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Finding a good mascara is like finding a good man, there are lots out there but not all of them are gonna be right for you – not to mention…
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Kiesha Meikle
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Fred and Ginger, Camden
Fred and Ginger? I had hoped to be greeted by a couple of dancing therapists, one wearing an evening gown and the other in a top hat and tails (trust…
Laura Legendary
US based Laura Legendary runs her own jewellery company producing beautiful and innovative Brailled pieces. Being blind has not stopped her from running her own business, StyleAble spoke to her…
Opinion piece: Fabulous at 50(+)
I have a good few years before I hit 50, but I am pretty sure that the best thing about getting older is that it becomes easier to be true…
Where did you get that hat (and dress)?
I am getting married, so as they say it is time to go out and buy a hat. If you can sense a lack of enthusiasm coming from me, it…
Just me, or are we all getting a bit plump?
Is anyone piling on the pounds!??! I am. And it seems that everyone I talk to is either on a diet or complaining about weight gain – ladies, I am…
Permanent Eyebrows
I lost my eyebrows through no fault of my own. Not due to careless over-plucking in my teens and certainly not because I shaved them off to better facilitate the…
Mannequin Mania!
So the world has gone mad over some ‘plus sized’ or ‘surprisingly curvy’ mannequins to quote a recent article. The funniest thing about the general response to these mannequins is…
Tights please.
I blame Nora Batty… Actually, I blame anyone who ever wore tan or nude coloured tights in my presence. I hate rules, but this is one that I would suggest…
Today I am wearing…red shoes
Look at these beauties…can you guess where they are from? With S/S 2013 fashion being inspired by the East with oriental designs and even monochrome about to hit the shops, I just had…
Today I am…in Istanbul (briefly)
I get so bored when people try to show me their endless holiday snaps #yawn. The first few are fine, but then they bring out those pictures that are really…
Easy creamy…
There appears to be something very wrong with my skin. I am not sure if it is linked to my present mood (super stressed) or whether it is the weather…
Today I am…going for bold!
…Why going bold can lead to a more enjoyable and exciting life! Inspiration could and should come from anywhere, for me it was a bright red chair. I call it…
Gangster Squad chic
For those of you who are yet to watch or even hear about Gangster Squad, it is a film set in the 1940’s and is based on the story of…
Fashion News!
Fashion News bulletin: It is cold outside…and our skin is suffering because of it. However, never fear as WRANGLER will be launching the first pair of moisturising jeans which could…
New year…new hair
So you want longer hair but have recently had a bob cut? Well, never fear because hair extensions can be a fast track way to waist length tresses – with little…
Invest in a dress
The investment dress…you know the one. That dress that is your fail safe, your go to, your fall back plan… I have one, it is navy blue, fits like a…
Watch out…(Advertorial)
Since launching www.maryandmavis.com we have been scouting around trying to find some cool vintage pieces to sell online. It’s not as easy as you would think. Buying jewellery and accessories…
Auckland Eats
Best Restaurants in Auckland Food befitting of the largest city in New Zealand, Auckland has some of the biggest name restaurants in the Southern Hemisphere. Combining modern architecture with fusions…
Anthologist, Bank (London)
Anthologist is an all-day and evening venue for those wanting anything from a breakfast from the Deli, lunch, drinks, dinner or a private party setting. Their seasonal menu is known…
Steph Cutler archive
A Year of Second-Hand Style! At the start of this year I was in a charity shop and I randomly decided to set myself the challenge of only buying second-hand…
Pros and cons of permanent make-up
When it comes to doing your make-up in the morning, if you are either bind or partially sighted the process may go one of either two ways. You have learnt…
Dennis Howard
Dennis Howard is a 62 year old American man, who after suffering from a severe form of Glaucoma, had his right eye removed and lost most of the vision in…
Amar Latif
Amar Latif is a dynamic world traveller and successful entrepreneur. As a qualified accountant he became Head of Commercial Finance for British Telecom and is now the Founder and Director…
Running When Blind
Running is one of those exercises that some blind and partially sighted people find hard to get started with. A sport which is often seen as a cheap and easy…
Marion Mansfield
“Since I was a little girl I have had a passion for fashion, style and image. My grandmother and mum were my early role models and groomed me well in the…
Steph Cutler
If life deals you lemons, make lemonade. This is a well-known proverb and one that has resulted in an inspirational business for entrepreneur Steph Cutler. After losing her central vision…
Jill Daley
She’s glamorous, gorgeous and quick witted – great credentials when it comes to being a presenter. Insight Radio’s Jill Daley spoke to us about her Daley Lunch and why she…
Easy Squeezy!
Original Source Original Source describes its Cassis and Cranberry Shower Shot as: ‘…bursting with berry power to give your shower a blast of fruity goodness. ..with 43 real Ribes Nigrum…
Colour Me Happy!
Aromatherapy spray tan Cucumba, The Urban Pitstop By Catherine Moat I am certainly no stranger to fake tan. Trust me, I’ve tried the lot, and while some of them are…
Lash in a flash!
Thicker lashes Treatment done at the Karen Betts Professional studio By Leslie Cousins ‘Blink + Go, a 20 minute treatment for longer, thicker and fuller lashes. Lasting up to two weeks…
Eternally moisturised…
Eternal Skincare Eternal Skincare – Aloe Super Hydrating Moisturiser By Leslie Cousins Accessibility This amazing face and body moisturiser comes in a pot container which could make it easier for…
Fishy Business
Body Heat, Fulham By Fenella Brown Fish pedicures are everywhere. So much so that you can now get one in almost every beauty salon in the UK. With my feet…
Leticia Haute Coiffure
Being a girl with a “passion for fashion” I couldn’t resist the temptation to visit an up-market beauty salon, which offered a red carpet look. Booking myself in I was…
Miracle Oil (Aldi)
Having afro hair is a glorious thing! But it is not easy – especially if you want it to be healthy and happy. This is probably why I am such…
Pizza Express, Clapham (London)
There will never come a time when I don’t eat pizza…seriously. So when I heard about a pizza that contained only 500 calories, I decided to take a few of…
Suda Thai, Covent Garden (London)
SUDA Thai is a modern Thai restaurant which offers a selection of dishes. Anything from street food to contemporary quality Thai dishes with a twist. Their main focus is rice…
Ajala Spa, St Pauls
With so many spas promising to pamper and groom you, not to mention the myriad of treatments there are to choose from – anything from chocolate body wraps to caviar…
Celeb style
Anyone who knows me, will know that I have a celeb style crush on Solange Knowles. It is a combination of things really, the ‘I don’t care that I am…
Kara’s ‘I love shoes!’ reviews: Fitflop and Oliveira
One of the many choices us women have to make each day, is whether to wear flats or heels. We also know that either choice can have its drawbacks. Flat…
Whats new?
We have a brand new contributor called Kara Rowe. Kara is crazy about shoes and will be writing our ‘I Love Shoes!‘ reviews for the coming months. We will be…
Rain, rain, go away…
So, it’s raining again…what a surprise. What is it about the rain and its blatant disregard for hair, make-up and footwear? Well ladies, it’s time to fight back. Check out…
A Hidden Gem
Tucked away in a suburban street, is Muswell Hill’s best kept secret. Behind two large barnyard style doors, you will find Emi Hojo and her Rikyu salon – a sanctuary for…
Kara’s ‘I love shoes’ reviews
By Kara Rowe Booted and Suited is a small company that’s been going for a few years. They claim to sell designer shoes at cheaper prices, which to be honest…
Beg, borrow or steal…
…Or maybe just hire? Let’s face it, not many of us can afford to buy a designer frock each time we hit the town or attend a big event. But…