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
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
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,
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,
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
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
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
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
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,
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