Lake District in September

 And #TuesdayTwirl 

Dear friends. We've been to the Lake District in the north of England for a few days. We enjoyed beautiful autumn weather with plenty of blue skies. We took the bikes, using the new trailer for the first time. It was a good time of rest and recovery. 

Extraordinary Women of the Silent Generation

 Remembering My Mother June Tyler,  1932 - 2025

Dear friends. It's a sad but conversely a joyous time for my family as we celebrate the life of June Tyler, née Lovis.

The loss of a much loved family member will always be sad, particularly as it was so very sudden. Earlier in the day she had been texting  (EE were always amazed at how many texts she sent, at 93), and just a few hours later she had died from the maelstrom that is sepsis, in hospital.

The joyous element is that Mum's end was swift. She had been losing her sight and was terrified of the possibility of a long hospital stay or having to go into a care home. 

We all think our mothers are extraordinary, I'm sure. But the women of the Silent Generation, those born between 1925 and 1945, deserve a special mention and to be remembered. 

A New McEwan: September Books

 #WBOYS

Dear friends. 

A new book from Booker prize winning British writer Ian McEwan is always a big event. What We Can Know is published today. I read an advance copy and am pleased to say it's one of his best. 

I also have some other very interesting titles for you featuring memorable women. It's a rare month where three books are awarded 5 stars!

Most were read ahead of publication day thanks to advance copies from NetGalley and the publishers. Those marked with an asterisk were bought by me. 

Pink and Grey: Oh I Say!

 And Tuesday Twirl 

Dear friends. It's a classic colour combination and there's a pink and grey for everyone. We went out for lunch on Sunday and this is what I wore. 

The chinos are in dove grey from Kettlewell, a light neutral which is great for nearly all of us  (those analysed Winter benefit from a darker charcoal grey).  I'm wearing them with a pale peach silky crew neck, Rachel jacket in Confetti and tutti frutti leopard belt, all Kettlewell (I should be on commission!). 

The silky tops are perfect for layering as the weather gets colder. They aren't bulky at all. My coral bag is from Pom Pom London and the shoes are old, from Joe Brown's. 

If you've been seasonally analysed, fuchsia with charcoal is perfect for Winter;  for Autumn I'd look at  Antique Rose or Pink Coral with Silver Birch or Light Dove Grey.  A good pink and grey for Summer is Shocking Pink  or Amethyst with Moonstone, Silver or Light Dove Grey.

Makeup:  Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in Shade 4; Nars Creamy Concealer in 2.3 Madeleine; No 7 Fanomenal Eye Palette; Lancome Hypnose Mascara in black; Bobbi Brown Pot Royge in Calypso Coral;  lipstick English Rose by Max Factor. 

Is pink and grey a go-to combination for you?  Do tell in the comments. 

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