What should you wear on a date, over 40? This is a tricky fashion subject… and can cause hours (or even days) of worried deliberation, over forty or not! None of us want to look trashy and cheap, but we equally don’t want to look boring, frumpy or (even worse) forgettable.How on earth do we […]
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Is 40 too old for skinny jeans and cropped tops? A couple of years ago, just before I turned 40, I had a bit of a wobble style-wise. I think it was my first midlife crisis (I anticipate more to come!) And no, I am not talking about going crazy and buying leopard print micro-mini dresses and
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Mobile blog no wifi will it work? My first post using my mobile phone….I could pretend that I am trying out new ways to blog but the truth is that I’m only trying it because we are away to the beach for a week and the WiFi is not working. No WiFi!!! (Panic on the faces
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Playsuit and ‘Over 40’ in the same sentence? how to wear playsuit 40 MUST be too old for a playsuit? Is this the ultimate fashion faux pax? I was determined to give the Playsuit / Romper look another chance after a break of almost 10 years… I used to have a very sharp and tailored fine-pinstripe pair
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Each month Anna, Ann and I are styling a ‘classic’ item, and this month it’s the turn of the (frankly scary) Cut-offs.Cut-off shorts are definitely NOT a Scottish staple.{Brrrrrrr!!!} So I did a little DIY….When I say DIY I mean hacking the legs off some jeans and sticking them in the washing machine to see
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The feeling of permanent tiredness is a reality for many people.Whether it is due to a busy life, worries, illness, bad sleep…Or, all of the above! How to Make your Eyes Look Bigger and less Tired Many women (and men) have too many plates to spin, and not enough hours in the day to spin
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When I started my blog, back in June, I really had no idea what was in store for me. I had admired, and read, other blogs but had never really commented or interacted with them.Having nothing valuable to say, it was better to keep quiet….wasn’t it?I also felt that I knew absolutely nothing about blogging
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Today I am wearing my culottes again, and loving them!Especially as they are helping me to rebel against the (unpredictable) autumnal weather, here in Scotland. These culottes are easy, breezy and satisfyingly swishy, but a little bit too ‘airy’ for a cool autumn day, so I’m wearing my culotte slip and a pair of cycling shorts underneath.Yep,
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Colour is such a powerful tool.People assume things about you according to the colours you wear.{See THIS POST for more details}. Some colours can instantly transform our mood. Making us calmer and more relaxed, happy and joyful, energised…or even hungry! Unfortunately, brighter and bolder shades CAN feel quite overwhelming and intimidating to wear.Something to be
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What on earth is this post all about then? what happens when your child dresses you.Is it one of those silly “My 5 year old does my makeup” posts that are all over the internet?Posts that are good for a laugh, and not much else. I must admit that a title like… ” What happens
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