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How to look Stylish & Fabulous - On a Budget.
Up-cycling is the name of my game! I find amazing pieces at vintage fairs, charity shops, clothes swaps and second hand shops. The dress I am wearing above is Pucci and I haggled it down to £90. That dress would have cost me many hundreds of pounds, possibly over a thousand, to buy retail and I really do feel like a million dollars wearing it to a special event…
Goodwood Races: Fashion, Food & Fun
Well, it was the coldest June week I can ever remember in the UK. In fact, some weather expert said that one of the days last week was colder than Xmas day! So we weren't taking any chances as the Three Friday Nights at Goodwood go on till 11.00 pm. I had a new black & white dress, much thicker than normal, sorted out my black accessories, and took leggings, gloves & a light winter coat.
How to stay healthy on holiday
Apart from a tan and gifts for our folk, there are two things most of us want to avoid bringing home after a holiday abroad: an upset stomach and excess baggage around the waist!
Whether you are going to India or Spain, there are a few things you can do to avoid both. These same tips may even help you to come back healthier & slimmer, whether you’re travelling for months or just a couple of weeks…
Eat your way out of The Menopause - Before During & After
My favourite saying at the moment is: “it's never too early or too late to start." Anything! So, whether you're 35 or 55 I want to share my experience of twenty years, practising as a nutritionist, to help you eat your way through a symptom-free menopause. By incorporating just 8 foods you may not have tried before, I hope to help you avoid the worst of the flushes/flashes and all that comes with The Change…
How to take an old dress & get a whole new look.
I bought this dress from Boden at least three years ago, but with a bit of tarting up I am in love with it again and think the whole outfit has a distinct retro look to it. Here are my top tips for making old look like new. Hope you like…
How to do your make up in heat & humidity.
Now our thoughts are turning to a hot summer or, at least, a hot holiday away, I thought I would share with you what I pack in my very small make up bag. Seeing as I tend to go to very hot & humid countries like India & Australia, I have learned through trial and error that less is definitely more when it comes to make up in the heat, especially if you have older skin…