Meet my beautiful daughter Emma Rose. Looking very trendy in a Vivid International Portobello knit (kindly gifted) which she purloined from me to go out for dinner one evening. And here's me in the same top, dare I say it, not rocking it to the same degree. Next time remind me to add a …
Style Tips
Which colours suit your skin tone? Would you wear this?
It was a blustery cold Sunday and the sky was grey. I wanted to wear something bright which put a smile on my face so I chose Pink and Royal Blue as I think they are colours that suit my skin tone. Some of you might go, "Ewwww" that's far too bright!" but you know what Coco Chanel said, ‘The best …
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How to Fit Your Bra Correctly and Why a Thong just Won’t Do.
Crikey I hate buying bras. So often I'll get them home and find they're actually too tight or too saggy, because I never pay any attention to the sales ladies who ask me, "Now are you quite sure you know how to fit your bra correctly?" Yes, I reply. Because I want to get in and out of the shop as …
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Best Sun Protection Hats. Keep your hat on this summer!
Sun protection hats come in all shapes and sizes and offer varying degrees of sun protection. The best sun protection hats should provide good shade from the sun for your scalp, face, neck, head and ears and preferably have a high UV barrier factor. Sun Protection Hats Reviews I've bought …
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Best Swimsuits for Older Women PLUS 15 Tips for Great Swimwear Style
For me there is nothing worse than buying a swimsuit. The double wammy of trying to find the best swimsuits for older women (yikes, that would be me) and selecting something that fits really well is not easy. When I find a great swimwear style thought I tend to stick with it. So the general …
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The Ultimate Guide to Fifty Plus Women’s Fashion
There’s a subtle art to dressing well over 50 and fifty plus women’s fashion isn’t about clothes or brands that make us look younger. It’s not all about avoiding being mutton dressed up as lamb either. It’s more about knowing what not to wear over 50, understanding your body shape, and following a …
13 Top Tips for Christmas Party Outfits
If you’re wondering what to wear to a Christmas Party this year, then I’ve got some really eye-catching and colourful suggestions for you today, along with some must-remember do's and dont's when it comes to looking like the belle of the ball. Maybe you read last week’s post about the LRD, …
The Power of a Red Cocktail Dress
They say that wearing red makes you feel sexy. That a red cocktail dress can make you stand out and be noticed. I've heard that a red dress has uncanny power, that red is a colour of energy. That evening dresses and party dresses in red draw attention. And YES to all you doubters, you can wear red …
From Drab to Fab and The Benefits of Skinny Jeans
Why wear skinny jeans? What are the benefits of skinny jeans? Are there any if you're not tall and skinny? Yes of course there are, and I say forget waif-like model stereotypes it doesn't matter what your shape, you can wear them whatever your shape :) Multi-tasking wardrobe A multi-tasking …
How to achieve a simple, no fuss, economical style
Welcome to the next post in the series 'From Drab to Fab', and today Jo Williams from Jo Simply Will shares her simple, no fuss, economical style tips with us. Maybe you're looking to simplify your beauty routine and find ways to cut down on any high maintenance habits that might be costing you …
