'I have often said that I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes' - Yves Saint Laurent I live in jeans. My current favourites and the ones which are seemingly never … Continue reading Style Tips Part 1…The Jeans
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The Diary of an Unemployed 43 year old – Week 2. Workshops, Secret Kitchens & more food …
Ok, so as promised here's my weekly update on life following my sudden redundancy... I think last time we spoke I advised you that I was enrolled on an interview technique workshop at the delightful job centre. I can’t say I was looking forward to it but I rocked up there last Monday with a spring … Continue reading The Diary of an Unemployed 43 year old – Week 2. Workshops, Secret Kitchens & more food …
Afternoon Tea and Barges …
Its sun-shining outside, I've painted my toes bright pink, I don't have tights on and there's a definite swing in my step. I think spring may have sprung. I'm like an excitable little lamb! I've had an excellent weekend which I am going to share with you ... yes you. Before I do, I have to fore-warn you that … Continue reading Afternoon Tea and Barges …
What Ive learn’t this week – Cancer sucks, My mum rocks, I have look ‘good in lycra’ envy, Sorting my skin out and The Waltons…
What I’ve learnt this week... That bad things happen to good people. Lady Fare isn’t always that and can be pretty cruel when she sets her mind to it. I’ve also learnt that how you handle yourself says a-lot about you as a person. My mum’s cancer has come back. Well, when I say it’s … Continue reading What Ive learn’t this week – Cancer sucks, My mum rocks, I have look ‘good in lycra’ envy, Sorting my skin out and The Waltons…
Happy New Year & FOTD
So here we are 2014... I hope you brought it in with a big bang whether you were out partying the night away or having a relaxed one at home. I put this together yesterday (I like to mess and be creative) and because I like it so much I thought I would share it … Continue reading Happy New Year & FOTD
Christmas Treats for Big Girls…
This may just have to go down in history as they best advent calendar ... ever! I'm not sure who gets most excited in the mornings. The cats Lola Lip and Frankie Pants who have a Dreamies calendar between them. The Mr's kids with their One Direction and Mushy Monsters Advent calendar or moi ici with my YOU … Continue reading Christmas Treats for Big Girls…
What we wore @ work….
We had an idea ... (it happens) a post which features what we wore each day during a full working week. I’m not sure about you but both Liz and I share a love of fashion and are fascinated by what people wear. Most posts tend to feature 'going out' outfits but when the majority of us … Continue reading What we wore @ work….
Gimmi Gimmi ……ESPA Restorative Body Oil
I’m in Love ... yep again. I've been called many things Fickle being one of them! Only this time it’s with a body oil. I’ve told you before about my obsession with the feel of oil on skin and the beautifully dewy, moisturised skin it leaves you with. When we were younger Karen and I used to drown … Continue reading Gimmi Gimmi ……ESPA Restorative Body Oil
the naughty forty diaries 