I’ve found some absolute gems on Vinted and eBay over the years, but this coat is one of, if not, THE best! Now, I have a bit of an addiction to colourful faux fur, but this coat is really special. Fans of the BBC comedy Alma’s Not Normal would say it’s iconic. Where to get […]
Purple Sparkly Frill Jumper + Style With a Smile Link Up
As we come to the end of January I’m feeling relieved…it’s my least favourite month and it always seems to drag. Now spring is in sight and it’s staying lighter for longer. I do hope we’ll see more colourful fashion in the shops because the last few times I’ve been to Zara and the like […]
Quick Style Fixes: Transform Your Look with Simple Fashion Hacks
Are you tired of your style routine? Have you been wearing the same outfit combinations for months now? Do you feel stuck in a fashion rut? If your answer to these questions is a resounding “yes,” then it’s high time for you to kick things up a notch. But don’t worry, transforming your look doesn’t […]
Winter Woolies – January’s Style Not Age
Welcome to the first Style Not Age challenge of the year! We are now a group of four since Gail decided to leave. Gail is still blogging though so you can stay up to date with what she’s doing. Anna chose “Winter Woolies” for our January prompt. (The title made me giggle because my married […]
Colourful Check Trench Coat + Style With a Smile Link Up
Is it too early to start thinking about spring yet? Even though it was bitterly cold I really wanted to wear this colourful check trench coat. They are a spring staple, the ideal outer layer for the coming season. And they never go out of fashion, so buying one will be a wise investment. With […]
The Thrifty Six in Hats
Welcome to the first Thrifty Six instalment of 2025! It was Jodie’s turn to set the theme this month and she chose The Thrifty Six in Hats. A good choice I think, especially for the type of weather January tends to throw at us. I always grab a hat when I’m heading out, whether it’s […]
Looking Back at the last 12 Months
It’s been a challenging 12 months and losing my beloved cat Henry on January 2nd was definitely the lowest point. He’d been with me for over 17 and a half years. I chose him as a tiny kitten from a litter born to a rescue cat. He’d been with me through so much – divorce, […]
Letter Print Trouser Suit + Style With a Smile Link Up
Firstly, apologies for no link up post last week. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen that we lost our beautiful cat Henry on January 2nd. I’ve been heartbroken since then and not feeling like blogging or being on social media. Almost two weeks on, it is getting easier, although I have […]
Favourite Outfits of 2024 + Style With a Smile Link Up
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fantastic time seeing in 2025. We went to a friend’s for the evening, although I went along later than planned as Henry (my cat) is poorly and I didn’t want to leave him alone for too long. Pets are such a worry when they’re not well, […]
Golden Girls – December’s Style Not Age
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! What did Santa bring you? I got a new phone with much more storage, which I really need. I also got new pyjamas, some vegan chocolates and toiletries. My brother, sister-in-law and niece came to stay at my mum’s and they all came over to ours for Christmas […]