My Sales Shopping Strategy
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 you with positive,...
7 Low Key Christmas Outfit Ideas
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...
How To Get Perfectly Fitting Clothes When You Are Petite
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 designs are...
The Only Style Rules You Should Follow
“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...
5 Ways To Feel Better And Boost Your Mood
When times are tough it’s easy to give up and indulge in pastimes that feel like quick wins but end up making you feel pretty dreadful. I’m all for a glass of wine (or two) by the fire on a cold, dark winter’s evening but they say it's all about balance, so here are...
Getting Dressed For Working At Home
Are you someone that can have a productive work day by moving from the bed to your laptop in your dressing gown? Or does the very thought make you shudder? I HAVE to be dressed for work. Not always smartly, but I like the transition between slumber and feeling...
Get Ready For Autumn Using My Seasonal Wardrobe Process
There’s no disputing that Autumn is now here. I bet you are starting to look for new outfits that’ll work for the cooler weather and your WFH lifestyle too! I take myself through this seasonal wardrobe process twice a year, to make sure that I have everything I need (and want!) for the coming season.
My Hero Pieces for Autumn/Winter
I have a tried and tested wardrobe management process that means that I know exactly what I have AND I know where the gaps are. This stops me from over buying but also ensures that I have enough of the right kind of things for my lifestyle. We are about to follow this...
What lockdown has done for my business: Part 2
So, although lockdown could have meant curtains for my business, it didn’t. By having the right business support and sounding board, I took brave steps and they paid off.
And for now my business looks very different to how it used to look. And I rather like it!
What lockdown has done for my business: Part 1
When we watched Boris’s update on that fateful evening of 23rd March, my husband and I felt fairly positive. The announcement and instruction to stay home had been expected and felt necessary.