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Jofama leatherwear
Jofama is an amazing Swedish leatherwear brand. You can find them in both sporting shops and fashion shops. My husband wears Jofama leather trousers: I have ancient Jofama leather trousers and a...
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Beauty and Fashion ‘umbrellas’
There are many beauty umbrella brands, under which there are many different products you can’t imagine belonging to the same stable. Competing advertising campaigns often feature brands owned by the...
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Ringing the changes with bag straps
I have several bags where I can switch the straps out or add a strap to loops or d-rings. You can do it to any bag that has somewhere to attach a strap. These straps add something fresh and new to an...
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David Bowie Happy Socks
The Swedish brand Happy Socks has been around since 2008. Their socks are colourful, hardwearing, and have every iteration known to man, including collaborations with brands and artists. In recent...
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Covid or Ageing?
Shopping with a friend in a pull on chiffon blouse. I have this one in navy blue, lemon yellow and white. So comfortable but also looks decent. Before the pandemic, I used to have a certain work...
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Me369 skirts
A brand I have loved for a while is Me369. They have the most wonderful, silky, easy-to-wear clothes. They are normally way out of my price range, but a shop near me sells previous season samples and...
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Lessons learned through many decluttering projects
Having decluttered several times over the years when emigrating, immigrating, moving house and so on I have learned the following about myself: you will never change who you are, sartorially. If you...
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My Classics: Denim Jacket
I have one denim jacket (above), bought in the Zara sale about five years ago. I was really surprised when I found it because it was only $13 and is a good shape and quality. It is a very traditional...
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My Classics: Jeans
As much as I have tried most trends that been around, I always go back to slim-legged and narrow bootcut jeans. I have no hips or butt and very thin legs so skinny jeans make me look like a flamingo,...
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My Classics: Shoes
My new shoes for the next two or so seasons – until they start to look shabby. Pink Kate Spade Keds and two pairs of pumps. I have never really been a shoe person. Between the ages of 15 and 18 I liked...
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The circular economy – part 1
About 20 years ago, shopping in thrift stores, charity shops, or consignment stores was slightly shameful. Even the words brought to mind untidy, cluttered shops with a certain musty smell, packed...
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My Classics: Dresses
I am 1.7m/5ft 7in, 57kg/125lb with an apple shape. Large shoulders and bust, a tummy, no butt and skinny legs. I cannot wear dresses unless they are of stretchy fabric, or wrap dresses. Otherwise, if...
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The Circular Economy – part 2
H&M is an interesting example of a company adapting to a changing market. H&M was established in Västerås, Sweden in 1947 by Erling Persson. ‘Hennes’ means ‘hers’ in Swedish, and Mauritz was...
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My Classics: Bras
Buying bras is a pain for me. I have a 70H/32H bra size so I cannot buy bras in regular stores, and the bras I do buy cost a fortune. I do have a favourite bra shop though, where they can see you with...
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My Classics: black trousers
There is nothing like a good black pair of trousers for work and casual wear. I have some slim stretchy pull-on ones from H and M (above) which were an amazing buy several years ago, and a gorgeous...
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My Classics: Handbags
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA I have always had many different large bags for work, and one small bag for evening events. My last few months of working in 2019 found me suffering from tennis elbow, and carpal...
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My Classics: Accessories
I have downsized to just a few favourite, striking scarves, which range from a plain black cashmere pashmina in winter, to brightly coloured lighter scarves for spring.I had way too many before (and...
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My Classics: Leather Jacket
A high quality leather (or faux leather if you prefer not to wear leather) jacket is a really good investment that can last for decades if you choose a classic style. They are waterproof and can take a...
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Balenciaga meets Mugatu
Zoolander is a movie that I didn’t enjoy the first time I watched it. I then caught it on television and loved it. I often think about it when things catch my eye. And this is one of those times. It...
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