shopping
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June Outfit Post Part 2 – Holiday time!
A little later than I originally planned, (by life and laryngitis sort of got in the way), here is the second part of my June Outfit post, featuring some of my favourite looks from my recent holiday in Portugal. Now. there are quite a few outfits here, and this is not even all of them, so you can probably guess that traveling hand luggage only with a great capsule wardrobe is not my way when it comes to holidays. Thank goodness for Jet 2, with 22kgs luggage and another 10kgs for hand luggage, which leaves me enough space for all my holiday outfits, and still room for a little holiday…
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How Significant Is an Engagement Ring to Modern Couples?
An engagement ring has always been significant through the course of time. As soon as the first rings were exchanged, this symbol of love meant that the couple could display how serious and committed they were to one another. Showing this commitment, that you are about to enter a lifelong relationship with your partner as a modern couple. still holds the same weight. Even though divorce rates are higher than ever, the tradition has been around for most of human history for a reason, it is a visual, visible sign of a commitment. one which you hope will be forever. However, searching for the perfect engagement ring can be extremely…
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Where to find vintage fashion and accessories
Vintage fashion, and shopping for vintage fashion, just happen to be two of my favourite pastimes. This post is dedicated to sharing some of the best places for finding vintage fashion, along with sharing some of my favourite vintage pieces. Where to shop for Vintage Charity Shops Admittedly, I don’t think charity shops are as good for rich pickings as they were in the past, but many charity shops, for instance, Oxfam, do have areas of their stores that are dedicated to vintage. Charity shops are good because they tend to be cheaper that specialist vintage shops, and yet they can be full of real bargains. I have recently found…
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Maxi dress style – Perfect for Summer
The calendar says that it is Summer, but standing outside today watching Joe play football in biting wind, I’m not so sure. But one thing I am sure of is that it is maxi dress season. Confused, well let me explain. Maxi dresses have become a real summer staple, one that suit woman of all shapes and sizes, and work for pretty much every occasion. You can buy them in regular, petite and plus size fits, in styles that come from strapless to long sleeved, in heavier jersey to the lightest of cotton. And this is what makes them perfect for English Summer, as well as throwing in that holiday…
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Celebrity Get the look with Holly Willoughby, Lydia Bright and Duchess Kate
The first of this month’s get the look posts has a definite summer feel with floral dresses and pyjama style trouser suits that are just perfect for traveling. It features looks from Topshop, Banana Republic and Dorothy Perkins, and has a host of TV stars, a model and my favourite royal. First up we have Susanna Reid, a lady who often wears High Street looks whilst presenting, and also on the red carpet. This jumpsuit from M&Co is now in the sale, so not all sizes are available, but it is well worth checking out as it is such a classic look in a beautiful colour that will make it…
