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 […]
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60 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 […]
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Secrets 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 […]
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New 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 […]
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What 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 […]
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Susan’s season confirmation and rating review
Initial colour analysis Susan had been colour-analysed ten years ago as a “Spring”. She was very happy with this and had a wallet of her colour spectrum to help her shop for clothes, glasses frames, accessories like jewellery, bags and shoes, and makeup. Stop The Clock! The natural ageing process affects skin elasticity and shine, […]
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The 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 […]
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How 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. […]
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Your 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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Shopping Made Easy: My experience in July 2022, by MB
I was recommended to Fiona by someone I trusted, and she wasn’t wrong. My expectations were high but Fiona didn’t disappoint. I experienced Fiona’s ‘At Home Shopping’ service and this is how it went. From the beginning Fiona, listened to my input and that was important. First contact We had a Zoom call first, to […]
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