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Out • Of • The • Bubble 💖 • I’m beyon

Out • Of • The • Bubble 💖
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I’m beyond thrilled as my chat with the gorgeous @rachelperu1 on her Out of the Bubble podcast goes live today. This is my first ever podcast and I was nervous about doing it but Rachel’s relaxed friendliness and thoughtful questions put me very much at ease. We ended up having an absolute ball recording this after her Wardrobe Renew pre #lockdown . (Doesn’t life before #corona feel like another world now?) We talk all things colour, style and fashion and discuss how empowering and boosting dressing authentically can be for all of us at any age/stage in life. If you’re thinking about tackling a wardrobe de-clutter as you #stayhome I hope this podcast motivates you to go for it! We’re all adjusting to the #newnormal just now and if our happy chat brings a bit of fashion distraction and #inspo I’m absolutely delighted! 🙌 Enjoy and do let me know if anything resonates with you 💖
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Stay safe and well lovely friends 💋
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#harrogatebusiness #harrogateindies #smallbusiness #style #fashion #styleblogger #styleatanyage #over50andfabulous

Dress • Up • Friday 🙌 • A house full of g

Dress • Up • Friday 🙌
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A house full of girls @estelagreen_ @liliaagreen on #lockdown, all enjoying dressing up for staying in on a Friday night! What a fabulous dose of #positivity! Thank you @the_brand_ambassadors_agency #dressupfriday for the #inspo 🙌 And, if you look closely you can see that I’m holding a @marksandspencer rosé cava called The Rhona (yes, I know, incredible or what?!!) •
Stay safe and well lovely friends 💋
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Dress @foreveruniqueofficial (2019 Summer Sale) Shoes @lkbennettlondon (old) •
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Mother’s • Day 💛 • It’s been such a str

Mother’s • Day 💛
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It’s been such a strange day hasn’t it? So many of us longing to be with loved ones and unable to visit and hug them. I realise how lucky I’ve been to have spent a few hours in the beautiful (and socially distanced) North Yorkshire countryside with my daughters (my jewels). I’m very aware that so many Mums and daughters can’t be together today. My own dear Mum is 87 and lives in Epsom. We had to cancel a trip to see her last week due to Coronavirus worries. She was thrilled to receive our flower bouquet and chocolates but goodness I miss her! •
Here’s hoping for a speedy end to all of the isolation and worry. I hope you’re having a happy day despite everything. Stay safe and well lovely friends 💋
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#wereallinthistogether #mothersday #missmymum #mumsanddaughters #happymothersday #familyiseverything #missingsomeone #missinglovedones #northyorkshire #countryside #harrogatelife #socialdistancing #positivity #hope #love

Sunshine • Saturday 🌞 • On days like these,

Sunshine • Saturday 🌞
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On days like these, all you can do is reach for the yellow to bring on optimism, hope and promise of better days to come. In good company with fellow yellow wearers @kelly_mystyle and @thesearchforsassiness 💛
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Doesn’t it feel like we’re in some strange parallel universe and can’t fully comprehend the changed world that surrounds us?
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My 15 year old @liliaagreen is grieving the loss of the end of year 11, final assembly, Prom , Ardeche trip , Leeds Festival and that promised mythical 11 week summer. My 20 year old @estelagreen_ mourns the loss of her CELTA teaching course, booked theatre trips she had so kindly made as wonderful and thoughtful birthday presents for loved ones and seeing Camilla Cabello on the day of her 21st birthday in June. I heard last night that Phase Eight has shut for the foreseeable future and with it the day to day happy social interaction with much loved colleagues and customers. Nothing remains the same and we’re all feeling the loss of life as we knew it. •
But there is also so much kindness and empathy out there and already so many examples of heroism, stoicism and pure selflessness. •
Planning a (socially distanced) walk today, maybe to Fewston, Harlow Carr or Harewood House 💛
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Sending love, hope and courage to you all lovely friends, stay safe and well 💋
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Yellow coat £7 @riverisland (old) Trousers @riverisland (old) Shirt @hawesandcurtisofficial Boots @modainpelle (old) •
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Seascape 🌊 • I was lucky enough to escape to

Seascape 🌊 •
I was lucky enough to escape to Robin Hood’s Bay last weekend with @jason.beresford. Very blustery but primroses and daffodils in the hedgerows and some lovely Spring sunshine 🌞 We stayed at the The Victoria Hotel and had a glorious view of the bay from our window. A very special place for us as it was our first trip away when we first got together 3 years ago (Awww!). Walks on the beach and along the cliffs, delicious food and lovely friendly people: a happy dose of normality away from Coronavirus worries. We heard a woodpecker and caught sight of a robin (always significant for me as they remind me of my dear Dad ❤️). •
Wearing a super cosy green @primark (last year) hoodie appropriate for St Patrick’s Day ☘️, an ancient @barbourinternational navy quilted jacket and old @topshop Jamie jeans. •
Stay well and safe lovely friends 💋
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Nurturing • Pink 💖 • Today I felt like wear

Nurturing • Pink 💖
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Today I felt like wearing nurturing, feminine pink to cheer me up amidst all the mayhem that surrounds us at the moment. The @phaseeight Bronwen 3/4 length tapered trousers are available in tobacco (a warm camel) and this joyous bright pink. I’m wearing them with last year’s @phaseeight Ulrica jacket, last year’s @primark tee and 2 year old @kurtgeiger metallic trainers. The @primark tee is longline (so great for taller ladies too) and super stretchy (perfect for boobage). Just a really useful, basic, wear with everything wardrobe stalwart of a t-shirt! 😀
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Great to see lots of people out and about as normal in Harrogate and as friendly and chatty as ever. #blitzspirit .
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I’m cosily ensconced at home with Duende now after a busy shop-floor day. Hope you have a lovely Saturday evening! 💋
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#phaseeightstyle #sharethestylesaturday @thesearchforsassiness @oliviajessloves #mycolourmedicine @kelly_mystyle #dressinghappy @jessdoesstyle @julesstandishcolour #colourcrazyme @voguishandcalamity @ljcstyling #mystylemanifesto @southcoast_style #mummygotstyle @mummygotstyleuk #sassysaturday @sallysquiggles #mumstylesaturday @mamas_little_squares #styleyourwaysaturday @working_mama_life #trainersbringmejoy @librarian_wearing_leopard #discoverunder2k #mystyleforwork @monikagoestowork @spanishaprilx #neverknowinglyunderdressed @beautifuleveryday_uk #myfeelgoodfashion @thestylecoop #theseclothesmakemehappy @sarahrobinshops #harrogatelife #stylegram #brightpink

Red • Letter • Day 🙌 • On Tuesday I had t

Red • Letter • Day 🙌
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On Tuesday I had the best morning with one of my absolute icons @rachelperu1 . Rachel is a trail-blazing silver curve model whom I’d followed on the gram before meeting her at an @theenterprisecollective event @newburghpriory . We got on brilliantly and I was beyond delighted when she booked me for a Wardrobe Renew 🙌 Rachel is all about trying new experiences and encouraging mid life women to do the same. I love her whole empowering ethos. I had more than a few pinch-me moments as we worked through Rachel’s colours, body shape and style identity and went through her (very glam!) wardrobe. She has a great collection of beautiful pieces, so it was just a case of removing a few items that no longer worked for her. We re-styled what she decided to keep and talked through some useful additions (tees, accent colour accessories and statement jewellery). •
As you can imagine I’d already had a complete red-letter morning but there was still more excitement to come....when Rachel interviewed me for her Out of the Bubble podcast . It was my first podcast and I had been nervous about doing it, but it was a relaxed, happy chat thanks to Rachel’s kind, thoughtful and empathetic approach. I’ll let you know when it comes out! ❤️
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For Rachel’s take on her Wardrobe Renew experience, check out her blog @topicuk_woman Swipe to see how beautiful she looked in her Jewel colours and for a peek at her wardrobe 🌈
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Happy sunny Thursday lovely people! 💋
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My outfit all old : Jacket @marksandspencerfashionpr Jeans @topshop Tee @primark Trainers and bag @tkmaxxuk •
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The • Sustainable • Fashion • Event 🌎 •

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What a humdinger of an evening talking all things colour and sustainable fashion in collaboration with lovely Ali from @nearlynewcashmere at @starlinghgte last week! 💚A massive shout out to Olivia @storytmarketing who created and managed the whole event with her usual delightful effervescence 💫. Thank you so much lovely guests for supporting our event and for being such a fab , enthusiastic and engaged audience. I hope you had as much fun as I did discovering your primary colour characteristics as I swathed you in Bollywood drapes! Shout out to lovely chap Harry who let me choose a glorious teal drape for him 😉 Fantastic to raise almost £40 in the raffle for #harrogatehomelessproject too. It was great to see some familiar faces @frankyphil @diviningstyle @northernruth @charlottenelsonphotography @bohochicweddings and to meet some lovely new people @sophiiegrace @ginastocks @womanreadyblog @swishforit @arosietintedlens •
Let’s all make an effort to buy less, buy better, wear more and keep longer. If we understand the colours that suit us, costly fashion mistakes become a thing of the past and we become pro-active in protecting our bank balance and our environment . Definitely a #winwin !🌍 •
Thank you @charlottenelsonphotography for capturing the happy vibe so beautifully 💫
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Happy Monday evening lovely people ! 💋
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1k • Followers 🎉💃🙌 • THANK YOU fabulo

1k • Followers 🎉💃🙌
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THANK YOU fabulous friends and followers! I’m beyond thrilled to have reached just over 1000 Insta followers 💃! I can’t thank you enough for all your kindness, support and encouragement on FB and Insta. Thank you sooo much for all your likes and comments. I feel like I’ve found such a great community here: full of humour, generosity, wisdom and inspiration. You really are la bomba! 🙌
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A big hello to everyone who has recently started following me too. I’m Rhona, a 54 year old personal stylist and colour expert, based in Harrogate. My big passion is restoring confidence in women of all ages through the way that they dress 🙌
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I’m originally from Croydon (like Kate Moss, Stormzy and Ben Haenow and of course Captain Sensible 😃) •
I trained in personal colour and style analysis when my daughters were little (now almost 16 and 21 💖) and have been styling my clients ever since, alongside working for @harrods Knightsbridge and then @phaseeight Harrogate. •
As you can see from my posts, I love bright, clear, warm colours and I’m a Warm Spring. But don’t worry, I’ll only suggest that you wear the perfect colours for you ! 🌈
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So THANK YOU again lovely people and I hope you’re having a great week! 💋
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Dress @phaseeight (2 years old) Blazer and navy ankle-boots @marksandspencerfashionpr (10 years old) Bag @radleylondon (4 years old) •
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