Happy Monday! As it’s the last one of the month it’s time for February’s Style Not Age challenge. It was Gail’s turn to set the theme and she chose “All Buttoned Up”. My thoughts immediately turned to this button print shirt from Salamander Shirts. I’ve previously teamed it with green trousers and a pink beret […]
How to Wear Tights With Dresses in Late Winter
Late winter calls for outfits that cope with chilly mornings and warmer rooms, and tights can help you keep wearing your favourite dresses through both. The most useful pair depends on the dress, your footwear and how much time you will spend outside. You do not need a drawer full of options. Understanding opacity, colour […]
Cartoon Dog Print Shirt
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you’ve had a lovely day, whether you celebrate it or not. We didn’t make any plans as we’re busy getting everything ready for Isobel’s ski trip on Friday. It has been a whirlwind few days since I drove back from mum’s on Friday afternoon. You may have seen on my […]
Green Flower Pattern Jumper
It was only three weeks ago that I wore these green trousers with my green shaggy coat but here they are again! They are among my favourites and they go with so many other items in my wardrobe. This green flower pattern jumper is a fairly recent purchase; I bought it from TK Maxx at […]
Date Night Dresses That Don’t Cost a Fortune
A date night dress does not need to be expensive to feel special. The useful starting point is the evening you are actually planning: dinner at a neighbourhood restaurant, a film followed by drinks, or an afternoon coffee that might stretch into supper. When your dress suits the setting and feels like something you would […]
Leopard Print and Pink
How’s your week going so far? I’ve been catching up with jobs around the house after being away most of last week…all the boring stuff: washing, putting stuff away, taxing the car. At the moment we have no trips booked and I could really do with something to look forward to. Isobel is going on […]
Caring for Dry Winter Skin on a Budget
Dry winter skin can make getting ready feel uncomfortable: your cheeks feel tight after washing, your shins look flaky beneath tights, and a favourite jumper suddenly seems scratchy. Caring for Dry Winter Skin on a Budget starts with making everyday habits gentler and choosing a small routine you can maintain. You do not need a […]
Hot Pink and Emerald Green
How’s your week going so far? I always find January the toughest month – it feels way longer than 31 days! The weather has been dreadful, so rainy and grey. This is when colourful clothes come to the rescue! You’ve probably heard of the term “dopamine dressing”, which refers to actively choosing to wear clothes […]
Building a Winter Wardrobe From Charity Shop Finds
Building a winter wardrobe from charity shop finds works best when you give each purchase a clear job. A beautiful jumper is less useful if it needs care you cannot manage, and another coat will not solve a shortage of everyday trousers. With a little preparation and a careful look at condition, you can find […]
Sequins and Faux Fur
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great time celebrating/relaxing, however you chose to spend NYE. We spent the evening with friends while the teenagers jammed and did a couple of songs for us. The late night caught up with me though and I was exhausted on New Year’s Day! This is the […]