60 Years of Fashion (part 2!)
I’m exploring sixty years of popular fashion and part 1 took us from the space-inspired 60s, through the hippy-chic of the 70s to the big shoulders (and bigger hair!) of the 1980s. Let’s pick up this fashion story in 1990… 1990s The 1990s seem to be having a bit of a renaissance in fashionable […]
Read More60 Years of Fashion (part 1!)
It’s very hard to say when fashion ‘started’. Historically, it largely depended on your social status. For example, Queen Elizabeth I was a highly fashionable lady and influenced her court, but did she influence the average person in the street…? The Georgian era – all that Jane Austen glamour – was also terribly fashion-conscious, which […]
Read MoreSecrets of the Undies World
Although I don’t normally talk to my clients about their underwear, I do know that their undies reveal secrets about their clothing personality. Plus, undies are bought for body shape, size and age. I say that, because my own choices have changed over the years, although the underlying features still abide. So, whether you like […]
Read MoreNew events announced: fall in love with your body!
I am delighted to confirm that I will be running two events early in the New Year, hosted by the lovely Barchester Moors Manor Home. My theme is “fall in love with your body” – which seems appropriate in the run-up to Valentine’s Day! On Thursday 9th February, Moors Manor will be hosting two […]
Read MoreWhat colours can I wear this Christmas time?
Fed up with black? Particularly at this time of year there is usually a lot of black around, and if black isn’t your best colour you may be thinking that it will be difficult to look your best this Christmas time – whether that’s a family get-together or a work’s party. Surely Christmas fashion should […]
Read MoreThe change in weather means only one thing …
The change in weather means only one thing … your warmer clothes need to come out again! But, what if when you try them on they are a bit tight? What are your options? Buy new bigger sizes? Try to slim into them (eat less / exercise more)? Have your favourites altered? Buying new Have […]
Read MoreHow should a female Prime Minister dress?
As we may be about to get our third female Prime Minister in the UK (Margaret Thatcher – first and Theresa May – second) I wanted to explore how a female Prime Minister in the UK should dress. Expectations There’s no doubt about it, when it comes to business dressing today, the expectations are confusing. […]
Read MoreYour Holiday Packing Sorted
Here’s my free guide to making your holiday packing stress-free! Pack less, wear more and take only what you need with this guide and my checklists. (And there’s a printable version at the bottom in case it’s useful!) If you find packing difficult or want to reduce the amount of luggage you take with you, […]
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