plus hair is good for keeping insulated. Fact. And if you get caught out in a changing room or some such, no probs, just pretend you're cooler than you are and totally comfortable with 'freeing the pit' (in fact, that may even be worth considering come May...).

The annual reboot - there's something about observing the death and rebirth of all the plants and things to encourage some perspective on life. It's a chance to reflect, set new resolutions and think about all those new opportunities ahead.