HOPE COUTURE: "the item of clothing you keep around for years, in the vain hope you might fit back into it some day" - from The Dag's Dictionary by Richard Glover. Usually I'm quite ruthless when I do a closet cull, but now that I'm battling the dreaded middle aged spread, … [Read more...] about Hope Couture
Fashion & Beauty
Does Your Hair Make You Look Older?
I never really thought about how your hair can make you look older - until I went to the hairdresser the other day, and literally gasped when I saw the difference a bit of professional TLC could make. I really wish I'd thought to take "before" and "after" photos, but I … [Read more...] about Does Your Hair Make You Look Older?
5 Reasons Why I Love Tasselled Earrings
I have a new fashion obsession: tasselled earrings. Last winter it was all about the long sleeveless vest, and the tan knee high boots, and while these are both still top of the pops in my wardrobe, this year I have a new love. In all honesty I've hardly worn earrings … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why I Love Tasselled Earrings
Do You Have a Signature Style?
I've never really felt like I had a "signature style", but a recent conversation with the hubster made me think differently. It was when I was showing him my latest fashion purchase (from Rivers for just $15, perfect for summer days working from home). Proudly I twirled … [Read more...] about Do You Have a Signature Style?
Should I Have Plastic Surgery?
I must confess this is a sentence I never thought I would be saying: I'm thinking of having plastic surgery. Nothing too major - just a little mole removed off my forehead. It's not cancerous or anything, so it would purely be for cosmetic reasons. Here's how I came to … [Read more...] about Should I Have Plastic Surgery?
