Twice a year, I pack up all my unseasonal items of clothing and get the more appropriate ones out of hibernation. I wrote about it back in 2015 for this blog, and have also videoed myself opening the suitcase and getting excited about things I'd forgotten I owned. As I'm currently packing for a somewhat... Continue Reading →
Because of an unusually mild autumn, I got my winter wardrobe out of hibernation somewhat later than usual this year. This biannual event has been something I've done since I was a teenager and began out of practicality, as I've never lived anywhere with a wardrobe large enough to accommodate all of my clothes. However,... Continue Reading →
As many women who are outside the standard range of bra sizes will know, it can be tricky to find something truly beautiful in your size. Although the options for larger cup sizes are becoming broader, there is rarely anything unusual on offer in these ranges because it just doesn't make good business sense to... Continue Reading →
As some very dear friends of mine are getting hitched this weekend - in a gorgeous outdoor Humanist ceremony - I thought I'd finally do what I've been pondering all summer... have a wedding week on Rarely Wears Lipstick! Aside from one guest post that's already been scheduled in, the rest of this week's content... Continue Reading →
A while ago I found a few plain, scoop neck t-shirts that I thought I'd thrown out. I no longer wear them and they came to mind when I was considering that a handful of pretty tees and blouses I'd seen online could be easily re-created with a little bit of sewing. Once I found... Continue Reading →