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What should I wear this autumn? It’s a question I’m asked a lot at this time of year. Don’t worry about chasing trends but on the other hand you do need ‘newness’ (awful word I learnt as a buyer, sorry!) otherwise your wardrobe becomes stale and tired. Own your unique style and when a trend …
The New Season Style That Will Revive Your Work WardrobeRead More
The magazines and stores might be featuring autumn stock but in my view it’s far too early to even contemplate! It’s at this point in the season though when you can be a wee bit bored of the summer clothes you have been wearing for the past few weeks. If you are looking for something …
I am sorry for the lack of May and June emails but I had to take some time off– see Instagram for details. It’s good to be back though and thankfully the warm weather has arrived in the meantime– well, sort of. As I’m playing catch up on summer style tips I’m going to go …
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 …
Nine ‘Keeper’ or ‘Forever’ Pieces That Every Woman Should OwnRead 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
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
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
New Pumps This style has a v-front which is perfect for elongating the legs. The block heel is a good height and because it’s wider than a stiletto you should be able to walk in these! Cos Pump Kins Grey shoes are such a useful alternative to navy and black. They give any outfit a …
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 …
Autumn seems to have arrived very swiftly this year and along with it a huge array of fashion articles with ideas for our ‘back to work’ formal wardrobes. Of course, I am wholeheartedly in support of updating formal wear at this time of year. It is however, important not to overlook the rest of our …
My extremely rare grumpy moments (just don’t verify this with my husband) often occur when I am hot and bothered. Last week, a cold morning led to a beautifully hot day and I cursed the fact that I was boiling on a bus wearing trousers and a jacket made from a heavy fabric. If you …
Pink is a colour I’ve always quite liked except when overloaded with it during my daughter’s Disney Princess period ,thankfully now passed. The fashion magazines are hailing it as one of the colours of the season and the high street is full of it. If you’re thinking, ‘How can a grown women wear pink without …
