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From Thermals to Tans: Your Questions Answered

Season 4, Ep. 23

This week, Cara and Bronagh dive into your listener's questions, from school gates to satin skirts and supermarket confessions.


You’ll hear their take on:

• Styling satin skirts for winter days and festive nights

• What really goes into styling a celebrity shoot

• Best fake tans that won’t ruin your sheets

• Comfy workout gear recommendations for Pilates and bootcamp

• Dressing for Christmas parties with achy feet

• Office to evening outfit hacks

• Staying warm and stylish when it’s freezing

• Thoughts on Lapland vs Lapland UK

• Faux fur coats, thermal layers and why tights over thermals just makes sense

• Whether it’s ever okay to eat pick ‘n’ mix while you shop


It’s the usual mix of chaos, clothes and catch-ups.

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