. . . HAIR. Do you straighten? Just last week I was part of the Bigger, Badder Hair Brigade on With Some Grace, showing off my fabulous 80s frizzy perm. Back then, straight hair was daggy, only for hippies from the 70's - whereas now of course it's the "in thing". Not … [Read more...] about Let’s Get One Thing Straight …
Fashion & Beauty
Best Op Shop in the Redlands
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
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 …
