Goodbye summer, Hello autumn
In climate terms, 1st September heralds the autumn months (September, October and November). The amount of light in the UK reduces because of the way the earth is tilted towards the sun at this time of year for us in the UK, and so we go from summer to autumn. I wonder what this year’s […]
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Voice FM Interview
I was delighted to be interviewed live on local radio yesterday (Wednesday 10th April 2024). Matt Treviss hosts Voice FM’s ‘The Business’ section and he kindly asked me in. As a marketing graduate and now marketing business owner, he was interested in the new products I am launching (my cards have evolved – more soon!) […]
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A Guide to Layering
Layering is one of those trends that come in and out of fashion from time to time, but which can also serve a very practical purpose too. Whatever the season, layering clothes can help you go from indoor to outdoor or day to night with ease, and without having to plan a different wardrobe for […]
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What to wear for your headshot or other important photographs
Whether you’ve booked professional headshots for work, a family photoshoot or you’re at an event where you know people will be snapping pictures, it can bring you more confidence and you will project yourself better if you’re feeling comfortable and stylish in what you are wearing. If you have had some colour analysis, you are […]
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Famous fashion quotes – truth or soundbite?
Like everything in life, much has been quoted (and probably misquoted) about clothes and fashion. Some of it is good sense, some of it is rubbish – which is which may just come down to personal opinion! I’ve picked some of my favourite quotes (and they’re favourites for a variety of reasons) which pair up […]
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Some tips for practical and elegant Christmas fashion
To quote American model and actress Lauren Hutton “Fashion is what you’re offered…by designers. And style is what you choose.” (She turned 80 in November and still looks fabulous so she clearly knows what she’s talking about!) The distance between fashion and style never seems to be as great as at Christmas. The shops are […]
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Choosing to go cruising?
The adverts on are TV already: book your 2024 summer holiday now! Not that I mind watching images of sun-soaked beaches or glorious European castles, of course, and the change in weather has me dreaming of warmer climes and holidays, too. Increasingly, cruise holidays are becoming a popular choice and for an ever-widening cross-section of […]
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What is sustainable fashion?
For me, the word sustainable means a couple of things: The first aspect of sustainable fashion is durability. Buying clothing that stands the test of time (in terms of the material, stitching quality and style), can be worn many times and still look current or like new is a sustainable choice. Coco Chanel’s Little Black […]
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It’s Your Colour & Style’s 10th birthday on 1st September 2023!
It’s Your Colour & Style’s 10th birthday on 1st September 2023! What a lot I’ve experienced in ten years as an independent Personal Stylist and independent Personal Shopper. The ups and downs of running a business I’ve learned a lot about running a business in the last ten years, including functioning through a pandemic and […]
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What is colour? What is colour analysis?
What is colour? I can’t believe I haven’t written about this before! I am not an expert on the science behind colour, but it is fascinating where the current thinking has evolved (from Aristotle to Isaac Newton in 1671 to several other theorists in the 1800s and then others since). Also, to note how mathematicians […]
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