Styling a vintage pencil skirt with a short waist.Chunky ankle boots and red lips!I really wanted to wear my vintage pencil skirt again (last spotted here with some fab purple tights).It is such a great fit and really warm to wear. Made with ‘proper’ old-fashioned wool.The fabric is beautiful and the houndstooth pattern is right […]
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Styling a Festive/Christmas how to wear a christmas jumper without making a fool of yourself. {Disclaimer: You must be prepared to look like a bit of an idiot, anyway!} The festive jumper season is upon us. Love them or loathe them, the festive Christmas jumper trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.Festive sweatshirts and knits
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For many people, it’s almost impossible to escape the lure of a SALE. Seasonal sales… End of season, mid-season. Black Friday. Cyber Monday. this is how to shop the sales like a pro We all have an inbox full of deals and offers!People are looking for a bargain.But, it is easy to fall victim to
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Dressing up over 40 corpse bride makeup. Last night my younger children were going out guising with their friends. Costumes sorted (see the Ghost HERE and the Witch HERE….with Hell-hound)Party tricks rehearsed.Jokes learned.Dances perfected. Of course I was going to join them.They need a chaperone, it is dark out there…you never know who (or what)
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Puffer padded jacket look chic chunky and sheepskin boots …tricky items to wear, aren’t they?Shapeless, sloppy, unflattering, adding pounds.Not chic, stylish or elegant.In fact, lazy dressing at it’s worst.BUT oh, so cosy! Chunky and comforting sheepskin boots. Like outdoor slippers…a hug for your feet.And, nothing quite beats a down-filled, super-puffy coat on a cold day.Add
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Having fun with fashion. Mixing patterns (and colours) without looking like you got dressed in the dark…or fell into a jumble sale covered in glue. Or, As I read in a forum recently “Without looking Wackadoodle” I love that! As you have probably figured out by now (if you have read any of my previous
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How to wear a pussy bow knit, and not look like a frump. After being inspired by the Gucci geek-chic look (that has now filtered down onto the high street) I was pleased as punch, to pick up this Pussy bow jumper in a charity shop. I was drawn to the quality of the knit.I
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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 a few! We have all heard the phrase, And yes, I agree, Fashion should be.But sometimes it is not!No matter
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Surely know one cares what an old fogey has to say about anything, right?Is now not the time to disappear, quietly, into an all-beige {or all-grey} ensemble and keep your opinions to yourself? Clue: The answer is NO! Starting a blog has been a liberating, and extremely enjoyable experience for me.One which I would recommend
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Luxe fabrics, and textures, create a simple mix.I do love a splash (and often, a clash) of colour but we all need a simple and pared-down look now and again, don’t you think?So, I thought I would share with you a muted palette and a simpler outfit. Sometimes, I need something a little calmer and
Pared down dressing Cashmere leather and distressed denim. Read More »
