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Confessions of a Fashion Stylist – Colour analysis
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
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
I’m off to the Company Magazine awards ceremony and I just can’t wait to get there and meet all the other lovely shortlisted bloggers. I’ve enjoyed
I received a surprise treat in the post from my fabulous fairy friend Jenna the other day. She sent me a lovely card and a nail
I’m stuck. I’m so lucky to have been invited to the Company Magazine Style Blogger Awards ceremony at the end of May and when my invite
As you know, I’m a thrifty kinda gal and don’t like to buy a whole new wardrobe each season when sometimes just a few key
This week my big winter boots have been left firmly on the shelf, as everyday (even on the bank holiday!) was lovely and sunny. It
Since Easter, I’ve noticed that there are a considerable amount of “carboot sale here” signs popping up on main roads all around the county. So that
After last summer was a complete wash out, I am really looking forward to this summer with optimism. I am sure that anything the weather
I couldn’t believe it when I heard that 80s star of classic teen-angst films Pretty in Pink and The Breakfast Club Molly Ringwald has released a jazz
Have you noticed that pockets are everywhere this Spring/Summer? On a recent shopping trip down the high street I spotted pockets on almost every item of
This week I’ve been making quite a few of these white ballet tutus with red ribbon stripe ready for St George’s Day today, although I think
Well, it’s true. The 90s are back. The catwalks are showcasing 90s-inspired fashion and the shops are packed full of ‘last millennium’ shoe trends. I can’t believe that I’ve already reached
This week I’m going to London to see the Spice Girls musical! And I admit, I am soooo excited about it! I can’t wait to see Viva
I am so pleased to say that one of my new range of fashion tulle skirts has been included on The Wardrobe Challenge blog I
It’s St Patrick’s day and the whole of the UK is celebrating with a good old knees up. I’m definitely heading to the pub tonight and
Here’s a fun craft project that you can have a go at on this weekend – making some rings, hair clips and brooches from old
At the weekend I went shopping for a few office supplies and amongst my basket of envelopes, parcel bags and pencils was a pack of
If you love shoes the way that I love shoes, you’ll be experiencing the same dilemma that I am. As the shoe ‘collection’ grows and the wardrobe stays the same size, I’m struggling with finding places to stash my footwear. So that’s what this week’s Tuesday Shoesday is all about – sensible storage for not-so-sensible heels!
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