18 Jan 2010

They Got My Gold Seal! x




Hi gals, well I may not have been able to attend the globes, cough, personal circumstances, you know how it is gals, but these delectable jewells would deffinately have got my gold seal of recomendation to be worn on the night ! Take your pick and let me know which one was the most delicous!


All my wardrobe !
Can I just take this opportunity to say, how much I truly love reading all your comments! All you Fabulous Followers out there, thanks so much for following My Passport to Style!!!I hope whatever you are doing right now, your year has got of to a great start, filled with lots of hope.Wishing you lots of joy! Sharon xoxox

16 Jan 2010

My Happy Place!

Hi there, today I'm sharing a few of the things that make me happy!I was tagged by the lovely Suzie, from Itch to Stitch to play this fun game, please visit her she has a really great blog!Focusing on whatever makes you truly happy and really appreciating those aspects of your life, evokes those happy feelings again!! So it really is a game that we would all feel so much better for playing! I just adore knowing what other gals happy things are don't you?

Number 1. had to be this bubble gum pink scooter, no I don't own one, but  just dreaming of flying around Italy on this scooter and stopping at an occassional Gelatri for a marscapone ice-cream makes me feel very happy!Well a girl can dream can't she!


At number 2 sorry! I'm still on the subject of ice-cream, I could not resist! Ben and Jerry's ethical and very delicous flavours with a huge fun factor, who could resist it's power to brighten even the darkest day?!! All it takes is a little spoon, a little effort and a very short space of time!Delicous and curently I believe you can win another one of my favourites with every tub of chunky monkeyMr Kippling bag!

At number 3, colour makes me very happy, it inspires me, gives me energy and confidence, soothes my soul on a weary day and evokes memories of favourite places, whats your favourite colour? I particularly love orange and wearing silver as you would white in summer, as it reflects light onto the face and is soo flattering! 

At number 4, this might seem a little strange, but it's a dish called Toad in the Hole,basically pancake batter with sausages,making this dish always makes me happy as it is one of the dishes my husband and I always made together and enjoyed eating when we first met!If you have eaten it I really recomend it!

At number 5, its denim worn in new and exciting ways, particularly summer weight denium which is much lighter than standard denium, I love this range by ethical company Tree Hugger!I have also fallen for the charms of denium treggings great for those like myself that have less than perfect knees!

At number 6 I have a beautiful large green amber ring that my husband bought me for valentines day, when we were staying in the Lake district together, it makes feel happy every time I wear it! Reminding me of that day. There is somthing really special about knowing that amber is thousands of years old, I love all the bubbles and light in the resin and the colour makes me feel at peace!

At number 7, I bought this pair of Fly ankle boots on a recent trip to Edinburgh and adore the clever hybrid of design elements- Edwardian spats coupled with a chelsea boot with a zig zag sole!So comfy they feel like slippers after a full days shopping and look amazing with dresses or treggings!


At number 8 I'm a big fan of Alessi watches Italian designers of Kitchen ware, I love there simple sophistication, clever use of materials (such as rubber) and quirky design elements such as the rim around the watch being raised above the face!When you wear somthing everyday and adore wearing it, thats great happiness value!!

At number 9 my phone make me very happy because it allows me to say in touch with my friends, which is so important particularly when life gets hectic, great invention the phone; I think sometimes we gals, forget that with the accesibility of emailing and texting! Recently Lilly Allen, declared she was taking a break from her work and pulling the plug on Twitter and Facebook in an effort to spend  more real, rather than virtual time with her friends, I commend her for that!!  

Finally at number 10 music makes me very happy! I could not imagine me life without it! My son plays in a band and plays the guitar and drums, I love hearing him sing in the morning to his guitar now that he is recovered from his head injury!! I love listening to music in the car and letting all my cares and worries fall away as I move through time and space and I  get such a buzz from going to live concerts!My New Years resoloution is to go to alot more live concerts! Sxx

Now I'm tagging these lovely bloggers to share their 10 favourite things that make them happiest
Bright Bold and Beautiful

Torie Jayne
Beneath The Crystal Stars
Savvy Mode
Vixen Vintage
French Blue
Lulu Letty


13 Jan 2010

Surround Yourself With Colour, This Spring 2010! x


Hi gals you maybe wondering why I have suddenly become fasinated by sprinkles?!!! Well sometimes, I feel that fashion can get a little too serious, so to lighten the mood I am sharing a few of my favourite pieces from flamboyant  talented spanish designer Custos spring 2010 ready to wear collection!!He cleverly fuses hot colours with metalics, to create a playground of joyful colour and pattern!Enjoy!Sxx

metalic marble colours and clashing hot shades



Sweetie I love You!

11 Jan 2010

Elevate Your Look This Jannary In Under 5 Minuites Flat!


Hi there everyone, my fashion love affair, this Jannuary is with the cloche, here are a few of my favourites interpretations, with the last three, handmade by talented hat maker clarabows! They may not be cheap at around £120.00 each but they are made with loving care and equisite attention to detail. The cloche has grown in popularity following the film the changling, but also due to the fact that it flatters and frames even the most stubborn of face shapes.





Before you even think it, yes you can wear a hat! The cloche might just be a great place to start! Sxx

9 Jan 2010

yEP tHE sNOW iS sTILL hERE!


 wITH tHE wEATHER AT well bELOW fREEEZING IN tHE uK and probablly across the rest of the world,  i tHOUGHT wE ALL nEEDED A LITTLE cHEERING uP with some Warming winter Goodies!
So SCATE THIS wAY and check it out!


Swap snow balls for fluffy pom poms and flakes for coconut cakes, its easy! I will have you warm in a jiffy!


Tip toe through a thick carpet of snow and discover some cosy stylish winter wear!

Multi coloured muff, for a stylish way to combat the cold snap.x


Or perhaps you need to roll yourself up in the longest snuggest scarf ever, who says snug can't = stylish?!

Frosty the snow man, would feel proud to be seen with you wearing any of the following winter woolies!

sweeet pink argyle socks

Cheery colours

Soft suede in bon bon colours

See You All Soon! Sharon xoxox

8 Jan 2010

Book Loving Gals You Must See This!



 You may wonder, why you see books and bags on the same page, well the traditional book bag, we took to school with us as children, has had a stylish makeover courtesey of A Spoonful Of Chocolate Hope, over @ Etsy, who designed and made these lovingly by hand! Enjoy!



 Look how it turned out below, who ever thought the classic book bag could be quite so stylish! Sxx








6 Jan 2010

Hoorah For Shoe Art!



Hi Gals what Katie Wore is a fab blog that I came across through Laurens Loves, just had to feature her HERE! As she came up with her very own Stylish Shoe Art Installation on her wall at home! featuring a favourite funky pair of gold shoes.Don't they look great??! Feel Inspired to create your very own shoe art and avoid your shoes languishing in your Wardrobe/Closet? Want to hold onto that feel good factor? Then please send in a picture to My Passport to Style @ sharonstyle@fsmail.net and i WILL FEATURE IT HERE!!
 Apart from this, I was beside myself with excitement at Katies stylish choice of attire for this shot!! I just had to comment on her outfit, tweed coats are such hot news right now in the UK, check! She has made beige look so classy with accents of pillar box red, black and chocolate,check! The Doctors bag and bowler gives a retro, but ever so chic feel, check! These thigh highs bring the whole look together, making it elegance personified! Well done Katie!   Sharon xx

4 Jan 2010

Join Me For A Masterclass In Shoe Shopping! x



Hi there Gals, at a time when women everywhere usually pound the pavements in search of that perfect pick me up, to help them endure the long winter, myself included!I find myself drawn to a more unusual ways of getting my shopping fix.If I were to tell you that there is a way that you can extend the 10 minuite buzz you get from buying those new sale shoes, that end up languishing in the back of your wardrobe in between being worn up to 1000 times or more, save yourself money, sore feet and the odd twisted ankle.  Would you perhaps let your piggy bank gain a few of those extra pounds that it lost durring the sales and breath a huge sigh of relief and open your arms wide to the latest in the more does equal more philosphy when shopping if approached in the right way.  

No gals this is not a Style Statement, but a piggy who dearly needs to gain a few extra pounds, take pity and instead of a shoe fund, save for an experience to get dressed up for, to share with your favourite friends.


Help that compulsive Shoe diva take control, by chaneling your energy in a slightly different direction, instead of seeing that favourite pair of designer shoes as a one season wear. Choose them as you would a painting or sculpture in other words for the sheer beauty! Gals, you  know how frustating it is when your out sale shopping for shoes and the wrong sizes are always the bargins!This simply does not apply here,big or small, designer or non designer shoe candy are all created equal!!! Don't worry if you won't be able to walk in them without falling flat on your face!Because the beauty HERE IS is you don't need to walk in them!! Instead invest in a gorgeous plinth, pedestal or box frame and treat yourself to your own purpose built shoe art installation, that you can enjoy for years to come!Giving you a lift, not bunions every time you walk past it! Sharon xx p.s if any of  you do put any of this week Style advice into action, PLEASE email me a picture @ sharonstyle@fsmail.net, I would love to see your handy work/ share hereHope you enjoy my round up of shoe art to help inspire you!
   
 glossy glass, classy smooth and cool

chalky neon colours strut there stuff

This style is so workman chic!

Fiery flowers intertwine


Any nearer to snagging your work of art yet?

I love the Dicky bow tie strap

Such preeety colours

Indulge your inner rock chic

Opulent
And the morale of the tale is you never tire of something you really truly love! Comfort helps! Happy shopping! x