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Francois Pinton sunglasses
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Spotlight On…François Pinton Eyewear

François Pinton eyewear is stunning. It began in Paris during the roaring twenties. Robert François Pinton ran the prestigious house of Meyrowitz which was established in 1875 and which to…
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Elizabeth-Yeowart-Montgomery-wears-Koko-Oliver-Goldsmith Sunglasses
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Spotlight on… Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses

Part of my remit for professional journal Optometry Today is to create content for their Instagram channel. Sometimes it involves taking a series of still photographs, others it involves video.…
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How to style bright eyewear
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How To Style Bright Eyewear

Colour Lover Take one look at my clothes rails and it’ll be immediately obvious that I love wearing colour. That extends to my shoes, handbags and of course my eyewear.…
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prevent cure itchy hay fever eyes
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How To Prevent/Cure Itchy Sensitive Eyes Due To Hay fever

As an optometrist, I get asked about how to prevent or cure itchy sensitive eyes. For some individuals, myself included, itchy eyes are the only symptom of hay fever, so…
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stop glasses fogging when wearing a mask
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Stop Glasses Fogging When Wearing A Mask With Optifog Lenses

Spectacle wearers have always noticed that their glasses steam up after opening the oven door, having a warm drink or going from a cooler to a warmer environment. But this…
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bespoke varifocals Essilor Exclusive 4D
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The Essilor Exclusive 4D Varifocal: A Review

As an optometrist, I knew it was inevitable that during my early to mid-forties, I would find it increasingly difficult to see small print. By way of a very brief…
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Otis "Little Lies" tortoiseshell mineral glass sunglasses
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Life’s A Beach

Ian and I spent the Spring Bank Holiday weekend up in the North East. We went to Bamburgh, a place Ian has visited on many occasions, but somewhere that was…
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make a spectacle in pink eyewear
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Eye-catching Eyewear #4: Raspberry Eyewear

The SS19 runways were saturated with tutti-fruity colours. However, eyewear in these succulent shades might not be an obvious choice. It might be thought of as being too limiting- that…
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Optrafair Exchange 2019
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Optrafair 2019: The Highlights

  Optrafair is an annual trade exhibition for the optical industry which takes place at Birmingham’s NEC. It was established in 1978 and it unites professionals, support staff, optical distributors…
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@built_in_1873 Today Ian and I moved into our fi @built_in_1873 

Today Ian and I moved into our first joint home. We viewed it back in September 2022 and it was love at first sight. The period features, fireplaces, the character and the extensive gardens captured our imagination. We knew it would be the perfect forever home.
The house was designed by renowned British architect Richard Norman Shaw in 1873. In a former life it was the vicarage to the now demolished local church. In 1973 it was split into two dwellings and gained Grade II Listed Building status.
It doesn't need any urgent or immediate remedial work but we know from the survey that the roof will need replacing/repairing as will the majority of the original, single-glazed sash windows (frames) and part of the conservatory. We'd like to move the kitchen and repurpose the existing kitchen space. We have so many dreams and plans- we want chickens, a greenhouse and a veg patch. It will be a series of projects- cosmetic, functional and essential-and we cannot wait to begin.
We're looking forward to sharing our progress as we slowly and sympathetically put our own stamp on this beautiful building. Please follow us on our brand new account @built_in_1873 and on my blog (whatlizzyloves.com).

#builtin1873 #richardnormanshaw #gradeIIlisted #grade2listed #whitelodge #ukproperty #homerenovation #periodproperty  #periodfeatures  #periodhouseofinsta #periodhome
#whatlizzyloves
Ad~gift. The priceless friendship and unconditiona Ad~gift. The priceless friendship and unconditional love between daughter, mother and granddaughter 💞 featuring the Mother’s Day collection by @theofficialpandora. Gifted via @shoppinglinks. 

#pandora #pandorajewellery #treeoflife #family #pandoracharms #charmjewellery #whatlizzyloves. @p0ppyisabella @petpau67
Early Mother’s Day celebration at Helene’s Tea Early Mother’s Day celebration at Helene’s Tearoom in Skipton. I haven’t seen @harry_johnston since January when I dropped him off in Durham for Epiphany Term -it’s nice to see the progress of the mullet😜And it’s always so lovely to spend time with @p0ppyisabella. (She and I did a food review at Helene’s about 6 years ago when I worked at @aspiremagazineyorkshire - we loved it then and we love it now). I’m so grateful to Poppy and Harry for the gift of motherhood 💕💙And Granny @petpau67 never disappoints!! She’s the best and most bonkers mum and granny we all could wish for xxx 🍰🫖 💕

#mothersday #afternoontea #skipton #family #whatlizzyloves
Ad~ The beautiful new spring collection from @theo Ad~ The beautiful new spring collection from @theofficialpandora (gifted via @shoppinglinks). Beautifully feminine floral charms to add to my growing collection 🌸. 

#theofficialpandora #pandorabracelet #pandoramoments #charmbracelet #jewellerylover #whatlizzyloves
Our Antipodean Adventure. Hopefully the first of m Our Antipodean Adventure. Hopefully the first of many long-haul travels and experiences. I’ve saved everything from Australia and New Zealand in a highlight if you want to see where we went, what we ate and what I wore. 🇳🇿🇦🇺🌎 

#antipodeanadventure #australia #newzealand #travel #whatlizzyloves
The stunning place that is Lake Tekapo, New Zealan The stunning place that is Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. We took a mini road trip and stayed overnight in a fabulous lodge. I think this is the most spectacular scenery I’ve ever seen. 
It already seems a lifetime ago as I sit now at Brisbane airport waiting for our 14-hour flight to Dubai. The first leg, (Christchurch to Brisbane), took about 3.5 hours. The final leg, (Dubai to Manchester United will take about 8.5 hours). The travel pales into insignificance compared to the experiences we shared and the memories we made 🇳🇿. 

#laketekapo #tekapo #newzealand #antipideanadventure #whatlizzyloves
Happy International Women’s Day! How fabulous th Happy International Women’s Day! How fabulous that I’ve spent time today with my favourite three females in the whole of the Southern Hemisphere! Sending love across the globe to my darling daughter @p0ppyisabella, my amazing mum @petpau67, my other niece @annabel.daisy, my other sister-in-law @sarah_yeowart, @geomontgomeryy and all of my wonderful cousins, aunts and friends 💞xxxxx

#internationalwomensday #IWD #IWD2023 #girlpower
My nieces were way braver than I was when standing My nieces were way braver than I was when standing on this rock overlooking Lake Tekapo 💕🇳🇿 🏔️ 

#laketekapo #laketekaponewzealand #antipodeanadventure #newzealand #family
New Zealand. Day 5. My brother and I have mileston New Zealand. Day 5. My brother and I have milestone birthdays this year so we celebrated our joint 90th in style. The pear tart tatin birthday cake was the work of my sister-in-law @kateyyeowz with pears from their garden 🇳🇿 🎂 🍐 

#antipodeanadventure #sumner #newzealand #familybirthday #whatlizzyloves
New Zealand day 4. Breathtaking beaches. Bonkers b New Zealand day 4. Breathtaking beaches. Bonkers brother. And seals 🦭🇳🇿. 

#kaikura #newzealand #antipodeanadventure #sealcolony #myfamily #whatlizzyloves
New Zealand. Day 3. We took a road trip to Kaikur New Zealand. Day 3. 
We took a road trip to Kaikura for 2 nights. We went on an amazing boat trip and saw albatrosses and dolphins. I don’t think I’ve ever been as happy with a phone photo as I was when I managed to snap a pic of the dolphin! Swipe through to see more and to see my brother and I on the gorgeous pebble beach. 
🇳🇿🐬. 

#antipodeanadventure #kaikura #albatross #dolphin #newzealand
New Zealand Days 1 and 2. Emotional reunions, Chr New Zealand Days 1 and 2. 
Emotional reunions, Christchurch’s Cardboard Cathedral, sunshine and so much love 🇳🇿. 

#sumner #christchurch #newzealand #family #antipodeanadventure #whatlizzyloves
Today we leave Australia and head to New Zealand. Today we leave Australia and head to New Zealand. I will hug my brother and his family for the first time in almost four years. And I cannot wait. 
But I’m sad that the Australian leg of our #antipideanadventure is over. We loved every moment of being here. When at Gold Coast we stayed at @palazzoversace, the world’s first fashion hotel. Everything is beautiful from the exquisite mosaic drive, the marble floors, the stunning chandelier and the fabulous fabrics. The corridor walls are lined with photos of supermodels wearing @versace creations. The breakfast was one of the best we’ve ever had and the staff were great. We have had a little downtime- though not much- to read and sit by the pool and that has been wonderful. 
I know for certain that we’ll visit Australia again 🇦🇺♥️. 

#australia  #versacehotel #palazzoversace #fashionhotel #goldcoast #queensland #whatlizzyloves
Main Beach, Gold Coast. The most powdery sand I ha Main Beach, Gold Coast. The most powdery sand I have ever set foot on and waves to knock you over. Utter bliss 🇦🇺 🌊 

#australia  #m#mainbeach #goldcoast #queensland #whatlizzyloves
Gold Coast. Day 4. Ian and I went for a late lunch Gold Coast. Day 4. Ian and I went for a late lunch at a fabulous restaurant on Mirage Marina (photos on Stories and my Australia highlight). It was fabulous. I thoroughly enjoyed swooshing in my @threegraces dress and eyeing up the yachts. 
#goldcoast #antipodeanadventure #threegraceslondon #resortwear #dresslover #whatlizzyloves
Gold Coast Day 3. We hired a car and drove to Byro Gold Coast Day 3. We hired a car and drove to Byron Bay for the day. It’s an amazing place-cool, laid back, stylish. We loved every second there 🇦🇺. 

#byronbay #antipodeanadventure #queensland #newsouthwales #australia #whatlizzyloves
The amazing, AMAZING Alexander McQueen exhibition The amazing, AMAZING Alexander McQueen exhibition @ngvmelbourne. His work and sources of inspiration are astonishing. I adore model Shalom Harlow having her white tulle dress spray painted by robots which was the finale of McQueen’s SS99 runway show. Her grace and poise reflect the fact that she was a ballerina. I find the video utterly mesmerising. 

#NVGMcQueen #alexandermcqueen #alexandermcqueenexhibition #ngv #nationalgalleryofvictoria #melbourne #antipodeanadventure #whatlizzyloves
The beautiful @royalbotanicgardensvic. #royalbot The beautiful @royalbotanicgardensvic. 

#royalbotanicgardensvic #antipodeanadventure #melbourne #victoria #whatlizzyloves
Melbourne. Day 4. Part 2. (Continued from previous Melbourne. Day 4. Part 2. (Continued from previous post)

Omakase at @kisume_au. You must swipe through to see the artistry and skill that goes into each and every dish. 
There are so many photos I want to share so I’ll continue in the next post 🇯🇵 

#kisumemelbourne #melbourne #antipodeanadventure  #foodie #omakase #japanesefood #whatlizzyloves
Melbourne. Day 4, part 1. One of the best dining Melbourne. Day 4, part 1. 
One of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had. A 22-course Omakase at @kisume_au. Swipe to see the artistry and skill that goes into each and every dish. 
There are so many photos I want to share so I’ll continue in the next post 🇯🇵 

#kisumemelbourne #melbourne #antipodeanadventure  #foodie #omakase #japanesefood #whatlizzyloves
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