Over here in the UK we complain about the weather a lot. In fact, I think it’s in our DNA, which is strange as we don’t do extremes, instead we have a temperate climate with a lot of mild and damp weather. Well, most of the time! Today, the UK
Now I’m 70!
Hmm, is there anything about being 70 that’s changed me in any way? Nope, still the same old me. However, I thought I’d share two things with you and it’s all about the maxim I truly believe in which is ‘never say never’. OK, first of, I really detest vintage
Hatwalk 13 – February 2016
Hi everyone. Another month, another hat and a big shout-out to Judith Boyd. Do have a look at her latest hat worn for her monthly #hat attack session – such elegance and panache As I’ve been wearing my red coat, with the matching red pom-pom beret, a lot lately (anything
Hatwalk 11 – December 2015
In the summer I often say, ‘ it’s too warm’ or ‘roll on winter’, because I just love my winter clothes. I have so many woollen jumpers, cardigans, hats, scarves and gloves all waiting for the colder weather. But really, I shouldn’t wish away the summer weather, as I forget
Is this a vintage dress? Well, yes and no!
I don’t like vintage, and if you’re new to the blog, the reason is I think putting a vintage label on a dress is an excuse to charge four times the price that a charity shop would charge. And also as you get older you have to be really careful
Film night outfit – July 2015
Hi there Our last film of the season was the amazing, and slightly bonkers, Grand Budapest Hotel, directed by Wes Anderson. The Hillcrest Film Society now has a break until October when we’ll have another set of 10 films to show through the year to our local community. Another film,
Who remembers Laurence Corner and the fashion for military coats and jackets?
When I was younger I didn’t seek out charity shops – did they even exist in the 60s? If they did I never went into one. But I did wear second-hand clothing because I did frequent, what we call in the UK, jumble sales, which were run by charities. I’ve
Hatwalk 5 – June 2015
Another month, another post on hats for Judith Boyd’s monthly Hat Attack. Hello again to everyone in the hat loving community! This post, however, shows a hat that I wouldn’t wear around town, lovely as it is with its tulle covering and navy feather. Instead this post is a homage to my mother.
My vintage outfit of the month – February 2015
Here’s that fabulous vintage faux fur coat with matching hat I bought at the Brighton Vintage Fair last summer. Btw, there’s another Vintage Fair (at the Corn Exchange, Brighton) on Sunday 15 February. I wore the coat and hat last Friday, not for any special occasion you understand, but just to
Coats for this cold weather – will you be wearing a padded jacket?
Currently, there’s been a relatively big snow-storm on the East-side of the States, and this weekend the UK will be getting some colder weather. How to dress for it is the key question. I apologise in advance – sorry, really sorry – (and perhaps I should keep quiet about this) but