Back in the 1940s and 50s big knickers were all the rage, but when the sixties came along they got replaced with bikini-style pants and later with the dreaded thong. They had a mini-resurgence in 2001 when Brigitte Jones revealed her granny pants to the world, but they were strictly seen as shapewear and definitely … Continue reading »
One of these dresses costs £41 and the other costs £357, but can you tell which is which? Either way sequin dresses are everywhere this party season! Which dress would you choose? Left: Sequin Dress with Long Sleeves by TFNC Right: David Meister Sequin Dress – Open Back Sleeveless Continue reading »
Flapper-inspired fashion is very much on trend this autumn, especially with the party season looming! But how to wear this trend without looking like you’re going to a fancy dress party? Mix 1920s inspired pieces with modern items and you’ll get it just right. Mix a classic fringed flapper dress with matte black tights and … Continue reading »
About three years ago I spent some time with an image consultant, who informed me that I was mad to wear long ankle length skirts. Surely not? These are a wardrobe staple of nearly every woman I know. I was told to ditch all my long ankle length skirts and embrace my femininity, by showing … Continue reading »
… and not a chesty cough. (The boys in my household all have a hacking cough – and I can report that boy flu is worse than man flu) I went into my latest favourite shop and bought myself a new dress. This will suit anyone who has inherited a fine rack – regardless of … Continue reading »
This dress would be great for girls (like me) who are apple-shaped and have a bit of tummy they want to hide away. It shows off your shoulders and legs and the textured material is great for hiding any lumps and bumps. Think I might have to get myself one of these before they sell … Continue reading »
I just came across this dress and thought it would be perfect for you girls out there who are lucky enough to have straight body type. It has a colour contrasting nipped-in waist and enough frills and flounces to give you an hourglass figure without looking too girly – what do you think? Good choice? Continue reading »
I have always wondered why women ask their other halves the loaded question ‘does my bum look big in this?’ What’s the poor guy supposed to say, ‘yes’, ‘no’ – he probably can’t win.. Now, despite my mother telling me I had the ‘Browne’ and ‘Balmer’ bum, which is a code word for ‘on the … Continue reading »
I’m sad to say Autumn has definitely started, so I’ve started thinking about the inevitable investment of a new winter coat. The question is, which to go for? What do you think? The smart work coat: The fur collar coat: The waterproof coat: The short jacket The long coat: Continue reading »
Autumn has finally arrived, which means I can dig out my trusted knee high brown boots. I love this time of year – particularly as it means that you can get out the opaque tights and forget about shaving your legs for a while. Oh, did I really say that? Today’s blog post is about … Continue reading »
