Do you have a special occasion to go to and don’t know what to wear? Is it a wedding you have been invited to, or perhaps Ascot, Wimbledon, or Henley you are attending one of your first thoughts is what am I going to wear? So, before you do any thing check your wardrobe first to see if you already have something that you might be able to update in some way, then set yourself a budget and check the dress code for the event you are attending. If it is a case of I have nothing suitable to wear and it is an excuse to buy something new, then lets start from scratch and the other alternative could be another blog on it’s own but don’t be shy about using a pair of shoes you already have or perhaps handbag and no-one will know. Occasion Wear Don’t be shy about mixing designer and high street either, I have just put an outfit together myself for a family wedding and my dress is Phase Eight but my jacket is H & M. The jacket is cream (not a colour I would normally go for) because I do seem to attract the dirt and therefore not a colour I particularly wanted to invest in. Do you need to wear a hat or Fascinator? So wear do you start to look, bearing in mind your budget it is good to start with the Department stores as they do offer a wide range of…
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What is on trend this summer?
On trend sleeveless jacket So – What is on Trend This Summer? With the summer fast approaching we are all looking to build our summer capsule wardrobe, but what is on trend? What should you be wearing this summer? Here are a few ideas I would like to share with you. The sleeveless jackets are every where and are a great way to update your wardrobe. You can wear over a dress like this and over trousers and it is a great way to update any look. Choose a neutral colour and will go with several outfits in the wardrobe for maximum wear. Trousers to wear this season appear to be wide leg and high or low waisted and slouchy so you can dress them up for work and casual for the weekend and it nice to know that they suit all body shapes. On Trend Maxi Skirt The Maxi Dress which always seems to be on trend and is one of my wardrobe essentials for the summer. These do not have to be investment buys as they are all over the high street and at very affordable prices. You don’t even have to wait to go on holiday to wear them they are great for a day out or a relaxed meal in the evening, or even a shopping trip the choice is yours. You don’t have to go for the dress why not try a long skirt instead this one has lots of lovely colours in it making it easy to team…
How do you Dress for Success?
The secret to dressing for success? Dress for success So how do you dress for success? We all know someone who always looks good no matter when you bump into them, in fact they would look good in a bin liner!! So what is their secret and how do they do it? I am a Colour and Style coach based in Chelmsford Essex and would like to share with you some thoughts on dressing for success. It’s all about being comfortable in what you are wearing, so many ladies feel that when working they need to wear a suit. Is that essential? To be taken seriously you do not need to wear a suit but you do need to wear something that looks good and has that polished look (no ladders in your tights or chipped nail varnish). You also need to feel comfortable in what you are wearing, as this will give you confidence. Should you wear one of your favourite outfits? Yes, I always choose something that I know will give me confidence, my favourite colours are red and orange which are both energetic colours giving me the energy I need, whilst also giving me confidence. People will remember you for what you were wearing, make sure it is in a colour that is flattering to you and a style that brings out your best features. Think of an outfit that when you last wore it, you got lots of compliments, that is normally a good place to start from. I have a city background and in…
Which colour clothes should I wear?
Which Colours clothes should I wear to flatter my skin-tone? Which colours should I wear to flatter my skin-tone. That is the question asked by so many people who are unsure what to wear and what would most suit them. My company is Colourworx and I am Colour & Style Coach based in Chelmsford Essex and enjoy empowering ladies to look and feel there very best. I offer a Colour Consultation where I analysis your completion and advise the best colours for you skin-tone giving you the best colours for you to wear. Which colours should I wear? So why would you have a Colour Consultation? Wearing the right colours says a lot about you, it gives you confidence, boosts you self- esteem and empowers you to be the person you want to be. Colour attracts the eye and its the first thing people notice about us and what we are remembered for. Get it wrong and you can look tired and stressed, look heavier or even 10 years older. When you wear the right colours it will give you a healthier glow without the need for make-up, more definition to face shapes and slim body lines, and a lively look to the entire face, brightening your eyes and fiving the skin a glowing appearance. At a consultation I will analysis your skin to find out if you have a cool or warm completion and then we decide what level of colour you like to wear. Which colours are yours? After the consultation you will…
Start planning your Spring/Summer Wardrobe
Spring/Summer wardrobe How to de-clutter and organise your spring/summer wardrobe Spring is nearly here although it didn’t feel like it this morning. So now is a good time to start planning your spring/summer wardrobe and clearing what you no longer need and buying new pieces to fill in the gaps. So where do I start? You need to start by de-cluttering what you no longer need. Now you do need to be honest here!! When did I last wear it? If you have not worn it for a while there must be a reason. Is it something you take out of the wardrobe and put back deciding to wear something else instead? If so, you need to ask these questions, Do I love it? Does it fit me? Does it make me look great? and Does it make me feel good to wear it? If you answer No to any of those questions it needs to go. Has a garment just go too old and is looking washed out, ( t shirts often only last a season) perhaps it no longer fits you as you are not as slim as you used to be but either way you do need to be honest as you don’t want a wardrobe full of clothes that you are never going to wear as you won’t be able to see the ones that you do. Try not to feel too guilty I you have paid a lot for something and think it is wasteful as if you re not going…
Get That Body Confidence You Deserve
How wearing the right clothes for you body shape will make you feel confident about your body!! Get that body confidence we all deserve. I think we all have bits about our bodies that we don’t like, in my teens I was very thin and lacked shape, no bust to speak of very thin legs and got a lot of teasing at school because of it. It was not until my early 30’s that I started to accept my body as it is. We put our bodies through so much each day we need to be kind to them, accept them for what they are and dress them to make the most of the figure we have. I am often talking about colours and the energy they have and why certain colours make you feel a certain way and I am a great believer in that, but also dressing for you shape is also very important. Style is a way of saying who you are without hearing you speak We all have bits of our body we would like to hide and bits we want to enhance. Getting it right and knowing that you look great will make you feel good too. And then you can strut you stuff knowing that that makes you look even better. Loving the way you look will make dressing a pleasure not something you used to hate, it may even change the way you see yourself. Once you have the confidence in the way you look it…
Are you wearing the right sized bra?
Are you wearing the right sized bra? It is so important that you are wearing the right sized bra and correct underwear as it acts a foundation for any clothes that you put on top. A large percentage of ladies are wearing the wrong sized bra and not making the most of their fabulous curves. How to decide if you are wearing the right sized bra! If the band around the chest is too tight your flesh will spill over the top. Are you wearing the right sized bra? If the cups are too small what happens is that you get another bust that comes over the top of the cup giving you another bust. If the cups are too big you can end up with the cups puckering and not giving a smooth look. Get it right and you will have a nice canvas to put your clothes. Are you wearing the right sized bra? Get it right and it will enhance the look of your clothes! I have known clients find their waist once they are wearing the right size bra. This is an investment buy, you can get measured by any department store, M & S or I have a lady that I can recommend you too. Are your wearing the right sized bra? It is also recommend to have several styled bras in your wardrobe to wear with different things. Strapless T/Shirt bra to wear under tight fitting tops underwired plunge bra for open necked tops…
How to wear fashion in your 50’s & 60’s
Fashion tips for ladies in their 50’s & 60’s and beyond Lets think of Dame Helen Miriam or Jackie Collins they are both a lot older than their 50 & 60’s and are both a perfect example of ladies who are making the most of themselves. Yes you can still look youthful and appealing, No you don’t have to stop wearing makeup, avoid wearing certain styles or stop wearing bright bold colours. These years could be your most stylish ever!! Your 50’s & 60’s is the perfect time to re-invent yourself, by this stage of your life, you know what you like and have an idea of what suits you. You can wear whatever you like and embrace your own uniqueness and express your individuality. Accessorise your outfits with some of the fashion trends and spend your money on the key items in your wardrobe and mix with some of the high street trends on less expensive items to bring the outfit up to date. Know your own body shape – Our body shape does change in our 50’s & 60’s with the menopause. Some of us try to fit into clothes that are too small and therefore the garments make us look larger than we are, whilst others hide themselves in lazy loose fitting clothes which is also not a good look. If you wear proper fitting clothes that enhance your figure it can actually take years off you!! “Your clothes should be tight enough to show you are a women, but loose enough to show…
How to Wear your scarves?
How to wear your scarves to the best advantage By adding a scarf to an outfit can really bring your outfit alive. For arguments sake take the little black dress, black is not a colour that every lady should wear as it can take all the colour out of her face but if you add a brightly coloured scarf in your colour pallet it will reflect the colour up onto your face and the effect can be stunning. We are spoilt for choice on the High Street as so many stores now sell scarves as they not only compliment an outfit but they also are warm to wear. I have a scarf to compliment most of my different coloured tops and dresses in my five power colours. I love to wear red, not only because I know that the colour does suit me but also it gives me energy and being self employed working from home it helps to keep me motivated. Take a look at this photo ( bottom left) by adding this lovely scarf bought for me by a very good friend and adding one of my gorgeous pendants see how stunning it looks, it brings a plain jumper alive. The scarf pendant I love as I can move it from scarf to scarf unlike a lot that you buy that are permanently attached to a particular scarf. Turn your nice outfit to fab by adding a scarf. This of course is not the only way to wear a scarf as they can…
How to De-Clutter Your Wardrobe
How to build a workable wardrobe that works for you. De-cluttering is an emotional time as clothes are filled with memories, and are personal to you. We all hold onto items in case they come back in fashion or just in case we may need to wear that little black dress. I would suggest that you start with your wardrobe first followed by your chest of drawers and move onto footwear, you may get the bug and want to work through your house. When did you last wear it? For every item ask yourself, when did I last wear it? If you have not worn it for a while there must be a reason, Do I love it? Does it fit me? If not can it be altered? Is it in one of my best colours?. Next step to try it on, how does it look, do I feel good in it? We are aiming to end up with a wardrobe of clothes that we not only look good in but make us feel good too. Some of you may like to have a friend with them, someone who knows you and you feel comfortable to give you an honest opinion. Be Honest Now you have to be honest with yourself, if it does not fit anymore am I likely to be able to slim down enough to be able to wear it again. Try not to feel too guilty if you have paid a lot for something and think it is wasteful …
