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High contrast blazer with stripes

I love wearing jackets and blazers but here is Singapore they are always too hot, so I hardly wear them. When I went to Europe and felt like I had “nothing to wear” for cold Holland I bought this to add at least a little modernity to my winter wardrobe. Of course this particular blazer was too cold for Holland as it’s made of cotton and linen. It’s still too hot for Singapore as any jacket (certainly lined jackets) always are, although there are definitely opportunities to wear it indoors. [click to continue…]

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Best tunics and kaftan for women over 40

Summer is fast approaching so you may want to get ready for the beach. Of course you will need the perfect swimwear (I’ve got a whole list of flattering bathing suits here) but just as important as the perfect bathing suit is a nice cover-up. Not only will you be able to stroll around the beach in style, it will also protect you from the sun or hide those bits that you’d rather not showcase all too much. [click to continue…]

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Coco Chanel perfume quote

I have never discussed perfumes on this site. Yet it can be a major component of style for many women. Coco Chanel certainly thought so!

I decided to do a bit of ‘sniffing around’ to find out about how important perfumes are for other women and which ones are the most popular. [click to continue…]

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What glasses to buy after 40

I have not talked much about wearing glasses and getting the right eyewear even though it’s a hugely important part of your look. Glasses are right in the middle of your face so people cannot help but noticing them. So rather than spending lots of money on those really trendy shoes, you may want to invest in a good pair of glasses instead. [click to continue…]

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