80’s

It’s not Versace but…

Well the outside stall that offered the Chanel tea set (covered here https://philippanestie.com/it-aint-chanelbut-what-the-hell/) was now selling Versace! Yep…you can buy a mug/plate or a bathroom set…though I had to laugh at the famous Medusa logo because on close inspection she looks rather…cross eyed ahhhh! Then! I notice on a quick browse around the shops ‘Versace’ Read More

A ‘Bum’ note…?

Have to say I was surprised to see bum bags available near me…why ‘surprised’? Well when they first appeared in ‘fashion’ in the 1980’s…they were definitely a ‘fashion no no’ along with shellsuits (ahhhh!). Although bumbag’s are very practical they were laughed at and included in numerous comedy sketches of the time representing the opposite of Read More

Selfie ‘no’! No Selfie!

Because I’m not one of the younger generation…I guess I am a bit ‘behind’ on the phenomenon of the selfie, though as you can see here I’m trying to join in somewhat. I guess I’m not ‘getting’ what is so utterly ‘fascinating’ about taking a picture of yourself constantly and consistently, is this the case or an Read More

“Bang on trend” – it’s back to the 80’s!

So it’s back to the 80’s with Marianne & of course she’s bang on trend (yet again..) according to Hello Fashion Magazine’s recent report. Oh yes! Top designers are taking keynotes from this decade & reinventing (or maybe rehashing them might be more accurate..) to include in their new collections. From clashing colours to baggy jumpers, Read More