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My Pick of The Boden Spring Collection
It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Boden. It accounts for about half of my wardrobe, handbags and shoes. The new Spring collection is beautiful- feminine, fresh and bright. Lots of florals and...
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Spring Summer 2015 Trend Forecasts
The world of fashion operates at least six months ahead and the Spring Summer 2015 runway shows took place back in September. At the start of this new calendar year, Spring Summer seems a long way off....
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Outfit: Black with a Pop of Yellow
I've had a lovely day today. A productive few hours working this morning and then out for lunch with a dear friend of mine. Sheila is a retired consultant paediatrician and will be 70 on her next...
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A Grand (dad) Weekend in Gretna Green
I've spent a brilliant weekend with my extended family in Gretna Green. It was to celebrate my paternal grandfather's 90th birthday.We are relatively far flung and my 99.5 mile journey was one of the...
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Ladylike Chic: Eternal Collection Cocktail Ring
I adore jewellery and accessories and I love costume jewellery as much as precious jewels. I'm building quite a collection.Eternal Collection is a small family run company tucked away in the Scottish...
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By Betty Bespoke Headwear
Beth Hughes is a milliner based in Burley-In-Wharfedale, less than 15 miles from where I live. She designs and makes everything from stylish winter hats and fascinators  to flamboyant hats for special...
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Outfit: Monochrome featuring The Magazine Print Patent Clutch bag
Sometimes, and I suspect (hope) I'm not alone in this, I base my outfit around a piece of jewellery, a pair of shoes or a bag. Today is one such day. I wanted to use a new bag so chose my clothes to...
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The What Lizzy Loves Accessories Collection
As you know, my friend Sally and I started our scarf boutique in May of last year. We've learned a lot and we've laughed a lot. In fact, we rarely stop laughing when we're together. As our friendship...
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Outfit: Accessorising with a Metal Heart Pendant and Lots of Layers
I'm still very excited about the new accessories Sally and I have added to the boutique. I have, ahem, "acquired" one of the heart pendants and wore it yesterday. Perk of the job. My outfit was chosen...
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Outfit: Featuring the Navy Boden Westminster Bag
It's probably quite clear from my outfits that I love navy. Being fair skinned I find it a little more forgiving than black and I think it co-ordinates with more colours.I've been on the look out for a...
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Outfit: A Hint Of Spring with a Wolf & Whistle Floral Top
I was thrilled and surprised to have two deliveries of flowers last week. Both bouquets were yellow, my love of this being well known. Â It felt like several rays of sunshine had entered my home and...
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Outfit: Spring Brights
I had a lovely day with my children today. We went shopping to the Trafford Centre, Manchester. It's a large, out of town, indoor mall, so one can dress lightly and can return shopping bags to the car...
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My Bespoke "By Betty" Felt Cloche Hat
You may remember that I went to meet local milliner Beth Hughes a little over two weeks ago. She offered to make a bespoke hat for me and towards the end of last week I went to collect it.It was...
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Outfit: Faux Fur and Leopard Print in Soft Neutrals
The weather has been beautiful here in the Yorkshire Dales for the last week or so. Freezing cold but sunny and clear.I met friends for coffee first thing before coming home to work on the April issue...
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Pretty Pink Parcels
I don't know about you, but for me, how an item is packaged or wrapped is hugely important. Especially if receiving it through the post.Until now, Sally and I have sent our scarves in the cellophane...
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Outfit: Floral Day Dress and Cloche Hat
I'm totally in love with my bespoke pewter felt cloche hat byBeth Hughes. I've worn it with jeans, with an LBD and now, today, with a floral day dress for a lunch date during which I had the most...
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Valentine's Outfit: Feminine Florals
Happy Valentine's Day! I do hope Cupid has been kind to you.I went out for a lovely meal last night. It was a perfect combination of business and pleasure because I was reviewing a local restaurant for...
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Outfit: The Laura Ashley Striped Trench Coat
I'm not usually quite so pleased when the ground is wet, but today, it presented the perfect excuse to wear my new trench coat. Along with the overnight rain came milder temperatures which negated the...
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Outfit: The Boden Eliza Silk Tunic
I've done a bit of re-creating today because I wore this outfit on Wednesday for a 40th birthday lunch and didn't get any photographs. Like today, the sun was shining and it was a day of happiness,...
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Outfit: Casual Jeans with Roses Scarf and Dragonfly Bracelet
Yesterday was a day of catching up on errands after having a leisurely few days, it being half term. I went to the supermarket, posted some scarves, answered emails, blogged, washed, ironed and did...
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