The New Colour Rules
How safe are you with colour? Are you a top to toe neutrals kind of person (which is absolutely fine by the way!) or do you love to wear colour? What would I see if I looked inside your wardrobe? A sea of black, a carefully curated range of coordinating colours or a...
Gorgeous Going-Out Tops!
Having a great collection of mixable and matchable separates is perhaps the best way to build up a decent ‘going-out’ wardrobe. You absolutely shouldn’t need to buy something new every single time you go out for dinner. It is perfectly possible to create a wardrobe...
It’s Time For Change
Did you see the recent BBC programme, ‘Stacey Dooley Investigates: Fashion’s Dirty Secrets’? I finally caught up with this documentary a couple of weeks ago after hearing so much about it. I was left feeling totally and utterly shocked and saddened by what I learnt....
You don’t have to go quietly into Middle Age
Certain milestone ages can have a negative impact on your confidence, particularly in how you dress. The fear of getting it ‘wrong’ and dressing ‘inappropriately’ often means putting together outfits that have the effect of making you look and feel older than your...
6 Delicious Dresses For Date Night
Interestingly, many of my clients happen to be single in their 40’s and 50’s and are either dating or feel ready to. Dressing for a date must be one of the hardest outfits to pull together if you are unsure of your style. Whether you are dressing for a date night with your man or you are going on a first, second or third date with a new(ish) man, what to wear can be a cause of unnecessary overwhelm.
So, today, I’m bringing you a selection of outfit ideas for inspiration.
Why a great outfit may not look great on YOU
I spend a fair amount of my down time reading about or watching videos from the ‘influencers’ and ‘bloggers’ in the fashion industry, as they share the way they like to shop, organise and wear their clothes. They give insights into what’s new in store, what’s in...
Comfy Work Shoes
A couple of weeks ago I received this email from one of my Style Class attendees. “My biggest headache is choosing comfortable (yet smart) footwear for my commute. It's such a faff having to carry a pair of heels and switching around! I find I opt for trousers and...
How to wear everything in your wardrobe
What state is your wardrobe in? Simplified, organised and minimal or, is it bursting at the seams with all manner of impulse purchases that rarely, (*never* – who are you kidding) get worn? Thankfully, we are coming to the tail end of winter (finally!) and spring is...
How to wear: Red
Are you into Valentine’s Day or is it commercialised nonsense to you? I have to say that despite being very happily married, (we’ve been together 24 years and married for 17!), my husband and I don’t get take much notice of 14th February. We prefer to wine and...
10 Ways to Sparkle this Christmas
As this is my last blog post of 2017 I’m going all out with the sparkle. Your clothing style will determine how much, (if any) sparkle you will feel good in. If your best style is: Classic. Limited sparkle. This may be a step too far for your simple and elegant style....