The magazines and stores might be featuring autumn stock but in my view it’s far too early to even contemplate! It’s at this point in the season though when you can be a wee bit bored of the summer clothes you have been wearing for the past few weeks. If you are looking for something …
Queen Bee Style Blog
Welcome to my completely independent blog, I’m not affiliated to any brand or company. My aim is to help anyone who doesn’t feel confident in how they dress and show there are simple, affordable solutions available. I’m not a fashionista but I do believe if we dress well we feel better about ourselves and this has a positive effect on our self esteem.
Out Of Office
I am sorry for the lack of May and June emails but I had to take some time off– see Instagram for details. It’s good to be back though and thankfully the warm weather has arrived in the meantime– well, sort of. As I’m playing catch up on summer style tips I’m going to go …
Three Things You Must Ditch From Your Wardrobe
If you haven’t done so already then now is the perfect time to declutter and organise your wardrobe ready for sunnier times. Well actually, the first week of April would have been a perfect time too when this newsletter was meant to go out but it’s been a hectic month so apologies for running late. …
H&M Spring Edit
In my latest vlog with Louise from Beyond The School Run we look at some gorgeous spring pieces in H&M’s current range.
Three of the Best Tie Neck Blouses
Buy now, wear now….and later. Eighties? Been there. Oversized bags you can fit into? Hmm, no. Cycling shorts? Crikey! Tie dye? Maybe at a festival. Neon? I’ll wait until summer to try this one. Believe it or not, these are some of the key trends for the season which, for the main reason that I’d …
Nine ‘Keeper’ or ‘Forever’ Pieces That Every Woman Should Own
I didn’t plan to write a blog about ‘forever’ pieces this month; I had decluttering on my schedule but you’ve been spared being told the benefits of detoxing your wardrobe…for now! I felt compelled to do so because I recently read a magazine article featuring 9 ‘forever’ pieces that came to a total of over …
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New Year, New Wardrobe? Three questions you should ask before buying new clothes this year.
I’m keeping my resolutions low key this year. January is grim enough without writing a list of things I ‘should’ be doing and then feeling bad for not doing them. This time of year brings with it much talk about creating a ‘brand new you’ which implies we need to completely change who we are; …
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What you need for Christmas
Oh, what to talk about in December? I’ve covered cosy knits before. How about perfect Christmas gifts? No, there have already been a huge amount of pages devoted to these in magazines. We should all be asking for pyjamas that are a snip at a mere £400 a pair, apparently! Hmm, let me think about …
Party Wear Outfit Ideas That Won’t Break The Bank!
Are you bored of going out in jeans and a sparkly top? Yes? Me too! Don’t get me wrong, this is a great combo but having worn it to many a do, I feel the need for an update. There are so many gorgeous party worthy styles around in the shops it can be hard …
Five tips to help you changeover your wardrobe for autumn – video
In my latest video with the inspirational Louise from @beyondtheschoolrun we discuss getting your wardrobe ready for the changing season. I share my top 5 tips on achieving a stylish autumn wardrobe that works for you.
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How to gain 15 extra minutes a day & Top 3 Coat Styles
‘A stitch in time saves nine’ or so my grandmother used to say. I’m not for one minute suggesting that we all get our sewing kits out because no one can be worse than me with a needle and thread! The world at large is a safer place if I’m not responsible for darning socks. …
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How to get your wardrobe back on track after a break & Top 3 Statement Work Dresses
Are you stepping back into the workplace after a break? I love September but I’m not so keen on how the change of season happens at break neck speed. One week we are wearing shorts and the next we are reaching for our coats! The changeover of the season does present an ideal time to …
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