Desiree68

LATEST ARTICLES ( 125 )

• More! I Need More!

  

  Do you surprise yourself? I know we're constantly amused, shocked or outraged by the actions of others, but do you enjoy giving yourself a bit of a fright? I di... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Resistance is Useless

  

  It's war. War against bland. Autumn is squeezing the heat out of summer and here begins the Battle Against Boring. Private Perfect, First Brigade Awesome... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Modesty is a Virtue

  

  I have no idea why, but I think I cleared the doctor's surgery this morning. The clinicians should thank me for scoring them an early tea break for today's... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• What Would Joyce Do?

  

  There are rumours of a secret society out there. It has no name, no official members, but when disciples discover one another, they are known to create a kind o... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Are You Normal?

  

  Would you feel comfortable dressed like this in public? I do. But I'd need some shoes. Where do I belong? Anywhere. Where do you belong? Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Green and Purple Disco Monster

  

  I do love a jolly nice jumpsuit, don't you? Vixcita sent me this early 80s disco queen little number and it's been in my It-Needs-Some-Tweaking Basket for a... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• I'm Livin' Da Dream Bru

  

  Do I need moneez? I need moneez to make yummy nomz for my babies. I need it to buy medz for me hubby. For me? Just some cheeky loose change for occasional op... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Right Attitude to Rain

  

  Alexander McCall Smith's book titles have always intrigued me. I can't help thinking of one his books set in Edinburgh when I reflect on the past week, which ha... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Rare Flashes of Manic Creativity

  

  At a creative loose-end on Friday, I got a call. "I've got to clear out some of your old stuff in storage, do you want it back or shall I dump it?" Errr ...... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• I Got 99 Problems But Bitchin' A'int One of 'Em

  

  Has it been obvious I've been cooped up at home for a while? For various reasons, which I have no desire to discuss here, I went out for the first time in ages... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Cross the Black-Eyed Gypsy's Palm with Silver

  

  I'm ready to run away and join the circus. But it must be done in style and I mustn't be spotted for lack of talent or circus skills. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Be Offended

  

  Have you visited Briacliff lately? You can go there without leaving the comfort of your couch, but I can't guaranteed you won't be left squirming. Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

  

  I imagine the only curse about being a mummy would be the fact one is dead. Aside from that, I guess it must a bonus being incarcerated with loads of the shiny... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Welcome, Come In, Sit Down

  

  Mama's hair is dripping with lovely moisturising olive oil, so no pics today. Instead we're going for a wee stroll to have a look at some of the few parts of th... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Beryl the Peril

  

  My Nana's name was Beryl. One of her secret nicknames was Beryl the Peril, which seemed to suit her. If she'd ever found out, we would have been given a mighty... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Well Slap My Arse and Call Me Cindy!

  

  Why the happy dance? Oh, no reason in particular ... just a bit of a Sunday jig. picture to gif The Stylist and I went to a flea market an hour before closing t... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Don't Pout, Get Ya Nips Out

  

  I don't like it when folks lose their homes and personal belongings in natural disasters. I don't like it when it's impossible for a clean-up to begin in ernest... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• I Gave Flea's Neck a Polish

  

  Well the Big Sweaty Day Out seems so long ago, which means I must be relaxed after all the burpday action. Relaxation? I'd almost forgotten the meaning of the... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• "I Killed a Guy With a Trident"

  

  I'm about as gleeful as Brick Tamland when he regaled his street fighting skills on Anchorman. Why? Because Number One Son is in town. We went to the movies... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Pretty Things Are Going to Hell

  

  No don't look at the hair, I had no idea the wind had blown the bejesus out of it. But I must say it was a welcome cool breeze, so I wore the delicious 1970s... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE