Dungarees get a hard time, don’t they? They drift into fashion every now and again (or so the fashion houses tell us) and are styled beautifully in the fashion magazines. Some of us rush out to buy in to this seeming effortless image.Only to realise that the dungarees can make us look like we are […]
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As summer slips away, here in Scotland, now is the perfect time to think about favourite summer outfits…These ‘picks’ are not based on post popularity, views or comments.There are just the outfits I enjoyed wearing the most.Please feel free to disagree with my choices! 1. Red knitted midi-dress and blue jacket. In this post I
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Embroidery is big news again this AW16/17, and I am the first to admit that I looked at the trend and thought “Yuck, that’s certainly not for me!”. This kind of floral embroidery reminds me of cushion covers from my childhood.Or, Granny’s favourite armchair. I thought I would quite happily sit this trend out.Velvet is
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I don’t mind admitting that I am a little bit of a beauty product (and makeup) addict.I love to try new things, and really enjoy experimenting with products.So, when Ideal World contacted me to ask if I would like to try some beauty products, I was happy to give them a go! {Please note: I am NOT
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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. wide belt cropped jacket and skinny jeansI 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
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Welcome back to the fab 40’s. I am delighted to be part of this 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. These ladies prove that being in
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Having sensitive skin is certainly no laughing matter!Skin that is prone to ferocious flare ups can be very embarrassing, as well as uncomfortable and unattractive. Not to mention very expensive. I have spent a small fortune over the years, trying out creams and various other products, in an attempt to find decent skin care that does not
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I’m growing out my pixie cut.Again. This is my third pixie grow-out, and it’s never an easy ride. It also (unfortunately) gets harder as you get older. The common tips for growing out your hair, such as wearing pretty clips, headbands, kirbies and headsquares, can look downright pathetic on an older woman.{Unless it is your
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Am I too old for this leather mini dress, I wonder? too old for leather mini dress layering. How many times have you asked yourself that question?Ok, maybe not about a leather mini dress, but perhaps a new pair of skinny jeans or a leather jacket?If you are anything like me, it will have been
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I was delighted to see the return of chunky heels, and lace-up ankle boots, for the new AW 16/17 season. {August is the time I start getting excited about the new trends and stop wondering “Are we going to get a Summer this year?”… the answer is usually a firm “No!”} To be honest, it is easy
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