Since 2011 I have been publishing an annual list of people who have had positive impact on me in the previous 12 months and therefore, in my opinion, deserve an award for their greatness. These are the super humans who have shaped my life and brought me joy and inspiration - I want to thank... Continue Reading →
Following on from last year's amazing Modelled by Role Models campaign and the announcement of Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams as the face of their sports bra, Panache are using International Women's Day to launch their search for their role models of 2016. If the world is changed by examples rather than opinions, then we... Continue Reading →
For the last four years I have been bringing my blogging year to a close with a list of fabulous people who have made the last 12 months awesome for me in one way or another. The list began as an opportunity to spread the word and give thanks where they're due - celebrating achievements... Continue Reading →
I know finding a bra that fits and is comfortable can feel like an exhausting never ending task. I know that sometimes, when you find one that ticks all the boxes and doesn't make you want to fling it across the room in a fit of rage at the end of the day, it feels... Continue Reading →
For the last three years, I have posted my own Rarely Wears Lipstick Women of The Year lists as a way to celebrate the wonderful women I have come into contact throughout the previous 12 months. It started as a personal version of The Guardian's Women of the Year list, but I began to realise... Continue Reading →
For the last two years, I have posted my own Rarely Wears Lipstick Women of The Year lists as a way to celebrate the wonderful women I have come into contact throughout the previous 12 months. This is an opportunity to spread the word, give thanks where they're due, and celebrate achievements of any kind.... Continue Reading →
I have been following the Women With Something To Say series on the Tatty Devine blog with great interest, but today's post really caught my attention. I have been aware of performance artist Bryony Kimmings and her songwriting talent since she performed her hilarious Fanny Song at a cabaret event I attended. After the success... Continue Reading →
It pains me to admit it, but this piece is inspired by Thatcher. In the wake of her death, everyone's had something to say. One of the more bizarre ideas, though, is a few people claiming her as a 'feminist icon'. Really? Thatcher is widely quoted as saying, 'The feminists hate me, don't they? And... Continue Reading →
Towards the end of 2012, a rather momentous occasion occurred: a bottom published a book. That's right, a derriere, rear end, rump, arse or ass achieved status as a published author. I can see that look of head scratching incredulity on your face: why didn't you hear about this? Surely this is something that should... Continue Reading →
Last year I posted my own Rarely Wears Lipstick Women of The Year list, in response to The Guardian's own one. This year, it looks like that newspaper hasn't done a list at all - although, if it does, I suspect Jessica Ennis and Ellie Simmonds will be on it. Still, I wanted to carry... Continue Reading →