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Friday Fashion – Work Wear Updates.
You’ve enjoyed that Summer holiday, but now it is nose back to the grindstone time, so what better time to update your work wear wardrobe. The days of having to turn up for work in a masculine suit have long since past, and, today you can look stylish, sophisticated and work smart in a range of pieces, from Diane Von Furstenbury dresses to culottes and tailored silk blouses. Wallis New Work Wear pieces Wallis has always been a good place to look for sharp tailoring and pieces that can take from the office to bar with ease. This season, they are leading the way when it comes to shirts and…
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Dorothy Perkins – New season hero buys
It is August, and still the height of Summer, so, with the prospect of a bit of a heatwave on the way, it seems the perfect time to look towards…Autumn. But, on a serious note, the Autumn collections are starting to make their way into stores and online, as the last of the summer sales are swept away and stores bring in new trends, colours and styles. Dorothy Perkins has a superb collection that is full of hero buys and style classics. Their ‘Fashion Favourites Collection’ is heavy on effortless, classic style that is designed to last and be worn again and again, rather than on fashion that will last…
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#FanDayFriday (on a Monday!) Vintage Dresses
My #FanDayFriday post is a few days late. It was my wedding anniversary on the 6th and my hubby took me away for a lovely long weekend in Lincoln, so today I am catching up, and I’m actually taking inspiration from one of the things that made my weekend so perfect – shopping for vintage dresses. I have a real love for vintage clothes, and trying to find lovely pieces from the past is something I really enjoy. I don’t have a particular decade that I prefer, I look at the individual piece rather than bothering with the time frame, but I do have quite a few 1970s dresses, and…
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What to do in Tenerife
When it comes to popular holiday destinations for both Summer and Winter Sun holidays, Tenerife is a place that is always near the top of the list. The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is blessed with beautiful beaches and vibrant resorts that make it a perfect holiday destination for couples, families and young singles. Tenerife is also the home to two World Heritage Sites, and is also brilliant for those who want to indulge in water sports. I’ve compiled a short guide to some of the unmissable attractions that you will want to add to your to-do list if you are visiting Tenerife this Summer. Mount Teide No trip…
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ParkLives is back in Birmingham this Summer
Following on from last year’s ultra successful Summer programme, ParkLives is back in Birmingham, offering a range of free, family friendly activities in parks across the Birmingham area. This year, the activities are branching out, and include brand new and unusual family-friendly sessions such as Circus Skills, Vigor Boarding and even outdoor barn dancing. The ParkLives initiative is run by Coca Cola Great Britain in conjuction with Active Parks Birmingham, and is firmly committed to getting families fit, active and enjoying the beautiful outdoor space that we have in abundance in Birmingham. This year, 60 parks will be running programmes until 4th September, including Lickey Hills Country Park, Handsworth Park,…
