Watching Prince Philip’s funeral was quite a sobering experience. It was a dignified end to an extraordinary life, and Covid restrictions were a mixed blessing (less “fuss” as the Duke would have wanted, but sad to see the Queen so isolated). It’s easy to dress top to toe in black, if that’s what’s required at […]
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Valentine’s Day: Who or What do you LOVE?
As we celebrate another Valentine’s Day, I wonder who or what do you love? Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. According to Wikipedia, in the 18th Century in England, it became the time when couples expressed their love for each other by […]
Blouses – do you wear them?
Men wear shirts, women wear blouses. Some women purposely wear shirts (which are usually too big on them), and this developed in the last few years into the fashion of a ‘shirt dress’ (although those are not “oversized”). Blouses – who wears them? I have lots of blouses in my wardrobe, but don’t tend to […]
Why I’m going to be looking after my face better (and three simple ways how to)
We all learned something from the lockdowns and challenges of 2020. For many, one lesson was self care (as well as looking after those we love). Some of us had time to create some new habits around looking after our own well-being, so that we are better able to look after others. The saying goes, […]
10 Tips for Ageing Skin
If you’re over 40 it’s time to review your potions and practices when it comes to skincare and makeup! If you’re not yet 40 you may want to take heed to prevent some of the pitfalls before you get there! We all know to use upward movements when gently rubbing in face creams or putting […]
7 “SALE” Shopping Tips
It’s SALE time! At this time of year we think about the “sales”. But, particularly this year, where traditional “bricks and mortar” shops have been having a really hard time and brands are struggling or going out of business, it seems as if it’s been a constant SALE of one sort or another. And, in […]