5 March 2020 | VA Notes Fashion

Style Notes: The Difference Between A Good Outfit And A Great Outfit

Getting dressed each day means so much choice.

Too much choice or not enough are equal disasters when it comes to the morning.

I want to get ready with the least amount of effort and in super quick time; I also want to make sure I look the best I can.
We all want that but it is easy to have those days where it all goes slightly wrong.

I don’t think I ever leave the house with the idea to look less well presented than I should – a bad outfit day is never intentional and yet I have days where it goes pear-shaped.

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3 March 2020 | VA Notes Beauty

Beauty Secret: Tom Ford Illuminating Primer

This Illuminating Primer is One Of Those “have To Haves”.

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29 February 2020 | VA Notes Fashion

Flats Aren’t Just For Ballerinas

I have been searching for comfortable flats.

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27 February 2020 | VA Notes Fashion

Long Live Black And White: Embrace Monochrome

My day, with a comment about Trousers, was made.

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26 February 2020 | VA Notes Fashion

Turning The Masculine Feminine With Pinstripes

I do like a masculine turned feminine style, in particular pinstripes.

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25 February 2020 | VA Notes Beauty

Soak Up And Slow Down

How to have the best soak every week

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22 February 2020 | VA Notes Fashion

The Backpack: Deliberated And Decided

I have been deliberating for about 12 months.

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20 February 2020 | VA Notes Lifestyle

Balance: Mindset Is Everything

My focus is on balance this year.

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19 February 2020 | VA Notes Beauty

How To Remove Dark Circles Under The Eyes

Dark circles are my friends but they aren’t my friends.

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18 February 2020 | VA Notes Fashion

Wear It Well, Wear It White

Wearing winter white – Why?

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15 February 2020 | VA Notes Fashion

When In Doubt, What To Wear: This Blouse

This morning was that moment.

The I-am-all-out-of-ideas-and-in-a-hurry what will I wear morning.

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13 February 2020 | VA Notes Fashion

Loop, Hoops And A Whole Lot Of Whimsy

Loops and hoops can be whimsical.

When it comes to earrings.

I have been looking for hoop earrings that give the impression of  “whimsy”.
Not the plain round gypsy style or a heavy drop; hoops to feel and look like next to nothing.

Hoops are either “in” or they are “out” but right about now they seem to be back.

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11 February 2020 | VA Notes Fashion

The Power Of The Black Dress

We over talk it, over wear it, ignore it and glorify it.

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8 February 2020 | VA Notes Beauty

Feline Flick, Eyebrows and Lashes Encore

Mastering a feline flick or one that suits me is my new desire.

Other than a slick of pencil, lashings of mascara and a coat of gel on the eyebrows, my eyes go nude every day.
I’m not good at applying make-up and have worked with the theory of no eyes are better than bad ones.

You know the look – bad smudges, sticky lashes and pinholes for peepers.

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6 February 2020 | VA Notes Fashion

Wrap Up In A Classic

The classic coat has been neglected.

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