Hello, World

Finally, I’ve managed to pull myself together and organise this blog – which I have to say has taken me far longer than anticipated due to boring technical issues and plain old laziness. I’m fully aware the aesthetics are rather pants, but fear not I have my clever graphic designer beau on the case (much plugging of his work to follow I’m afraid) – so stay tuned for an awesome new look.

Right, let’s get to it. So I’ve been itching to start a blog for a while, there are many I regularly read myself and after some networking at the recent Spring/Summer 2010 London Fashion Week which I was lucky enough to intern at, I was told no wannabe journalist should be without one in this day and age. After a spot of deliberation over a subject I decided my ever-so-fashionable Mum was the perfect muse.


Introducing Jane (that’s my Ma right thurr), a self-confessed dress-up addict who never seems to put a foot wrong in the wardrobe department. Despite the laws of genetics telling me I should, with youth on my side, be perfectly capable of looking just as glamorous, I swear she’s shown me up on far more than one occasion - but I don’t care. Looking at her is like God giving me some sort of encouraging nudge towards the right direction. If I look after myself and follow her example, aging doesn’t look anywhere near as scary as everyone makes out. Sure she has rocking genes on her side to start with, but this is more about the moral of the story, don’t let your birthdays define you!

So here we are, I wanted to share with you Jane’s style, adventures, philosophies and reflections because all bias aside, she’s one wicked lady. I’ll be updating this space with Jane’s various looks which she throws together without spending horrific amounts on designer clobber (we’re never too old to thrift shop or recycle outfits people) and without breaking any Mutton-Dressed-As-Lamb golden rules. Well at least to my knowledge anyway (I’ll let you know should I find out otherwise!).

Check this out and feel inspired, or just have a nose, whatever. All feedback/comments are welcome, but most of all we want the plus 40 somethings out to know there's a whole closet of opportunity out there waiting for them - so go embrace it.

Much love,

Felicia and Jane x