Is this common wardrobe item leaving a bad impression? This is something I find in many of the wardrobes that I edit. I’m not talking about crocs for a change because thankfully I don’t come across so many of them. I’m talking about wire hangers which do, quite literally, leave a bad impression on your …
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5 simple ways to refresh your style in 2023
Happy New Year! It’s hard to be enthusiastic about what to wear in January when you just want to hide under the duvet all day. Now the glitter and sparkles are packed away, your wardrobe can feel dull and tired. Clothes have a massive effect on our mood so if you’re feeling dull and tired …
Going out outfits (without sequins)
Plus my top 3 evening wear blouses. If you’re stressing over what to wear to your Christmas drinks, you are not alone. I’ve been talking to a lot of people who feel a bit rusty on Christmas party wear, not a surprise after two years in lockdown! I hope you are all going to glamorous …
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 dress for work in hot weather.
Our wardrobes are having a challenging time at the moment. Just when you are getting to grips with what to wear back to the office after the pandemic, you now have to factor in 40 degree heat! Unfortunately, it seems that heatwaves are going to be commonplace so in order to ensure you don’t swelter …
Summer sandals that are stylish AND comfortable!
This is an on trend shoe style that is both stylish AND comfortable. I don’t believe in ‘must have’ styles but if you are looking to buy one pair of sandals this summer these should be the ones! Flatform sandals are brilliantly versatile, they look great with trousers, shorts and dresses. They are also ideal …
Is your wardrobe stuck in 2019?
Over the past three years lots has changed. Pre-pandemic, ’hybrid working’ , ‘Zoom dressing’ and ‘dressing for the day’ were terms we’d never heard of. Back then, workwear was generally smart and we wore casual clothes, erm, casually. Today, the boundaries are a lot less clear, and it’s no wonder that many people are struggling …
Good news! This flattering jean is making a comeback in 2022
You’ll be forgiven for not knowing which pair of jeans to wear in 2022. It was way back in 2018 that I first wrote a blog about ditching your skinny jeans. Back then we all collectively wore just the one jeans style (skinnies) from dawn ‘til dusk for play, partying and for a very small minority, …
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How to shop the sales
At this time of year I’m often asked ‘What are the best items to buy in the January sales?’ Well, that’s an easy one to answer, it’s quite simply the ones you’ll wear again and again. Easy to answer but not always so easy to do! We’re often lured into buying garments with huge discounts or …
Stylish and wearable Autumn boots
I’ve returned from a lovely week in sunny Turkey to see that Autumn has well and truly arrived. My summer clothes were unpacked and then packed straight back up again which means that boot season is here! With most of last winter spent in lockdown, wearing wellies and slippers on rotation (just me?), you’re probably …
Three of the best rain coat brands
Plus why you need to know the difference between showerproof and waterproof. Rain’s gonna come! There’s no getting away from it, so you may as well be prepared. Having a raincoat that you love wearing AND that actually works will go some way to making getting caught in the rain more bearable. If you’re in …
The trends to avoid this season!
Don’t put these clothes in your shopping basket. Every season there are new ‘in’ trends. Some of them are great and will look good on most people…. And some are best left to avant grade photo shoots in the glossy mags. I’m often asked by clients what trends are in each season, so I thought …