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 …
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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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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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What to buy now
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 …
Stylish summer outfits to keep you cool in the heat
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 …
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Summer Do’s and Summer Don’ts – how to choose an outfit for a summer wedding or event and mistakes to avoid
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 …
How To Achieve A Stress-Free Stylish Summer Wardrobe
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 …
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Five Questions You Must Ask Before Buying a Trench Mac
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 …
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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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