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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.
Five tips to help you changeover your wardrobe for autumn – videoRead More
‘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. …
How to gain 15 extra minutes a day & Top 3 Coat StylesRead More
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
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
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. …
The link between these three ‘c’s’ isn’t as tenuous as it sounds. There actually is scientific evidence to show that the clothes we choose to wear can have a direct effect on our confidence. With the risk of sounding nerdy there is actually a term known as ‘enclothed cognition’ to describe the influence that clothes …
