It’s cold and raining outside right now as I start thinking about my 2022 Summer wardrobe plan. I’m well rugged up with layers and layers trying to keep warm. 2021 Summer/2022 Winter Recap Last Summer I was wearing a lot of black, and found it uncomfortable to wear anything else (after the stroke). Coming out […]
2022 Winter Wardrobe Update
As it turns out, my 2022 Winter Wardrobe Update is a tale of two sides of a coin – had to buy more than expected, but enjoyed in-person shopping. And I’m glad winter is almost over, because I’ll need to get more warm bottoms next year. 2022 Winter Wardrobe Recap Bascially, I slimmed down a […]
Signature Wardrobe Warm Outfit
In the midst of energy price increases, we’ve had a cold snap, and my thoughts are turning to the kind of warm outfit you can wear when working from home on your own. While not turning the heating on. In the old days, people wore layers. Lots of layers. Their homes weren’t always windproof, and […]
2022 Winter Wardrobe Plan
There’s a lot to consider for the 2022 Winter wardrobe plan; Over the last 6 – 12 months I’ve slimmed down from a LARGE to a Small verging on Extra Small. I’m tired of “cheap” clothes that stretch or shink and warp, and want to look and feel good, regardless of what I’m doing. Over […]
2021 Summer Wardrobe Update
Once again the weather is changeable, even for “Four Seasons in One Day” Melbourne, and it’s time to look at the 2022 Summer wardrobe update. 2021 Summer Wardrobe Plan First, let’s recap the plan; essentials plus a party dress for $1000. Bras – at least two good ones, and a sports bra say $500 Undies […]
Bold and Beautiful
Having been out of action for a few weeks, I’ve had plenty of time to look around me at my home. The one we bought and did up twenty years ago, but haven’t really done much with since. It’s not exactly bold and beautiful. A lot has changed in the last twenty years. I worked, […]
2021 Summer Wardrobe Plan
It’s time to start looking at my 2021 Summer Wardrobe Plan. As I write, the sun is shining, and I’m putting on and taking off my fleece. The shops are frantically dispatching end of season catalogues, and soon they’ll be replacing them with new styles for warmer weather. 2020 Recap We’ll start with a recap […]
2021 Winter Wardrobe Update
Winter has been a mixed bag in terms of clothes, weather and the pandemic, but now it’s time for my 2021 Winter Wardrobe Update. 2021 Winter Wardrobe Plan Recap Basically, I wanted a minimally viable winter wardrobe; as much warm clothing as I could get for $500. The plan was: 1 fleece-lined jeans maybe $100 […]
Do or Die
It feels like we’ve been in and out of Covid lockdown since before time began. But with so much time spent at home (where possible), many people have found this a good time to get a bit healthier. Do or die of a different kind. Take my friend Katy, who looks more radiant than at […]
2021 Winter Wardrobe Plan
Maybe it’s just me and the kidney failure induced anaemia, but I’ve been freezing for what seems like ever. And therefore, thinking about lots of warm layers for my 2021 Signature Wardrobe Winter Plan. 2021 Winter Wardrobe Plan As I mentioned during my 2020 Summer planning, I had a stroke last year, and now I […]
2020 Signature Wardrobe Summer Update
Before I get into the Summer Wardrobe Update, let’s recape My 2020 Summer Plan. Which was basically to get a bunch of black clothes. And this was to help with the stroke recovery by reducing the visual distractions my coloured clothes became. I needed the confidence boost of the style and quality I prefer (as […]
2020 Signature Wardrobe Summer Plan
Due to unforeseen circumstances, my 2020 Signature Wardrobe Summer Plan is the kind of extreme you get when you have to replace your entire wardrobe. 2020 Summer Plan As I mentioned in my last review, I had a stroke (which makes it sound more pleasant than it was). It’s had an unexpected and significant impact […]