why ill never be chic cream jeans white t-shirt & khaki jacket. I’m currently in the middle of a styling course (hosted online by a London University) and during the work I was doing for my weekly assessment I realised something quite interesting about myself. Something I’d never really considered before. I realised that I’ll never be CHIC. […]
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Summer has hit Scotland hard for the first time in, well… forever!Skin is on show everywhere.Summer clothes (that never normally get an airing) are being dusted down and we’re soaking up the heat as often as possible. I’ve been blogging for 3 years and this is the first year I’ve been able to sit outside and work.It feels
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It’s getting to that time of year (in Scotland at least) when we are a little fed up of winter layers and dark, dreich mornings.The sky is getting lighter (at both ends of the day) and there is a glimmer of hope. statement sleeves silver boots. Hope for a beautiful spring.Hope for a warm summer.Hope
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Late summer, in Scotland, is a mad mix of different weather conditions.One day the thermals are on, the next, the legs are out.Rain is practically a given, and can strike at any time! This was one of the “Get your legs out, quick!” days.So, a dress was in order. A friend (at work) recently gave
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I am delighted to be part of a group of international bloggers, called The fab 40’s. the fab 40s 8 ways to wear tartan overThe 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. This month’s theme
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Somedays call for a little dress up!Today is one of those days. playing dress up quarantine style. My hair is BADLY needing cut.My roots are dire.I’m going brassy.😳My skin is parched.My exercise routine is nonexistent.I feel a bit of a mess. In this situation what can be done? There is only one thing for it.Ditch
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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,
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Wearing bold and bright clashes of block colour is a great way to brighten up your day.I love brights in winter…. see some HERE and HERE… but they also work well in summer.The bright colours echo the boldness of nature at this time of year. This royal blue dress was calling out for a nice clash.Mine came in
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I am so excited to be able to offer you the chance to win a fantastic international giveaway 200 to spend at Alie Street, London. In their own words… “At Alie Street we give you the opportunity to feel beautiful, special, confident and glamorous in impeccably made dresses, whatever the occasion. Pieces draw on wearable luxury and
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Styling vintage without looking like fancy dress. Autumn layers, Girlfriend jeans, Stripes and a Houndstooth cape. After doing my end of summer round up, on Thursday, I was inspired to revisit my gorgeous vintage shoes that didn’t quite make that cute summer outfit back in August.Comfort won on that day! I decided that I had to give them another chance.They are
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