
Tuesday Shoesday ~ Comfy heels for Spring/Summer 2014
It’s a special occasion dilemma. We want to wear nice shoes with our special outfit. We’d prefer to wear heels because it makes us taller

It’s a special occasion dilemma. We want to wear nice shoes with our special outfit. We’d prefer to wear heels because it makes us taller

One of the lovely things about being a blogger is all the opportunities and invitations we receive to have sneaky peeks at the next season’s

I know you should be getting a recipe post from me this lovely sunny Friday, but it’s a big day in the Cassiefairy calendar today

Did you know it’s the National Blog Awards this week? Did you know that I’m a FINALIST?! Have I mentioned it before..? 😉 Going to

If you’ve not heard me shouting about it already, I’m a FINALIST in the National Blog Awards 2014! I’m going to the awards ceremony on

Today we are taking a rare look at menswear. I know I should focus on fellas footwear more often so I’m starting today with a

I’m one of those people who wear only a few items in their wardrobe over and over again. The statistic that’s always quoted is that

Quite a bold promise I know, but honestly you really won’t need any more pairs of tights that these two! I spend my life in

This week’s Tuesday Shoesday blog post is all about you. Today I’m featuring all the photos and stories about the lovely shoes that my fabulous

I’m one of those people who wear only a few items in their wardrobe over and over again. The statistic that’s always quoted is that

So after many requests to see a photo of my finished sewing project I’ve finally pinned my husband down long enough for him to take

Just look at that sunshine out there! It’s amazing how lovely the weather has been all year so far and after such a mild winter

The shops are full of it. Everywhere you look there are red signs and blue crosses. Yes, it’s sale time again. What is it this

Next month I am going to the National Blog Awards as a finalist! I am so excited to be attending the ‘Oscars of the blogging
I’ve recently been thinking about making my own personal ‘look book’. Imagine Cher from Clueless flicking through her e-wardrobe to choose her outfits each morning,

If someone asked you to show them your favourite shoes, which pair would you pick and why? That’s exactly what I’ve asked my lovely readers

With reports of an approaching heat wave, the UK is already gearing up for summer. The supermarkets are stocking up on BBQ goodies and I’ve

GUEST POST Blogger Janelle and I have worked on a few projects together in the past; I’ve tried out her La Mere Layering Technique in

Would you go out of the house without make-up on? Are you brave enough to meet up with your friends without a puff of powder?

Oh dear. Here we go again… In case you didn’t already know, and have stayed away from my blog, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram profiles all

Today I am sharing an exclusive look at womenswear fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2014 because last weekend I was lucky enough to be invited to

The title of this blog post has two meanings today – firstly I’m going to be chatting about polishing shoes and preserving your leather goods

So Saturday was a pretty amazing day in the life of Cassiefairy. First of all, I got to spend a day with my husband in

I was watching the Bafta’s last weekend when I started thinking about celebrity dresses and how much effort goes into creating the perfect red carpet

There are some days that I really feel like I’m a professional blogger. Okay, these days are few and far between, and most of the

I’m quite picky about the brands that I feature on this blog – I only ever talk about my favourites – and as a thrifty

Can you guess what I’ve been doing all morning? I got up during half term with an alarm that was set even earlier than on

Is it a big thumbs up or something you’d never ever wear? When colour trend experts Pantone announced the colour of the year I was in two minds as to whether it’s the colour for me…

At this time of year the weather is cold, wet and sometimes snowy, and watching the Winter Olympics has got me thinking about wrapping up

I have amazing news and I’ve already been yelling it all over Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and Google+ so if you haven’t already heard my

It’s Tuesday Shoesday I-wish-I-could-snooze-day. For some reason I am super-tired today, which is why your weekly hit of footwear is coming to you a little later

What did you wear as a teenager? Were you brought up in the era of 90s neon, grunge, skater, goth? If you remember all the

Welcome to another Tuesday Shoesday… or should I say Sockday? I don’t usually feature specific products on my Tuesday Shoesday blog posts but today I’m

You won’t believe it but I’ve already been out and about in the ‘fresh air’ this morning for a walk in a frosty winter wonderland.

This week I got some amazing news: my best friends announced that they would be getting married this year! It will be a summer wedding

Welcome to the second Tuesday Shoesday blog post of 2014. It a new year and I’ve been talking all week about the good intentions that

January is the perfect time to think about having a home overhaul and clearing the clutter from your house. Like me, you’ve probably made promises

Over the past couple of years Christmas jumpers have really taken off. This is not new information to those of us who love rummaging through

It was my birthday last week and I really enjoyed scoffing cake and celebrating with lots of girly fun! Most of all, I loved getting dressed

As you know, I regularly blog about thrifty fashion and DIY fashion hacks on the Oxfam fashion blog. Oxfam has asked me to share my

I’ve been thinking it’s about time that my Tuesday Shoesday blog posts begin looking at something different. So far, I’ve always focused on ladies shoes

Earlier this week I mentioned that I was having a go at making my own dress. I’d got the fabric ready, chosen the dress style,

There’s something about the trend for ‘boyfriend’ clothes that makes me happy. It always looks so comfortable – probably because it’s over-size – and there’s always

Can you believe that it’s nearly Halloween? Have you got your costume sorted out and your treats ready for visitors? I recently wrote about decorating

It’s Halloween this week and as usual I don’t have any budget for a costume for all those parties I’ll be going to. But I’m not worried

Over the past few weeks I’ve been making a concerted effort to stop buying new products and use up what I already have. Click to read my
I know I don’t usually blog twice a day but I’ve just had some amazing news and I have to tell someone or else I’ll

We all know that emerald is Pantone’s colour of the year for 2013 (here’s my blog post about it from January) and although we are

Earlier this month I challenged myself to use-up all the odds and ends of cosmetics and skincare products that I have on my dressing table rather

Pink is going to be a big trend for this Autumn/Winter – it’s in all the magazines and on all the best fashion blogs, so it

I’ve always been one of those people who love ‘back to school’ time. I’ve not been at school for many years now, but I still remember

Let’s start with the real reason why I’m setting myself this challenge: I need to save money between now and Christmas (yes, I’ve peeped into

I’ve got a pair of jeans that I’ve never worn. They are straight legged, deep teal denim with a bit of stretch and I coveted

Cabuchons are everywhere this year. I’d never even heard of the word until the start of the summer and now these little resin flowers, animals and

If you’re getting a little bored of your sunglasses after wearing them all summer, or if you’ve picked up a bargain pair in the summer sales,

I wonder if you can remember all the way back to last autumn/winter when I was searching for a pair of winter boots? I spent

If you’re going to be sporting a swimsuit or bikini at the beach or the swimming pool this summer, really the only accessories you’ll be

Do you remember that last month I was on the hunt for the ideal pair of summer shoes? Although I managed to pick up a

We’ve had another fantastic month of sunshine in July but the hot weather didn’t lure our regular inspiration challengers away from their projects. Here’s a

For this week’s Tuesday Shoesday I’m focusing on what’s going on my legs before I put my shoes on. Okay, I know it’s an odd

Working out what the hot Summer fashion trends will be each year is never too tricky – after all, magazines, fashion blogs and TV adverts show us the latest fashion

Last week I spent ages searching online for the perfect pair of summer shoes – something that would go with bare legs and pretty dresses –

The ombre trend – two colours blending together – is everywhere this summer. It started with ombre hair, with many women choosing dark roots blending into blonde

I had a very lucky week this week and I found these pretty little shoes at the carboot sale for a very cheap price. I liked

Have you noticed that a lot of charity shops are now allocating a good portion of their display space to stocking vintage items? I’ve been

You may remember my article last week on how I am embracing the floral fashion trend this summer and my massive stash of pretty floral clothing

I’m pretty lucky when it comes to footwear because I have small feet. I don’t mean tiiiiny feet but I have normal adult size 4 feet and

I took advantage of Superdrug’s 3-for-2 offer last week and snapped up a couple of MUA items that I’ve had my eye on – including a new

I’ve had a bit of a result today when buying a piece of vintage clothing. I spotted a Laura Ashley dress in my local charity

I’m a big fan of ladylike fashion and, in particular, collars on clothing. I love a peter-pan collar on a dress and I’ve recently been