Chic Fashion Phenomenon

Picture the late-nineties nerd and what first comes to mind is a gangly teenage boy in khaki flood pants playing Dungeons & Dragons. Imagine, instead, a small girl in cropped plaid flares and a matching blazer, sobbing at the optometrist’s office. That would be...

Go Your Own Way

When it comes to looking good, it’s not your size or shape that matters, it’s the fit of your clothes. But fit doesn’t equal suitability. Just because something is available in your size it is not guaranteed to deliver an attractive visual balance in...

Home-made Body Lotion

If you’re looking for a homemade lotion or hand cream that will nourish your skin, look no further. This recipe is super nourishing, super versatile and super simple. And I’ve updated it with essential oils suitable for your skin’s needs. I asked all...

Tips to Lasting Perfume

The concentration of a perfume is the percentage of pure fragrance oil to stabilizing ingredients, which determines lasting power. Pure Perfume: At 15 to 30 percent perfume oil, this is the most potent concentration. You may only need to reapply once throughout the...

Summer 2018 Fashion Trends

Sequins To say sequins and sparkles will be a big deal next summer is an understatement. In every fashion capital, glitter prevailed, starting with Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs right through to Gucci (pictured here), Dior and Chanel. Style yours with a sweatshirt to give...