Spotlight on: Oasis Fashion

One of the nicest things about setting up this blog and writing weekly posts is the interaction with friends, old and new, discussing all things fashion-related. Not Givin In really has re-awakened my love of fashion, which you can probably guess! I love it when someone suggests that I check out a store, or…

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From Me Tu You

A few weeks ago I did a piece on shopping for fashion in supermarkets. I was honestly taken by surprise with some of my finds, so last Saturday morning I needed some Fat Free Natural Yogurt, Courgetti and Tonic for my gin (!) and I thought, why not nip into the clothing section at…

Tag: fashion, sainsbury's, shopping, tu clothing

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And to Top it Off

You have probably gathered that I dislike the top half of my body. I’m not self body-shaming, I’m being truthful. I have great boobs. I do. No kids and at 48 they’re still where they should be. However, I carry all my weight on my upper half – around my middle, back, shoulders and neck….

Tag: fashion, m&S, River Island, style

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Legging It Into Spring

It’s Good Friday and I’ve woken up with a banging headache. Doesn’t bode well, does it? The first morning of a four day holiday and I’ve already taken two paracetamol and two ibuprofen. I’m not feeling or looking my best, so in an attempt to brighten the mood I’m trying to put some goodness back…

Tag: capri, chinos, cigarette pant, fashion, spring, trousers

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Ship Shape and Bristol Fashion

So, it’s finally here. Spring has sprung. The forecast is good, with sunshine this weekend, and I’m ready for it. Or am I? Yesterday I ended the day hot under the collar for the wrong reasons and still in boots, raced to the shops post day-long meeting, to find shoes that didn’t go halfway up…

Tag: bristol fashion show, dress, fashion show, marks and spencer, skater dress, spring, striped

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The Modern Shopper

The young shopper buys from her or his mobile phone. I know that I will sound like I’m stuck in the dark ages, but when I read this (source. Elle) I was partly awestruck by how things have moved on, and partly sad, because it seemed like such a joyless act. Of course, we live…

Tag: modern, Next, online shopping, shopper, shopping, zara

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Blazing Spring Style

Can you remember which year it was that Miami Vice hit our TV screens? It was definitely the eighties, but I can’t think which year exactly and I’m trying not to google, because I’m sure my brain will turn to mush if I “click on the link” one more time. I used to love…

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April Showers, I’m Ready For Ya

I have happy news! No, I can’t guarantee that you’ll be able to wear flip flops any time soon and I can’t turn water into wine either. However, I am pleased to say that one of my Not Givin In objectives has been achieved. The search is over. I’ve found MY trench coat. Whoop, whoop. I…

Tag: april, april showers, classic, coat, fashion, fashion over 40, notgivinin, over40fashion, spring17, trench, trench coat, wet weather

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Trolley Dolly

A good friend of mine has said that I should check out supermarket clothing for some time. Truth is, I enjoy food shopping so much that I really don’t venture past the aisles where I pick up chocolate, wine and gin, that much. However, she is not the type of chick to give up on…

Tag: asda, clothing, fashion, sainsbury's, shopping, spring 17, supermarket, tesco

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Follow the Herd

So, it’s still raining, but like a true Brit I’m going to keep my pecker up and march on with talk about spring fashion. Like a never-ending tap, the storms just keep on coming, but at some point it will cease and we can thankfully change our wardrobe over. I bet I’m not the…