Client shopping story: GD, Isle of Wight
A colourful connection: how our relationship began Thirteen years ago, I colour-analysed GD on the Isle of Wight. She turned out to be a “Spring” — and recently exclaimed to me that she’d never have bought a bright orange jumper if it hadn’t been for that session! 😆 Staying in touch with your stylist We’ve […]
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My thoughts on what’s coming into the shops this Autumn/Winter 2025/6 season
If you’re looking for something new to wear right now, I’ve viewed Hobbs and Boden websites to see what’s new in to their shops and online. I would say that there is something for everyone, but if you are searching in the next 3 months you will find the colours more suited to “Autumn” and […]
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Smart Shopping at Kettlewell Colours in Somerset
Finding Kettlewell Colours I’ve known Kettlewell Colours since around the time Melissa created the company, and I’ve seen it grow from strength to strength. The fabulous thing about Kettlewell Colours is that it plugged a gap for ladies who knew what shades of their colours to buy but couldn’t find them! Her approach makes shopping […]
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Avoid the pitfalls of holiday shopping
Opportunity When you have a change of scene like a holiday, it can be a brilliant way to add to your wardrobe. You may have more time to browse, and these things you encounter may not normally be available to you. They can also be a reminder of a lovely holiday, or time with friends […]
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Brand Collaborations in the fashion industry
M&S Chief Executive, Stuart Machin, recently announced on social media that M&S were now including Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger as guest brands, taking their total to over 100 brands on their platform, and with “many more” in the pipeline. That got me thinking… Firstly, I was shocked M&S had totted up so many collaborative […]
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How is Paris Fashion Week (3rd to 11 March) shaping what we wear this Spring/Summer season, 2025?
To answer this question: how is Paris Fashion Week (3rd to 11 March) shaping what we wear this Spring/Summer season in 2025, I outline the features to note. Most of us can’t afford (and probably wouldn’t want to wear) some of the high-end fashion pieces showcased on the Paris Fashion Week catwalk. But we do […]
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Sales Shopping Advice
The shops want a clear-out after Christmas to make way for new Spring stock, so want to sell their clothing etc at a price to attract sales. BEWARE i) The price – is it a bargain? What is the reason you are attracted to this item? If it is the price maybe that’s not the […]
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2024 Christmas Party Dressing
If you haven’t yet decided what to wear for this year’s Christmas party, perhaps this blog will give you some ideas! Dressing for a Christmas party is usually a once-a-year thing, (although you may have a few parties to attend and therefore want to wear different outfits). Are they daytime parties or evening, or both? […]
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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 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. If black isn’t your best colour (which it isn’t for lots of us) you may be thinking that it will be difficult to look your best this Christmas – whether that’s a family get-together or a work […]
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