My tips on how to dress your changing body shape. Our style changes as we get older, and our lives change. You may have had a corporate job and needed to be booted suited. Perhaps you now work from home, so you no longer need to wear a suit. You may be retired or working less hours so need a different kind of outfit. Either way you need to find your own sense of style and to wear clothes that not only look good but make you feel good too. Here are my tips on how to dress your changing body shape. My tips on how to dress your changing body shape Our bodies do change shape in our mid-life, it could be the menopause which causes our bodies to redistribute the weight, or it could be a change of lifestyle or just maturing. Either way it is about learning how to dress your new body shape in a flattering way rather than just covering up. Choose clothes that show off your new shape. With an expanding waistline I have seen ladies start to wear large and baggy clothes to camouflage a larger tummy area, but this can sometimes make you just look bigger all over. Check out one of my previous blogs with my tips on how to camouflage your tummy area. Some clients have grown a larger bust (something I would love to have done) and perhaps you were straight up and down before. Now is your chance…
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Colour yourself happy by choosing colour to enhance your mood
Colour yourself happy by choosing colour to enhance your mood Use colour to enhance your mood. Colour brings out the best in you and makes you look and feel fabulous. Therefore, so many ladies choose to have a colour analysis done. Yes, it is an investment in you, but who does not want to look and feel fabulous. Wearing colour can change the way you feel, some colours will deplete your energy whilst others will give you energy. Colour yourself happy by choosing colour to enhance your mood. Understand the benefits of wearing colour After a trained as a Colour and Style Coach and the more that I understood about colour the more I wanted to know the true benefits of wearing colour. I decided to do a Colour Therapy Training to understand the reasons why some colours were energy giving and others were not. I know that many ladies like to wear black as they think that it is slimming and yes, it is, but there are so many other colours that will do the same. Black is a very negative colour and can deplete your energy. It is also a colour of authority and can make others wary of approaching you. If you have to wear a black suit for work, I suggest that you wear some colourful underwear of accessorise with some colour in jewellery in a scarf. Colours to wear to feel calm. Think of doctors and hospitals they are always painted in a soothing pale…
My top tips on how to camouflage your tummy
My top tips on how to camouflage your tummy Everyone coped with lockdown differently. I know myself we seemed to go from one meal to the other, as it was the best part of the day sitting down together to enjoy a meal and a glass of wine. Bob and I stepped up our exercise routine to try and compensate for the expanding waistline. If your tummy has expanded like mine here are my top tips on how to camouflage your tummy. My top tips on how to camouflage your tummy In this blog I will share with you some ways you can camouflage your tummy area and draw the eye away. When you talk of body confidence so many ladies are aware that they have a large tummy area. I know in my family that is where we store our fat, some ladies will do so on their hips others their highs we are all different. It’s all about choosing the right clothes to wear. Wearing the right underwear – 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 way your clothes look. 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…
Get your inspiration for colour combinations from nature
I always get my inspiration for different colour combinations from nature as nature never gets it wrong. Remember the saying Blue and Green should never be seen unless there is a colour in between? How wrong is that? Here are my thoughts on how I get my inspiration for colour combinations from nature. Get your inspiration for colour combinations from nature Get your inspiration for colour combinations from nature This photograph was taken in the first lockdown by the River Chelmer. look how the blue from the sky and the river go with the green of the bank. Think of this as a pair of blue jeans and a green sweatshirt. Or a scarf in blue with green leaves and flowers. there is also the brown of the trees which is the third colour in this photo. If you can see the colour combination in nature, then you can wear those colours together. Colour Combinations When I was training it was suggested to me to wear pink and green together. This was something I had not tried before. I had not worn pink because I have a warm skin tone and I had not managed to find a warm pink. If you think of a pastel pink or a barbie pink, they are both cool. When I managed to find a warm pink with a yellow undertone which looks like a peachy pink, I knew I could do that combination. Nature never gets it wrong Get your inspiration for colour…
How to move into your Spring/Summer wardrobe
I don’t know about you ,but I am fed up with this weather. Yesterday we went for a walk, it started to rain as we got out of the car, and we got soaked walking into town. We sat down for a coffee under cover in the sunshine and as we left to walk back it started raining and the hail stones came down. Today we put on our heavy winter coats and the sun came out and we were hot. The forecast for the weekend looks good and temperatures are set to rise up 22c. Here are my tips on how to move into your Spring/Summer wardrobe Is your wardrobe ready for the lovely weather coming this weekend? How to move into your Spring/Summer wardrobe With the weather so changeable it is difficult to know what to wear to cover every eventuality. This is when I go for layers. Layering up your clothes gives you the flexibility to take off, or add as the weather changes. I have already put away my heavy winter clothes and have my lighter clothes in my wardrobe. These I can layer up. I have not got my legs yet ,but have already started using my coloured moisturiser to take add some colour to my white legs. How to move into your Spring/Summer wardrobe So, instead of wearing thick jeans and boots, swap them for a pair of 7/8 cotton trousers and some trainers which I have chosen today. I have put a short…
Lockdown has changed the way I shop going forward
Lockdown has changed the way I shop going forward Lockdown has made us all think differently about so many things. More and more people are working from home and perhaps will go to the office once a week. I think it has made us all think about our lives, where we are going and looking to the future. One thing that I noticed was I was not wearing all of my clothes. I have had a huge thrift and weeded out unwanted items. Here are my thoughts on how lockdown has changed the way I shop going forward. Lockdown has changed the way I shop going forward. I know that when we open and I am back working fully I will need to be wearing more of my everyday clothes. I have learnt that I need to think differently about what I buy in the future. It has made me think twice about buying in the sale. During my clearing out process I noticed that several of the items in the charity bag were items I had bought in the sale. What does that say to you? Was I just buying them because they were cheap? They cease to become a bargain if you don’t wear them. Small local boutiques and independents. With so many shops that have left the high street and not enjoying shopping online I must look elsewhere. I am going to start buying from the small boutiques and independent retailers. Hopefully going forward there will be…
My tips on using accessories to complete your outfit.
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…
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…
Why co-ordinating items are an investment in your wardrobe.
I love to buy co-ordinating items as it gives an opportunity to build and make more outfits with fewer items. Here are my tips on why coordinating items are an investment in your wardrobe. Why co-ordinating items are an investment in your wardrobe. Why co-ordinating items are an investment in your wardrobe. Whilst we are still unable to visit the shops, I have been looking online for some co-ordinating items to show you. I came across two examples from the Emma Willis range at Next. I love these satin wide leg trousers which I think could make a good basic to have in your wardrobe. If you are a warm skin toned lady Khaki is a good colour for you and will work well with other colours you already have in your wardrobe. These trousers could be dressed up with a sandal and dressed down with trainer. Think of what other tops you already have that you could wear with these trousers. It could be another blouse, t/shirt, or vest top. You could wear a jacket if you wanted to make it more formal. With the trousers being a plain colour, the possibilities are endless. These retail at £38.00 which is a good price point for something that you will get a lot of wear out of. (Think price per wear) This comes with a beautiful satin blouse (also from Next). This is a loosely fitted shape with mid-length sleeves and a flattering V-neck and retails at £28.00. It looks…
