Are returning to the office to work after having spent the last two years working from home? If you are, your wardrobe might need some updating. So many of us have been working from home and therefore had no need to dress for work. Perhaps you have been sitting at your computer in your track bottoms with no need for office wear. Returning to the office your wardrobe may need some updating. Are you returning to the office and need some workwear? Are you returning to the office and need some workwear? If you read last week’s blog about de-cluttering, you may know which key items you need to replace this season. It is not about buying a whole new wardrobe, but just injecting a few new key pieces to update what you already have. Here I have chosen a jacket Military Tailored Blazer from Lipsy. I have chosen a nice bright colour, but it does come in a choice of 11 of colours to suit all tastes. This I found on the Next website and retails at £67.00. Here it is styled with a pair of jeans. If you can wear jeans to work, choose a pair that are high waisted, tailored with a flare for a business feel. You could wear this blazer over a dress, or with a pair of trousers, a knee length skirt, or a long -pleated skirt. On your feet for a more casual look wear a pair of trainers. For a smarter look…
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Is Spring just around the corner?
Is Spring really just around the corner? I don’t know about you, but I am fed up with this weather. It is too cold wet and windy, and I cannot wait for the weather to break. We have been lucky and had a mild winter, but it must go now. Is Spring just around the corner? Looking at this picture I took this week I think we do not have too long to wait. I want to get out of my thick jumpers into some spring clothes. How about you? Is Spring just around the corner? This time of year, as it starts to get warmer, and we start think about holidays and warmer times. I start to thinking about spring cleaning, and part of that process is also some decluttering. As you move the furniture around you find things lurking, magazines to re-cycle, papers to file and general tiding up. Looking out at the garden you can see all the shrubs that need cutting back, roses to prune and the lawn to cut. For me this is a great time of year as I know I have the whole of Spring and Summer to look forward too. It could be time to start thinking about de-cluttering your wardrobe. I am a great hoarder and find it difficult to let go of things, and yet I also love to buy new things. The aim for me is to work on a one in, one out policy, but I still have…
There is a pair of jeans for every body shape. What’s yours?
There is a pair of jeans for every body shape. What’s yours? There is a pair of jeans for every body shape. What’s yours? Jeans are a staple in your wardrobe, and you are never too old to wear them. It is important to find the right style to flatter your body shape. It can be very confusing as there is so much choice out there. Here are a few tips to help you on your way. This picture here shows some of the many styles available at www.newlook.co.uk. There is a pair of jeans for every body shape. Whats yours? Kick Flare Jeans These are a favourite of mine and not only are they seriously chic, but they are great for adding shape particularly if you are a tall slim lady like myself. Choose a pair that skim the floor and hang over your shoes they can make your legs look longer. If you choose a pair that kick out from the knee, they will create an hourglass silhouette particularly if you are big busted. Tuck in your top to show off your waist. Boot Cut Jeans You can never go wrong with a good pair of Boot cut Jeans a wardrobe staple in my mind. These will suit all body shapes and if you get the fit right, they complement any figure. If you carry your weight around your middle wearing a boot cut will balance out the look. Choose the thicker denim that won’t lose their shape.…
Are you aware of everything in your wardrobe?
Are you aware of everything in your wardrobe? I think that most of us will admit that they have too many clothes in our wardrobe. Some ladies I know have more than one wardrobe, whilst others have a summer and a winter closet. Are you aware of everything in your wardrobe? Are you aware of everything in your wardrobe? This is an interesting one and I think I could answer yes, but I guess a lot of others could not. We all know that most women wear 20% of their wardrobe 80% of the time. So, it goes to show, there must be lots of clothes not being worn. BUT why is that? Habit Clothes close to hand. Wardrobe is too full to see what you have. Too lazy to make up new outfits. Limited number of clothes still fit. So, what needs to go? That is simple, anything that does not fit you anymore. Why keep clothes that you can no longer fit into? (Yes, you could say I am going to slim down and get into them). If that is the case, take them out of your wardrobe and pack them away until you lose the weight. Remove anything that has worn out or is beyond repair. Anything that you no longer wear because of the style or colour. As we get older, we are no longer wanting to wear what we did when we were younger. Our life may have changed, perhaps we are returning to work…
Boost your mood by adding colour to your winter basics
Boost your mood by adding colour to your winter basics The shops are full of dark winter colours, and I must admit so many of the winter basics are in dark fabrics. There is no need however to wear top to bottom dark colours. Why, not boost your mood by adding colour to your winter basics. How can I boost my mood by wearing colour? Yes, you really can boost your mood by wearing colour. All colours vibrate differently and it has been proven that wearing colour can improve your mood. Check out one of my previous blogs about the energies of colour and how it can make you feel here. Boost your mood by adding colour to your winter basics. How do you do that you may ask? It is simple, break up the dark colours with a pop of colour and this can be done in several ways. Makeup. Lipstick – Yes how easy is that to add a nice bright lipstick in your favourite colour. For me that would be a bright orange or red, but for you it might be a pink. This will bring your face alive, and people will be drawn to look at your face. Accessories. Scarves – A lot of ladies that I meet are not necessary into wearing scarves ordinarily but in the winter we all love a scarf in the neck to keep us warm. Choose one in a colour from you colour pallet and bring alive your coat…
Does your wardrobe have too many clothes? Time for a declutter?
Does your wardrobe have too many clothes? Time for a declutter? Is your wardrobe bulging with clothes? Can you not see the wood from the trees? Perhaps it time to have a re-sort and get rid of what you are no longer wearing. Most adults wear 20% of their wardrobe 80% of the time. Now that tells you something. We must all have too many clothes in our wardrobe that we are no longer wearing. Sounds easy? Well, it is not rocket science, but sometimes it is difficult to let go of things that have an emotional attachment. The negatives of too many clothes You don’t know where to start when looking to put together an outfit. This gives you overwhelm as you cannot see what you do have. There are probably duplicates of what you do have. Putting outfits together is difficult. The wardrobe is too full, so the clothes are very creased when removed. It is difficult to find what you are looking for. The positives of a streamlined wardrobe. You can see everything that you have. The wardrobe can be colour co-ordinated. Clothes can be put into categories (all your dresses together, trousers etc). The only clothes in there are ones you love and love wearing. Everything fits you perfectly and in your best colours and style for you. Time for a de-clutter? If you do have a high volume of clothes firstly split your summer and winter wardrobe. When the weather changes in the Spring…
Make 2022 the year you invest in you.
Make 2022 the year you invest in you Happy New Year to you all. This is the time that we all make new year’s resolutions and set our business goals for the new year. Yes, that is important, but it is also important to look after yourself. BUT how about setting some intentions for yourself and self -care. If you know you look fabulous you will feel fabulous. This will give you confidence in your personal and business life. Make 2022 the year you invest in you. Make 2022 the year you invest in you. So, what do I mean when I say invest in you? I am a Colour & Style Coach, and my passion is Colour and finding the correct colours for you own unique skin tone. Wearing the right colour says a lot about you. it gives you confidence, boosts your self-esteem and empowers your to be the person you want to be. Colours which match your skin tone enhance your natural looks and this gives us A healthy more youthful glow without the need for too much makeup. More definition to face shapes and slim body lines. A lively look to the entire face brightening your eyes and giving your skin a glowing appearance. An inner confidence knowing that you look and feel the very best version of you. Wearing the wrong colours will Make you look tired and drawn. Give you an uneven skin tone. Drain colour from you face. What does Colour Analysis…
My style tips on how to disguise your tummy area.
My style tips on how to disguise 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 style tips on how to disguise your tummy area. My style tips on how to disguise 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 overall 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…
How can I add colour to my mainly black wardrobe?
I meet so many lovely ladies who just love wearing black and when I ask why these are the answers I get. Not sure which colours suit them They do not want to stand out Many ladies wear black because its slimming. In this blog I am going to show you how you can add colour to your wardrobe. Whether you wear mainly black or if you just wear plain neutral colours and want to inject some colour. This blog will give you some ideas. How can I add colour to my mainly black wardrobe? I choose to wear colour for the way it makes me look and feel and therefore do not understand why someone would shy away from colour. Wearing colour does not have to be bright in your face colour. It could be muted pale colours if that is what your skin likes. Colour brings your face alive, and wearing the right colour, can do so much for you. It can bring your face alive with less need to wear makeup, smooth out blemishes, bring out the colour of your hair and so much more. If you would like more details about what one of my Colour Consultations involves please check out my website. Add a pop of colour to your outfit. You can do this in many ways, if you are wearing a wrap top or dress put a colour camisole underneath. You could add a coloured cardigan or jacket to an outfit. As we are…
Can you wear autumn colours with a cool skin tone?
Can you wear autumn colours with a cool skin tone? When you think of autumn colours you think of orange, yellow, mustard, rust, brown and green. These colours all have. Warm undertone and therefore only good for a warm skin tone. So, can people with a cool skin tone wear these warm colours? In this blog I am going to tell you how you can adapt these warm colours for a cool skin tone. Can you wear autumn colours with a cool skin tone? Let’s look at an autumn scene. I love it when the leaves all change colour and fall from the trees as the colours are just gorgeous. The most obvious colours are the ones I have just mentioned. If you have a cool skin tone these colours would not look good if they are worn up next to your face. However, there is nothing to stop you using these colours in your accessories. You could have a yellow handbag or rust coloured shoes as these are not next to your face. How can I adapt the autumn colours to suit a cool skin tone? There are cool colours that are found in the autumn leaves and trees, but you just have to look for them. Good base colours like a brown/black, forest green, burgundy, dark teal, and dark red. These colours are found in the autumn but are more commonly found in the winter. What is important is the undertone of the colour and a cool colour…
