Bikini Bliss

I am being braver in my 40's than I have ever been before.
I have bought a new bikini, (and will wear it) something I vowed I would never do
Why I ask myself, as I now have horrendous stretch marks & cellulite
But do you know what, I am fedup of feeling I have an "inadequate" body
I didn't wear one in my 20's when my girlfriends and I had the most amazing bodies - tummies that were taught & tight, slim hips & thighs, we didn't even know what cellulite was!
Well no more... I refuse to look back when I am in my 60's and think do you know my tummy wasn't that bad.. the secret is look forward not back
Its downhill from here... my body is going to sag more/wrinkle more/get older..
So I have decided to feel proud to wear a bikini at 42
Waste no time, run to that bikini shop & revel in your beautiful bodies!
Try these out from Littlewoods

Its the realisation this is as good as it gets.....

Buxom Beauties

At the weekend I saw some very buxom women.

(In fact I was at a concert with my girlfriends & they were dancing in front of us!)

It made me think what would I wear if I were a buxom beauty

Make the most of your assets I say

This dress is perfect for embellishing an ample bosom

Just remember a supportive bra & hold them up high!

At the same time gently brushing over the hips

Be Ahead of the Game

One of the key trends for summer 2010 is 1960's Parisian Stripes
Think of Bridget Bardot
White capri pants worn with bateaux neck striped tee
Black & white with splashes of vibrant blue & raspberry
A black & white stripe tee is a great investment for this summer & next!
Neck scarf & beret! You have the look & are ahead of the game!

Perfect Pear

If you are the perfect pear shape, here are a few tips to making the most of your fab figure.
Focus on the top half
Patterns/details/fitted
Jackets & tops to sit on top of hips
Chunky necklaces, brooches, detail around neck/bosom area
Wear a padded bra & bigger cup size
I am an A cup & wear B/C - cheating I know but it balances out the hips
Wrap tops/dresses & wide shoulders are another good balancer
A-line is good, just below the knee

This Perfect Pear Dress Monsoon £95
Do you have a shape/dress dilemma?

Cute as a Fox Terrier

Who could resist the sweetest Fox Terrier?
Apologies I don't know where I got these from
But hey they are cute to look at!

Turquiose To Go

Yesterdays blog, has inspired re turquiose
I think we should all be a little braver & wear some of it
Even if its on our walls and not our backs or feet

Cardigan Monsoon

Turq living room, just lovely!

Suede peep toe shoes £30 Debenhams

The Bows the Limit

Wonderful dress, even when your not 20!
The strapless top is so flattering
Boosts the flatter bosom - wear with padded strapless bra & chicken filets
Create an amazing cleavage for the volumptious bosom
If you have aunty arms, looks fab with a little shrug or wrap
The large bow hides it all, while looking stunning
Win Win

I know my cousin loves turq & pink.. gorgeous
Here looks good too with red bag & pink lips
Remember don't match nails with accessories
Looks on-trend here with black nails

Nude is the New Now

Nude is so now!

Especially nude shoes

I found these scrumptious lovelies from Debenhams £30

What would you wear yours with?

A Girls Saturday Morning

Treat yourself this sunny saturday & laze about in this gorgeous kimono set.
Both from Warehouse, nightie £40 & dressing gown £75

Just think your hubby might even be tempted to buy you a matching bouquet!

Do you have a luxurious lazy morning outfit?

Friday Night Project

Have a peek at the Etsy website - see links
I found this amazing little bird house
Just so sweet!

Bird house $45 plus postage
Maybe you could try & knock one up for this weekend!
Could this be your Friday Night Project?

Mellow Yellow

Felt inspired by the dress from previous post

And found these lovely summery yellow's

Do you have a favourite summer colour?

Searched out this yellow outfit!

Dress Littlewoods £59 & Shoes New Look £20

Soda Pop

Thought this photo was amazing.

Just love the colours!

Something so lovely about that yellow dress too!

A Brother's Great Find!

My brother has discovered this great website!

I found this wonderful cushion on there £62...

Thanks Rich x

Have you discovered any fab websites?

Gorgeously Green

How delicously fresh are these green bridesmaids?

Crispy Apple Delicous I say!

Trendy Fair Trade

Browsing the web have found this amazing website
http://www.boudalu.com/
They have beautiful products which promote fair trade
Combining the passion for shopping for beautiful things with the chance to make a difference globally.
This gorgeous ceramic bracelet from Kenya(£15).Tagua nut ring from rainforest (£14)


I couldn't resist the cute little girls bag (£8.50) & "hand stitched" felt toy (£25).


What's your favourite?

Feathers to Go

If roses aren't your thing, this feather inspired jewellery is gorgeous
Makes a difference to the usuals and very on trend for this summer

Both bangle & ear-rings from Monsoon £10 each

Sunday Roses

What more could a girl ask for than a beautiful rose print cotton dress
This lovely dress is perfect for barmy summers days
£14.00 from Peacock
I know can't believe the price or the store??!!


Who could ask for more?

Luella Bartlet

I was so excitied when I stumbled across this collection

I even called "Glenn" in to have a look I was so thrilled

Not that he was remotely interested.....

Hope you appreciate her a little more!

Here are a couple of bits that might curb the fancy for a real Luella piece

Stripes go for M&S scarf £15 & Colour go for M&S special £15

Colours ever Changing Combinations

How inspiring are these colours?
Especially the bouquet at the bottom..

Flats or Heels??

If you can't decide between flats or heels, here are 2 of the most gorgeous pairs of both.
Both in scumptious colours

Faith turq satin £75 & Faith cerise pumps £25...

Sun on a Saturday

A sunny saturday reminds me of pretty dresses & cocktails!
I was amazed to find these summer delights on the Littlewoods website
Great shapes for all shapes & sizes


boyish shape £59... apple shape £75.. pear shape £75

Would you like a suggestion for your shape?

Amazing Cerise

Are you are going to a wedding this summer?
Be like Yasmine Le Bon & look stunning in a solid cerise satin dress
This colour looks amazing on red heads & brunettes
Blonde go for a turquoise or green

Lets see a Lilac Revival

Lets see LILAC make a comeback!

What a pretty summery colour, looks so delicous with a splash of pink or coral.

For a sparkly night out add some silver....

Fit for a princess!

Do you have any Lilac Lovelies in your wardrobe?

Try Your Hand at some Retro Embroidery

A growing trend is recycled, hand-made & tweaked clothes.
Why not brighten up a white cotton summer skirt or tee-shirt with a little hand embroidery?
Looks great on broidery anglais skirts
Pick fresh sorbet colours & you can't go wrong
Traditional flowers like hollyhocks & daisies with the odd butterfly... I am feeling inspired just writing it down, think I'll practise on my daughters tee shirt first!!
Your Grans will be Proud of You

Invest In Layering Cardigans

You just can't beat a few basic layering cardigans in different colours..........

Take your pick!

Key colours this Summer 2009 are tomato, orange, cerise, silver grey & deep purple

When its really chilly they look Fab layered 2 or even 3 at a time

A Glut of Glam Summer Bags

Bags & scarves are always a sure way to liven up a tired wardrobe, also a great way to mix & match existing safe options... looks fab with a white tee, waist tie mac, jeans & flip flops



bag £35 Topshop scarf £10 Dorothy Perkins



bag £35 Topshop scarf £20 Oasis bag £30 Monsoon

Followers Of Fashion Young & Old

Just because we might be over 40, doesn't mean we don't want to look stunning....
In fact I believe its even more important.
With youth on your side you can wear anything and get away with it - literally anything. Shabby clothes look on-trend when you're 20, so do frumpy & ill-fitting clothes & young skin is a forgiver of any colour.
Hitting 40 that all changed & am sure this will happen every decade from here on in.
Your wardrobe has to be more considered, shapes that previously looked amazing now don't look quite the same or give us that same buzz that they used to.
We are changing and our wardrobes need to change & evolve with us.
As we get older we have so much more to offer and to utilise that we need to make sure we package ourselves and hang onto our outward identity.
Who wants to disappear into middle age anonymity? Not me!
It happens slowly and without us even noticing, until one day we go shopping & feel totally at sea, with no idea of what suits us, what looks right, how we should wear our favourite jeans.. the list goes on.
I speak from experience & my girlfriends too!
I feel inspired to trawl the shops & websites for those magical clothes that will make us all feel like princesses again and give us back the confidence getting old can sometimes take away from us... but I do need your help!
Please tag as a follower & comment as much as you can on any posts you like or don't like.
If you have a party to go to & don't know what to wear, what silhouttes suit your shape or you just want something to pep up your wardrobe... let me know & I will do my utmost to find the answers & share them!

The Beauty of Vivid Reds & Pinks

Sometimes colours which shouldn't go together are perfect together...

Like reds & pinks

Beautiful velvety cerise & deep vibrant pillar box reds.

Great as a lipstick & cardigan combination or dress & shoes

... or just roses in a vase

Over-dress with an "in-between" outfit on a rainy day

The flip flop weather has disappeared along with my desire for wearing wonderfully summery clothes. I am back to my grey winter woollies......

So I suggest we all over-dress today & cheer ourselves up with a glam "in-between" outfit... not too summery you feel miserably cold & naked but not too wintery that it's depressing!

I have found this amazing dress from Hobbs (£189.00), such a scrumptious colour & for all you flat chested ladies out there (like me) so very flattering. Wear with these truly fab shoes comfy & on-trend shoes from Viva La Diva (£25.00) with great bag from Topshop (£35.00), big enough for anything.

If you want to add to the look, wear with a basic cardigan in a rich orange or green & some chunky wooden jewellery.

Enjoy the rain! You'll have heads turning in this outfit on the supermarket run!!

Glam up the outfit & swap bag & shoes for these amazing shoes (Topshop £70) & fab gold sequin clutch bag (Monsoon £36). Deep red looks amazing with on-trend gold!