Yesterday a reader who'd had a preventative mastectomy and subsequent boob job left a comment asking for advice on how to wear her beads with her new figure. Good question. I contacted our resident necklace expert Lotus who actioned an immediate and entire blog post in answer to this important issue.
You can read her thoughts and see the visuals here.
Thanks Lotus.
Thanks Lotus.
Someone asked if Red Phoenix Emporium ship overseas- they do. People in America and Europe and China are walking about the traps with these gorgeous necklaces draped around their necks.
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Happy Tuesday.
xxxxx
Happy Tuesday.
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Gosh you pair are highly organised!
ReplyDeleteYou can never have enough RPE in your life.
TDM xx
we don't muck around- a few phone calls, a few texts and hey presto we had a solution!
DeleteImagine if you gave us a municipality to run.
We really could accomplish things.
Ahhh a mythical municipality - Faux Red Phoenix - where everything is overflowing with necklaces, butter, champers and all the other good things.
DeleteHaha so funny, I reckon give us some high speed Internet access, couple of iPhones and some top shelf accessories and we could probably achieve world peace. FF can take the morning shift and I will do the night shift (I rarely go to bed before midnight). L xx
DeleteWorld piece and good grooming
DeleteMy goodness you're up early. How kind you and Lotus are.
ReplyDeletecouldn't sleep awake at 4 here, sun was already streaming in
Deletewish we had daylight savings.
I am very sensitive wit respect to mastectomy/fake boobs because my mum's been down this road with breast cancer.
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What a nice thing to do. I've just looked at the necklace post...that pink tassly one is bootiful. We roll with the sparrows round these parts too. Damn you 4am sunrise
ReplyDelete4am sunrise is awful.
DeleteI long for dark.
London is dark for what feels like 18 hours a day these days. I guess it's good for the skin!
DeleteYour blog makes me feel happy, you bring a little bit of sunshine into my day.
ReplyDeleteThanks 100% wool x
DeleteHi FF, this is probably this most stupid question you have been asked,but,...how do I go about finding you on Instagram? You gave us your name, but I don't know how to get to it...
ReplyDeletethank you.
if you have an iphone you download the ap- I got a friend to do this for me then you search for my name, otherwise you go to www.instagram/fauxfuchsia Good Luck!
DeleteFF,
ReplyDeleteI'm over here in the USA, and I ordered one of those Faux Fuchsia necklaces from RPE when I saw it on your blog. I wear it with EVERYTHING and get tons of complements when I do.
Fab! I get compliments on mine too!
DeleteForget running a municipality, go straight to running a country. Thanks for your entertaining blog. I am not a
ReplyDeleteblogger however I am addicted to your blog. Luff it.
thanks Anon x
DeleteThey have such beautiful necklaces. I can't even pick a fav!
ReplyDeleteI hear you- I have lots of favourites!
DeleteDear FF,
ReplyDeleteVery compassionate post. You are the RP girls are onto issues qickstix.
I always know that FF will be able to sort things out.
B. x
Thanks B.
DeleteAny of us could be in Nicola's shoes.
Compassion and empathy are crucial c
Those girls really know their stuff!
ReplyDeleteI think I'll throw my name in for the draw after checking out their gems.
My Mom has gone down that road too but she bounced back and has never looked better.
Great news re your mum. x
DeleteIm catching you at work in between bites of lunch..actually it's how you blog... bite sized bits of sparkle and fabulosity
ReplyDeletethanks smr! Enjoy lunch x
DeleteMarvelous work FF and RPE! This useful info needs to get itself to the excellent breast cancer group that does makeovers post treatment. You know who I mean. So many beautiful necklaces!
ReplyDeleteI think it's the Look Good Feel Better Programme? I subscribe to that theory 100% x
DeleteYes! If my kids ever give me five minutes peace today I will forward the link to the program. X
DeleteYes, that is the name FF. Such a great idea to support during such a horrible time.
Deletex
You are the most amazing woman! Up here in Seattle, our climate is not as happy as yours but when I read your daily blog posts, my heart is always warmed. I am learning how to take care of my nails...discovering new fashions and getting up my courage to Action some of your recipes. Congratulations on your Big Anniversary, if I win anything in your Drawing it will Make My Year! And I need encouragement (won't drag you down with the very sad details...) Hugs and Kisses from Sheila in Seattle
ReplyDeleteDear Laurel, that is very kind, I hope you feel better soon and that your journey becomes smoother x
DeleteLovely post. I have a multitude of RPE necklaces on my christmas wish list. I just hope santa sees it!
ReplyDeletefingers and toes!
DeleteYou actioned a beautiful response to your reader's question. Loved the post Lotus. My fave shot was Willow and her 'bananas rack'!!
ReplyDeleteThanks S.
DeleteSurgery is challenging- the last thing you need after it is to be in a position where you can't accessorise and just get your life back to normal x
I just love the way you both took such care with the response for Nicola. Hope lunch fabulous x
ReplyDeleteThanks very Kind Lyn.
DeleteNicola could be any of us.
Cancer never discriminates and everyone deserves to look their absolute best x
That's all so lovely, I just send to RPE post to my aunt, who recently got her new boobs a few years after her mastectomy. She's very glam so I know she'll appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteLoving all the recent posts!
Hope it cheers your aunt Miss A, glad you luff the posts.
DeleteThese are important fashion tips. I don't go in much for short necklaces and it's always handy to take the temperature of public opinion. Not that I would take advice slavishly, it's just good to know what people are thinking. Especially an expert.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Lotus is performing a valuable necklace service here!
DeleteDear FF,
ReplyDeleteDo you know one of the many things I love about your blog? Your endorsement of Good Manners. Just Wonerful. As is Frequent Use of Capital Letters!
Bettina
Happy Tuesday to everyone! I so look forward to your blog and am warmed by the comments & thoughtfulness of everyone especially Lotus.
ReplyDeleteThat's another thing I love about your blog. Always happy to help!
ReplyDeleteIts that dark, wet and windy here I have come back to bed and on the laptop tucked in with breakfast tv - feel very lazy! It's 08.15 and still darkish here :-(
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post from you and RPE - it was so brilliantly written it made me chuckle. Loving the new tassle necklaces too.
PPx
Fantastic post combination FF and Lotus! I find long styles most flattering on my largish boobs but after reading this think I need a bit more weight in my necklaces to help them sit better. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAh you just can't beat a lovely bright necklace! I saw the latest instyle magazine with RPE looking stunning! Elective mastectomy is a big decision . Very brave. I do know someone that has done that and there ate no regrets . She has 4 children to leave behind if she got breast cancer
ReplyDeleteCongrats ff on a brilliantly happy and bright blog!
You spotted us! That was a huge suprise for us, so kind of Instyle to feature our necklace! L xx
DeleteDear FF, this is a completely gratuitous comment and pls don't use if you think it inappropriate. But on Sunday I am swimming 10km to raise money for motor neurone disease. I will be the oldest woman swimming the individual marathon, which makes me think that maybe I haven't thought this one through. I am not sure of the oldest female swimmer in the teams but I could even be that too. Anyway, if any of your caring readers would like to donate to the cause, which is completely run by volunteers, they can go here: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/paddy_hintz
ReplyDeleteLuv ya!
MND and Me Foundation Paddy? Good on you. My work colleague started that foundation. He is such an inspiration.
DeleteHats off to the twins with their suggestions on necklace-wearing!
ReplyDeleteYou are desperate for some darkness, and we here in Scotland are desperate for some light. Some sun. Some beautiful sun!!!! *sigh* I shall just have to settle for pix of your beautiful garden. I can send you pix of this wet, dark and rainy part of the world :-D
Ali x
FF I love your blog and eagerly read it every day - I love your jewellery and nail colours - you have inspired me to wear more of both!! Your blog is spreading positivity and that is a wonderful thing, Jackie T xx
ReplyDeleteI found your blog a few months ago (via the equally fab Tabs at B&P!) and love its cheeriness. In a world of gloom and recession it is a beacon of light! Although living in Belgium I have a sister in Sydney who I would love to win the oven clean - she is a very busy bunny what with working full time in child-protection and having two wee ones herself and it would make her day!
ReplyDeleteHere's to the next three years!
My mom's had a mastectomy - they really suck. This post is awesome and practical. The worse things get, the more you need Glamour and Dignity. Wish there were a better range of lovely post op bathing suits out there... Kathleen
ReplyDeleteSo glad you ladies enjoyed the boobs post, hope it helped and don't be afraid to keep your accessories questions coming! I might have to do Bangers part two....L xx
ReplyDeleteThose beads just sing "happiness" - thank you for sharing them with us!
ReplyDeleteC x
I've met with the mastectomy fairy this year and she's a dark one. My vast collection of pendants and necklaces has languished while I regained some chestage confidence. I'm on my way to read read Lotus now. The necklaces are luffly
ReplyDeleteI know we don't really know you but I feel that you FF, L & W are all top girls!
ReplyDeleteI would like to ask Lotus what necklace she is wearing the pucci print! I luff it 11/10! I think Santa needs to give me one Christmas!
ReplyDeleteJust looking over the messages on this Blog, it makes me feel that you have made a family of women all over the world! How warmed your heart must be!
Anna from Brisvegas
Hi Anna, it is the 'Mama's a Mermaid' design from our new season Nature in Neon Collection available on Fri 30 Nov www.redphoenixemporium.com so glad you like it! Lotus xx
DeleteI have a 'caftan arrangement' as FF would say, that would look gorgeous with 'Mama's a Mermaid"! I will check it out on Friday!
DeleteAnna from Brisvegas!
Love reading through your favourite things lists. The Faux Fuchsia blog would definitely be on my fave list.
ReplyDeleteI wore my Little Windows necklace today, I always get comps when I do. I must say, that ordering from RPE is a treat, that Lotus one is the loveliest to deal with over the web.
ReplyDeleteSo kind of Lotus to do so much work on that answer.
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