Welcome to the fab 40s 9 ways to wear all white I am delighted to be part of a group of international bloggers, called The fab 40’s.The purpose of this diverse group is to show how eight (very different) women interpret a specific style.Each month there is a new theme chosen by one of the group. Being […]
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I wanted to share something with you today. Im dropping off face of earth. I’m taking a break this coming week from, well…. life. When I say a break I mean a REAL break. No TV.No computer.No work.No emails.No blog.No Social media. No digital technology of any kind. {I’m even leaving my Fitbit in the
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After reading the AW16/17 trend reports (in the glossy magazines) I was excited to see the various styles of wide belts on offer.I really like the look of a wide belt, and they are back in fashion again.(Did they ever really go away?) There are a wide range out there this coming season; Some corset-style,
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It’s February, and the ‘New’ spring colours are at the front of my mind.I realise that spring doesn’t officially start (here) until the 20th March.But, that’s far too long to wait.My own version of spring starts now! {Maybe I am more of a Snowdrop than an Iris?… an early bloomer 😀🌱} Of course ‘New Season’
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While having a catch-up with my favourite blogs, I began to think about the women behind these blogs and what makes them (and their blog) a success. Success is, of course, a subjective thing.One person’s idea of a successful blog may involve a small circle of loyal readers who regularly interact with the content. Another
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How to stop a tweed jacket looking frumpy. I have been guilty of discarding some fabulous items of clothing, in the past, in favour of something a little more grown up or appropriate for my age (see an explanation HERE). Are we all guilty of this at some point in our lives?How many times have you looked
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Best laid plans.Sometimes planning an outfit is a waste of time.No matter how much thought you put into it (or how many details you think you’ve covered) reality can hit and all intentions go out of the window! Move over crisp air and blue skies.Welcome torrential showers of icy rain. As you may have guessed,
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Wearing over-the-knee boots without looking cheap.Styling a knitted dress without the frump factor. Personally, I think over-the-knee boots are very tricky to wear.There is no getting away from the fact that they are sexy, and can easily make even the most conservative of outfits look a little too much.The look gets harder to pull off
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I really need your help this week lovely people! I’m on the lookout for some of the best blogs of 2018.Blogs that you love.Blogs that you know are going to go from strength to strength in 2018!Those blogs that you really enjoy following.The ones where missing a post is not an option! This all started when I was trying to find
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Wearing shorts in Autumn/Winter Tailored shorts and chunky brogues You may remember this post when I tried to take my own photographs….Oh dear. Not a great success!So today (in the fleeting moments between showers) I took my own photographs, and some of them are actually okay.Not perfect, but okay…and that is progress! I used my new remote
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