A guide to style and good tailoring

Hi welcome to my own unique perspective on what constitutes style and individualism. The vast majority of the photos are taken using a mobile phone camera and I have no make up on.......

I'm in my late 30's and I'm also a widow which probably explains why I look so god damn hot in black, well that and being an ivory skinned pale red head! It also documents my wardrobe, so many people seem fascinated by my clothes and compliment me for how I look wearing them.

It is one woman's campaign against Jeans, Tracksuits and Ugg Boots!

More importantly it's about altering your view on life and trying to do the right thing even though it isn't always the easiest.

This blog is a story in taking pride in yourself and not letting yourself go, or settling for second best because you know what girls? No one really is better than someone if they don't treat you like a Queen................

Monday 11 March 2013

The Enduring house of Pele

Those on the Big Island of Hawaii can listen to the heartbeat of two volcanoes, Mauna Loa and Kilauea.

The eruption of Mauna Kea on this day in 1867 caused the largest earthquake in Hawaii, registering the equivalent of 8 on the Richter Scale. Mauna Loa ("Long Mountain") rises just over 13,600 feet above sea level.

The majestic wonder has erupted 39 times since 1832. The last eruption ended in 1984. Volcanologist Thomas Augustus Jaggar, Jr. (1871–1953) lobbied fiercely until the Volcano Observatory was built in 1912 on the lip of Kilauea, the most active volcano on earth. Jaggar believed a scientist living near a live volcano "will learn more in an hour than he ever dreamt of in years at the university."

Kilauea rests at the southeastern tail of the islands and its current eruption (called Pu`u `O`o) has flowed continuously since 1983. Inside Kilauea is the 1.2-mile wide vent of Halemaumau Crater, called the "Enduring House of Pele," where the legendary Hawaiian volcano goddess lives.

Hawaiian legend credits Pele with causing volcanic eruptions and directing the course of her lava flows. Offerings of alcohol, flowers, or sacred berries are still left to appease her fiery wrath.

So inspired by the polynesian style dance, a relative of bellydancing I am having an Hawaiian moment.

Dress: Sarong Wrap in Hawaiian Print by Vivien of Holloway
Shoes: Kurt Geiger










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