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A Sparkle Tee Shirt, A Gold Sequin Mini Skirt and My New Year's Resolutions.
Hello and Happy New Year! I hope you had a fantastic time whatever you did. I can't believe how quickly it all went. The last blog post I wrote was almost two weeks ago and from then it was a whirlwind...
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Three Amazing, Effective Anti-Ageing Products That Really Work
I'm not a beauty blogger, nor can I be deemed in any way an expert or an authority on skincare, but what I can do is write honestly about those products that work for me and that have made a noticeable...
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Dreaming of Spring and A Denim Shirt Dress with Boots
It's been grey, wet and windy here in North Yorkshire for several days and after the sparkle and glitter of Christmas, everything seems rather dull. I'm sure I'm not alone in finding it harder to get...
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Wearing a Floral Midi Skirt with Leopard Print Boots
Florals and leopard are probably my two favourite prints, but it's not often I wear them together. I regularly combine each of them with stripes but I think this is a first. I wore this outfit for...
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Hero Jeans And Zebra Print Heels:Beating the January Blues
I think most women have a favourite pair of jeans in their closet. A pair that can be thrown on without a second's thought. A pair of old faithfuls that work with numerous tops and with heels, boots,...
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Jewellery I Wear Most...And How My Own Jewellery And Accessories Website Began
If you read my blog regularly or follow me on Instagram, you'll know that I have a small online jewellery and accessories boutique, Lizzy O. This tiny business came about initially as a partnership...
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A Study In Monochrome Featuring Hounds Tooth Shoe Boots
If 2016 was all about the cold shoulder, then 2017 is all about the sleeve and it was the sleeves of this blouse that caught my eye. A simple shape, the long bell sleeves and contrast piping, not to...
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Neutrals, Leopard Print and A Grey Suede Saddle Bag.
I have always, always loved leopard print and treat it very much as a neutral. This jacket is one of my favourites from last year and I have worn it over and over. A statement jacket whether it be an...
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Valentine's Day Gift Guide (For Grown-Up Girls)
I love Valentine's Day as much as the next hopeless romantic and red roses, heart-shaped chocolates and pink foil helium balloons are received with as much excitement, gratitude and joy as when I...
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More Monochrome, More Statement Sleeves Plus Your Chance to Win Shoes!
In my last-but-one blog post, I shared a monochrome outfit, featuring statement sleeves and a pair of rather fabulous hounds-tooth check leather shoe boots. Well, here is another monochrome outfit...
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Stylish Layers for Casual Comfort.
I have never believed that one must sacrifice style for comfort and there are many times when comfort is foremost in my mind when selecting an outfit. Often, on a Sunday afternoon after I've shed the...
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Lifestyle, Fashion and Designer Shopping in Kendal
I never forget how fortunate I am to live in Skipton, a small market town on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, popular with tourists from around the globe. I'm not a native of the town,...
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A Black and Gold Embroidered Cocktail Dress...If Only I Had A Red-Carpet!
It's February and award season is in full swing and in common with many, I like looking at who wore what on the red carpet more than I actually like hearing who won the gongs. For clothes, accessory...
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The Most Beautiful (And Comfortable) Shoes I Think I've Ever Worn!
Now, let's talk about the shoes I wore in my previous blog post with this gold embroidered cocktail dress...They're from Roccamore, and are obviously stunningly beautiful. The blush suede and buttery...
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Friendships and The Launch of The Over 40 Collective, #O40Co.
Regular readers might recall that I've said on several occasions that THE best thing to come out of blogging is those friendships made with fellow bloggers. Last February, these six other women and I...
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A Flattering Jersey Shirt Dress For A Stroll Along the Beach
My boyfriend Ian and I spent last weekend up in the North-East and as well as making the most of fabulous city centre which is Newcastle, we spent several hours strolling along the beautiful beaches...
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Macleods Restaurant, The Coniston Hotel, Skipton. A Review
If you've read my blog for a while, you might recall that I am the copywriter and editor on a Skipton-based glossy lifestyle magazine, Aspire. Part of my role entails reviewing local restaurants and to...
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Breaking the Taboo: Can You Be A Feminist And Love Fillers?
Society has always placed value on appearance but in this digital age of social media, blogging and vlogging, how one looks, especially how women look, has never been more commented upon.I see hundreds...
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Nautical Styling With a Twist: Breton Stripes,Tulle and Silver Supergas
Stripes have always been a great favourite of mine and I have an abundance of them in my wardrobe including tops, dresses, swimwear and a striped trench coat. They come into their own in spring and...
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Look Fabulous Forever! Make-up For the 50+ Woman.
I've written quite a lot recently about how at the age of 43, I feel very happy in my skin. Without doubt, this is because I have a loving partner, happy, healthy children, a fulfilling career, the...
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