Simplicity is in the Pattern
Is it cheaper to make your own clothes, or buy them? I found some Simplicity, Butterick, and Vogue sewing patterns that I must have been saving for a rainy day. I [...]
Clothing
The Culotte is Back
Anyone worn Culottes before? I think the last time I wore them was as a teenager when I was in a musical set in the 1960’s. They were a bright, multi-coloured [...]
Orange is the New Yellow
I decided not to have any new year’s resolutions for 2014, but somewhere along the way, I must have decided that I was going to start wearing a colour that I have [...]
Forget the Rules
I read a quote recently that said ‘forget the rules – if you like it wear it’. I don’t have any rules when it comes to what I like to wear. It doesn’t help [...]
Seeing Right Through
I’m not prudish – well I didn’t think I was, but perhaps by the end of this blog you may think differently about me. I’m not keen on sheer fabrics [...]
Call me Loyal
Is there such a thing as Shopping Loyalty? My wallet is overflowing with loyalty cards from retail stores that I rarely use or even remember that I have. It requires way [...]
Mad About Shoes!
Am I a shoe-aholic? I left the house today heading for the supermarket, intent on buying tissues and toothpaste. Somehow on the way, I ended up popping into Runway [...]
Gingham Style
What’s the look for spring/summer this year for men? Gingham shirts seem to be making a comeback. Were they ever a fashion statement? For me I don’t think [...]
Dressing for a Funeral
It isn’t often I am asked my opinion on what to wear to a funeral, but that exact question was put to me, as a life was lost way too young last week, in an accident. [...]
The Lure of the Party Planner
I was invited to attend a lingerie/leisure-wear party at a friend’s house over the weekend. I hadn’t been to anything like this in years. It reminded me of [...]
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