When a favourite pair of shoes become scruffy and tired , it can be difficult to know what to do with them. In these ecologically sensitive times, to throw old shoes away can seem wasteful, especially in the light of…
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Safari style dresses are a classic. Ever since they were introduced as a simple, chic, summer staple during the seventies, this simple yet elegant shirt style dress has provided a smart summery solution to city dressing. This season the safari…
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Looking younger is the modern holy grail. Most people can not afford and many don’t want to undergo surgery to achieve a younger appearance. Fear not . There are a number of highly effective anti-aging foundations on the market which…
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Relaxed, Bohemian and feminine, gypsy style dresses are perfect for your summer wardrobe. Often featuring ruffles and flounces and a full skirt they are the ultimate in relaxed summer style and can be easily taken from day to evening with…
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Modern women, never have enough time to fit in everything we’d like to do.Between working full time , feeding the family and looking after our partners and children, we often put our needs last and looking our best can be…
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Size discrepancies in female clothing are an entirely modern phenomenon. Before the advent of mass produced clothing ,many women made their own clothes because it was not only cheaper, but also gave the wearer the ultimate choice in what they wanted to…
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We live in an incredibly image conscious age. We cannot grow old gracefully.Each grey hair must be plucked out or dyed.We cannot (god forbid!) allow our bodies to sprout hair in unseemly places, if we are women (hell, even men…
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Most women love cosmetics . Yet in our busy lives as wives and mothers, there often isn’t enough time to put on a full face of make-up and many of us don’t have the confidence to go without entirely.Make-up is…
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Cosmetics are often an integral part of a woman’s daily routine. Yet, what suits a 20 year old woman, is not the same as what suits a 50 or 60 year old. No one wants to look older than their…
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Finding fashionable stylish clothing as a plus sized woman can be a chore. Nobody wants to wear unattractive, shapeless clothing in sludgy uninspired colours. Thankfully, there are a number of retailers who stock fantastic fashionable ranges , which cater for…
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Prom dresses are probably the most important part of the whole prom experience. It follows then that making the best choice is extremely important. So when choosing your prom dress what are the characteristics that you need to bear in…
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A well chosen bikini is a summer staple and though styles may change , a stylish, well fitting bikini can last for years. This season many designers have a penchant for a nautical theme and bright luscious colour is as…
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Waterfall jackets, whether cropped or long are an elegant cover up which can be suitable for work or evening wear. A waterfall jacket features a flowing lapel which often drapes in folds and due to the waterfall jacket’s flowing style…
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Finding fabulous maternity wear that is both flattering, fashionable and practical can really be a chore. Yet, thankfully the days are long gone , where dowdy smocks and frumpy tent like dresses are the only acceptable garments for pregnant women….
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When choosing an outfit for a special occasion , it is easy to become frenzied with worry.When attending a wedding, there is no worse fashion crime than upstaging the bride.Yet dowdiness is not appropriate either. Other social occasions, such as…
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Finding affordable, wearable fashion for summer can be difficult.Looking chic when the mercury keeps rising , is a challenge whatever your age or size. Especially when you want to wear pieces for longer than a season without much updating. However…
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Buying clothes that flatter a fuller figure can be difficult. Every day we are bombarded with pictures of very young, skinny models. Most of us are not a size 2 or 4, yet a lot of the fashion advice in magazines completely ignore this…
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In these straightened times , let’s be honest , most of us are watching our cash very carefully. For the average person looking good is very important. But we don’t have the money to just spend our way to looking…
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Nude lip colour is one of the key essentials for creating a natural, daytime make up look. However, the term nude can cover a vast array of tints from apricots, to light browns. Even pale berry tones, can be described…
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Military jackets are one of the key trends for autumn / winter 2010. Following on from last season’s love of khaki, military jackets are easy to wear and whether embellished or plain, this stylish cover up is a simple way…
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The emergence of retro styled singers such as Amy Winehouse and Duffy has thrust retro make up styles firmly back into the public eye. So being able to perfect the perfect eyeliner flick has become the latest essential make-up trick to…
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The top trends for autumn fashion 2009, embrace everything that is both glamorous and womanly.Lush velvet and glittering sequinned shifts signal a return to retro chic, that every woman can wear , whatever her age and size.There are also plenty…
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Having returned from a weeks sojourn in France, I can confirm that the maxim that French women have an inherent chicness. Everywhere you look, beautiful, well-dressed women abound, wearing clothes that ooze both subtlety and sophistication. Not being French myself, I can…
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Maxi dresses have been the fashion story of the summer and now with autumn on the horizon, a new maxi style has become the silhouette of the season. The maxi with sleeves is the perfect addition to any autumn wardrobe…
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This autumn winter season, the luxurious snugness and dapper elegance of the aviator jacket makes it a key garment for winter wear in 2010. Already seen on such fashionable figures as Alexa Chung and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, the aviator jacket is…
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An essential part of any summer wardrobe is the beach cover-up, a garment usually either a maxi-dress , kaftan or sarong, which is used as a complimentary item with swim wear and ensures extra cover on the beach or whilst…
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Now that summer is coming to a close and the nights are drawing in, it is a perfect time to consider purchasing a few pieces of natty knitwear to wrap yourself in to avoid the chill autumn and winter evenings….
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Wide legged trousers have been a fashion classic ever since the golden age of Hollywood. Ever since such icons as Katherine Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich frequently being pictured in what were regarded as scandalous “Oxford bags”, wide legged trousers have…
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Now that the bitter chill of winter is upon us, it is important to focus on our wardrobe choices. Keeping warm and remaining stylish is not always straight forward. It is some times easier to throw on a fleece and…
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Cardigans are a winter fashion staple. Each season is punctuated with a plethora of cardigan options to keep the wearer both stylish and cosy , when the mercury dips . This season amongst the hottest styles available is the long…
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