Travelling with large amounts of physical cash can quickly become a source of stress, as it’s rarely recoverable once it’s been lost or stolen. To start with, you always face some risk of losing money accidentally, whether you’re going around bustling urban centres or quiet, remote areas. Pickpockets are also adept at identifying tourists who […]
9 Hiring Tips for Travelling Entrepreneurs
Hiring and managing a team as a travelling entrepreneur can be vastly different from the traditional hiring processes of brick-and-mortar businesses. The lack of a fixed office location means that you’ll likely deal with challenges such as coordinating across time zones and building trust from afar, on top of other everyday concerns with regard to […]
Christmas 2024 Gift Guide + Style With a Smile Link Up
Well, isn’t December just flying by! With only a week until Christmas, now’s the time to order any gifts you still need to buy. Every year it seems to creep up on me – one minute it’s November, the next it’s Christmas Eve! If you’re a last minute shopper like me, I’ve rounded up some […]
Retro Paisley Suit + Style With a Smile Link Up
We all have our favourite brands, the ones we return to time and time again. For me, one of those is The Hippie Shake. The retro prints and styles make a statement without straying into fancy dress territory. (Well, at least I don’t think so!). I’ve bought many things from them, including my all time […]
Rainbow Faux Fur Coat + Style With a Smile Link Up
One of the things I like most about winter (and there aren’t many) is wearing faux fur coats. On the rare days when it’s not raining I like to make the most of it. Swapping my raincoat for a dopamine hit of brightly coloured furry warmth lifts my spirits. This rainbow faux fur coat fits […]
Orange Kimono Robe + Style With a Smile Link Up
Back in the summer I featured a beautiful set of silky pyjamas from IDENTITY LINGERIE, which are simply the best PJs ever. As you can imagine, I was delighted to receive this stunning orange kimono robe with the most amazing sleeves! (You can see an unboxing reel on Instagram.) Although it was cold, I wanted […]
Full Skirts – November’s Style Not Age
I have to confess that I rarely wear skirts these days (actually, you’ve probably realised that if you’re a regular reader!). This month’s Style Not Age theme of full skirts (chosen by Jacqui) gave me the push I needed to switch things up a bit. I do have lots of skirts, even though I live […]
Retro Flower Print Suit + Style With a Smile Link Up
I don’t think I’ve ever met a retro floral print that I didn’t like, which makes it hard to resist when something fabulous goes on sale. You may think you’ve seen this suit before, but that’s because it’s very similar to my three piece suit from The Hippie Shake. That suit is my absolute favourite […]
Shawls, Capes and Scarves – November’s Thrifty Six
Welcome to November’s Thrifty Six! Jane chose this month’s theme of Shawls, Capes and Scarves – just in time for the cold weather here in the UK…we have snow! It probably won’t hang around for long but it’s making it feel rather festive already. I have a lot of pre-loved scarves which I wear regularly […]
The Thrifty Six in Wintergreen
The Thrifty Six in Wintergreen is our final instalment of the year. 2024 has flown by! With winter solstice only a few days away, this is the darkest time of the year. The lack of sunlight is challenging for me, and many others, I know. I find wearing green in the depths of winter uplifting […]