A Pair Of Shoes That Are Lickable!

The must have shoe for this festive season, red candy cane stripes!!

Attention Grabbing Christmas Tree Or Shy Demure And Sophisticated ? ?

Hi Gals, hope your all well happy and snug. My black Christmas tree here in the North-West UK, has definately not been given the less is more approache! It is smothered in rich opulent colours and textures, large red velvet victorian letters, with clusters of cherry red lights and tiny silk lanterns in rich berry colours, that evoke an image that against the black of my Christmas tree is rather oriental in style, I at least am enjoying the effect!! 

I love that this time of year as it gives me the excuse to adapt, create and reinvent Christmas in my home, having the time to be creative with textures and colours is so satifying and some times its fun to not be too formulaic and break all my own style rule, I can't believe I actually just said that!If you can't break rules at Christmas when can you?! If you think of kids at Christmas they don't think is that decoration level? They just pile them on and enjoy the array of colour and the pleasure of being involved!     

Here are just a few of my favourite expressions of Christmas, hope you enjoy them as much as I have. If I have not had chance to visit you and wish you a Happy Christmas, I hope your Christmas is full of laughter, mini cabbages if you like them! Lots of shiney baubles, the smell vanilla and gingerbread wafting, through your home, candle light, great music, finger drawings on your windows and that you can capture in your own way what made Christmas a special time for you as a girl, it really was not that long ago. 

Cherry and Chocolate Roulade, I'm making one with stem ginger!

Cotton clouds Christmas Tree, with simple lime green decorations, including my favourite, pom pom baubles great for bedrooms when you need help to imagine fluffy clouds to send you to sleep.

Regal acorns, fit for the snow queen

Why not make your Christmas tree a giant pin cushion? Cover it in your favourite shiney brooches/pins and cool badges?

I'm in love with the old world charm of this pom pom wreath, soft and yielding is just a nice as shiney and prickly, me thinks!

 This proud stag and its companion bird from anthroplogy is my absoloute favouritre, string, colour, gold antlers and way his movement is captured is just so regal.

                               

What was your favourite Christmas project this year?

                                        Sharon x x

Sharon Smile Clinic - Christmas 2010 Edition

Hi Gals thanks  for joining me for my Christmas edition of my Smile Clinic, which I hope helps put a smile on your face. Often women decide to have a image makeover with me, in the run up to Christmas and the New Year, because they recognise that they are running on empty, after spending the season giving in many different ways and need some fresh inspiration and style guidance to re energise their look and themselves.
 This burnt red leather dashound clutch put a big smile on my face from geekoligie.com 

  I also love this silk tag which acts as a sweet reminder that sometimes we need to give to ourselves as much as to everyone else! Hope my Christmas inspired pick's put a smile on your face and lighten your load a little.

lilsugar.com

                                     This beautiful acrylic pendant was made in the UK  by artist Kim Thompon at Kimthomsondesign.com using the wrapper from one of my favourite tea time treats a tea cake, marshmallow middle with a light biscuit base and chocolate shell, yummy! So what better way to feel beautiful inside and out and celebrate this tea time treat than wearing this gorgeous pendant with an Art Deco sophistcation! Lucky Kim, imagine every time she make one she gets a rewarded with the taste of chocolate and velvety soft marshmallow!  

                                                                          

 Simple but stunning Christmas table design, by poshposydesigns.com   cherry red liquid glass with a mass of frothy white flowers studded with shiny baubles, I love. To me this design oozes kitsch but at the same time has a Japanese feel also. What do you gals think?   

                                                

cherry red swing coat, team with dachhound

clutch?

Talk about a quirk of style! Shiny baubles in your ears in a face flattering shape, superb!

                                                I think these pretty dears are all over come by Mr Red stag and who can blame them!

                                            Know a little one that would like to decorate their own trusty steed for Christmas? Or you if you are looking to theme a big Christmas party bash, how about the Nutcracker?  These recycled card rocking horse's painted up in your favourite bright colours could be just the thing to kick start your fairy tale, secure on strong wire at varying height, for a real wow factor also lilsugar.com

                                                      

                                                    

     

                                         Sharon x x

Tis The Season To Dress Like A Grand Dame!

Hi Gals, December is the season for bold flamboyant dressing, why so? Well it is the season of one of our greatest traditions pantomime dames! If that is'n't the best reason ever to swathe yourself in layer's of brightly coloured lace, pile on the sequin's and fling on a pair of cartoon style shoe's and then top it all off with a hat that looks like an exotic gift then I don't what is! Take a look at my top pick's for styling wanabe pantomime dame's all over the world. Go on indulge your urge to go over the top, it's great fun I promise!

                                                         

  Sharon x x  

Be Inspired To Transform Your Image This Christmas Season With A Wardrobe Workout!

Giving your Image a makeover and stepping out of your comfort zone when it comes to your wardrobe is just what every gp should have on prescription to beat the winter blues. My philosphy as a Style and Image consultant is be inspired by the seasons and the sometimes miserable weather and use it to jump start a whole range of new looks that harness the drama and romance of the seasons and make you feel the power of reinvention.We all have our favourite basics, but playing too safe can get a little dull.

 If I can do this whilst snuffling into a tissue, so can you! So when I think of snow and ice, am I thinking will there be enough grit on the roads? Or will I tramp melted pool's of water into my home?

Certainly not! I'm thinking of casting off slouchy warm hats in favour of 40's style snood's and skater style hair net's, (to channel my  grown up skater girl look) combining with a cheeky luxe caplet, 70a style pants a black roll neck and a faux fur bag that doubles as hand muff for full on sleek winter glamour. Don't get me started on my wardrobe for wet weather! Have fun trying a new style on for size.    

                                                                           

                                        Sharon x x 

I Have Saved The Best Till Last, Merry Christmas Lovely Bloggers!

Hi there, saving the best till last, I was delighted when American  company spoolno72.com 
 contacted me, asking if I would be interested in showcasing some of their collection here.They are a relatively new company with a dynamic heritage collection of womens clothing and acccessories in exciting colours and contempory styles.I have picked out my favourite pieces, for you to enjoy or even to add as late additions to your Christmas list?! What I love about the collection is it offers a great selection of clothing for women who enjoy a casual  look at Christmas, but still want to look stunning, these pieces can easily take you from day through to evening.Stunning colours and classic patterns create a homespun cutsie feel when worn with wool trousers, tunic style and clogs. Sophisticated with treggings and heels or dramatic when worn as stand alone pieces with sheer tights.    

Day time contempory styling,beautiful. Mention passport when ordering and receive free p&p on orders over $75.00! x 

Black Cuff and gold earrings create a stunning evening look against this lapis blue dress/tunic. Mention passport and recive free p&p on orders over $75.00!x

Not For Shrinking Violets, Colour To Dazzle The Most Jaded Fashinistas!

Flattering Colours For All Skin Tones

They do elegant and pretty too!! I want the beautiful beaded Ivory blouse, top left of this set! Don't forget when you mention passport recive your  free p&p on orders over $75.00! Happy shopping! Sx