OK, this is a yucky post. I say the words ‘zit’ and ‘pimple’, and talking about acne actually makes me feel a bit sick. Sorry if you’re the same. However, the truth is that everybody (I’m sure this statement is supported by SCIENCE) gets at least one spot or blemish in their lifetime, and sometimes [...]
Liberty fabric likely seems a frou-frou choice of obsession for a Plane Jane like me, but I do rather love it. Right now, I especially love their collaboration with Hello Kitty to produce a range of Kitty-inspired fabrics, cosmetics, stationery, toiletries, tote bags, umbrellas, and more. The series includes five special prints: Karenkubo, an adaptation [...]
I know, I know, I know. My last colour by numbers post was also red-themed. However, red is my favourite colour (even my three-year-old nephew has memorised this little factoid), and I’ve just painted my toenails bright red too, so it seems fitting to go red… again. Obviously, bright fire engine (or London bus!) red [...]
Autumn, YOU ARE EXQUISITE! (If you’ve never seen the episode of 30 Rock called ‘Black Tie’ whence that reference comes, go watch it now. That’s an order.) I do so love autumn. I’m not sure about autumn coming halfway through summer, but I’ll take it. I’ll take it because it means that I get to [...]
Wearing colours isn’t really ‘a thing’ in my family. My father wears black, blue, and grey. My brother wears black, blue, and grey. My sister wears black, blue, and grey. I know. Exciting. My mother, however, is something like a rainbow lorikeet in human form. Therefore, some colour love has made its way into my [...]
Things have got a bit heavy around here lately, so it’s time to talk about shoes. Friends, I’m not sure that I’ll ever buy heels again. I know that slick, sassy city ladies probably slink about all day in sky-high heels quite happily (or do they..?) but I am not one of those ladies. Years [...]
[This is a guest post from Bear in There] A couple of years ago my skin went completely haywire, so I decided that I needed to peel back on my skincare routine. My skin was reacting to my face wash by becoming dry: it felt prickly and was breaking out across the cheeks. I felt [...]
It’s one week until Christmas now. How did that happen? I got in early with my shopping this year because I couldn’t stand the thought of pushing and shoving my way through rabid crowds of last-minute grabbers and buyers. I love to brainstorm and get gifts for people, but I prefer to take my time [...]
I’ve got a thing for bling. Usually, I’m all black and white and neutrals. But there’s something about a tasteful sequin that I find quite thrilling. What better time of the year to break out the sparkle than Christmas? 01 Anthropologie Windsor drop earrings 02 OPI The Living Daylights polish 03 SASS Emma ZigZag dress [...]
Can I let you in on a little something? Sometimes keeping a blog feels utterly ridiculous. It’s a bit like tending a straggly potplant everyday… then showing the world. Hey, look at my (ultra ordinary) potplant! And then there’s the content dilemma. Some people like cacti; others prefer bonsai. When I sart wondering why people [...]