by Helen Reynolds | Feb 2, 2021 | Clothing Style, Dressing for confidence, Style Advice, Wardrobe Tips
Here in England, we’ve been back in full lockdown for 5 weeks (is it just me or does it feel much longer than that?!). This is the third time in a year that we’ve been asked to stay home. In between each stay home order, we’ve had varying degrees of freedom,...
by Helen Reynolds | Jan 19, 2021 | Clothing Style, Shopping Tips, Style Advice, Wardrobe Tips
My new favourite mantra is this: “Buying more and more items of clothing does not magically mean loads of great outfits.” A well thought out wardrobe that provides you with great outfit combinations does not require a constant stream of new pieces. And during...
by Helen Reynolds | Jan 6, 2021 | Clothing Style, My Story, Shopping Tips, Style Advice, Wardrobe Tips
I hope you’ve had a wonderful and safe Christmas even if it was a very different celebration this year. You don’t follow me for doom and gloom, so I’m avoiding mentioning anything about this week’s news and am committed to continue to provide...
by Helen Reynolds | Dec 9, 2020 | Autumn/winter dressing, Clothing Style, Dressing for confidence, My Story, Shopping Tips, Style Advice, Wardrobe Tips
There’s no doubt this festive season will be different for most of us. I usually have a constant stream of fun, social dates in my diary throughout December, from a civilised carol concert with my mum to my (often messy) university reunion. My wardrobe needs to work...
by Dara Stringham | Dec 2, 2020 | Clothing Style, Dressing for confidence, My Story, Shopping Tips, Style Advice, Wardrobe Tips
This week, I’m sharing a fantastically useful guest post written by the talented London dressmaker, Dara Stringham, of Dara Ford. Dara is a women’s tailor and designer based in Isleworth, West London. From wedding dresses to smartly tailored pieces, Dara’s...
by Helen Reynolds | Nov 18, 2020 | Clothing Style, Dressing for confidence, My Story, Shopping Tips, Style Advice, Wardrobe Tips
“You look like the girl next door”. A throw away bitchy comment that was delivered with hugs and laughter. I smiled and continued enjoying the party, sinking more and more glasses of wine as I let her mean words sink in. The girl next door. Is that a bad thing? I...
