Fashion and Lifestyle: PETA Award for Jane Iredale…
It’s funny how things work out isn’t it? I was just about to post some information about Julien Macdonald’s range of glasses for Vision Express, when I read another article…
Sense and Sightseeing: Day Two in Llandudno, Wales
Find out how two friends – one blind and one sighted – experience the same holiday to Llandudno, Wales differently. A visit to Alice in Wonderland… Linn: Today is the…
Have you seen the Wolf of Wall Street yet?
For some, the antics of the lead characters may have left a bitter taste in their mouths and understandably so. A platter full of greed, splatterings of debauchery, a generous…
Normcore (no hashtag)
The other day I was sitting down over a glass of Malbec with my mother, enjoying a delicious meal and chatting about a recent visit to Langham’s Chuan Spa, more…
New York Street Style
Woman with woolly hat: “My favourite winter accessory is my pair of fingerless biker gloves.” Woman with grey coat: “During the winter I love super basic but chunky sweaters. They are easy…
Food Porn…
Oliver Twist couldn’t have said it better: ‘Food, glorious food.’ We love our food. And, with the increasing popularity of social networking sites such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, it…
Shoes for S/S 2014 #weloveyou
Do you remember when I wrote a post on platform shoes being super easy to walk in, stylish and much more comfortable than other high heeled styles? But of course…
Spring / Summer Bag Trends: Bags of fun for the season…
Every woman needs a bag. It doesn’t matter how fashion-conscious you are, we all need somewhere to put a purse, phone, tissues, medication, lip gloss and whatever else we need…
A tribute to Vivienne Westwood
When it comes to British fashion, no one exemplifies the colourful, creative eccentricities like the Great Dame herself, Vivienne Westwood. Since the 1970’s, Westwood has been a pivotal figure in…
Face Yoga (Danielle Collins Face Yoga Method)
We all saw those Halle Berry pics right? On Saturday, Berry, 56, shared a picture of herself in the nude to Instagram. The post was liked 700,000 times – but…
Chinese New Year of the Horse!
How on earth could I let Chinese New Year pass without mention, when it is the year of the Horse! (my year). For all my fellow Horse people – this…
“How do I know if he likes me?”
Have you ever typed “How do I know if he likes me?” into a search engine? I totally understand that you may not be willing to admit to such an…
Computer Love: Online Dating (no pressure)
I spent Saturday evening in a very cool pub in Stockwell – the name escapes me, but I will post it in the comments section when I remember #worthavisit. Anyway,…
The half calf boot? No thanks.
The half calf boot? No thanks. Pick up any women’s magazine, leaf through to the fashion pages and you will come across at least one pair of half calf boots.…
Why shop designer?
Within my circle of friends, there are two camps when it comes to shopping designer vs high street. I have friends who shop solely on the high street and others…
#MIC confession…don’t judge me
I have a deep, dark, guilty secret to admit. I love (and I mean LOVE!) Made in Chelsea. For those of you who don’t know what Made in Chelsea…
“Every man should have a well cut suit…”
Tom Ford’s list of ’15 things every man should have’ unsurprisingly includes a well cut dark suit. It also includes a smart blazer, and lots of crisp white cotton shirts. Sounds…
When Prada is not appropriate…
We have all been there – completely misjudged the dress code for an event or occasion and spent the whole time hiding in a corner and counting down the hours,…
Carrot hats – the next big thing!
Ah, the fickle world of fashion. You’re damned if you do and then a season later, you’re damned if you don’t. However, there are some fashion trends that no matter…
Wimbledon is over…yet, Kim’s hair is still a talking point.
Wimbledon is over…yet, Kim Sears’ hair is still a talking point. It seems that bagging yourself a famous partner and having super glossy hair is all you need to become…
Hollywood hair trends…
The best celebrities are always ‘Done’ even when they are supposed to be off-duty. Why? Because they have to be. Lurking behind every corner is a pap, ready to take…
Is work wear a thing of the past?
Is what you wear to work really so important? I have always felt that what you wear (9 times out of 10) communicates who you are. It is like walking…
Curvy Kate and me…
Pretty underwear for the curvier gal… Scenario 1: Excuse me, these are pretty what cup size do you go up to? C? Oh… Scenario 2: Hi there, these are pretty…
The Bob is back…again!
Can you believe that the Bob is back again? Seriously, It was only a year ago that I remember writing about the exact same thing. Well, if you want ‘on…
From catwalk to home…
A recession can be the perfect catalyst to stimulate creativity in the home. If your budget does not allow for constant redecoration, accessorising your living space can be as…
To clutch or not to clutch?
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘size doesn’t matter’, well, it couldn’t be truer when it comes to the clutch. Yes, these fantastic purses may be on the smaller side, but…
Sock bun technique…described.
Ladies, have you had enough of your long straight hair and would like to style or curl it using a very cost effective and heat free method? Well, I saw…
Skinny Vs Flared…
Here’s a trend I’d never have thought would take: denim clingfilm. To be wrapped around the bottom and legs, with the option for extending up to and over the stomach…
Festival Fashion…Described
Descriptions: Two piece mint coloured bikini, with pink dot detailing – Comptoir Des Cotonniers (Princess Tam Tam) £90 Brown gladiator style sandals, with gold toe straps –…
Steps To Success (walking in high heels)
To be honest it’s not easy to look good whilst balancing on spike heels, especially when you’re not used to them. But when you get it right, a pair of…
Perfect nails: Part 1
Perfectly polished nails can make all the difference to your image, fact! It sends a message to the world: ‘Hey there world, I am in control, I am groomed and…
All a flutter!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…