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 […]
Read MoreChoosing 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 […]
Read MoreWhat 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 MoreSecrets 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 MoreThe 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 MoreHow 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 MoreWhat 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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