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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.
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 …
How to get your wardrobe back on track after a break & Top 3 Statement Work DressesRead More
Are you bored of your summer wardrobe? Have you worn the same few summer styles for the best part of two months and are now tired of them? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. In the slightly off kilter world of the retail buying calendar the shops officially finished their summer season …
The heatwave has arrived! This is brilliant news for most of us but if your work dress code is smart the hot weather can prove a sartorial nightmare. We are a nation who is, arguably, mostly unprepared for extreme weather and our wardrobe’s are generally no exception. Our weekend shorts and casual summer dresses are …
Stylish summer outfits to keep you cool in the heatRead More
Considering a new role or change in your career? Are you an entrepreneur or business owner? Do you need to present a professional image to your clients? If you’re not on LinkedIn, it’s career suicide. Queen Bee Styling and City CV are partnering to present a FREE one-hour webinar on 5th July 2018 at 12.30 …
How to Use and Optimise LinkedIn Webinar with City CVRead More
In our latest video together Louise Webster of Beyondtheschoolrun.com and I look at some of the key summer styles in Mango. We discuss how to get your wardrobe ready for summer and some useful tips on how to stay cool in the heat.
Let’s first discount music festivals or other such occasions when wellies would be considered part of the dress code. This guide applies to weddings, christenings and the sort of do’s that can induce a mild panic when the dress code is labelled simply ‘smart’ or ‘formal’. The scenario usually goes something like this; invitation arrives six months in advance (I’ll give you …
The weather has finally given us the opportunity to pack away our jumpers and about time too! It’s probably the latest time in the year that I have ever packed away my winter clothes and I am so ready for the change that the new season brings. You may now be ready to delve back …
How To Achieve A Stress-Free Stylish Summer WardrobeRead More
In my latest vlog I look at some of the new spring styles in the shops and ways to can get the most out of your wardrobe. It shows how you can start to build a sustainable wardrobe by buying less pieces and creating more outfits with them. Louise could not join me for this …
I can’t believe it’s almost exactly three years since I wrote my last blog on trench macs. I should write about them every year as they are one of the ultimate ‘keeper’ pieces that transcend fashion trends. I would certainly advise everyone to invest in one for their wardrobes if you haven’t done so already …
Five Questions You Must Ask Before Buying a Trench MacRead More
The blazer has always been a wardrobe staple and now it’s firmly back on the hot list. This can only be good news as there is a style out there for every figure , every budget and every occasion. Bright or pastel tones are a brilliant way of adding a much needed touch of spring …
My Top 3 Pastel Blazers….and how to avoid looking like Angela Merkel in them!Read More
In our latest vlog, Louise from Beyond The School Run and I discuss the new wave of denim styles on the high street. Whether you are unsure where to go beyond skinny jeans or are just in need of an update we are showing you the most wearable jeans to help you choose. Please let …
Lesson Learnt the Hard Way I try to practise what I preach, I do refresh my wardrobe every season. I do invest in quality ‘keeper’ pieces and less in throwaway fashion. I do own a seamless, skin coloured bra. I do polish my shoes and have my clothes altered to fit and so on etc. …
