Autumn fashion
The grey skies of autumn are here but you can colour your world with the new season’s rich hues of pink, violet, crimson and blue. Try embracing this trend wholeheartedly with beautiful, bold dresses, tops and cardigans or just add a splash of colour to your look with a bright accessory.
Ruby Tuesday
Red is HOT this season, with rich, saturated crimsons perfect to warm you up as the temperature drops.
Tickled pink
Add a touch of romance to your autumn wardrobe with a flush of rosy pink.
Out of the blue
Definitely the new black, this season’s deep, inky, oil-slick blue is super chic. On the brighter side, you can also try crisp cornflower.
Ultra-violet
Refine your look with royal hues of bright violet, cool lilac and amethyst.
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Over the Teacups
My four-year-old grandson was at the supermarket with his mother when he exclaimed, “You’re buying something, Mummy, auntie is buying something – I want to buy something!” Mum replied, “You have to be big, have a wife, have a job, then you can buy things.” He replied, “I have a wife – Maia,” meaning his four-year-old friend. Mum said, “What about a job?” Master Four replied, “My job is having a wife!”
Robyn, Whangarei
Water you want?
I was in the car and asking Master Three what he wanted for Christmas. He said he was going to ask Santa for a water pistol. “And Nanny,” he added, “I’m going to ask for some water for our paddling pool.” Now that could be interesting!
Julie, by email
Bee gone
Master Three had his first bee sting recently. The incident broke his heart, but after many cuddles he came right. Later he said, “I never want to see another bee again. I don’t like bees any more, I only like flies.”
Gaileen, by email
Fraud with worry
My daughter warned me that “old people are being taken for a ride,” and that I shouldn’t engage in conversation with phone sales people. To this, Master Five piped up, “Nana can’t go on that ride, she’s old.”
Joseph’s Nana, Hamilton
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