2009 Blog Archive

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Beach wear for real women with the body blues: a shocking 90% have them! - "35 is when you finally get your head together and your body starts falling apart." Caryn Leschen's bullseye quote. Women over 35 need support....

Do you holiday or take a vacation? - Many moons ago in the UK, the term vacation was applied to the long summer break which was taken by the law courts, a custom introduced by William the...

Plus Size: is it 'the new black'? - Regular emails from women disappointed that we didn't have larger sizes and pleased that our swimwear did...with the lovely Karen looking fabulous and...

Summer 2009 Surfaces at Sequins and Sand with Swimwear - Nothing heralds in summer like a new cossie. Nothing scares the pants off most women than having to pour themselves into one, then parade around in front...

Resortwear Basics: Kendall Farr my new hero. - I first came across Kendall only a few weeks ago whilst tuning in to one of my favourite bloggers (yes...I can appreciate talent other than my own) Angie...

Do you find it hard to find Resortwear or any clothes for that matter, that truly fit? If you do, it seems you're not alone. - Choice have just released this really interesting article about the HUGE variations in garment sizing in Australia and how now day's it's pretty much a...
Resortwear Basics: 5 No Fail Swimwear Tips to find the Perfect Fit - When making any summer clothing purchase, contrary to popular belief, it's far more important to consider your shape than your size. Emphasise your best...

Resortwear Basics: 5 Handy Tips - What to Pack to Keep Cool on your next Summer Holiday - 5 handy tips for packing right and keeping cool on your next summer break: #1 Pack 'natural fabrics' - cottons and silks are perfect. They 'breathe'...

Gorgeous jewellery - Something for Mum with a personal touch and made with love - I've always valued my individualism and have had a great deal of fun exploring my creativity in recent years..a bit of a rebirth of sorts really. It seems...
Work that Kaftan Girls! - Most stores are now stocking their autumn/winter range offering a gorgeous array of knitwear & accessories. Consider a nude knee length cardie belted...
How to Stay Stylish while you Save - We're all doing it...pulling our horns and heads in, tightening belts (and what ever other 'phrases' there are out there), to save a little more. It's...

We should be livin' like we lived that summer... - Since it's release, The Summer by Josh Pyke has struck a chord with me. This song resonates so clearly and deeply it seems like yesterday I was soaking...
The travel industry may be a tad in the doldrums but The Cruise is riding a HUGE wave of success! - Summer holidays mean different things to different people. My slice of paradise is Boomerang beach...3 hours north of Sydney. A beach house with a stunning...
What's your FACE got to do with your kaftan preference? Quite a bit apparently... - It wasn't something that I'd paid much attention to really, other than when it came to selecting my Sunnies. Face colour, sure I knew was important...part...

Summer Beauty Tip - Going nuts? If not, you should be. Take your lead from the girls from Fiji! - For centuries South Pacific and Fiji islanders have used pure coconut oil and flower extracts to nourish, moisturise and beautify both skin and hair. ...

What's Your Summer Style - are you a 'Classic', 'Bright & Breezy' or 'Beach Boho' girl? - I think to keep things simple, I'll look at 3 styles: Classic Bright and Breezy Beach Boho This Summer Style Series is sort of like putting your home...
Beach Confidence...now where did I put that? I always leave it next to my kaftan ...someone has used it and not put it back! - I'm a fairly organised person. When I need to stock up the pantry staples, I always buy 2, one for immediate use and the other, for emergency back up...you...