The Year That Was … 2016
There has been much to be grateful for, when I look back on 2016. It has been a year which has been more about family and friends than fashion and frivolity. So here is my [...]
Zambesi
A Bright Autumn
It is going to be a bright and cosy autumn 2015 if Zambesi and World have their way. Showcasing their upcoming collections at the recent Britomart Fashion [...]
Melbourne Shopping, Smells and Delights
It is amazing what you can cram into 4 days in Melbourne. So, for a quick trip over the ditch here is what to do and/or avoid in this lovely Australian city. Day 1 – [...]
Clutch Purses by Karen
I have a love affair with clutch purses, with my favourite one being kindly given to me by my friend’s Mum when we were helping her move house last year. I am not [...]
A little about Me.
I thought I would share a little about me that you might not know…. My favourite local fashion designer is Zambesi. Why? The clothes are timeless which means you can [...]
The More you Spend the more You Save
I only lasted 26 days before I fell ‘off the shopping wagon’ and was lured in by the word SALE. Whether it be from running past the shops in the morning (safest time [...]
The re-union
I wasn’t too sure whether to laugh or cry when my birth parents met up for the first time in 40+ years. My emotions were everywhere. I felt sick on the plane, flying over [...]
Style by NOM*D
NOM*D fashion show held in Ponsonby tonight was all about the new range entitled “A Raven’s Tale”. Distinguished by paisley and very muted colours, pale [...]
What to wear where?
The media is all aghast about people seen wearing their pajamas out in public (particularly in Gisborne) it would appear! This got me thinking about how we dress and what [...]
Lisbon Fashion Delights
Just back from visiting Lisbon in Portugal – loved it and found a fantastic local designer Ana Salazar, where I spent a delightful time trying on her extensive clothing [...]
What is Style? 