It's been far too hot to contemplate woollens lately - but the weather's finally cooled down a bit. Prompted by the acquisition of a gorgeous grey cashmere-mix polo-neck at the clothes swap I went to, and having a new washing machine whose cycles I know and trust (unlike the old one, for which we had no manual), I have done lots of laundering of my ( Read more... )

I've probably spent more time thinking about what to call this post than I have writing it. Six degrees of separates, dressing by degrees, scroll down for fashion, etc. Feel free to add your own :)

I took part in a graduation ceremony the other day. ( I learned some things )

I've been running lower and lower and lower on my favourite scent (the Body Shop's very old Vanilla ... from about six years ago before they ruined it by making it smell all chemical. I stocked up on the old stuff while I still could, but that's nearly run out). Something had to be done ...

cornaidd sent me the Bulgari Green Tea perfume she wasn't using ( Read more... )

Inspired in part by this article, I am going to give up buying clothes. I figure I'll try it for six months and see how it sits - maybe I'll be able to stretch that out to a full year ( Read more... )

( Frankie texted me updates )

If your hips are smaller than your shoulders, all you need is to wear a pair of trousers/jeans that are very snug across your hips, bum and thighs, and suddenly, you're Dolly Parton. Dear god, I may have to go and lie down.

( Cut for length )

I started writing a post the other day about favourite outfits, then abruptly realised I could no longer say what my favourite outfit actually was. This is chiefly because I've spent the last couple of months buying up cardigans and tops in lots of colours that really suit me, and acquiring some excellent pairs of trousers. I haven't spent a ( Read more... )

Is anyone else completely unable to buy clothes without wondering whether they would just look a bit better if you removed the ribbon-trim/let the hem down 1cm/just took it in a little at the waist/bought another one so you could use the extra fabric to modify the first one/etc ( Read more... )

*sidles into view, shuffling notes*

Er, lunar_affinity has asked me to say a few words, so here they are: Drape! Spandex! Seasonal colours ( Read more... )