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 […]
Read More
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 […]
Read More
What are we saying by our appearance? 3 tips for Authentic and Confident dressing 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 else; and we therefore lost ¾ of our non-verbal communication. We didn’t have to dress up to go to work anymore, and ‘casual’ and ‘very casual’ became […]
Read More
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 […]
Read More
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, […]
Read More
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 […]
Read More
How should a female Prime Minister dress?
As we may be about to get our third female Prime Minister in the UK (Margaret Thatcher – first and Theresa May – second) I wanted to explore how a female Prime Minister in the UK should dress. Expectations There’s no doubt about it, when it comes to business dressing today, the expectations are confusing. […]
Read More
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 […]
Read More
More Wardrobe Lessons
Since I have been preparing about 600 pieces for my “Sale Of The Century”, I’ve reflected on a few things which are worth sharing. Washing Lots of these clothes washed up well and when taken off the line, didn’t need ironing. (TIP: When choosing something, be aware of the material. I personally avoid linen as […]
Read More
Wardrobe lessons
Not taking the easy route I recently offered to clear my late mother’s clothes. It was a joyful experience, as I had time to remember her in some of the clothes that I had seen her wear, and to reflect on a long and fortunate life. She enjoyed shopping for new things and using them. […]
Read More
