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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 […]

1. Get the Best Quality ‘Basics’ you can Afford… easy ways to be stylish on a budget. Easy ways to be stylish Spend your money on your basics.BUT before you start, remember that not everyone’s basics are the same. My basics would be dark jeans, boots, a warm coat, jumpers, belts and bags.Your basics might

We all know the famous George Bernard Shaw quote… “Youth is wasted on the young.” It’s a great phrase that always makes me laugh. {If only we knew back then what we know now!} As much as I’m more than happy to get older (I never thought I’d make it to 30 let alone 43!) some

Blogging can be all-consuming can’t it?It can be the first thing you think about in the morning, and the last thing to think about at night.Blogging can take over your life… Checking, deleting and replying to emails.Reading and answering comments.Keeping on top of social media.{Groan…. find out why I don’t like social media HERE}Planning outfits (or

I’m on a mission this week to amp up the festivities and get well into the spirit of Christmas… Despite still feeling pretty rough.{cough cough cough!!} There have been some nasty bugs going around, and I think I’ve got off lightly compared to others so I can’t really complain.However, being ill is still annoying!I think it’s particularly hard

Merry christmas best wishes It’s that time of year again. merry christmas & best wishes for 2018Time to be thankful for all the things in your life that are positive.Friends.Family.Activities, trips and hobbies you enjoy.Despite all of the negativity in the world, we all have a lot to be thankful for don’t we? Thank you

This week is THE week that your ways to fake festive outfit sparkle dial is supposed to be turned to ‘MAX’.Get your glitter on and your baubles out people! Many workplaces are decorated and full of festive cheer.Many homes are packed to the gunnels with fairy lights and tinsel.Diaries are full to bursting with social

After an interesting post by the lovely Catherine @notdressedaslamb that discussed an event that had caused a bit of a stir… or a “shitstorm” as someone called it (charming!) I started to think about bloggers working with brands. Working with brands is something many bloggers do, and it can be great fun!In fact, some people

Complaining, eh?Hmmm…It’s not a very British thing, is it? I know my US friends are (statistically) a little better at it, but most British people don’t complain very well.We don’t want to make a fuss, or a scene.We are often unsure of our rights.Sometimes we can’t be bothered with the hassle. Having said that, I

Food glorious food… the 12 secret eating habits of a skinny person One of my great passions!I LOVE to eat. BUT, unfortunately food can cause anxiety for some people.These ‘food issues’ can range from the minor… “If I open a packet of sweeties I have to finish them all, then I feel ill!”  To the more serious…Like