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Monday, 3 October 2016

Hey everyone

We are working on a  new fashion & lifestyle blog,coming soon (Oct/Nov!)at www.marlenemcgaw.com

Marlene x


Wednesday, 2 September 2015

A break from the norm

When we treat our work as life — instead of a way to live — we fall out of balance and into unhealthy habits.
There's more to life than status updates and the constant ping of emails.Between texts, emails, regular old phone calls, and notifications from multiple social media sites, in fact I couldn't remember the last time I passed a full 6 hours without checking my phone at least once!  We needed a break!



We spent the Bank Holiday weekend in a beautiful log cabin on the Solway Firth with our niece and of course, the hairy weans!




  A few weeks before I decided that I was having a technology free weekend.  To be honest I was quite anxious, what if customers wants to get in touch? What if the suppliers put out some fabulous pieces and I miss out? What if?  What if.........................?


It was Ahh - Mazing !!!  
We read books, played board games, we talked, we sat in silence!  We walked,  just spent time together, there's something calming about the wild sea air on your face.  The weather was fab





I'm back at work today feeling totally refreshed.  I would never do without technology, its my job, my livelihood, Tallulah Belle Fashion is my passion but the business didn't crumble by switching off for the weekend in fact it gave me a boost as the sales still came in without the social media push so I'm doing something right ;-). There is more to life and I guess you just have to find the right balance!



Marlene x





Tuesday, 18 August 2015

Summer £10 or less sale has arrived!

An early rise saw me catching up with the "Fashion Bible" the September issue of Vogue and a mug off Bootea, I'm on a health kick!

Dare I say it but it's a beautiful sunny morning (finally) don't get me started on this year's..... ahem; can we call it Summer?!  

Deliveries are starting to arrive with the Tallulah Belle Fashion Autumn Winter Collection and it's very transitional from late Summer through to Winter.  I do like pieces you can get you monies worth out off. Lots of florals, faux suedes, velvets in Mulberry and khaki greens are standing out, amazing ........

But Summer, we're not done with you yet,nope and here at TBF our massive annual £10 or less sale has begun.

Lots of bargains to be had, and here is my top picks


This beautiful sweater from Lavish Alice, cropped to sit just above your waist with beautiful embellished sleeve detailing is just £10 


This floral two piece could double up for Autumn, team the skirt with a denim shirt and chunky knit
Sizes 8-14 £10


Sleeveless waterfall coats reduced from £25.00 to just £10 available in cream or navy 



Best bargains to be had is this beautiful yellow crochet dress, again could double up as a skirt with chunky cream knit for the new season sizes 8-12 £10


This little beaut is the best bargain of all at just £5


All whilst stocks last girls, so happy shopping !


Marlene X


Friday, 15 May 2015

Obsessing the Colour Purple ............

Ever since Katy Perry appeared on our screen showing off her berry locks Ive been obsessing with purple hair.  (I have a slight purple obsession, just check our little TBF Logo !)



Then I came across the stunning Victoria from In The Frow and I was hooked!  The appointment's in the book, purple locks here we go!


You can follow my purple hair obsession over on our Pinterest just click the link X



Wednesday, 3 December 2014

Festive Films

The Christmas movies are my favourite part of the festivities, its the only time I sit down to watch films.  I love to snuggle under a blanket with a box of match makers and chocolate fingers (sometimes both) and have a jammy (pj) day.

This will be happening at TBF HQ next weekend - this weekend is pandemonium (more on that later)  I have yet to switch over to Sky Christmas, my tree isn't up yet, I feel so disorganised this year and I don't like it!
My sister bought me the Harry Potter Box Set last year, it's still in the wrapper, I plan a Harry Potter PJ day over the holidays too!  I've seen the first 2 but never watched the others on TV as I hadn't seen the 3rd.  I'm freaky that way!

My top 5 festive films are - 

5
Miracle on 34th Street
Dreams do come true at Christmas for little 6 year old Susan, her mother tells her a "secret" about Santa but after writing her Christmas list she receives a precious Christmas Gift.


4
The Grinch
What's not to love about The Grinch, who wouldn't like to live in Wholville!! The Grinch (Jim Carey) and his poor beloved side kick Max set out to ruin Christmas but has a change of heart when he befriends little Cindy Lou Who!


3
Elf
Just wouldn't be Christmas with Elf!
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear" Enough said!




2
Its a Wonderful Life

Some movies are made only for black & white, this is one of them.   I refuse to watch this in colour.  "Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings"  When George Bailey feels like he can't go on and visit from Clarence his guardian angel shows him life without George.  A weepy that pulls on the heart strings 



1
Love Actually
My all time favourite Christmas film, I laugh, I cry, I could play a part.  Its all about the love..............




What's your favourite Christmas movie? x

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