Outfit Post: Woodland Top featuring a Dragonfly Pendant
I'd class an outfit like this as a day to day staple. Much like a breton with skinnies is my spring staple, those same skinnies with a top and jacket are my Autumn staple.I work from home but do miles...
View ArticleWinter Coats, My Picks from Online and the High Street.
Jackets and blazers are my outerwear options of choice during the early part of Autumn, but when Autumn turns to Winter, something more substantial is needed.From the palest rose to vibrant cerise, the...
View ArticleOutfit Post: Checked Tunic Dress with Tan Brogues
It's this dress's third winter and I love it as much now as I did when it was new. I'm particularly fond of navy and find it very easy to accessorise. It seems more neutral than black somehow....
View ArticleFive Happy Things #6
This week has been much more normal than last, in which I had birthday celebrations for four days straight.It's been busy, (as it is for all of us), with the usual taxiing of the children to school, to...
View ArticleGlitzy Party Wear: The Designer Edit
My second article for Aspire Magazine is out in print this week and is all about designer party wear. (Aspire is a monthly publication delivered to 27,000 addresses in Skipton and surrounding...
View ArticleOutfit Post: A Fairisle Dress and Jumpers Without Wool
It's been windy, wet and wild for the last two days here in the UK, so it seems timely to start my annual search for wool-less (as opposed to woolly) jumpers. Very few things irritate me, in any sense...
View ArticleShe Who Dares...
She Who Dares is a new gifting brand which aims to acknowledge and celebrate inspirational women in the UK.Through writing this blog I've had the privilege of meeting and working with several...
View ArticleChelsea Boots
I've received lots of lovely compliments about my blue suede shoes, well blue suede Chelsea boots, when wearing them over the last week or so.I showed them on my blog for the first time with a dress,...
View ArticleOutfit Post: Green Floral Dress, Tweed Jacket and Brogues.
I wore this dress two weeks ago during my birthday weekend and teamed it with heels for a smart daytime look. I would love to wear dresses and heels all of the time, but of course, the practical...
View ArticleOutfit Post: Two Ways of Wearing a Pussy Bow Shirt
I don't have many shirts in my wardrobe, because, I suppose, I associate them with work clothes. Something I don't need, being based at home.This floral shirt with pussy bow is beautifully feminine,...
View ArticleFever London: My Favourites This Season Plus 30% Discount Code
You may remember that I was one of the winners of the Fever London Perfect Fit Competition earlier this year. Following this, I'm thrilled to be a brand ambassador and thought it might be useful to see...
View ArticleA Day Out In Chester
It's half-term, a time when I try to catch up with friends and family who don't live locally. The children and I spent a day and an evening with my cousin Sue and her family at their home on The...
View ArticleOutfit Post: Lace and Sparkle for a Night Out
At any time of year, I will happily wear glitter, sequins and sparkle, but at this time of year, when the clocks have gone back and everything feels a little more atmospheric, I like to ramp up the...
View ArticleOutfit Post: Olive Green and Autumnal Shades
Yesterday was a bright and hazy Autumn day (some of the photos are a little hazy actually; my son took them and he was struggling to see in the bright sunshine). The colours of the foliage seemed to...
View ArticleOutfit Post: Black Lace Hallowe'en Outfit
Hallowe'en wasn't really a big thing when I was growing up. It was frowned upon at my Catholic primary school and my mother seemed to be the only one who didn't allow us to go round the neighbourhood...
View ArticleBook Clutch: My Sherlock Holmes Clutch Bag
I have a fabulous new clutch bag which I used for the first time on Hallowe'en. It's from a brilliant German brand Book Clutch. There is a lovely story behind it too. Petra, from the brand follows my...
View ArticleOutfit Post: Honey Bee Necklace
It's been a busy week or so, but I'm thrilled and beyond relieved to say I have finally exchanged contracts on my house sale and purchase.In fact, (ahem), I'm buzzin'.It's been months of phone calls...
View ArticleOutfit Post: Sapphire Top and Skinny Jeans for a Morning at Bolton Abbey.
My friend and business partner Sally have been out this morning at the beautiful Bolton Abbey Estate here in Skipton, selling our scarves, with profits going to Yorkshire Cancer Research.Now it's...
View ArticleNot Mushroom Left for More Scarves...
I know, I know. A bad title. I couldn't resist. I really don't think I have mushroom for many more scarves, having realised just how many I have when packing them for my imminent house move. The same...
View ArticleA Very Emotional Moving Day...
I can't quite put my emotions into words today.My children and I are leaving our beautiful home in the country. A spacious barn conversion with exposed beams, a log burning stove and three acres of...
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