Must Share ….:)

Are you one of those people like me who suffers from "frizzy hair"?  This has been made worse by having highlights and colours - its ok when my hairdresser blows it into a sleek mane but otherwise my attempts to manage my thatch are disappointing.

So I asked her if she could recommend anything which might help.  She suggested this……L'Oreal techniart which at £13 seemed a little steep - but you only need a very small amount the size of a malteser on your palm which you apply on washed wet hair and then blow dry.

I am amazed at the incredible improvement.  End result silkier finish which lasts and removed the "straw effect".  I thought it was so good I returned to buy one for my daughter!!!

Donate your wardrobe!

At this time particularly we are aware of those less fortunate than ourselves. I am sure we all donate in one way or another to our charities but maybe we can do a little extra by taking a leaf out of the Beckham's book this Christmas.  Victoria and David have generously donated many very expensive items from their clothing and accessories to raise money for the disaster in the Philippines.

http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/videos/TMG10467603/Victoria-and-David-Beckham-donate-clothes-in-aid-of-Philippines-typhoon-victims.html

I have sorted out clothing, shoes and accessories  I no longer need for our local Hospice.

http://www.stlukes-hospice.org/Events/Midnight+Walk/whattowear

 They rely heavily on people giving their goods so they can sell on.  It is worth having a look in the wardrobe and being realistic about those items you haven't worn for a long time!!  Please pass on to an outlet you think would benefit.

Podiatry Problems!!

Does this maintenance ever end!!!

I had to go to the podiatrist today - painful toe with corn……yuk!

Dressing and support putty

I have toes which are roughly the same length and this leads to problems with the end toes squashed into shoes.

 I am reasonable careful with my choice of shoes but inevitably fashion shoes are not designed for my footprint!!

My podiatrist took photos of my feet for his records again  and and…….also one of my Marc Jacobs mice I featured the other day in a previous post  …….because he liked them and found them amusing and sensible !!

The lesson for all - don't leave niggles until they become problems!!! 

A treat for me……..

The one thing I really hate is cleaning the oven!  I do cook a great deal but still try to manage spillage and grime.  No matter how I try it still manages to decline into a disgusting mess.  I have tried several oven cleaners with mixed success - even so the result is never quite reaches a desirable standard.

Then about a couple of years ago I found a company who cleans ovens…they must be masochists!

Within 40/35 minutes the oven is transformed into a gleaming cooking machine which I can now exhibit with pride.

Exhibit A after last week's treatment!!

I know it won't last but you can't blame me for savouring the moment.

My Mice Shoes!

I bought a pair of Marc Jacob's mice shoes about a couple of years ago.  What a find!  They are like slippers and look very fashionable.  I have found that I can no longer wear shoes with a highish heel for long periods of time - particularly if we go out for the evening and then travel home on the tube - so it is great to have a pair of mice which fold up neatly in my medium sized handbag.  To put them on my aching feet is sheer heaven and they now go everywhere with me.

I found another pair in Yoox.com which are reduced from £125 to £89 - so couldn't resist!

They arrived this morning :)

Getting There!!!

My brother and I are both November baby boomers and our present to each other every year is to meet for lunch with our respective families. We discuss the passing years and our valiant efforts to stave off the inevitable!  We did overindulge and let our diets have a rest for the day.  So it was with some trepidation that I weighed myself this morning….and………. I have lost 2 lbs!  Only 5 to go!  It shows you that you can relax occasionally but don't make it the norm!

I bought this dress at the beginning of the month for an event we were attending - it is also going to be my "Christmas dress".  Although it fits very well it is a tad snug and will benefit from my weight loss objective.  This is the trouble when you buy fitted tailored clothing - it is very unforgiving but looks wonderful when you are in reasonable shape. This dress from Outnet.com is by Badgley Mischka £297.49 which is half price and a true classic which will be worn over and over again

Strangers on a Train

http://www.westendtheatre.com/22512/shows/strangers-on-a-train-at-the-gielgud-theatre-starring-laurence-fox/
http://strangersonatrainlondon.com/home/

Last week we went to see "Strangers on a Train" at the Gielgud Theatre - what an absolutely gripping performance which captured the sinister and disturbing elements of the Alfred Hitchcock thriller. This "perfect murder" was played out by the leads, Laurence Fox and Jack Huston. Both were remarkable and kept up the tension and despair throughout. Two actors both from acting dynasties didn't disappoint.
Fox is so well known to many on TV and Huston so memorable to us in his role as a disfigured veteran on "The Broadwalk Empire". Really worth seeing - be prepared to be shocked!!!!

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Still working on the Christmas diet will keep you posted!:)