Ethical Fashion: What does it mean to you?
How can we be more sustainably conscious with our clothes? Use them more, recycle, and buy less I’m no expert, but I’ve been thinking – probably before ethical fashion became buzz words – that we should use and recycle our clothes more and not consume so much. Some of my clients know the joy it […]
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Sleeves
Why have sleeves? Sleeves are used for a variety of reasons, namely to: Cover upper arms, which as women age they like to do, or for those who dislike their arms, perhaps covering a tattoo, vaccination marks etc; Add to the overall effect of the garment, giving balance; Give balance to the body shape (eg […]
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Emerging from lockdown with confidence and colour …
This is the type of feedback I love! Helping someone roll back the years and emerge from lockdown with confidence. Just knowing what suits in terms of clothing and accessory colours can make such a difference. “I had become jaded and fed up with my choice of clothes…. Following the imminent end of lock down […]
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Sunglasses/Shades
It’s that time of year when it might be sunny in the UK and we need to get out our sunglasses or shades! Using sunglasses can stop us squinting, which will prevent/reduce facial lines, plus protect our eyes, so I do recommend having some and using them. Your shades may not have been out for […]
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Lovely feedback from a lovely client
Jennifer asked Fiona to help her choose her outfit from two she had bought, so she could attend a friend’s “lockdown” wedding. Jennifer’s friend found her this red dress (well done!!), and Jennifer wanted to wear a jacket. The other jacket she bought was navy, and would have hidden the advantages that red dress gave […]
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Funeral: black or colour?
Watching Prince Philip’s funeral was quite a sobering experience. It was a dignified end to an extraordinary life, and Covid restrictions were a mixed blessing (less “fuss” as the Duke would have wanted, but sad to see the Queen so isolated). It’s easy to dress top to toe in black, if that’s what’s required at […]
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Valentine’s Day: Who or What do you LOVE?
As we celebrate another Valentine’s Day, I wonder who or what do you love? Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. According to Wikipedia, in the 18th Century in England, it became the time when couples expressed their love for each other by […]
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Blouses – do you wear them?
Men wear shirts, women wear blouses. Some women purposely wear shirts (which are usually too big on them), and this developed in the last few years into the fashion of a ‘shirt dress’ (although those are not “oversized”). Blouses – who wears them? I have lots of blouses in my wardrobe, but don’t tend to […]
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Why I’m going to be looking after my face better in 2021 and 3 simple ways how …
We all learned something from 2020, and for many one lesson was self care (as well as looking after those we love). Some of us had time to create some new habits around looking after our own well-being, so that we are better able to look after others. The saying goes, you can’t pour from […]
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10 Tips for Ageing Skin
If you’re over 40 it’s time to review your potions and practices when it comes to skincare and makeup! If you’re not yet 40 you may want to take heed to prevent some of the pitfalls before you get there! We all know to use upward movements when gently rubbing in face creams or putting […]
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