Every cloud...









So, as they say, every cloud has a silver lining and my silver lining is the fab pair of sunglasses you see here. I've recently had an appointment at the optician's and have been advised to wear UV sunglasses every day even when it's overcast. I have Drusen of the optic nerve which affects both eyes and means the vision can deteriorate over time. A healthy diet with lots of leafy green veg is recommended and protecting the eyes from UV light is vital. I've bought a couple of pairs of fab UV sunglasses and will have to put up with strange looks as I am seen round and about the island wearing shades no matter the weather. I have to say thank-you to Jade Dalby, my very sweet beautician in Truro, who recommended I look at the website for Quay Australia sunglasses. When I told her I was going off to Boots to find some sunglasses, she responded that a fashion blogger needs something much less standard and far more fabulous! Thanks must go also, to Matt and the guys at Afina hair salon in Truro who gave me a last minute haircut and pamper just before I flew off to Scotland a few hours later. Great cut and schmooze, boys!

And a final mention must be for these outrageously gorgeous rose gold brogues, the only pair in TK Maxx of any size which just happened to fit me. Talk about a Cinderella moment!

Trousers : H&M. Shirt : H&M. Rose gold brogues : TK Maxx. Handbag : charity shop. Pendant : Vivienne Westwood. Silver rings : old. Sunglasses : Quay Australia. 


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Orange disco pants










 It was a not-sure-what-to-wear-day that led to this ensemble. The crazy orange disco pants were a purchase a couple of years ago when I'd lost some weight and was pleased to fit into them, a find in H&M. They're stretch satin and something about being in my 50's with a newly slimmed figure brought out the rebel in me - who says I couldn't wear them? Well, two years down the line and this is their first outing, so clearly that confident rebellious gesture didn't last for long! I wonder if I didn't live in such a small community would I be more adventurous with my outfits? I suppose one of the good things about getting older is that I worry less and less about other peoples judgements. My husband is a great support regarding my clothes. His viewpoint is always important to me and when I told him I wanted to start a fashion blog for my age group, his response was "What harm can it do?". I keep that in mind if I want to try out something different, but am not sure how it'll be received. That usually clinches the deal.

Over shirt : TK Maxx. Trousers : H&M. Shoes : eBay. Necklace : charity shop: Hand of Fatima : Noel. Rose gold bangle : Kate Spade New York. Garnet ring : gift. Blue topaz ring : gift. Russian gold ring : wedding band.

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Summer exhibitions: 1 of 6







During the months of July and August our gallery hosts one exhibition every 10 days. This is no mean feat, but I treat it as my annual challenge where I try to outdo myself with all sorts of figures, ie numbers of guests who attend, number of paintings sold, profits made etc. I work with a small team of girls who play a huge part in the success of the evening and all without any direction from me, which is the perfect kind of teamwork.
Exhibition nights are the ultimate reason for dressing up and are such a pleasure for me, as is finding the right components that will work well for an opening night party. Sometimes I'm game for a pair of really high heels, such as tonight, but other times only flatties will do. The soiree is always well attended and for the ladies is a chance to wear that special something they might have packed "just in case..."
So here's the ensemble I put together for the first of the six shows. And here's me with one of the exhibiting artists, Tom Rickman. And finally with my small, but perfectly formed support team comprising of Polly Edwards (gallery assistant and blog photographer), Julie McMurray (assistant to the assistant) and Beth Inch (yes, you guessed it, assistant to the assistant's assistant). And as you can tell we all had a great evening.

Skirt : TK Maxx. Blouse : charity shop. Shoes : TK Maxx. Necklace : Debenhams. Opaque white stone ring : New Look. Peach perspex ring : gift. Beaded purse on chain : eBay. Sunglasses : Quay Australia.

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Crazy culottes








These over sized culottes are totally gorgeous, but somehow being culottes there seems to be this need in me to have them recognised as such. While Polly was snapping away I was checking if you could tell that they weren't just looking like a long floppy skirt. Why is that important? I don't really know, apart from seeing a skirt that length as a bit granny-ish. Which is ridiculous, of course, as who could possibly mistake me, a woman of 57, as being a granny? 
Anyway, I bought them in the Topshop sale last summer and am aware that I've only worn them a couple of times, so have decided that this may not be the only time you'll see them. I want to style them up differently to prove to myself, if no-one else, that culottes can be quite versatile. And for once, the almost constant element of an island breeze comes into it's own when you need said culottes to blow about and be seen for what they truly are!

Culottes : Topshop. Cardi : Boden (customised with buttons by Mary Goldberg). T shirt : charity shop. Shoes : New Look. Orange necklace : old. Orange rings : Sam Williams. Bracelets : charity shop. Leather belt : charity shop. Sunglasses : Quay Australia. Yellow barrel bag : NW3 (charity shop). 

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