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Ski in Style: Fashion and Beauty Advice for Women
If you’re going on a ski holiday, your first thoughts are probably centred around the adventurism of skiing itself. You’re imagining yourself bombing down Alpine slopes, slaloming the flags, hair effortlessly catching the mountain winds as you gracefully pull to an exhilarating stop at the foot of the route with friends close at hand. You’re imagining the we
Navy Blazer and Jeans + Style With a Smile Link Up
This week’s outfit is quite a contrast to last week’s Upcycled Adidas dress! From festival finery to smart casual for the office, my wardrobe is a real mixed bag. I wore this navy blazer and jeans for work at the weekend. It’s an easy outfit formula that I can throw on in minutes. The dark denim wide leg style looks more polished than lighter washed jeans, m
The Thrifty Six in Fringe
For this month’s Thrifty Six theme, Nancy chose fringe. That automatically brings boho and festival outfits to mind. The fringed vest that I featured in the Summer Festival Capsule Wardrobe post would have fitted the bill perfectly, but it’s not preloved. I was starting to think I wouldn’t have anything appropriate…but then I remembered a couple of faux sued
Blue and Green Trouser Suit + Style With a Smile Link Up
Another busy week has flown by! I’m happy to report that Teddy seems to have made a full recovery and is back to his old self. Pets can be such a worry! We’ve got a hectic weekend coming up, visiting York University on Saturday and then Isobel has a gig in the evening at the town’s annual music event. Having outfit formulas saves time when getting ready It’s
Fruit Print Maxi Skirt + Style With a Smile Link Up
It seems churlish to complain about the hot weather when it’s cold and raining for a lot of the year…but I’m going to anyway! It’s just insanely hot and humid. I had to sleep downstairs last night, it was stifling upstairs. I’ve been wearing the lightest, airiest clothing I have when I need to go out. No air con in my car is horrendous – my sat nav switches
Turning an Awkward Space Into a Stylish, Functional Room
Got an odd corner, weird nook, or that strange under-stair cubby gathering dust? Pretty much every household has one. That room that’s too small to be a bedroom, too big to not use and too oddly shaped to utilise. Wait…. Those awkward spaces are gold mines. They can be made into cosy reading corners, home offices, mini bars or even small home gyms with some
How Texture Can Make Your Home Feel More Stylish and Personal
You know how a perfectly nice outfit can still fall a bit flat — the right jeans, a good top, and somehow it’s just… fine? Then you add a chunky knit, a textured bag, a pair of statement earrings, and suddenly it has personality. Rooms do exactly the same thing. A space can have all the right furniture and still feel slightly unfinished, and nine times out o
Summer Loving, Having a Blast – June’s Style Not Age Challenge
Well, we survived the heatwave! Apparently there’s another one on the horizon though. At the moment, the temperatures are in the low 20s, which is much more bearable. For June’s Style Not Age challenge, Hilda chose “Summer Loving, Having a Blast” as the theme. We’ve all chosen outfits that we wear on repeat over the summer. This lemon print dress is definite
Dark Orange Maxi Dress + Style With a Smile Link Up
There’s a definite buzz in the air in advance of Isobel’s 17th birthday on Friday! After months of keeping it a secret, she finally knows the main reason for our visit to London: we’re going to see Metallica at Wembley! It wasn’t practical to keep it under wraps for any longer as we all need to plan outfits, especially as it’s going to be hot in London over