Frump to Fab 2018 - Fabulous Dahhhhlings

Hello Ladies,

Welcome Ma-ri-ella and Misstara

I went to a Poetry Group called Blackfriars Vocal last night. There was about 16 of us and 9 of us chose to get up and read either our own poems or poems written by other authors. I read 3 of my poems; Black Man Thing, Woman Move Your Eye and What If. Everyone is very friendly, welcoming and non judgmental, so I find it a very 'safe' space to stand up and perform my poems in. I really like listening to other people reading poems or singing a song.

I wore a navy blue and white M & S gored pull on skirt with a navy blue short sleeved, wrap over v neck top and my white cotton Primark cardigan. I wore my black leather Clarks ankle boots and my black leather jacket, my black leather gloves and my black acrylic scarf. I wore perfume and layered it with the matching body powder. I painted my nails with clear nail polish. I was carrying my newest black leather Osprey handbag and my black patent Playboy tote bag.

misstara wrote: »

Hello, can I join in please? Came across this thread today and feel it's exactly what I need.

ma-ri-ella wrote: »

Defo want to join in.

Good to have you both on board.:)


It's great that we have women of all ages, shapes and sizes posting on the thread. We all have different perspectives but surprisingly common goals.


I think your habit of layer perfume with body lotion (or today I notice body powder) is great sugarbaby. Those items are not only cheaper than the perfume but longer lasting too. It's great when you have a favourite/signature perfume, then it's really worth buying the other bits to match or asking for them as gifts.


Glad you're still keeping up with your poetry, definitely a way with words.:)


We're out at the football today so it'll be a case of layering up for the weather (wet:( ). Over the years I've acquired suitable clothes so I'll be fine. I think we often focus on having clothes for occasions or for work but forget that we spend an awful lot of time doing neither of those things. There are so many events and activities these days where 'smart casual' is what's needed. I've also stopped wearing any old clothes at home. It does tend to be a uniform of comfortable leggings and a long sleeved top but I don't want to feel like a bag lady!


Hope everyone has something good planned for the weekend, even if it's doing nothing!:)

Hello Ladies,

I went to an R n B and Hip Hop party at Upstairs ar The Ritzy in Brixton with my 25 year old daughter last night and had a fabulous night out.

They allow you to have soda water in a plastic half pint cup with ice and a slice of lemon or lime for free, so this saves me paying for bottled water at this venue. My daughter prefers to drink Coca Cola when she is on a night out.

I wore black mascara, perfume layered with the matching body powder and the body lotion and clear lip gloss. I wore a black sleeveless hidden support top and a pull on paneled black skirt with my white cotton Primark cardigan. I wore my black leather gloves and a black acrylic scarf with my Clarks black leather ankle boots. I wore solid gold jewellery (a gold & diamonique ring, a bracelet, a cross and chain andlarge hoop earrings) with my gold plated Tissot watch. I was carrying a black Osprey leather handbag with all of my belongings in it.

I was truly astonished when this young man walked up to me and asked me to dance as he looked so young to me. I felt a bit awkward as my daughter and her friend were staring at him and me. I tried to put him off by saying 'I am old enough to be your granny' which was not strictly true and did not deter him. As he was so personable and a great dancer, I gave in and danced with him. He was very handsome, quite talkative and attentive as we danced together. My daughter was agog! :rotfl: He kept on coming back throughout the night to talk to me and dance with me. He had a great sense of humour and he never tried to treat me with any form of disrespect. I was extremely flattered to say the least. I may look younger than my 55 years, but I could never ever bring myself to go on a date with a much younger man. His attentions made the night for me, as the music was so good and there were not too many people, so there was room for everyone to get down to the music and do their thing. The place was full of young people, there were only another 4 people there that looked as if they were of my generation, so he could have chosen to dance with a much younger woman.

Hello Ladies,

I went to a wine bar that my favourite DJ was playing at last night and had a fantastic evening out

I danced enough to leave me aching all over once I had got home. I sat down a lot as well, trying not to over do it. Anyway the painkillers are taking the aches and pain down to a manageable level.

I wore a black pull on skirt with a red top with a cut out back and diamante trim on the front of the top, it is a short sleeved top. I wore solid silver jewllery and my stainless steel and diamond Ingersoll watch, my black cotton Primark cardigan, my black leather Clarks ankle boots, my black leather jacket, my black leather gloves and a black acrylic scarf. I wore black mascara, clear lip gloss and I layered my perfume with the matching body powder and body lotion and I had on clear nail polish. I was carrying one of my red leather Osprey bags with all of my belongings in.

I am going to The Young Vic tonight to see The Brothers Size and I am really looking forward to it

LL and Maman,

I have actually been on dates with a much younger man before in my life, about 5 years ago, but although we had things in common and I really liked him, I could not get over the age gap. I could not be comfortable in my own skin. It felt like I was being gawped at for all the wrong reasons, so I just let it all fizzle out. So no toy boys for me. I prefer men of my own generation even if their bodies will never be as gloriously fit and smooth as a 25 year old man's body is.

Maman is years gone by, I used to buy so much clothing from charity shops, but then the ones in South London upped the prices to such a degree, that I soon ended up buying from eBay instead. I do still visit charity shops, but rarely find anything at a price I am willing to pay now, which is a real shame. I did get a really lovely faux fur stole in a local charity shop recently for those really cold evenings as it will look so much smarter and be warmer on my evenings out.

LL thanks for the update on your trip. You are having such a ball! I am glad that you have recovered well from your fall. I hope the rest of your trip will be as great.