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Valentine’s Day – The Final Countdown
Valentine’s Day/Galentine’s Day, whatever you may be celebrating, there are just a few days to go before you need that perfect gift for your loved one. This is my final gift guide for Valentine’s 2018, with failsafe products that will earn you plenty of brownie points from your loved one. There is not a cute teddy, bunch of flowers or sickly looking chocolates anywhere in this guide. Go shop! ThatchFace Beard Oil I love a product with a good story behind it, and ThatchFace beard oil certainly fits that bill. Set up in 2017 by Ben and Leanne Cleaver, the Thatchface beard oil uses a range of different oils and…
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A Dark Fairytale at Chi Chi London
Chi Chi London is always a great place to find fairytale dresses. Beautiful pastel colours, full 1950s style skirts, acres of lace and tulle, Chi Chi has dresses that you only dream of. But this season, it is turning to the dark side of the fairy story, just in time for Halloween. These are dresses and looks that are gothic, glamorous and dramatic. Chi Chi describes the Dark Fairytale collection as bringing ‘…new edge to the classic Chi Chi look via daring cuts, darker shades and edgy accessories…’ All the usual Chi Chi elements of elegance and femininity are still there, the full skirts, the lace and ribbons, but these…
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Friday Fashion – Pretty in Pink with Chi Chi London
A friend once set me a challenge, post a song to Facebook that I loved, beginning with the Letter P. There were a few contenders, including a lot of songs by Pulp and Parklife by Blur, but in the end I opted for a song that is not only a total classic, but is also the soundtrack to one of my fave 80s chick flicks. Pretty in Pink is the ultimate 80s chick flick, starring the brilliant Molly Ringwald as Andie, a girl from the wrong side of the tracks who attracts the attention of the lovely Andrew McCarthy as Blane (those 80s movie names). The film culminates in the…
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Vintage 50s style…without the mothballs
As a lover of vintage clothes, I love nothing more than a trawl around Charity and second hand shops, jumble sales and car boot sales, in order to uncover an original bargain. But I know this is not the case for everyone. Many people are put off by the idea of rumaging through old clothing, especially if it is unwashed, whilst others just don’t like the idea of wearing something that once belonged to a stranger. Luckily, these days, you can get the retro look without actually having to wear vintage pieces. Retro fashion has become a big fashion story in recent years, with brands like Chi Chi London selling…
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Romantic Dresses from Chi Chi London
With the most romantic day of the year approaching, I thought now was an appropriate time to introduce you to some of the most beautiful and romantic dresses on the market at the moment. Chi Chi London produces dresses that are simply exquisite, a mixture of floral prints and wonderful lace effects, with full 50s style skirts and scalloped edging that add to the drama of the gowns. This is the sort of website where you go to choose one dress and end up buying 5 – yes, that good. These dresses are perfect for Valentine’s Day, but certainly not just for that. They are dresses that would be wonderful…
