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Fashion

Fashion Fix – Pretty in a Pinny!

by Pipa on May 28, 2011

Recently I posted a picture on Facebook of my first ever apron and I can’t tell you the stir it caused! I had a record amount of posts and everyone went wild with opinions on pinnies. It’s not only me – they are having a major come back, I’m seeing them absolutely everywhere! It seems [...]

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A Tribute To The Jumpsuit!!

by Pipa on April 1, 2011

….although I’m noticing it increasingly referred to as a “playsuit” at the moment! Regardless, it’s one of those items that’s fun, funky and finally this year, we have LOADS to choose from!! I’ve been a huge fan of the boiler suit / jumpsuit / playsuit / onepiece / dungarees over the years, I used to [...]

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Shopping for your shape!

by Pipa on March 1, 2011

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but just about every trend is out and about on the high street at the moment – as exciting as it sounds, it tends to make the decision making process even more tricky than before, however, it does mean that every body shape is catered for! So, how do [...]

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Fashion Fix …what’s up for Spring 2011

by Pipa on January 31, 2011

Ooh I get so excited wandering through the shops looking at a new season’s wardrobe being unveiled to us. Not disappointed with the offerings this year, Spring Summer ’11 looks stylish, floaty and completely feminine with lots of trends that are easy for all to wear! Once again the maxi dress is back, lots of [...]

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Fashion Fix – Dress me UP!

by Pipa on November 30, 2010

This is absolutely the year of the dress – there is something for everyone and please don’t tell me you’re turning down an invite because you have nothing to wear! To find a great party dress, you can search online or down your favourite high street – whether it’s Next, ASOS, Lipsy or Coast, Dorothy [...]

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Festive Party Make Up

by Pipa on November 30, 2010

This is a tricky area, you want to push the boat out, do something different, go that extra mile – it’s Christmas right?  ….but it DOESN’T necessarily mean to double up on what you already do! So, here’s 3 simple tips to step it up a bit without looking like you’ve just been punched in [...]

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Glad to say The Fashion Detective is back, the gorgeous Jo Payton…. over to you Jo: Pipa blogged about new looks for Autumn/Winter last month and, as she pointed out, you’re going to be enjoying a lot of black, a lot of texture and (just when you thought it was safe to call it ‘cream’ [...]

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Sept Fashion Fix – Smarten Up!

by Pipa on September 4, 2010

There’s a new type of power dressing in the air (on the high street!!) It’s strong and powerful but it’s feminine and perhaps more minimalistic than we have been used to recently! It’s not loud or brash, it’s elegant and striking – quietly strong (oh so scary!!)…. Yes indeed the grown up cool going into [...]

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Mineral Make Up

by Pipa on July 31, 2010

The latest craze in make up is minerals…..although funnily enough, they have actually been around for nearly 40 years, it’s just that they’re hitting the headlines more now. What are they? Well they are exactly what they say they are – they are crushed minerals. There are loads of different brands doing it now but [...]

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Do you ever look at the Celebs and wonder how they get their nails looking so gorgeous? It says alot about someone… you can have beautiful nails too…. Nails say so much about a woman. If you have the self discipline and commitment to have clean, well manicured and elegant nails, it says alot about [...]

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