Outfit: Print top, Skinny Jeans, Mulberry Bag and Dragonflies.
Another day. Another lunch. This time though, there was an aspect of work involved because it was a review I'm doing for an upcoming issue of Aspire Magazine. I shall post the review along with some...
View ArticlePersonalised and Keepsake Jewellery by Qwerky Fox
I love all types of jewellery and have quite an extensive collection of necklaces, bracelets, rings and brooches. Some pieces are made from precious metals and stones and will be something for my...
View ArticleOutfit: Navy Lace Top, Zebra Shoes and Azure Tassel Necklace
Today has been another busy Saturday. It's my daughter's 14th birthday next week so she had some friends here last night for pizza, cake and a sleepover. It coincided with my son having his friend to...
View ArticleOutfit: Dress with Peter Pan Collar with Boden Alice Heels
Today my family came to celebrate my daughter's upcoming 14th birthday. My parents, two brothers and their families, plus my children and I took the total to twelve. My dad did various things around...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: Rhubarb Restaurant, Skipton.
You may remember that I was lucky enough to enjoy a Valentine's meal at a local restaurant. It was a perfect combination of business and pleasure because I was there in my capacity as writer/editor of...
View ArticleOutfit: Tweed Jacket, Tan Ankle Boots, Yellow Handbag and Bees
It was a day of three halves today. I know, I know- but a day of three thirds doesn't sound as good.It started relatively early in my role as mummy. Today is my daughter's 14th birthday and it's been a...
View ArticleOutfit: Dragonfly Print Top, Tweed Jacket and Metallic Brogues
Today is my friend Sally's 50th birthday. We met at the school gate almost 10 years ago and although we were always been good friends, we have become closer than ever over the last year. Along with her...
View ArticleOutfit: Mint Green Jumper with Daisy Scarf plus a Look at Easter Gifts for...
After yesterday's beautiful spring sunshine, we awoke to sleet here in Skipton and some of the villages higher up in the Dales had a significant amount of snow. Although this isn't unusual for the end...
View ArticleOutfit: Geometric Print Shirt Dress with Orange Shoes
It was an unexpectedly sunny day today so it seemed a good opportunity to wear this beautiful shirt dress. It's the sort of dress that's very versatile. Demure enough for the office perhaps, yet I can...
View ArticleParty Outfit: Boden Eliza Printed Tunic and Boden Alice Heels
It was my friend Sally's 50th birthday earlier this week and last night was her party. I wore my silk Eliza Tunic Dress which I wore previosuly in mid-February with opaque tights and ankle boots, ..and...
View ArticleOutfit: Floral Top with Aqua Cardigan and Graphite Jeans
It's the start of the Easter Holidays and the weather is changeable to say the least. I wore this outfit yesterday when it started off wet and windy so requiring jeans and boots, Â yet, I'm keen to...
View ArticleApril Showers:How to Dress for the Rain.
The clocks have gone forward and April begins to see longer days, milder temperatures and the last of the frosts. Â Spring makes a gentle appearance and along with the welcome gentle sunshine comes...
View ArticleOutfit: Your Dreamcatcher Pink Tee and Metallic Brogues
As much as I love dressing up and donning heels and sparkles, I do like to feel comfortable and relaxed especially when at home. Yesterday, I ran a few errands and popped to the supermarket, but the...
View ArticleBeauty: My Make-Up- My Routine
I'm still amazed when people comment on my blog and I'm always so incredibly flattered when a reader takes the time to email and ask a question. A few have inquired about my make-up routine and...
View ArticleOutfit: Navy Broderie Top with Yellow Cardigan and Sparkly Shoes
I have so many spring and summer clothes, just desperate to be worn, but despite the early April sunshine, it's still much too cool for short sleeves. Â Buoyed by the success of the aqua cardigan I wore...
View ArticleDays Out: Formby Beach and National Trust
My children spent Thursday until Saturday away at their paternal grandmother's. I miss them whenever they go away and this time was no exception, but they did text frequently and phoned to say...
View ArticleEaster Outfit: Vintage Style Dress, Lemon Cardigan and Orange Shoes.
This is one of my favourite dresses. The fact the beautiful print is in my favourite combination of navy and yellow meant it had little else to do really, but the swishy skirt, the flattering empire...
View ArticleOutfit: Navy Dress with Navy and Magenta Heels
I love LNDs (Little Navy Dresses) and have several. This one is a beautiful inky navy in a soft jersey Ponte. Very simple in its style but enhanced by the twisted neckline and the grosgrain ribbon belt...
View ArticleOutfit: White Shirt with A Daisy Scarf and Turquoise Ballerinas
Today has been the fifth consecutive sunny day and I feel full of the joys of spring. My children were in and out all day with friends so it gave me the perfect opportunity to continue the mammoth task...
View ArticleHow to Choose Sunglasses for Your Face Shape
The past few sunny days have seen me reaching for my sunglasses which stay in my car for the majority of the time. As a huge fan of accessories and as an optometrist, (ophthalmic optician) by...
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