November 28, 2024
Chicago 12, Melborne City, USA
Dear Diary

Burlesque on the Broads

So, I spent last night drawing and watching Burlesque on a boat. Not just any boat either, a paddle steamer! The Norwich division of Dr Sketchy’s Anti School is a monthly life drawing “class” for artists and people who can’t draw alike. I’ve been to a few now, and I can’t draw to save my

Read More
Fashion & Beauty

Top 5 Vintage Inspired Jumpsuits

Jumpsuits are the ultimate in one stop dressing. Like a good dress you can just throw them on to pop to the park for a picnic, or change your shoes and accessories and take them out for a night on the town. They make a particularly good alternative to an evening dress if dresses aren’t

Read More
Cocktails Food & Drink

Creating Cocktails – The Eton Mess

I’ve been all about the cocktails this Summer! Organising Norwich Cocktail Week has meant that they’ve been on my mind a lot and there have been lots of meetings trying out cocktails at bars that are involved. It’s a hard life, right? A few weeks ago I got an email from Waitrose asking me to

Read More
Dear Diary

Half Way There

Where? The end of August! I can’t quite believe that we’re half way through August already. It’s been such a hectic month. I am now seeing a physiotherapist for my sprained ankle. Heels are still out of the question and I am currently wearing a tubigrip toe to knee, which isn’t hugely photogenic, so I’m

Read More
Dear Diary

La Traviata #20stakeover

Just over a year ago I’d never seen an Opera. And since then I’ve now seen 3, so I’m pretty much an Opera buff now, right? Honestly it had never even occurred to me to go and see an Opera until Glyndebourne invited me along to their 1940s styled production of Falstaff last year, then

Read More
Inspiration & Lifestyle

On Giving Up

Giving up. It’s a bad thing, right? I mean, unless it’s smoking, drinking or junk food giving up is for the weak. Strong willed people persevere, they keep pushing, through all odds, and just keep on going. Sod that. I’ve been thinking about this for a while, partly inspired by this post on Bunn the

Read More
Fitness & Health

Fitness Tracker Review: The Misfit Shine

Well, it seems that fitness trackers are like buses. You wait an entire year looking at different types, and then 3 turn up at once. No sooner had I purchased, and finally reviewed, my FitBit Flex than I was offered some other trackers to review. I actually have 2 to review now, and today I’m

Read More
Dear Diary

My Day at the Beach and a £100 of Debenhams Vouchers for You!

Get the violins out. I’m not going on holiday this year. Actually that’s not really true. I’ve had a few short breaks already, and no doubt I’ll go on a few more. But this year I don’t really have the time or money for a full week or two of lounging in the sun. However,

Read More
Travel & Events

Retro Chick Visits Hyper Japan

Last weekend, while I was in London, I also popped into Hyper Japan at Earls Court. I was super excited about this, mostly looking forward to checking out the Kawaii fashion section, but also because I thought they’d be some good stuff to eat. Sad I know. I was feeling super bright in the sunshine

Read More