How to update your style
I don’t care much for fashion, but I DO care very much about how a woman feels in the clothes she wears. I also know that it’s all too common for women of any age to suddenly decide that they are dressing too ‘young’ and start playing it (too) safe. ‘Playing it safe’...
The Day I Ditched The Belt
As the upbeat music bounced around the mirror clad walls of the dance studio, my eyes drank in the rainbow of colours reflecting back at me. A dozen young girls, moving our bodies in a practised routine, wearing shiny leotards in all manner of cheery colours. Once...
The best fabrics to wear in hot weather
It’s only in recent years that I’ve become so obsessed with fabrics. I wouldn’t dream of buying anything these days without first checking the label. Wearing fabrics that allow your skin to breathe makes a stifling hot day much more pleasant. And your clothes won’t...
Personal Scale. Could this be why you don’t wear your jewellery?
Scale isn’t a word I ever associated with personal style, until I trained in Image Consultancy. You see, I just thought that a pretty necklace would always be a nice addition to an outfit. Until it didn’t. I’d put one on, look in the mirror, then take it off again. I...
Ten top tips for feeling more confident on video calls
On top of all the existing style hang-ups you may have, we now need to be ready and willing to jump on a ‘quick’ video call at a moment’s notice. If this is adding to your corona-stress, fear not. I can help! In the last 7 weeks, I’ve used more video tech than I ever...
How to wear dark colours in the summertime
When you think of summertime dressing, do you conjure up images of pastel florals and wafty fabrics? It’s true that for some, this is a perfectly wonderful way to dress during summertime. It’s also true that for many others, this is a complete disaster. One of the...
How To Shop Your Wardrobe
Since we can’t get out and about at the moment (and for the foreseeable future), you might want to try shopping from your own wardrobe. This concept when done correctly, can kill two birds with one stone. You find new outfits combinations that you’ve not tried before,...
Loungewear to get excited about
Listen up. Comfies don’t need to be scruffy. If you’ve given up on wearing normal clothes for the foreseeable future, check out these stylish loungewear options as a cosy alternative. In my world, being comfortable does not mean wearing the old, grey, misshapen and...
Wardrobe Overwhelm
There are many, many reasons why your wardrobe is a source of stress for you. The good news is, it’s fixable. I’ve been inside countless wardrobes over the years and have yet to be beaten by one. There are two equally important steps to dealing with wardrobe...
Introducing the Dramatic and Girly Styles
If you like to wear colour, print and/or embellishment in your outfits, you’ll likely have at least a small dose of one or both of these styles in your personal style mix. In my last blog post, I described two of the four basic styles that could make up a proportion...
Introducing the Classic and the Natural Styles
This is the second post on the theme of Clothing Style and today I’m covering two very popular styles. Each can be worn on their own as a whole outfit, or as part of an outfit if that feels a bit (or a lot) subdued for you. Remember, the key to having style confidence...
Find Your True Style
I have a different take on clothing style from many other ‘experts’. When I watch style videos and read advice from people in the industry, I often find myself shaking my head and disagreeing. I believe there’s way too much blanket advice out there, which at best is...
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...