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

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 with [...]

What are you wearing? Casual checks.

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 style with a [...]

Links à la Mode – 30th October 2008

This week I’m loving the Coveted Halloween in my Closet costume advice and Dramatis Personae givingWig Advice, very timely for Halloween!

39thandbroadway – Career advice for those working their booties off in fashion!
A Few Goody GumDrops – Tells us Black Sinner Lipstick and Shine are not just for Halloween!
Capitola Girl Jewelry Blog – Get personal with [...]

Halloween with Style

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 Houses [...]

Back to the 70s

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 plaids and [...]

Neon Nights….

At the weekend I attended a friends 30th birthday party, and she’d themed it Neon, requiring me to find an outfit that glowed in the dark, without making me look too scary, as I am vain. Unfortunately I forgot my camera, so photos of my full ensemble are reliant on friends providing me with their [...]