What is life about?
Possessions Having recently lost my last parent, the experience of clearing a lifetime of accumulated things (clothes, odds and ends like Christmas cracker contents, as well as pills, glasses and photographs etc) it makes one think about what is important in life. Whatever you believe happens after death, the truth is that we leave this […]
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Bra shopping
I don’t know about you but buying a new bra can be very daunting! Previous disasters Have you, like me, spent lots of money in the past not being properly fitted and realised, when you have taken the tags off, that it’s not really what you wanted? Well, it’s no wonder. There’s so much choice, […]
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What can I wear this Christmas time?
I help people look their best and be confident to enjoy events, like parties, such as at this time of year. Unfortunately, not everyone looks great in black or navy, which are colours that are usually prominent particularly in December. If black isn’t your best look you may be thinking that it will be difficult […]
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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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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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