Goodbye summer, Hello autumn
In climate terms, 1st September heralds the autumn months (September, October and November). The amount of light in the UK reduces because of the way the earth is tilted towards the sun at this time of year for us in the UK, and so we go from summer to autumn. I wonder what this year’s […]
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A Guide to Layering
Layering is one of those trends that come in and out of fashion from time to time, but which can also serve a very practical purpose too. Whatever the season, layering clothes can help you go from indoor to outdoor or day to night with ease, and without having to plan a different wardrobe for […]
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Some tips for practical and elegant Christmas fashion
To quote American model and actress Lauren Hutton “Fashion is what you’re offered…by designers. And style is what you choose.” (She turned 80 in November and still looks fabulous so she clearly knows what she’s talking about!) The distance between fashion and style never seems to be as great as at Christmas. The shops are […]
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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 is sustainable fashion?
For me, the word sustainable means a couple of things: The first aspect of sustainable fashion is durability. Buying clothing that stands the test of time (in terms of the material, stitching quality and style), can be worn many times and still look current or like new is a sustainable choice. Coco Chanel’s Little Black […]
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3 lessons from a recent wardrobe review: my own!
My busman’s holiday I decided it was time to do my own wardrobe review, which to be honest was long overdue. I had clothes in lots of wardrobes (yes, lucky me) but I was only wearing a small percentage of them, although, to be fair, not all of them fit right now! Clear out and […]
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My top tips for dressing for work today
What are we saying with our appearance, particularly in our post-Covid changed workplaces? I have three tips to help you dress authenticly and confidently for work today. The consequence of Covid Covid left many of us working from home and not mixing in person; interacting with computer screens where we only saw ¼ of someone […]
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Secrets of the Undies World
Although I don’t normally talk to my clients about their underwear, I do know that their undies reveal secrets about their clothing personality. Plus, undies are bought for body shape, size and age. I say that, because my own choices have changed over the years, although the underlying features still abide. So, whether you like […]
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Susan’s season confirmation and rating review
Initial colour analysis Susan had been colour-analysed ten years ago as a “Spring”. She was very happy with this and had a wallet of her colour spectrum to help her shop for clothes, glasses frames, accessories like jewellery, bags and shoes, and makeup. Stop The Clock! The natural ageing process affects skin elasticity and shine, […]
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The change in weather means only one thing …
The change in weather means only one thing … your warmer clothes need to come out again! But, what if when you try them on they are a bit tight? What are your options? Buy new bigger sizes? Try to slim into them (eat less / exercise more)? Have your favourites altered? Buying new Have […]
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