October 2008

Halloween Costumes. It’s never too late…..

31 October 2008

I’ve never been sure why Halloween costumes for grown women always seem to be entirely about wearing as few clothes as possible, or swathing yourself in cheap synthetics. I’ve always put together my own costumes, from stuff I already own or can easily purchase, this year The Coveted is doing a great series of posts [...]

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What are you wearing? Casual checks.

30 October 2008

Polo Neck – Primark Belt – River Island Checked Trousers – Oasis Boots – Primark OK. So it’s not exactly cutting edge, but I love this outfit. I think it’s sophisticated and classic but the check trousers keep it the right side of fashionable. I’ve never really been into extreme fashion, preferring to mix classic [...]

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Halloween with Style

29 October 2008

Halloween is just 3 days away…. I’ve always loved Halloween, but in the UK, despite it’s Celtic origins, it’s long been the poor relation to Guy Fawkes Night where we all gather round a big bonfire and burn effigies of a bloke who was a bit part player in a plot to blow up the [...]

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Back to the 70s

28 October 2008

There’s been a real 1970s vibe around in the shops and catwalks this season. Gucci in particular went for the luxe boho hippy look and Just Cavalli showed glam tunics and floppy hats. On the High Street Warehouse are featuring glamorous 70s styles while River Island are focusing on a more preppy 70s look with [...]

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What are you wearing? That time of the month….

23 October 2008

Glasses – (should have gone to) Specsavers Polo Neck Jumper – Next Skirt – H&M Jacket – TopShop Shoes – George I’m a contact lens wearer, I have those ones that you sleep in for a month and then change, so on 2 or 3 days each month I revert to my specs to give [...]