Use this secret formula that never fails Welcome to my style blog for women over 35 who want to look modern, stylish and confident. That includes me too! After a very hectic few weeks, I’m feeling refreshed after a few days away on the South Coast. I spent the whole time in one pair of …
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Smart wool coats
Coat trends come and go and, in the case of the 90s colourful anorak, come back round again! Yikes, Sergio Tacchini anyone? A classic wool coat however, is an investment piece that you’ll wear season after season. It’s a wardrobe staple that never fails to look smart and sharpen up your outfit. If you’ve been …
How to look ‘polished and professional’ and what that actually means.
Probably the biggest request I get from clients is to help them look ‘polished and professional’. But what does that actually mean in practice? Let’s remove some of the confusion around what it actually is and crucially what it isn’t. What polished and professional isn’t. It isn’t being groomed to within an inch of your …
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Five things NOT to wear when you return to the office!
Oh, the goalposts have moved again! I’m not referring to the Euros as I’m no football expert (unless I’ve had a glass of wine then I know everything!) No, I’m referring to the office dress code. A common theme is cropping up among the women I have been styling over the past few weeks. With …
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How to dress with confidence for a Zoom interview
Dressing for a job interview can be sartorially daunting at the best of times. In the current lockdown situation what to wear becomes even more of a challenge as the interview will take place over a video call. Not only do you need to consider what you wear, you also need to ensure you show …
How to look professional in a relaxed work dress code
The relaxation of workplace dress codes occurred even before the pandemic. However now the shift has spread to most industries and overly formal attire seems completely out of place and, dare I say it, out of date. The upside of this is that it gives you greater flexibility over what you wear and the ability …
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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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My Top 3 Pastel Blazers….and how to avoid looking like Angela Merkel in them!
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 …
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