
When I was growing up, films told me that black clothing was mysterious, elegant, sultry… There’s a certain seductive quality about a woman dressed in head to toe black – it reminds us of on screen sirens, tales of temptresses and all things spooky.

When I was growing up, films told me that black clothing was mysterious, elegant, sultry… There’s a certain seductive quality about a woman dressed in head to toe black – it reminds us of on screen sirens, tales of temptresses and all things spooky.
With the rainy spring weather lasting longer than I’d like, I’ve started looking at ankle boots again – because on a rainy day those strappy sandals just won’t cut it!

I love lace up boots because I find them the most comfortable. If you’re ordering online and aren’t sure if the boots will fit your ankles, look for stretch panels or laces as they have some more give. View Post

When the boything and I went on our recent adventure, we went up beautiful Mt Ruapehu to climb on rocks and play in the snow. Even though it’s almost summer, it had snowed the night before, so there was plenty of fresh snow up there. View Post
Oh man, what have I done? I’ve become one of those people who actually enjoys exercise! Don’t get me wrong, dragging myself out of bed before 6am so that I can pull on my walking shoes is not my idea of fun at all, but as part of my knee rehab I have to walk to build up strength, so it’s gotta be done. Not to mention those endorphins, holy moly – that makes getting up early so worth it!