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…
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…
It’s a tough job…
What a day, who would have thought that testing make-up and beauty products would be such hard work. Ok, ok I’m lying; to be honest it was a blast from…
Candle for Sight
French natural beauty brand L’Occitane have launched a ‘Candle for Sight’ to support RNIB’s trainee Grade Scheme. The exclusive, honey scented candle is now available at L’Occitane boutiques nationwide* and…
Keeping it real
Solange Knowles, Gwyneth Paltrow, Keira Knightley, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu are all fans of the natural look. Even Holly Willoughby recently tweeted a pic of herself without make up…
Easy as 1,2,3 (4 and 5)
Five steps to lovely looking skin By Georgia Collins With the constantly changing weather, it’s hard to keep your skin looking and feeling gorgeous. In fact, the wind and rain…
All about the eyes…
[stextbox id=”alert” image=”null”]A regular eye test can identify any early indications of diseases such as cataract, glaucoma and age related macular degeneration. An eye test can also identify other problems…
Looky here…
You know when you come across a product that does it all and you wonder why all products aren’t like that? Well, the Ultimate Styler is a bit like that…
Selecting the Right Summer Fashion (Advertorial)
With the summer season finally upon is, it’s time for most of us to start looking into updating our wardrobes. Each new season brings new weather, and along with that,…
Ballgowns at the V&A
Ballgowns at the V&A By Steph Cutler When I heard about Ballgowns, an exhibition of ‘British glamour since 1950’ currently at the V&A, it’s no surprise that I was keen…
Father’s day is coming…help!
Father’s day is coming and once again, figuring out what to buy has left me stumped… My dilemma? Well, it is how much to spend. Taking into account that payday…
Support pants uncovered
Look, let me put it to you like this, if it wasn’t for my support pants I would’nt be able to wear half of the dresses in my wardrobe. Which…
Corrie wins BAFTA battle…but not in the style stakes!
The Bafta TV Awards had many glued to the television last night, with some of the UK’s most popular soap stars in attendance…. However, despite reigning supreme for some time,…
Wardrobe malfunction
You know that moment when you realise your shoes are unbearable and that you can’t walk another step? Or when your friend tells you that your dress is completely see…
Got it nailed?
You are not ready until your nails are on point…if you know what I mean. Nail trends have been a huge focus on the catwalk for some time now, but…
Would you?
My friend is getting married in October and the last time we spoke, she told me about the moment when her longterm boyfriend proposed. It sounded magical – he went…
Key pieces…described.
The key to staying ahead of the game in the fashion stakes? Mix it up! Grab yourself some printed items, add a bit of colour and contrast here and there…
Giveaway: Shoes!
Ok, so they are a little bright! But trust me, anything with colour, especially neon, will set you in good stead for Spring/ Summer 2012. Seeing as it is London…
Colour, colour everywhere! LFW update.
If you are at all scared of colour, then it is time to be brave because as seen at London Fashion Week, designers have gone colour mad… Man of the…
Hair extensions
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…
Big mistake…huge!
There are many positions of power to be found in society today. Politicians, judges, doctors and of course the monarchy. But one that is so often overlooked is the power…
Christmas is coming!
Christmas is coming, so what on earth are you going to wear to all of those parties? This season’s key trends like the pencil skirt, shift dress, midi length…
Shapes, colours and styles
RNIB Event Recap: Breaking Style Rules and Embracing Your Comfort Zone
Bodymetrics
Lying on the bed, up against the dressing table, on the floor or hanging onto the bed frame – no matter what technique you use to put on your skinny…
Oh Carine!
So, I have just bought the latest edition of the Gentlewoman magazine – A biannual lifestyle magazine which I love for its large, bold print, eccentric design and for the…
Can I tell you a secret?
Woah there tiger! You have had two cups of coffee, a glass of wine at lunch, last night’s curry is still lingering and you spent all of 10 seconds brushing…
The Bob is back in town!
BBBBbaby, the Bob is back in town – great news because it is one of the easiest lengths to pull off. We are loving the straight no bend bob and…
Get organised!
Isn’t August a weird month? I’m never sure what the weather is going to be like, so I’m not really sure what to wear – summer dresses or the new…
Maxi anyone?
I have been trying to avoid the maxi length trend for some time now and I actually seem to be getting away with it. This may be because I haven’t…
Whoever invented the wedge heel…
Whoever invented the wedge heel deserves a medal. Not only are they comfortable, but they are far more stable than the average high heel. We often talk about heels vs…
The benefits of having a good ol’ natter!
Ok, so I have been accused of updating this blog with too many mini articles…What’s wrong with that? So, this time I have decided to give visitors an update on…
How easy is the Beehive?
How easy is the Beehive? The Beehive hairstyle is this season’s ‘huge’ hair trend, but how easy is the DIY Beehive for VI girls? To create this look you will…
Mini, midi, maxi…Fact!
There really are only three lengths of skirt: the mini, midi and the maxi, this is a fashion fact.