THE VIBE: Casual style… as per usual these days! It’s not very flattering… the shapes don’t hide or disguise anything and cropped jeans shorten the legs. It’s not very AGE- appropriate for a 46 year old! It’s certainly NOT very professional… AT ALL.AND it’s not very fashionable…. No moulds were broken, no jaws dropped. BUT…. […]
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FOMO, or fear of missing out, is SO common in people of all ages. how to avoid fomo summer So, what causes this feeling of missing out on something important? In a word… Media.Whether it’s clever marketing in a glossy magazine or Social media stories.The fear of missing out on the latest wonder-product (or event) is real. {Read
Chanel-style tweed jacket. This fun look started with a chanel-style, tweed jacket. I have a serious Love/Hate relationship with this jacket. I want to love it’s classic lines and timeless style BUT, I always feel a tad frumpy when I put it on.Frumpy and boring.It makes me think of old ladies, at weddings, smelling of mothballs.Old ladies with perfectly
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There’s no escaping the fact that weddings can cause stress levels to skyrocket. how to wear what you want to weddingThere 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
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We all know that feeling of having nothing to wear. You have a wardrobe full of clothes BUT nothing fits.Not one item looks nice.Everything is hideous. You might be feeling low, puffy, bloated and generally disgusting. Your favourite dress looks like a bin linerYour sexy jeans are far from sexy.It must be time to curl up on
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Styling a sweatshirt dress without looking sloppy.{Or, wearing heels!} Some days you just want to be comfortable, don’t you?Those days when you can’t be bothered with tight jeans, tailoring or stiff fabrics.When you don’t want anything pinching or squeezing.The days you need easy and comfortable dressing. The obvious thing to do, is to reach for a
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How to wear your summer wardrobe in Autumn. Wearing colourful tights. Beginners Guide to Coloured Tights. I am sad to say goodbye to the Summer, in Ernest (haha I mean earnest) this time.The leaves are definitely turning brown and the apples on the tree are bright red and ready for eating. Despite these obvious hints
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Styling a Vintage pencil skirt with coloured tights and a cropped top. Vintage style, over 40. Coloured tights are perfect for transitioning your wardrobe from Summer into Autumn (and on to Winter…groan) and anyone who has read my previous posts will know about my love of hosiery: So, I am not ashamed to admit to
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Wearing red from head to toe. when in doubt wear red missoni style. Styling bright red in Autumn/Winter.On a dull, damp and dreich day the only thing for me to do is to wear some bright colour!While many people automatically reach for the dark colours in autumn/winter, I instinctively reach for the more vibrant shades.Dark
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Athleisure is a term that has been around for a few years now.What is basically means is cutting about* (a Scottish term for going about your business) in your sportswear. Athleisure is all about being seriously comfortable! BUT… Athleisure has been accused of being the ultimate in lazy dressing and the killer of “real” fashion.Harsh words! I agree that
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