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 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 year, you...
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...
My Top 10 Tips For Staying Cool, Comfy And Stylish In The Heat
Keep your Hair frizz free If, like me, your hair is dry and prone to frizz, I have two fab things to try. Firstly, a quick fix is simply using a hair treatment such as John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Deep Mask. This product is cheap, effective and quick and...
Summer Holiday Accessory Essentials
Going away this summer? Dreading the thought of assimilating a holiday capsule wardrobe that will serve you well from breakfast ‘til cocktails? If you have the basics covered (swimwear, sandals, shorts, t-shirts, sundress and something wafty for evening)...
What Do You Need To Let Go Of This Summer?
Recently, I’ve been talking a lot about ‘shoulding’, that is wearing clothes that you think you ought to, regardless of how they make you feel.
The weather, the occasion, a life change, a change in your body and even reaching a certain age can all affect how you feel you ‘ought’ to dress.
The only thing I care about when it comes to helping a woman with her style is that they feel great in what they are wearing. There is absolutely no ‘shoulding’.
How To Wear Casual Summer Clothes
We all love summer; so many of the tasks we have to undertake are easier and more straightforward. Getting kids ready for school (fewer coats, gloves, scarves, etc), feeding your tribe (more salady and less casseroley), popping out in the car (no darned defrosting)....
How To Wear Wide-Leg, Cropped Trousers
You know when you go to bed at night and there are no mushrooms on the lawn, then the next morning, there’s about 25? That. But, substitute mushrooms for wide-leg, cropped trousers. They are EVERYWHERE! And, it’s not just the high-end, or high-fashion retailers who...
The essential ingredients for perfect holiday packing
Your summer holiday brings you a well earned and much needed break from the norm. It's a chance to properly unwind, relax and spend quality time with your loved ones. So why do you create so much stress around getting ready to go? Do you find yourself; Throwing...