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It's 2026 and I still want to dress like it's 2010

I've done it once, and I've worked out why it's worth doing again

Jan 11 • Olivia Purvis

Things to look forward to in January

for those overwhelmed by the start of a new year, come hither! it'll be ok!

Jan 5 • Olivia Purvis

Sunday Duvet Reading: December Edition

the sparkliest parts of December, tied up neatly in a bow for breakfast (and the new year)!

Dec 28, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

A Soundtrack For Every Day of The Week

my songs of the year that will make you want to share your headphones

Dec 22, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

End of year inspiration, some lovely places in London and my very important Christmas reading list

it's a selection box of the good stuff!

Dec 19, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Most Popular

Diary Of A Sentimental Heart: Part 1.

Apr 2, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

Some Of The Things I Do When Things Feel Hard

Apr 24, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

Diary Of A Sentimental Heart: Part 2.

Apr 11, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

The All Year Round Gift Guide

Nov 28, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

Recent posts

I have spent too long looking at my face

and I'm hoping in 2026 I care a lot less about what it looks like

Dec 14, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

The Ultimate Guide to Forever Festive Frocks

the modern heirloom dress list

Dec 7, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Sunday (ahem, Wednesday) Duvet (Commuter) Reading: November Edition

the best of the last month, ready for your mid-week porridge

Dec 3, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Reasons to be cheerful #5: 10 nice things I've seen/heard/watched this week

everything from the best porridge recipe for dark mornings, my favourite song lyrics in forever and the Christmas dress I may *need* to purchase

Nov 23, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

So You're Christmas Shopping in London?

the absolute best places to present shop in my favourite city (and somewhere for a sandwich too)

Nov 16, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

A sick day, a new TV show and learning how to rest

I mean, properly rest

Nov 9, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

The Sentimental Wardrobe

The Sentimental Wardrobe

A newsletter rooted in nostalgia but also sharing what’s good and special now- from style, life, music and all the heart in-between.

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Style

It's 2026 and I still want to dress like it's 2010

I've done it once, and I've worked out why it's worth doing again

Jan 11 • Olivia Purvis

The Ultimate Guide to Forever Festive Frocks

the modern heirloom dress list

Dec 7, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

She's on the want again!

and if I share the lovely bits with you it's half like buying them, right?

Oct 29, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

My School Run Uniform

I know! It’s amateur hour over here!

Oct 8, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Is The White Skirt Autumn's Unexpected Styling Hero?

10 ways I've been styling my favourite summer piece for the in-between weather

Sep 26, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

A love letter to Topshop of yesteryear

and here are the pieces you *should* be searching for on Vinted

Sep 7, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Everything that has caught my eye this week (in the style department)

because this is *exactly* how I want to be dressing in September

Aug 25, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

From Chemise Summer to Victorian Nightgown Autumn...

here are the créme de la créme of the LWN (little white nightdresses), perfect for being horizontal for your portrait sitting

Aug 13, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Diary

Diary Of A Sentimental Heart: Part 12. It's All Just A Phase

the passing of time as a parent; from changing bags to school bags

Sep 12, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Diary Of A Sentimental Heart pt. 11: On Co-Parenting

navigating a life where you’re always a parent, but just not always with your child.

Mar 28, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Diary of a Sentimental Heart: Part 10.

how many versions of yourself do you try on after a break up?

Feb 13, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Diary of a Sentimental Heart: Part 9.

Nine months of toeing the delicate line of oversharing, dating with an enormous internet footprint and meeting a wonderful man who paints his nails...

Dec 21, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

Diary of a Sentimental Heart: Part 8.

on managing my own expectation vs. reality of, erm, life (sounds existential but I promise it's all fine, baby!) and A GOOD DATE!

Oct 16, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

Diary of a Sentimental Heart: Part 7.

The second ever first date, when toilet brush chat enters the room and searching for a man in good trousers…

Sep 8, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

Diary Of A Sentimental Heart: Part 6.

the story of the big first dating experience, pre-emptive heartbreak and the classic Joni Mitchell sad girl soundtrack

Aug 4, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

Diary Of A Sentimental Heart: Part 5.

and the one where I ripped off the sticky old dating plaster and entered 'THE SCENE'*!

Jun 7, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

Music

A Soundtrack For Every Day of The Week

my songs of the year that will make you want to share your headphones

Dec 22, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

The magic of a well timed album

today is Everybody Scream day!

Oct 31, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

5 Songs Soundtracking My Summer (so far!)

i! can't! stop! playing! them!

Aug 6, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

The best new music & songs I *cannot* and *will not* stop playing

Look, I’m not telling you that you have to listen to these, but you'd be missing out if you didn't

May 5, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

51 Songs That Sound Like Spring

wonderful songs for washing line weather!

Apr 8, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Five Songs To Start Your Week With

tried and tested, fail safe ear worms

Feb 17, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

The Cool Girls Christmas Playlist

I'm joking- what is cool anyway!! But cool girls love Christmas songs, right?

Dec 9, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

So you fancy something new to listen to?

Roll up, roll up for some do-woop girl group nostalgia!

Oct 13, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

Sunday Duvet Reading

Sunday Duvet Reading: December Edition

the sparkliest parts of December, tied up neatly in a bow for breakfast (and the new year)!

Dec 28, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Sunday (ahem, Wednesday) Duvet (Commuter) Reading: November Edition

the best of the last month, ready for your mid-week porridge

Dec 3, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Sunday Duvet Reading: October Edition

all of the joy from the last month, ready to read with your eggs and soldiers

Nov 2, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Sunday Duvet Reading: September Edition

the best of September, ready with your eggs and toast (and a very special offer too!)

Sep 28, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Sunday Duvet Reading: August Edition

the most joyful parts of August, all served up for a delicious Sunday

Aug 31, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Sunday Duvet Reading: July Edition

it's here, served with your juicy peaches and Greek yoghurt for the ultimate summer breakfast time...

Jul 27, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Sunday Duvet Reading: June Edition

it's here, it's toasty and it's the big, cosy round up of everything delightful from the last month!

Jun 29, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

Sunday Duvet Reading: May Edition

your big round-up of all things good from the last month, ready to eat up with your dippy eggs and tea!

May 25, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

London

End of year inspiration, some lovely places in London and my very important Christmas reading list

it's a selection box of the good stuff!

Dec 19, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

So You're Christmas Shopping in London?

the absolute best places to present shop in my favourite city (and somewhere for a sandwich too)

Nov 16, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

My London Autumn To-Do Wish List

everything I want to do in the big city this season

Oct 5, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

thoughts on bodies from a south London pool side

Jul 6, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

PYO: Five planned out dream weekends in London

if you're in need of some weekend inspiration may this help you along the way...

May 10, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

My Dream Spring To-Visit and To-Do List

here are 20 (ish) things that sound VERY lovely to do

Apr 4, 2025 • Olivia Purvis

How To Spend Summer In London

a list of things I love doing and a list of things I really, really would love to do...

Aug 7, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

10 Things I Love Doing In London With My Toddler

and (technically) not even one soft play included! Cultured? Me? You got it, baby!

May 12, 2024 • Olivia Purvis

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