Blog — Shopping

Has Covid-19 changed our shopping habits forever?

16th September 2020

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% […]

Size does matter when it comes to Ladies Clothes Shopping

21st August 2020

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 […]

Lockdown Wardrobe Clear-out

12th June 2020

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 […]

Top Ten Tips To Clinch That Job

16th May 2020

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 […]

WHAT’S THE FUTURE FOR RETAIL?

8th February 2020

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 […]

7 MORE THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN DECIDING WHETHER TO WEAR A HAT OR NOT (Part 2)

11th June 2019

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.  If you missed part 1, […]

7 CONSIDERATIONS TO WEAR A HAT OR NOT (Part 1)

1st June 2019

JOINT BLOG, THANKS TO LYNN LEACH, Portsmouth Milliner, “LMJL Millinery” Facebook page. Telephone number 07803 316146 As you may imagine, there are some similar and some different considerations for men and women when deciding whether to wear a hat, what type will suit, and hat etiquette.  This blog post, in two parts, aims to cover […]