This is my fave op shop in the Redlands - the large Salvos Store in Cleveland, tucked behind Mitre 10 and Sizzler. This may or may not have something to do with the fact that it is easy walking distance from our home (not that I walk there very often although Miss 16 does!) On … [Read more...] about Best Op Shop in the Redlands
Fashion & Beauty
What I WON’T be wearing this Winter
In any fashion season, it's important to purchase only those items that actually suit you - your colouring, your shape, your lifestyle. Take me for example. I'm a blue-eyed blonde (Summer); I have an apple shape (thick waist but nice legs!); and I work from home (redundancy … [Read more...] about What I WON’T be wearing this Winter
A Model Career
Over the years I have worked in many jobs: as a sales assistant in a jewellery store, primary school teacher, Tupperware consultant, check out chick, accounts clerk, library assistant, freelance journalist, pamphlet delivery, debt collector, customer service officer, … [Read more...] about A Model Career
When Acrylic Nails Won’t Stick …
I MUST CONFESS … I have weird fingernails. They flake. They peel. They chip. They split. They’re a weird shape – they fan out. And they are really flat. As a result, I’ve never had any success in growing them; I’ve kept them plain and short for years. Which is fine, but a … [Read more...] about When Acrylic Nails Won’t Stick …
Top 3 Fashion Fails
On the weekend I spent a leisurely afternoon checking out all the Summer sales. Surprisingly, despite some very good discounts (and bad intentions!), all I came home with was ONE DRESS! I know. What's that about?! Okay, now that I've impressed you with my amazing … [Read more...] about Top 3 Fashion Fails