26 March 2020 | VA Notes Uncategorized

The “At-Home” Diaries: Change Up The Routine

The slow life means a change of routine.

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25 March 2020 | VA Notes Lifestyle

The “At-Home” Diaries: Keep Calm, Keep Cooking

“Never trust a skinny cook.”

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24 March 2020 | VA Notes Lifestyle

The “At-Home” Diaries: Slow Life

Life is slower.

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21 March 2020 | VA Notes Fashion

The “At Home” Diaries: Can We Look Good In The Sweats?

Probably not, but they sure are comfortable.

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19 March 2020 | VA Notes Beauty

The “At-Home” Diaries: Let’s Get Lighter

Now’s the time.

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18 March 2020 | VA Notes Lifestyle

The “At-Home” Diaries: Disappointment

Disappointment is, unfortunately, a side effect.

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17 March 2020 | VA Notes Uncategorized

The “At-Home” Diaries #1

Home feels very good right about now.

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14 March 2020 | VA Notes Fashion

Sling On The Slingback

There is a slingback and a slingback.

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11 March 2020 | VA Notes Fashion

Style Notes: The Special Occasion

The special occasion is one of the hardest to dress for.

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10 March 2020 | VA Notes Beauty

Five Tricks: Five Years Younger

ARE THERE FIVE EASY TRICKS TO LOOKING FIVE YEARS YOUNGER?

I am not sure if these ideas really make me look any younger but they sure do make me feel a lot better.

There are certain “grooming” jobs I need to have done regularly otherwise I don’t feel well with the world.

Simple beauty, hair and make-up rituals that make all the difference to how I look and present myself.

They are not complicated or revolutionary but they inspire confidence.

When I am behind on these, I am well and truly behind.

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7 March 2020 | VA Notes Fashion

Footnotes: Pleats Please

What about a pleat?

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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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