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.…
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New Astrology and Crystal Blog
Entertaining and helpful advice based on the ancient wisdom of astrology and the power of crystals. Read on to find out what the New Year has in store for you…
Kamique, Covent Garden
Kamique is ideally located a stone’s throw from Leicester Square station – which is handy for those who like to drink as the cocktail list at Kamique is second to…
“How I apply make-up without sight”
By Linn Martinussen “Do I really have to wear makeup?” It was an early Friday morning, and in a couple of hours, I was due to meet the man who…
Are you coping?
On the day it happened, everything was probably fine. You might have had the odd niggling problem such as, “Do I have enough money in my account to last out…
Beating Breast Cancer: My story…
Name: Susan Stannard Age: 60 (but I don’t really believe my birth certificate!) Location: Caythorpe, Grantham, Lincolnshire “Gosh, I could write a whole book on this! From being fit, active…
My date with the Diet Chef…
Losing weight in order to be healthy is great, but if I am honest, that hasn’t always been my motivation. There is an even bigger part of me that just…
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…
Giles Deacon for…DFS!
Giles Deacon has been making waves in the world of fashion since he graduated from Central St Martins alongside Alexander McQueen and Luella Bartley, back in the early 90s. Deacon…
“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…
Vapiano, Bankside
It’s a chain, but not as you know it. Say the words ‘restaurant chain’ and images of fast food, benches and people in red aprons and chef hats spring to…
Bumpkin, Notting Hill
Is it a pub? Is it a restaurant? Who the hell cares, Bumpkin is my new go-to for Notting Hill eats. Serving traditional English fare, Bumpkin has the kind of…
My Life as a Designer…
My Life as a Designer Kathy Wilson is the owner of clothing design studio KWA, she talks about her love of bespoke design and dressing Stevie Wonder.. “I am a…
Life as an artist…
Ever wondered what it would be like to leave your day job and become an artist? Two women, Clara Hallencreutz and Phaedra Peer talk passion, inspiration and the good and…
Living Life to the full at 50 (and beyond)…
I am now living a life I should have lived 30 years ago. I am no longer the shy, self conscious person that wants to just hide in the background.…
Today I am…in Marrakech!
“It is a right of passage to get lost in the walkways of the medina…” And get lost we did, numerous times. Marrakech is a beautiful maze. The mysterious doorways,…
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,…
Thin, skinny, slim, curvy…
Thin, skinny, slim, curvy, average, plump, fat and obese. Seemingly straight forward terms to physically describe someone. But when you can’t see, this can get extremely confusing. By Linn Martinussen…
Guest Blog: Life after London…
Life after London… Since I last wrote for styleAble, a lot has changed for me. The biggest thing is that I’ve relocated. It came as much, if not more, of…
Beauty Despite Cancer…
Many women undergoing chemotherapy find themselves unable to tolerate brands that they had previously enjoyed. www.beautybespitecancer.co.uk is a website dedicated to helping women maintain their appearance throughout treatment for cancer.…
Today I am…in LIVERPOOL!
Let’s get one thing straight, I am a Londoner born and bred, I love the place. The mix of cultures, the smells – each area in London has its own aroma…
Retro Feasts @ Embassy, London
The last time I visited Embassy was for a NE-YO and Malibu event. It was dark, there was lots of booze and although quite chic, the décor wasn’t very memorable…
Just for kicks?
Dear Nike, why are the trainers for girls always so bland?… This very question has been bothering Emily Hodgson and Emilie Riis for some time now. They are the…
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…
Woman Vs Food at Cotton’s Rhum Shack, Box Park (London)
I am no ‘Skinny Minny’ and I love Caribbean food, but this time in my very own version of ‘woman vs food’…food most definitely won. Do you have a healthy…
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…
Going Naked at GBK, Clapham (London)
Summer is here and just like every year, I have waited far too long to get ‘beach fit’ and my plans to fit into a pair of cut-off shorts have…
Cannizaro House
It takes a lot for me to haul myself out on a Monday night, but after a glimpse at the website and a look at the fancy menu I made…
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…
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…