[affiliate] I have finished my Christmas shopping. I am done! I had a few girlfriend gifts left to get and by luck my local TK Maxx had just had a drop of Lulu Guinness. These are selling so quickly so I’m hoping they’re all still around by the time this post goes live. Lulu Guinness I bought several pairs of these gloves at £19.99 instead of £45 RRP which I think is an absolute bargain. They’re lovely and soft (and…
[affiliate] I have finished my Christmas shopping. I am done! I had a few girlfriend gifts left to get and by luck my local TK Maxx had just had a drop of Lulu Guinness. These are selling so quickly so I’m hoping they’re all still around by the time this post goes live. Lulu Guinness I bought several pairs of these gloves at £19.99 instead of £45 RRP which I think is an absolute bargain. They’re lovely and soft (and…
This year, I thought it would be fun to put together a woman owned and woman operated holiday gift guide for 2019. If we’re going to spend money on holiday gifts, why not support women and small businesses in the process? I’ve got all kinds of fun stuff here from home fragrances and candles, to dog treats and even lingerie. All of these brands are owned by (or co-owned by) women, and run by women. As you get ready for…
These stretchy pants take it to the next level. Why didn’t I heed their advice sooner? I should’ve known the ladies in my HIIT class — the women who lift heavy, run fast and push me every time I step into the gym — would steer me in the right direction. For years I heard them rave about Athleta workout leggings, but I never considered buying a pair for myself because they’re like $100 a pop! Super. Crazy. Expensive. However…when…
[affiliatelinks] I’m doing Friday Treat on a Wednesday because I’m away both Wednesday and Thursday and am concerned that these will sell out before Friday. I’m not joking! I bought a pair of these about three or four years ago from M&S and they were my best ever non-denim jeans. Even though I subsequently bought a second pair I wore them (both) into the ground and to my horror, when I went to replace them I discovered that they’d been…
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[affiliatelink] I really don’t like dressing gowns at all – I never, ever wear them although I have had several of them as gifts over the years that go off to Oxfam intermittently. I always feel a big strangled in them – they’re always so big, especially towelling robes and if you’re 5ft 3ins like me, invariably you’re swamped. They’re also too heavy! I have never found one that feels right. So, this hoodie knit from H&M is exactly the…
Stay-At-Home Glamour: Why Lounging In Is The New Going Out Refills are free, pillow talk is flowing, life is good… Already feeling like skipping the elaborate restaurant dinner you tentatively agreed to maybe join if absolutely nothing else comes up eventually? Truly, you aren’t alone. We’re kind of riiiiight in the middle of a cultural phenomenon where the cool kids aren’t following the old-school rules anymore. It’s quite possibly the first time in history that a good time isn’t really…
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[affiliate] If you like a chunky trainer (I do, thank you!), these leopard prints from M&S are just the thing for wearing with jeans and warm knits through autumn. Leopard Trainer Footwear confounds me at this time of year – too chilly for sandals, too hot for boots – trainers are just about the only transitional shoes I can wear (same for spring) and not feel I’ve got it wrong. I have a beautiful pair of Le Coq Sportif leopard…
[productsample/affiliatelink] It’s interesting that these alcohol free fragrances have been renamed as ‘waters’ – I’ve had a quick look to see if there is a technical reason they aren’t labelled ‘perfume’ but can’t really find anything. Goutal These (Eau d’Hadrien, Rose Pompon and Petite Cherie) aren’t the first waters from this brand – last year Goutal created Songes and L’Ile Au The) as an alternative for those who can’t or don’t want to tolerate alcohol in their perfumes. For anyone…
In celebration of fashion month and our fabulous September member reward from QUIZ (20% off when you build your monthly edit) Harri and I tasked each other to a bit of online shopping – not unheard of for either of us let’s be honest. Motivated by the Polyvore days of the internet (weren’t they the best?) we decided to style an outfit that we thought the other would wear from the QUIZ closet. Amusingly – and by complete coincidence –…
Take me to the mothership I got a coupon in the mail for some good deals on early season boots at DSW, so I went! — despite the fact that it was 92 degrees with nary a cloud in the sky. Thankfully for me and my feet, DSW has the answer to navigating this very confusing time of year between summer and fall, and the answer is something I call “transitional booties.” Did you laugh like a teenage boy when…
[affiliate] I had an email this week that immediately caught my interest – about Gymtimidation. That’s me! I had that! Dove commissioned a survey about why women feel intimidated by going to the gym to the point that they just never go. I’m a classic case study for this because I put off going for literally years, and even now, don’t actually go to a gym but do go three times a week to my local leisure centre for yoga…
Do your girls a favor. Transcript of me talking to a stranger in a Nordstrom Rack fitting room a few weeks ago: Me: “Oh, my god. Ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod. OH. MY. GAWD!” Stranger in the stall next to me: *knocks politely on wall* “Miss? Are you doing OK?” Me: “Yeah, I’m OK. I’m so sorry. I forget sometimes that I’m, ya know, out in public.” Stranger in the stall next to me: “Erh… Alright.” This exchanged happened as I…
[affiliate] Let’s face it, cashmere is a high maintenance material; you have to hand wash it (even machine-friendly is never the same after a spin) but once you’re a convert, you never go back! My cashmere sweaters are the only clothing items I own that I will lovingly wash in tepid water with a special ‘shmere shampoo and not mind at all. Traditionally, cashmere has always been sold in meagre sizes and I always advise to go a size up…
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[affiliatelink] I’ve bought very little in the sales this year – somehow, the ‘new’ stuff always looks better and I’ve had my head properly turned by a Marc Jacobs x Snoopy sweatshirt that I’ve resisted so far but can’t stop thinking about. The one thing I do actively look for in summer sales is winter knitwear which is how I’ve come across this Gerard Darel ‘darling’ sweater. Darling Sweater It’s 10% cashmere but otherwise, pure wool, and very, very soft…
WATCH RATI’S MAKEUP VIDEOS, GET WEEKLY DIET PLANS FOR WEIGHT LOSS, AND READ IMBB REVIEWS EXCLUSIVELY! DOWNLOAD THE RATI BEAUTY APP! Are you tired of the last few pesky pounds that have been clinging on to you no matter how hard you try to shed them off? Are you daydreaming about that perfect “hourglass figure” that you have been longing for ages? But you just cannot manage the extra few minutes to add to your exercise regime amidst your jam…
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WATCH RATI’S MAKEUP VIDEOS, GET WEEKLY DIET PLANS FOR WEIGHT LOSS, AND READ IMBB REVIEWS EXCLUSIVELY! DOWNLOAD THE RATI BEAUTY APP! Most of us are comfortable in on our own skin, but there’s still that desire to achieve what they say, “the perfect body.” But we have some good news that we would love to share with all of you ladies. You can flaunt a slim look if you know how to pick out a suitable pair of jeans. Yes,…
[affiliatelink] I’m very bad at doing colour – my safe zone is black, white, metallics with an occasional foray into animal print. But, every now and again, brights catch my attention so I stepped out of my comfort zone (for the second time in as many weeks!) and really don’t want to wear anything but this sale bargain from Hush. Hush Linen V It just felt like such a summery, good mood thing and a very easy wear which, indeed…
WATCH RATI’S MAKEUP VIDEOS, GET WEEKLY DIET PLANS FOR WEIGHT LOSS, AND READ IMBB REVIEWS EXCLUSIVELY! DOWNLOAD THE RATI BEAUTY APP! All of us love to attend wedding functions and with that comes the mammoth task of dressing up appropriately for the occasion. Girls often spend days to look for the perfect guest wedding attire so as to look flawlessly chic! In the desire to achieve that picture-perfect look, we often commit fashion blunders as a wedding guest. Sometimes, things…
WATCH RATI’S MAKEUP VIDEOS, GET WEEKLY DIET PLANS FOR WEIGHT LOSS, AND READ IMBB REVIEWS EXCLUSIVELY! DOWNLOAD THE RATI BEAUTY APP! Unfortunately, not all of us are blessed with naturally long, slender, beautiful legs like supermodels. For such petite women, thick thighs and generous calves become a harsh reality that they have to deal with everyday. We agree that finding the right type of clothes or shoes is a real trouble but that doesn’t mean those needs can’t be accommodated.…
Depending on the occasion or event, one can choose to follow any jewellery trend. The trends are so many in this decade. Women of this era are no longer obsessed with those big eye catchy jewelleries. Many of us do not prefer to flaunt an over-the-top look when it comes to everyday dressing-up. The style sense is the same for working class women too. The idea is to just put on simple yet classy fine jewellery made of gold & diamonds.…
Don’t knock ’em ’till you try ’em, man! These flat platform sandals — otherwise known as “flatforms” — combine the comfort of a flat shoe with the height of a platform, so you get the extra lift without the achy arches and lower back pain from high heels. Side note: I can’t believe I just wrote that because it was only a few years ago when I was living in high heels practically 24/7, but now I wear flats all…
[affiliatelink] The annual ‘I hate all my clothes’ mood is upon me – I have an absolute safety net of jeans, boots or trainers, white shirt, black jacket or slight variants thereof. It’s rare for me to go flouncy but I met up with my friend Genevieve last night who was wearing such a fab and lightweight, floaty shirt I bought it on the way home! I checked with her first, don’t worry – I’m not usually a style stealer.…
Does she or doesn’t she have cat food in there? Is it 1994? Are we wearing Doc Martens, flowery black dresses and Revlon Raisin Rage? HAS ANYONE SEEN MY NIRVANA CD? Sorry, for a second there, I could’ve sworn we took a hot tub time machine back to my late teens, which was when the little black backpack was the undisputed Queen of All Accessories. Believe it or not, enough time has passed for them to slingshot back into style…
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[affiliate] The more I see other people wearing these loose jumpsuits, the more I think anyone can wear them. I saw a much older lady at the station the other day looking absolutely knock-out in one – so elegant. She’d styled it with a white t-shirt underneath but obviously, any colour T would look amazing as would a lacy bralette (see Matalan version, £10 for 3 black, white, green, HERE below) or anything racer back by way of support. Matalan bralette…