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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7 “SALE” Shopping Tips
It’s SALE time! At this time of year we think about the “sales”. But, particularly this year, where traditional “bricks and mortar” shops have been having a really hard time and brands are struggling or going out of business, it seems as if it’s been a constant SALE of one sort or another. And, in […]
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Which NECKLINES suit you?
What makes a neckline work for you? I used to think your best neckline was to do with your face shape. Yes, that does have a bearing on it, but there are some other factors that also impact a great neckline. For example, the width between your shoulders, proportion of shoulders to hips, your bust, […]
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Shoes for difficult feet!
If you’ve ever thought you have difficult feet to buy shoes for, hopefully this blog could help. I aim to cover: small or large ladies shoes; wide and narrow feet; chunky ankles or calves; high bridge; keeping shoes on; being on your feet a lot, needing comfort and practical shoes; what is right for you, […]
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Has Covid-19 changed our shopping habits forever?
No surprise A recent YOUGOV study of 2,152 adults, undertaken between 22nd and 28th July 2020 confirmed what we all know. Covid-19 has impacted all of our lives, including our shopping habits. Focussing on the age 45+ respondents, here are some results: • Over 50% are much more likely to buy clothes on-line. Only 9% […]
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Size does matter when it comes to Ladies Clothes Shopping
Ladies, when it comes to clothes shopping, do you get annoyed that your size varies with different brands so you struggle to get the order right? I’m afraid I can’t do much about that for you, except compare a few of the main brands in this blog, so you may be better at choosing which […]
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Lockdown Wardrobe Clear-out
Lockdown Wardrobe Clear-out You’ve had a “lockdown” wardrobe clear-out, and you’re itching to get rid of everything now you’ve decided what’s going. However, the charity shops are going to be swamped with everyone’s things, and they’re busy coping with a “new normal” whilst Covid-19 is still out there. So your clothes may well sit in a […]
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Top Ten Tips To Clinch That Job
When it comes to job interviews, you absolutely have to be at your best to clinch your desired job. This means: knowing you’ve prepared as much as you can about the organisation you are trying to join; being confident in yourself, which will include being sure about your knowledge, experience and ability; being clear about […]
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WHAT’S THE FUTURE FOR RETAIL?
The Story Now Hands up who’s worried how we are going to try things on without purchasing them in a shop in the future. It’s looking a lot like a shopping trip in town is going out of fashion for us and retailers! With the latest retailer announcing going into administration (Beales), and John Lewis […]
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7 MORE THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN DECIDING WHETHER TO WEAR A HAT OR NOT (Part 2)
JOINT BLOG, THANKS TO LYNN LEACH, Portsmouth Milliner, “LMJL Millinery” Facebook page. Telephone number 07803 316146 This blog is part 2 about formal hats, and is going to address the similarities and differences for men and women when deciding whether to wear a hat, what type will suit, and hat etiquette. Similar considerations for men and […]
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