In a previous post I talked about a vintage straw hat that I absolutely loved but was a wounded bird. With the power of Google and Amazon, I was able to buy glue, dye and the brush needed to work on the hat and revive it. Some might say that I have ruined it…

I don’t have to tell any of you that I *love* Hats. Straw, material, felt, fur, knitted, large, small, platter, topper, tilt, beanie, beret and more. Summer or Winter, if I can possibly wear a hat, I will. So, a few weeks ago I saw this wounded beauty on a popular auction site. To…

I am in a lot of plus size groups on Facebook. Plus Size Chat, Plus Size Bloggers, Plus Size Fashion. You name it! Not a week goes by that someone doesn’t ask that well known question – ‘Has anyone tried Shein? Is it any good/true to size/value for money/quality? Usually they are pointed towards reviews…

Firstly I must apologise for the slightly misleading title. I am talking Beach Pyjamas and not the ones you wear in bed! Beach Pyjamas? What the hell? And why would you wear pyjamas to the beach? Well, back in the day it was the in-style for the fashionistas on the 1920s beaches. Originally designed…

Friday 8th May saw a very special Anniversary. On that day in 1945, the German Army offered a complete and unconditional surrender to the Allied Forces. Europe celebrated the end of World War II and peace started to reign. Now it is 75 years later and Europe are currently fighting a different kind of…