The new normal
Have you ever had one of those days? Who am I kidding, haven’t we all had one of those years?! But at least we’ve all been through this together, ironically by staying apart. Now though, I feel a new day has dawned and that things …
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“Life is a party. Dress for it.”
Friends sometimes joke, at my expense by posing the question, why I’m never seen outside looking less than perfect. My choice of clothing always matches the mood, my accessories never compete and my footwear impress all who gaze upon them. “Especially those made by French …
The perfect indoor shoes!
Like all of us under lockdown, for the past… I’ve actually lost track of how long it’s been, period of time, I’ve been “working” from the comfort of my bijou residence while watching the walls slowly close in on me. I think you all know …
A Room with a View
When travelling is not an option, there can be only one thing to do; Pull the curtains and settle in with some good old Merchant Ivory. A Room with a View would be my preferred selection and while watching, why not indulge in a little …
Be my Valentine!
We all have different ideas for the perfect Valentine’s Day; There are the romantic couples among us who may dream of a dinner on a Thames river cruise, while others perhaps prefer to be whisked away for a weekend in Paris. And then there are …
Welcome to the new Roaring Twenties!
Welcome to the new Roaring Twenties! And whether you think this version will be like The Great Gatsby or Peaky Blinders, as you step into the new decade, either way, why not do it in style. That was my justification at least, not that I …
Christmas French Sole-shopping extravaganza!
Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of year again, when chintzy Christmas songs cheerfully echo throughout shopping-mall-land and all manner of items are bought for loved ones that we know, deep down, they won’t really stand. I, however, can proudly exclaim, that I do not …
The glitter season is upon us!
Though I would love to consider myself to be more a Sex in the City Carrie Bradshaw than a Rory Gilmore Girl, I know that ultimately, I’m more literati than glitterati. That all changes at this time of the year, however, when the Christmas party …
All Treats, No Tricks!
With Halloween sweets filling the store shelves, this time of year is always dangerous for me. Just the other day I picked up two large boxes, one filled with tricks, the other, a treat. They were both a part of a playful indulgence on my …
With a pair of Brenda heels, a girl can conquer the world.
I adore French Sole ballet flats but I have to agree with Carrie Bradshaw when she said that “I’m very, very comfortable in heels. The higher the better.” In fact, that’s why I’m known amongst my friends for having no fear of heights, while I …