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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

It’s the last Monday of the month which means it’s time for October’s Style Not Age instalment. Hilda took inspiration from nature and chose the theme of Autumn Hues. I certainly didn’t have any difficulty with this prompt, as I have lots of clothes in autumnal shades. My starting point for this outfit was the […]

Long cardigans are autumn/winter essentials because as well as being cosy and warm, they finish off an outfit perfectly. (Covering VPLs and bloated tummies is an added bonus!) This new cardigan* is a little unusual for me, in that the main colour is beige. Now normally I’m allergic to beige, and the mere prospect of […]

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, […]