For some people putting an outfit together with accessories is easy, but for others they need some guidance. Just by adding a necklace or scarf can make all the difference and bring your outfit alive. If you were choosing a wedding outfit, you also think about shoes, handbag and possibly a hat or fascinator. So, why not think about accessorising your everyday clothes. Here are my tips on using accessories to complete an outfit. Jewellery is another way to bring an outfit to life. My tips on using accessories to complete your outfit My tips on using accessories to complete your outfit I am a fan of scarves; in the winter they do add some warmth and will brighten up any coat. So many ladies have a dark coat perhaps in a navy or black, add a scarf it can transform the look. Particularly take care to choose one in one of your best colours, this will shine up onto your face and make it glow. The scarf will keep you warm and the colour will make you look and feel fabulous. Scarves can be used as an accessory to bring your top or dress to life. On the red dress here, I have tied the two ends of a scarf together to make and infinity scarf. It can be worn with the tie at the back or in the front as a feature. This blue scarf on the right is just draped around the neck and held together with…
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How to change your wardrobe to life out of lockdown
How to change your wardrobe to life out of lockdown I guess that if you have been working from home you have probably been wearing leggings or track bottoms to the office. Now we are allowed out I am keen to shed the old layers and start to remerge as the real me. I am excited about coming out into the world again and wearing my nice clothes. Here are my tips on how to change your wardrobe to life out of lockdown. How to change your wardrobe to life out of lockdown The shops are now open and there is that urge to go and shop till you drop. I went into town this week. Debenhams is open to sell off all the remaining stock and it was heaving. There were huge queues to pay. Primark was popular as there were lots of people walking around with bulging Primark bags. So, there must have been people doing just what I said, and I guess that as Primark does not have an online presence, they just wanted to get their Primark fix. Can you resist the urge to go and buy? Followers of fashion need to get the latest trend. If not start by looking at what you do have and find those gaps that need filling or items that need replacing. How to change your wardrobe to life out of lockdown Debenhams stock is all discounted both winter and summer items. Do you want to buy winter stock now,…
My tips on how to camouflage your tummy area.
My tips on how to camouflage your tummy area. I get asked this question all the time. How do I camouflage my tummy area? I guess it is an area that many ladies carry their weight. If it is not here it is probably on the thighs or bottom. It is all about being a woman and loving your curves and learning how to make the most of your lovely figure. Here are my tips on how to camouflage your tummy area. My tips on how to camouflage your tummy area. When you talk of body confidence so many ladies are conscious of their tummy area. I know since the menopause my body shape has changed and I sometimes feel bloated in that area. So, here are my tips on how to camouflage your tummy area with some simple styling ideas. Choose the right underwear for your outfit. This is so important as your underwear is the canvas which you put your clothes on top. Firstly, get yourself fitted for a bra. So many ladies are wearing the wrong size, and this will impact on the look of your clothes. If you have large breasts that are hanging low, you will not be able to see your waist. I am not a fan of support knickers as the fat must go somewhere and you can end up with a muffin top. Choose a pair of knickers that will give you a smooth line and no VPL (Visual Panty line) particularly…
What will you be wearing when you are allowed out?
What will you be wearing when you are allowed out? Yes, this is an interesting concept. What will you be wearing when you are allowed out? It will be warmer and spring like so you will need lighter clothes perhaps. Now is the time to sort through your spring clothes and see what you have. What will you be wearing when you are allowed out? Unpack your spring wardrobe and firstly check your key items like for arguments sack your white jeans. These are a key staple in your wardrobe that you wear every year, and you may have to replace them from time to time. Check to see. They still fit you. There are not stains that cannot be removed. You still love them. Or they are looking tatty. You may want to upcycle them, dying them, making them into shorts or a skirt or passing them on. If not, you can put them on your list of new things you need to purchase. Jeans are now coming in all shapes you do not only have to have skinny jeans as wide leg, boot cut, mum jeans are also all on trend. What will you be wearing when you are allowed out? If they are good to go, wash and iron them ready to wear when the weather changes. You can go through your wardrobe like this and start putting the lighter clothes into your wardrobe and putting away your heavy jumpers. When transitioning from one season to other…
Will you be going back to the High Street in April?
Will you be going back to the High Street in April? Will you be going back to the High Street in April? I will as I cannot wait to get back to normal whatever the new normal will be. I have really missed the whole retail experience. Being able to touch, feel, and see, what I am buying means so much to me. As I have said before the colours online do not always look the same as in person. This was the reason why I decided not to take my business online. I have an example in a blog a wrote about a red jumper that I ordered online and how different the colour looked in the flesh. I also love going out with a friend having a look around the shops and not necessarily buying anything. Stopping for a coffee or lunch and having a nice girly time. Will you be going back to the High Street in April? Following on from last week’s blog where you were freeing yourself from clutter and spring cleaning your wardrobe. You may now have some gaps you would like to fill. Perhaps you have had to let go certain items that were past their sell by date and you now need to replace a few things. You can look online from the comfort of your home to get an idea for what is available, but I will wait until the shops open next month before I buy. Most sites have a…
Have you ever thought about shopping your own wardrobe?
Have you ever thought about shopping your own wardrobe? Have you ever thought about shopping your own wardrobe? This is an interesting one, as you will find items that you did not realise you had. This often happens when you are decluttering. Have you ever bought a new top, only to find when you get home, that you already have a similar one in your wardrobe? Have you ever thought about shopping your own wardrobe? Now we are unable to go shopping into stores which I really miss. The whole experience of going shopping with a friend looking around the shops. Stopping for coffee or lunch, it is the whole experience I miss. When choosing a new item for my wardrobe, I like to look at the colour, material. The fit all of which we are unable to do. I am not a great lover of shopping online as the colours are not always the same. I end up ordering several sizes to find the right size so the whole pleasure is taken away. Have you ever thought about shopping your own wardrobe? As times are quiet different and perhaps, we may not have the funds now to buy new clothes, why not look at what you already have. This week I found a jumper that I forgot that I had as it had got put to the bottom of a pile. Whilst you are doing this it is good opportunity to look at what you no longer wear. It…
How to keep stylish and warm in this cold weather.
How to keep stylish and warm in this cold weather. It is very cold out there this week with the snow, particularly with that very cold wind. Having a dog, we must venture out whatever the weather, wind, rain, or snow. This is a good thing as we do need to get some exercise and I love being out in nature. However, I still like to look and feel nice even when it is cold. Here are my tips on how to keep stylish and warm in the cold weather. How to keep stylish and warm in this cold weather. If you are outside in the cold, I like to add a scarf like these here. These are handmade and ethically sourced and made 100% viscose which is ideal for anyone who is allergic to wool. They are nice and warm and long enough to wear wrapped right around your neck as you can see in this picture. I have them for sale on my website my Facebook or Instagram Shops for £26.95 each and they make a perfect gift to yourself. I think that a scarf on your winter coat really can brighten it up. The day I took this picture it was not as cold as it is now, but it really is nice and warm worn inside your coat. The beauty of these is they have many colours and can be worn with lots of different coats and jumpers. As I have said in my recent blogs…
Dress for Zoom land with one jumper five looks.
Dress for zoom land one jumper five looks The way things are now more and more of us are using Zoom to connect with clients. This has resulted in many of us dressing only the top half of the body as that is the only part that is seen. Personally, I always put my makeup on, choose a nice top and match with some accessories. This I do for me, if I feel good, it increases my mood and makes me more effective in my day. In this blog I am going to show you how to dress for zoom land with one jumper and five looks. Dress for Zoom land with one jumper five looks. Here is my favourite blue jumper which I love as it is a lightweight wool that is also warm. It is in a warm blue and blue is a colour I love to wear when working. Blue is the colour of logic and helps with concentration. This is one look for this jumper, and we all have accessories and jewellery we can use to accessorise. This necklace is hand made with glow beads and has been put together in my “Spring colours”. It has been a great purchase for me as it brings to life so many of my tops and jumpers. For more information and other seasons colours check them out on my website. Dress for Zoom land with one jumper five looks. The next most obvious choice would be to wear a…
Choose the colour you wear to choose how you feel
Choose the colour you wear to choose how you feel For the last two weeks I have been talking about colour and how it can make you feel. The first blog was about the Heart Chakra colours of Green and Pink. Last week we looked at Red, Blue, and Purple. Here is the link to those blogs for a recap. This week I am going to be talking about Orange, Yellow and Turquoise. Choose the colour you wear to choose how you feel. Choose the colour you wear to choose how you feel Orange This is one of my favourite colours but not everyone can wear orange as it has a yellow undertone. It is the colour of the Sacral Chakra which is known for Creativity, Confidence and Passion. The colour Orange has an energising feel, promoting confidence and wellbeing. It can be an antidepressant, and it encourages creativity. It is known to have beneficial effects on the digestive and reproduction systems. Wearing Orange Orange is a combination of Red and Yellow and has qualities of both. Red tends to stimulate physically, while yellow stimulates mentally, thus orange is doubly stimulating. Some people can find it too stimulating. It can be worn in a more diluted colour to more of a peach shade. Orange like Red suggest warmth and is symbolic of the sun. As such, the colour has high positive vibrations and holds a strong attraction to a lot of people. If you have a cool skin tone…
Change the colour you are wearing to change your mood.
Change the colour your are wearing to change your mood Can this be true? YES, it can, it has been proven that colour can enhance your mood. This blog is following on from last week’s blog “Can wearing colour really change the way you feel?” In this blog post we looked at the two heart chakra colours pink and green. This week we are looking at Red, Blue, and Purple and their properties and when to wear these colours. Change the colour you are wearing to change your mood. You really can choose colours that will change your mood and make you feel better. How does not want to that at this moment in time, I think we can all do with a little help on how to make ourselves feel better and more able to cope in these difficult times. Change the colour you are wearing to change your mood Red Red is the base or root charka which activates the circulatory and nervous systems. It is known to raise blood pressure but can strengthen and stimulate the body. Our blood contains red blood corpuscles which provides nourishment to our organs. It will give you energy, so if you are tired wear something red and consciously breath its energy into your body. If red is too strong a colour for you to wear as a jumper you can wear red socks or underwear so you can have the energic properties of the colour. Red is the colour of assertiveness,…
