I was quite excited to see the headline online that Boden are planning to expand by opening some shops across the UK. I only hope that they're not just going to be based in London which is the case with some other clothing shops that I really love.
Continue ReadingThe New Season Style Guide from Colour Me Beautiful
02/09/2015 by
Colour Me Beautiful have issued their new Style Guide for Autumn/Winter 2015. Have a read for some inspiration for your Style Personality:
Continue ReadingBuying Clothes from the Supermarket
02/09/2015 by
Most women I know have bought some clothes from the supermarket when they've been shopping for the groceries, or when they have a need for an item of clothing quickly.
Continue ReadingHow much is too much to spend on a handbag?
10/06/2015 by
I was attending a ladies only networking meeting last week and towards the end, one of the ladies got up to leave. She reached for her handbag, which was like a black giraffe pattern, and this attracted some admiring comments. "I love it! My Mum thinks it's ridiculous that I spent over £100 on a bag but I use it all the time and I think it was worth it". Given that I have a bit of an expensive handbag addiction, I thought £100 wasn't very much and I did wonder how much is too much to spend on a handbag you use everyday.
Continue ReadingMaxi Dresses in a Capsule Wardobe
09/06/2015 by
I've got one of my maxi dresses on today, trying to dress like it's summer and I recorded this video talking about how to use maxi dresses in a capsule wardrobe.
Continue ReadingWardrobe Decluttering for Men
01/06/2015 by
Decluttering! Everybody talks about doing it - "I've got too much STUFF!" It's a ongoing task for some, and I'm always recommending wardrobe decluttering when my clients come for a consultation because it's the best way of implementing wearing colours and clothes that flatter you all the time because you don't have the wrong things to fall back on (or you at least know they aren't the best items for you and you can work to replace them in future shopping trips).
Continue ReadingChoosing what to wear
28/05/2015 by
I posted this video on my Facebook page last week. It's all about some rather questionable choices that are made when partners choose what to wear for each other. Watching the video, I realised there was more that I wanted to say about it.
Continue ReadingHigh Heels on the Red Carpet
22/05/2015 by
I've been astounded this week to find that women are *supposed* to wear high heels on the red carpet. At the Cannes Film Festival ushers to the event have been turning women away from walking the red carpet because they had the temerity to be wearing flat shoes. That included older women and an amputee! The organisers say that high heels are not part of the official dress code on the red carpet, but I can't imagine the ushers would take it into their heads to turn women away if it hadn't been a directive by somebody in authority.
Continue ReadingGoing for a job interview? What first impression do you make?
22/05/2015 by
If you've read my blog for any length of time, or heard me speak at an event, I'll frequently talk about what impression you make when you meet somebody for the first time. With job interviews, the stakes are raised. You are being assessed for suitability for a job against a number of other people who all want to make a good impression too so it's essential that you're aware of how important first impressions are.
Continue ReadingThis is the BBC
19/05/2015 by
Well, I've always wanted to say that - after my brief brush with fame being paid to be on Playaway when I was 14. Last week I was interviewed by BBC Radio Tees presenter, Mike Parr - on live radio!
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