Desiree68

LATEST ARTICLES ( 125 )

• Are You A Christmas Tree?

  

  It wasn't my intention to look like a Christmas decoration today.My hands were drawn to certain items of clothing, which needed to be on my body. Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Put Some Lead in Your Pencil

  

  What's making my heart skip a beat?Green: fresh, verdant, crisp, nature, clean, neutral.Peach: warm, soft, creamy, sweet, innocent, what-you-lookin'-at?Shades o... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• You Ought To Be in Pictures

  

  I'm quite sure Little Edie wouldn't begrudge me a bit of a garden frolic in her honour. After all, Sacramento's Blogger's in Style theme today is the movies... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• No I'll Call You.

  

  I simply had to race home late this morning to see what the fuss was about.While I was out, people were falling over themselves to compliment me on my outfit,... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Last of the Truffula Trees

  

  I'm standing in front of the last healthy tree growing on the property we rent. Tiny isn't it? Last week a big tree in the front yard was struck by lightning an... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Changing of the Guard

  

  I've drawn the conclusion my hair colour has become my armour. When I was working in newsrooms I used jewellery and shoes to carve out my little "happy place". Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• I See London, I See France ...

  

  After a week of rattling and peddling, I fancied a change. I decided the change would be Manic Panic's Ultra Violet laid over my existing Hot Hot Pink. The... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• And All Along I Thought Lipstick Just Looked Pretty

  

  I couldn't get out of the room fast enough and dash to the ladies' to calm my jagged nerves by carefully applying my trusted red lipstick. It was my equivalent... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Alien Abduction to Planet Faaaaaaark!

  

  Well hellooooooo there. So yeah, aliens came and took me away to Planet Faaaaaaark! and now they've barcoded me, I expect they'll be back for more alien fun... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• I Made Big Pants!

  

  Have you ever made your own knickers? It's dead easy. Lily (thinks): Smug git. I made a pattern by tracing the front and back sections of a favourite pair of... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Live Fast and Dye Your Hair

  

  I can't remember the last time I went out on a Saturday night. I know, pathetic huh? But The Stylist and I made up for a poor social life, when we travelled int... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Mary Shelley Likes Pickled Garlic

  

  I swear if these new anti-mental meds don't kick in soon, my brain will turn into cushion stuffing. But I must say I do like what they're doing for my... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Button-Popping All Over the Baklava

  

  For some odd reason all my favourite people seem to have two things in common. They get an obscene amount of satisfaction from consuming both food and their... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• She Didn't Sweep Under the Chairs

  

  I've become "Her Indoors" in merely a week. Blame the workmen playing with their diggers and bulldozers in the giant clay pit next door. Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Idiot's Guide To Fabulous

  

  I owe it to these two fabulous wenches for inspiring me today. One of my childhood heroines, the ever-playful Agnes Moorehead in Bewitched, and ... the... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Damn It Feels Good To Be A GaNg$Ta

  

  A dear friend told me yesterday, "You don't realise how strong you really are". I think she's right. She looked me in the eyes and said it straight. And that's... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• There's a War in My Mind

  

  There are a number of ways to grow older. I've chosen an unfamiliar path, an exhilarating one I feel most comfortable travelling along. Until now. It's not an... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Hi, I'm Candy and I'm a Stripe-aholic

  

  Everyone has a favourite fabric pattern. Mine's stripes. You could say I have a healthy fascination of stripes. Squirrelling away clothing with my favourite bol... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Saturday's Child Works Hard for Her Living

  

  Well helloooooo there darlings! Now don't let the chronic bitch-face fool you. Hunting for second-hand treasures and vintage bargains while meeting amazing... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Stars, Canons, Kites and Girls in Trees

  

  Sssssssssh ... we're busy thinking and dreaming. 1940s rayon frock - eBay Silver jacket - Black Milk Shoes - Solestruck sale 1960s beauty case, earrings,... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE