There are only five days until Christmas Day. I have not quite finished my Christmas shopping in terms of gifts, food and beverages – a classic case of last-minute.com syndrome. Do you have much left to buy in preparation for Christmas Day? For those of you who (like me) leave essential things until the last
Read PostI have gone back to wearing black. Why? Because it is an elegant colour. I appreciate bright outfits, of which I have plenty, but black attire streamlines my silhouette and looks chic. I have recently chosen four items of clothing from Femme Luxe, all of which are black. You cannot go wrong with black wardrobe
Read PostMany moons ago, my wardrobe consisted of cleavage-hugging dresses and miniskirts, predominantly. I wore less to feel more confident, sexually. The latter, however, attracted the wrong type of attention from men who would smile at my cleavage and legs as though they were trimmings of a feast. In retrospect, I had identified social acceptance and
Read PostThe crispy breeze of autumn is upon us. The rustling sound of falling leaves is a clear indication of self-renewal and a fresh start. Similarly, a seasonal wardrobe update can boost our confidence or help reinvent our style; thus, now is the time to rejuvenate or replenish existing staples. Nowadays, you can find affordable, high-quality
Read PostAwarded the “Best Designed Casual Dining Restaurant” award, Fancy Crab offers a luxurious dining experience through its mouth-watering menu of delicate seafood dishes. For a restaurant that oozes modern-chic in a trendy area and whose food is of a high standard, “casual dining” is an understatement. Fancy Crab does have a noticeably non-pretentious and friendly
Read PostWhat is more important to you: makeup or skincare products? Less is more; thus, my preference is ‘Nakin‘ (i.e., a natural anti-ageing skincare regime) for the day and glamorous makeup for the evening as a way of channelling my inner Pat McGrath (if only the latter were correct!). I’ve always preferred the look of well-kept
Read PostI have always appreciated the tranquillity of Afternoon Tea since my mother booked it as a birthday treat once. I am a traditionalist in many ways, including my love of cream cheese sandwiches with cucumber or smoked salmon and an English breakfast (I mean – tea, of course!). Over the years, however, the concept of
Read PostThe thought of Christmas in July is a paradox in itself. Firstly, summer has only just begun. Secondly, we associate Christmas with winter, snow, Christmas jumpers and pudding. However, the truth of the matter is that many of us stock-up on Christmas gifts months before the festive season. Is the latter a classic example of
Read PostIt has been a while since I have written a blog post. The last time, to be precise, was just before Christmas. A few fundamental changes in my life had caused me to slow down to recharge my batteries; hence, the occasional posts. I had separated from my boyfriend (at the time) after eight years,
Read PostIn a blink of an eye, the festive season is upon us yet again. Why be in the thick of the bustling festivities of the capital when you can enjoy Christmas in a relaxing environment? Last-minute preparations for Christmas seem inevitable; nowadays, a hectic lifestyle is often associated with city life. When in need of
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