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Fashion Round-up

I’m at it again – reading about pretty things written by pretty people on pretty websites. Here are my current faves, in no particular order: 1. http://www.itsaldnthing.com/2013/04/House-of-holland-polka-dot-denim.html I’m loving Millie’s latest outfit post. Her House of Holland shorts have me counting down the days until summer! Check out her words on getting your legs out, … Continue reading »

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5 reasons I’m unattractive

There’s nothing like a little bit of self-ridicule. Here’s a cheeky little list of inherently annoying things about myself. Someone, somewhere must want me – flaws and all…? 1. I will eat junk food with my bare hands, possibly in front of you. Once upon a time I’d be that ultra-glam girl in the restaurant, … Continue reading »

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Diva’s Fashion Roundup: March

Seeing as it’s not quite time to pull out the Spring/Summer 2013 appropriate clothing (though it probably never will be, knowing the UK), my top fashion reads this month are all about fun things that aren’t weather reliant, i.e. no summer dress features. http://alexloves.com/2013/03/fashion-books/ I love a good coffee table book, me. Especially ones about … Continue reading »

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Diva’s Dating Roundup: March

I’ve been doing a fair bit of reading this month and take great pleasure in sharing interesting articles. Here’s a list of my current top online reads (with my two cents thrown in, naturally). Why The Alpha Woman is Still Single – The Huffington Post If you follow me on twitter, you’ll know that I … Continue reading »

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The work/life balance – is it harming our relationships?

I recently read this article, and although it deals with a somewhat different situation (It speaks of wanting to be the powerful one in a relationship, and I’ve not been married, nor have I been famous/influential for many years…), it made me think about the general work/life balance. Priorities. Remember laughing at Hermione’s comment on … Continue reading »

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Bills, bills, bills: who pays?

The age-old dilemma of who should pay for a date is a tricky one; even more so if it’s a first date. The uncomfortable once-the-bill-has-arrived situation arises even when the outing has otherwise run completely smoothly. Who looks first? Who reaches for their wallet first? Who comes straight out and asks (or tells!) first? STRESS! … Continue reading »

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This is NOT a date

Right, girls. I’ve been having a bit of trouble with some male friends recently. I say ‘friends’, but the term ‘acquaintances’ is probably more apt, considering I’m referring to people I’ve either (A) not seen in years or (B) get along well with, but only really talk to on about the same personal level as … Continue reading »

Stars in their eyes – when is it ok to date someone famous?

Stars in their eyes – when is it ok to date someone famous?

Before I begin, and before any of you get excited, waiting for a nice The Sun-sized helping of gossip from the inside, I’m going to let you know that just isn’t going to happen. I’ll refer to real-life examples, and the elusive celebs mentioned are real, but I’ll not name them for legal reasons, pride, … Continue reading »

Long distance loving – worth a try or destined to end in tears?

Long distance loving – worth a try or destined to end in tears?

Long-distance relationships. Another slightly abstract approach to dating that many members of the community decide is a good idea.The crux of the matter: trust Perhaps one, or both, of you travel a lot. Perhaps one of you works, or even lives, in another country. Whatever the reason for the distance is, in my view, it’s … Continue reading »

Dating & TV: how things change

Dating & TV: how things change

Remember Blind Date? Good old Blind Date, hosted by the skilled, flame-haired Liverpudlian charmer who is Cilla Black. What a television gem! I’d watch it even as a very young viewer and enjoy the look on the variety of people’s faces as they were shown a date that was either exactly what they’d imagined or … Continue reading »

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