The summer is a significant sale season. We are less likely to be in the shops because we are on holiday or just wanting to be out… Read more “Kryptonite Summer Sales”
Month: July 2012
Summer Polos
I find that deciding what to wear during the summer can be tricky. We tend to dress less formally, which means that less clear rules apply. The… Read more “Summer Polos”
Wearing the Flag
Did you watch the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics last Friday? I did and thought it was a great spectacle. It was also very moving… Read more “Wearing the Flag”
Self Discovery & the 5-Year Project
One of the great things about a 5-year project is that you learn a great deal. In addition to all the things one learns along the way… Read more “Self Discovery & the 5-Year Project”
Birthdays & the 5-Year Project
It’s my birthday today. I’ve turned 43. I confess that I am still getting used to the fact that my age begins with a 4 rather than… Read more “Birthdays & the 5-Year Project”
Paying for Your 5-Year Project
So you’ve set a budget and have a shopping list of what you aim to acquire with your annual spend. Great. Now you just have to go… Read more “Paying for Your 5-Year Project”
Budgeting for Your 5-Year Project
I’ve already spoken about the importance of setting and sticking to an annual budget for your wardrobe in BGW Year 1 of 5. If like me you… Read more “Budgeting for Your 5-Year Project”
A Personal Rant About Personal Debt
UK society is addicted to debt. Latest figures (May 2012) indicate that on average UK families each have around £7,891 of unsecured debt. Collectively we owe £208… Read more “A Personal Rant About Personal Debt”
Money and Your 5-Year Project
Money is one of those things that we don’t talk about in British society. It’s not part of polite conversation. ‘Never ask a lady her age or… Read more “Money and Your 5-Year Project”
Care for your Shoes like a Pro (part 2)
So you’ve got a growing shoe collection and you’ve read part 1 of this post but you are still not fully clued up on shoe care. I… Read more “Care for your Shoes like a Pro (part 2)”