The shirt dress is a noteworthy & unique wardrobe staple as it comes in many manifestations. Put simply it’s a brilliant piece for those days when I don’t know what to wear. Worn on its own or over trousers in cooler months, paired with sandals or boots, practically anything goes with a shirt dress! I […]
Italy has been an exceptionally special place for me since the very first moment I stepped foot in the country almost 30 years ago. Btw – I am utterly disgusted with myself for not being able to speak the language fluently! Allora, this remarkable country so completely captured my heart, my soul & my taste […]
Usually I shampoo my hair every 2 or 3 days. When I’m on a Summer holiday, constantly getting in & out of the pool, I probably should wash it every day. I don’t. I can’t be bothered, that’s far too much toil for holiday mode so on alternate days I wear it up instead. Perhaps […]
We’ve been visiting Cesenatico on the east coast of Italy every year since before Lucia was even born. We always stay at the same family run, Hotel Beau Soleil because they continue to make us feel so very welcome & provide everything we need for a restful holiday whilst keeping within our modest budget. We […]
I’ll begin by saying that anyone can use just the products I describe here for this simple every day natural make up. However your colour choices will be determined by your personal skin tone. Simply substitute my colour choice for yours & the overall result will be the same. Age on the other hand has […]
If you haven’t heard of Dodo Bar Or yet I’d be really surprised. Israeli designer Dorit Bar Or has finally hit the mainstream since launching her label 7 years ago. Some may say her current range of Boho dresses is reminiscent of Isabel Marant yet it reminds me more of my time spent slaving working […]
6 weeks ago I started using Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum. Caudalie makes a pretty strong claim to improve & indeed correct pigmentation. Having patches of obvious pigmentation appear on my face periodically throughout my adult life, made far worse during my 3 pregnancies, makes me an expert & a skeptic. I’ve treated the problem with prescription […]
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