Leaves, Stars and Sparkle. New Season Stock at Lizzy O.
In my first blog post of September I wrote about why I love autumn, cosy layers being one of the reasons. I love adding detail and texture to outfits and find that a collection of scarves (and mine's...
View ArticleThe Kaleidoscope Animal Print Jacquard Jacket.
I have always loved animal print- in particular leopard print and I use it like I would a neutral, because it goes with almost every colour and style I can think of. I spotted (excuse the rather bad...
View ArticleA Floral Dress with Olive Chelsea Boots
Regular readers will know that I love brogues and wear them frequently throughout autumn, finding them a versatile, practical and stylish option. The add a touch of androgyny to an outfit and can stop...
View ArticleThe Marks and Spencer Autumn Collection: Wide Legged Trousers, Romantic White...
Marks and Spencer recently contacted some of my fellow bloggers and me and invited us to choose items to the value of £200 from their Autumn Lookbook. The new season's collection is a strong one and...
View ArticleDressing for the Country with Dash: Pink Jumper, Dark Green Waxed Jacket and...
I don't know what it is about this time of year that fills me with such excitement and such zest for life. I've always loved autumn and have written before about the sensuality of the season- the...
View ArticleA Leopard Print Jacket, Shades of Grey and Black Chelsea Boots
In a recent post showcasing  my favourite pieces from the latest Marks and Spencer collection, I mentioned that I also got a pair of black leather Chelsea boots. Well, here they are along with the...
View ArticleA Versatile Autumn Leaf Print Top in Shades of Teal, Petrol and Taupe
So it's now officially autumn and right on cue, the temperature has dipped and there's a decided nip in the air, both in the mornings and in the evenings. The middle of the day though is still...
View ArticleLeopard Print Clothes, Shoes and Accessories
I'm a huge fan of animal print and leopard in particular has appeared rather a lot of late on my blog in the form of the Kaleidoscope jacquard animal print jacket that I've been wearing.The...
View ArticleThe George Inn, Hubberholme- A Review
Regular readers know that my main day job entails writing copy for, and editing a local lifestyle magazine, Aspire. Every month, we review two restaurants, pubs or cafe and most months, I'm lucky...
View ArticleBerry Coated Leggings with the M&S Romantic Lace Top and Strappy Leopard...
As you know, I like my clothes to work in different ways and for different occasions. The most popular blog post from the last few weeks is the one in which I'm wearing my favourite pieces from the...
View ArticleStriped Top, Thistle Scarf and Muck Boots
Have I mentioned that I love autumn? And did you know I'm partial to a striped top and a scarf in a contrasting pattern? I have several breton style tops and rather more than several scarves but I find...
View ArticleBlack Cocoon Pocket dress, Ankle Boots and Printed Tights
Hello and happy Friday! It's been rather a hectic of late and I feel like I'm chasing my tail somewhat. My 13 year-old cut his hand over two weeks ago, an injury which required stitches and which...
View ArticleMy 43rd Birthday: Black Sequin Sweatshirt, Skinny Jeans and a Red Tote Bag
Yesterday was my 43rd birthday. I spent it with my children and my parents and it was perfect. We went to Leeds to do a little shopping and had lunch at Jamie Oliver's restaurant in the city centre. My...
View ArticleThe Perfect Little Blue Dress: Winser London.
I have always loved wearing dresses and they make up a significant proportion of my wardrobe. I have them in every style, colour and print imaginable and I would struggle to choose my favourite. But...
View ArticleSequinned Sweatshirt and Metallic Faux Leather Mini.
I think the sign of a good clothing purchase, (or two), is wearing the said items almost immediately. The sign of an excellent purchase is wearing them twice within a week. You may recognise the...
View Article(More) Sequins, Sparkly Trousers and Leopard Print Boots.
I feel like my wardrobe of late could give my gorgeous blogger friend Lisa's, (The Sequinist), a run for its money in the sequins department. I have a very pleasing number of sparkles in my closet and...
View ArticleTie Neck Print Smock Dress and Knee High Navy Tasseled Boots
The 1970s has never been a favourite style era of mine. Compared to the simple styles of the sixties, I find it to be quite garish with busy patterns and a colour palette that is quite often jarring....
View ArticleChaneling Kanye? A Star Motif Sweatshirt, Metallic Jeans and Leather High-Tops.
Stars are one of my favourite motifs and the Autumn Winter catwalks were full of clothing adorned with all things celestial from planets to constellations. This longline star motif sweatshirt. is a...
View ArticleThe Racehorses Hotel, Kettlewell- A Restaurant Review
The Racehorses is an independently run 18th century country inn set in the heart of Kettlewell, with thirteen en-suite bedrooms which enjoy far-reaching views of surrounding hills and The River Wharfe....
View ArticleThe Hope Navy Crepe Cocoon Dress and Navy Knee High Boots
I've been favouring a slightly sharper, more fitted silhouette of late, not least because it's been a fabulously busy few weeks socially and a lot of my "going out " outfits have consisted in part of...
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