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Halloween with style. What to wear

Jackie — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 18:40:56 +0000

Can Halloween be stylish?

We’ve pondered this question. I have to say that as far as style is concerned, this is my least favorite event. I love Halloween colors – the black and orange – but so many of the decor items and clothing are, well, tacky to say the least. If you’re like me, you’ll want to get into the spirit of things (mild pun there) but you don’t want to dress up as a silly skeleton or a buxom serving wench. (Or do you? If so, scroll down!) So, what can we wear that’s sinisterly spooky and stylish too? Here are a few ideas.

Every woman should ideally have a cape – preferably black – in her wardrobe. These are amazingly versatile garments and are perfect for casual wear or for formal occasions – they are traditionally worn when attending ... Read More »

Inspired by the Duchess of Cambridge – Bebe clutches

Jackie — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 08:56:28 +0000

Clutches & small bags – Kate style

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is singled-handedly responsible for the latest handbag and purse style. She favors small, clutch type bags and retailers, designers and fashion editors everywhere are paying attention. Ever since Kate married Prince William, she has inspired fashion looks with her own sense of style.

Designers are now preparing their new collections to reflect this huge change. One fashion insider remarked that the Duchess has no need of a large bag as she has staff with her to carry her belongings. Yet another pointed out that all a girl really needs in her bag today is a smartphone and a lipstick! I’m inclined to agree.

Reversible clutch

A meat-free lifestyle – easy and quick meat-free recipes

Jackie — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:13:14 +0000

Cooking meat-free

If anyone had told me years ago, that I’d eventually be living without eating meat of fish, I’m pretty sure that I wouldn’t have believed them. But times change and over the years, I decided that really, meat isn’t part of living my own personal good life.

I know a lot of people who have cut down on the meat they eat and I think that the ‘Meatless Monday‘ movement, popularized by the McCartney family, had a lot to do with that. There are so many great vegetarian recipe books today and gradually, we are becoming a little less ‘weird’ in the eye of the general public.

Over the years, I’ve developed many meat-free recipes. I couldn’t possibly follow a vegan diet – I can’t imagine cooking without dairy, especially cheese. I have a collection of my vegetarian recipes online. They ... Read More »