1. How to Spot the Difference Between Real and Fake Fur. I know it’s hardly “breaking news” but, after the recent (appalling) reports about many big brands with no fur policies using real fur under the guise of “Fake”… see this news report from April about the use of real fur by big brands I was keen to …
There’s no escaping the fact that weddings can cause stress levels to skyrocket.There are (what feels like) a thousand things to organise and that’s just for the guests! If you’re the Bride, Groom, Mother of the Bride/Groom…Stand clear.Heads might explode! The last thing you need at this stressful time is a style crisis. However, the ‘outfit’ can sometimes cause a lot of …
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I’m no good at lying.Of course, I give it a go now and again but anyone who knows me will tell you that I have a face like an open book.I’m pathetic at poker, liar dice and anything that requires a ‘bluffing’ face. If you ask me a question I’ll blurt out the truth before my …
How many of us are guilty of sicking to the same-old, same-old?Whether it’s the shops we go to, or the type of books we read.We are creatures of habit. The problem with habit is that we can become stuck in a rut.And the problem with being in a rut is that we can become stale, …
I’ve dug my blue band jacket yellow trousers out of the ‘Put away for winter’ bag and I’m so glad to see them again.Hello sunshine legs! See these yellow trousers in action… There’s nothing quite as spring-like as a dash of yellow, is there? {See more yellow in the form of my spring-chicken jumper HERE… I …
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Today I’m taking one plain and neutral (dare I say, boring?!) outfit that could be considered to be a bit on the frumpy side. A simple outfit consisting of everyday items that most of us already own. I’m going to wear the same outfit two different ways.One outfit okay, but nothing to write home about.One …
Going grey… what’s the fuss all about? Why is it such a big deal? How come getting your hair coloured a ‘trendy’ grey is super-cool but rocking a ‘natural’ grey is somehow distasteful? And before you say… “Hang on a minute Sam, going grey is cool.There are plenty of people doing it … and rocking it!” I totally agree!There …
This week has been a whirlwind of different emotions and experiences and I’m sure your normal week involves something very similar… For me, it was the serious worry about a family member’s health.An annoying eBay issue I had to deal with.The feeling of gratitude that I’ve reached my 44th Birthday (that was on Friday).A tedious (and unnecessary) …
its little new romantic Personal style is lots of fun and the best thing about being a style blogger (as opposed to a fashion blogger) is that you can share and wear whatever you want! Some days are fashionable.Some days are vintage.Some days are minimal and some are more eclectic. Today, I’m feeling a little …
I’m getting a little fed up with my Winter woollies and dark clothing BUT it’s far too cold for cotton, linen and spring-like fabrics.What can I do? The perfect solution is to pick warm fabrics in light Spring colours.This outfit is the perfect Spring cheat! A fab pair of cosy cashmere culottes and this beautifully soft cashmere …
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