How to combine colours in a more flattering and exciting way
During the colder months, we’re more likely to wear layers than at any other time of year. In this blog I’m exploring different colour combinations that are more interesting than black + a colour. Now, don’t get me wrong, wearing black and a colour is ABSOLUTELY...
Having great clothes isn’t enough to look and feel stylish
January is typically a time for starting new habits. And here’s one I’d like to encourage you to adopt. Over the last 10 ½ years, I’ve worked with A LOT of wonderful women. This means I’ve been in a LOT of wardrobes and seen a LOT of items of clothing. One thing that...
The Non-Christmas, Christmas Jumper
How do you feel about Christmas jumpers? If they aren't your cup of tea, read on. Today I'm here to remind you that it's totally possible to find gorgeous jumpers for the season without going down the novelty route. Jumpers that are tasteful and chic. And ones that...
Layering Tips
It’s got really cold here in the UK so it’s time to start being clever with your outfits. Fluctuating temperatures can make choosing what to wear even more tricky than normal. When you work from home, you can choose to crank up the central heating, or turn it off and...
How to do High/Low dressing
Do you have strict compartments and rules in your wardrobe? This top goes with this skirt. This pair of shoes goes with this dress. These are my non-work clothes… I’m here to tell you that this way of organising your clothes and combining outfits is unnecessary,...
Boots Buying Guide
I LOVE a boot. Whether heeled or flat, black, brown, a colour, textured or animal print. I’m all over them. As someone who has always struggled to find shoes that fit well and are comfortable, I’m a very happy bunny when my feet are firmly encased within a boot. This...
How to look and feel more feminine
When you read the term ‘feminine dressing’, what kind of images do you conjure up? Floaty, floral dresses? Lots of pink? Lace trims? Bows and frills? Kitten heels? All of these features of an outfit are what I class as ‘girly’ elements. Now, some women can pull these...
Are you a random shopper?
Do you have a problem with cohesion in your wardrobe? Here’s how to tell: Do you buy clothes because they fit (rather than because they suit you)? Are you an aspirational shopper? Buying pieces that you’d like to fit into…one day. Is your wardrobe an assortment of...
What to wear this autumn
Are you ready to embrace the changing season? As I write this, I’ve just heard that we are expecting another mini heatwave this weekend. Yesterday was positively miserable, wet and cold. Basically, for the next couple of months, your wardrobe needs to be able to...
Simple Wardrobe Organisation Tips
.,. I’m often asked what’s the best way to organise your clothes and let me tell you, there are fewer things more satisfying than looking inside your wardrobe and seeing a neatly organised array of clothes that you love! In this blog I’m sharing some really simple...
How To Pack For Your Summer Holidays With Zero Stress!
Holidays are exciting. A well-earned treat. A time for fun and relaxation. So why is it that preparing to go on holiday can be SO stressful?! Remembering to cancel the milk/weekly vegetable delivery, organising kennels or house sitting and the frantic last minute...
What to wear in the summer if you aren’t a pretty dress person
Many women (myself included) do not suit pretty, floaty dresses. I love them on other women, but they just don’t suit me at all. The reason is, I don’t have any ‘girly’ in my clothing style. If you take a snapshot of many high street shops at this time of...
10 things I’ve learnt in my 10 years in business as an Image Consultant
. I launched my image business on a very hot sunny day on 1st July 2009. My boys were just 2 and 4 and I was SO nervous and excited about starting up my very own business. I held a garden party, invited 10 local friends and asked them all to bring someone I didn’t...
How To Find Trousers That Fit
Finding a pair of trousers that fits and flatters can be tricky. In fact, some women feel it’s an impossible task and its true that for some, using the services of a tailor will be the best option.However, to give yourself the best chance of finding trousers that make...
How To Choose The Right Shoes For Your Outfit
Which shoes to wear is probably my most asked question. There are SO many reasons why choosing the right shoe for you and your outfit can be tricky. Maybe you have problem/painful feet – I did for years and then I had my bunions done! Perhaps comfort is one of the...
I Bought An All Saints Dress I Didn’t Need
This is a guest blog post, kindly written by Harriet Waley-Cohen. I’ve got a confession to make. Last Saturday, I bought a dress in All Saints that I didn’t need. I hadn’t gone out to buy anything in All Saints, one of my favourite shops, I’d popped in for a quick...
5 Quick Tips For Successful Shopping
In my 10 years of shopping with women (and many more shopping for myself and with friends), I’ve noticed that very often, women fall into one of two camps. Camp 1 – The ‘Under’ Shoppers They HATE shopping and will do anything they can to avoid it. Nothing fits....
The Most Useful Coat
I’m well aware that most people don’t necessarily categorise their coats. But I do. I love coats. Always have. And I’ve built up quite a collection over the years (hence the need to categorise!). From years and years of working with clients, I’ve identified that the...