Choosing Your Best Necklines

Posted on June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 by Nicola Davis

As a personal stylist, I love the transformative power of clothes. Choosing the right styles can make your figure look altogether more shapely and well-proportioned. Getting the style of neckline right not only balances out your body but can also enhance your face shape. When choosing necklines, you need to take into consideration: Face shape Neck length ...

Travelling Light

Posted on May 23, 2019May 24, 2019 by Nicola Davis

Now, I don’t want to sound smug but the fact is I am rather good at travelling light. I can virtually guarantee that my husband Nick and I will have the smallest, lightest bags in the airport check- in queue. Back in the day, we used to travel with a single suitcase between us until we realised that if it went astray we would literally have nothing to wear! Nowadays we spli...

Style Me Slimmer

Posted on April 15, 2019April 19, 2019 by Nicola Davis

I’ve styled literally thousands of women over the years and most of them say they'd like to look slimmer. The good news is that this can easily be achieved through clever dressing. This month I’m sharing some tips for dressing particular “problem areas”. Wide hips/thighs Keep to a darker block colour on the bottom half and avoid unnecessary pockets or detail. ...

Colour Me Slimmer

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Nicola Davis

Image c/o The Sunday Times Style A column of colour Dressing in one colour or similar shades from top to toe is very slimming as a column of colour elongates the frame giving a leaner silhouette. And the good news is that you don't have to stick to black. Black may be slimming, but so are navy and charcoal and chocolate brown. In fact any deep colour will work,...

Spring Coats

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Nicola Davis

Hooray! Spring is just around the corner. Nonetheless, with our rather unpredictable climate you’ll still need to wear a coat or jacket (and keep an umbrella close at hand too) for a while yet. Fortunately there are lots of stylish options to choose from. Blazer Blazers are a favourite of women with a “Classic” style personality and are perfect for smartening up a ...

Finding Your Perfect Jeans

Posted on January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 by Nicola Davis

Most of us have a favourite pair of jeans that we wear time and again, but if we’re honest we probably also have quite a number of other pairs which we never wear because they’re just not quite right. Shopping for new jeans can be time-consuming, frustrating and sometimes demoralising but is certainly worth the effort. Very much a wardrobe staple, jeans can be worn for all sort...

Cosy Cashmere

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Nicola Davis

When you come to me for a style consultation I’ll tell you which fabrics and textures will work best for you; your body shape, your lifestyle and your budget. For me, the ultimate luxury fabric for Winter has to be cashmere, once you pull on a cashmere jumper you will never want to take it off! As well as feeling amazing, cashmere is also extremely practical; offering wa...

Do You Feel Invisible?

Posted on December 19, 2018December 20, 2018 by Nicola Davis

Do you feel invisible? The reason I ask is because feeling invisible is one of the key reasons women give me for deciding to come along for a consultation. They say that no one notices them anymore and they’re losing confidence and feelings of self worth as a result. This is reflected in a survey of 2000 people by Dr Julian De Silva which found that by the age of 45 women s...

Prints Charming

Posted on November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 by Nicola Davis

Prints are big news this Autumn/Winter. I saw some great examples in the catwalk show at London Fashion Week Festival and these are now reflected in the shops too. The easy option is of course to combine a solid colour with a pattern. But it is far more interesting to combine one, two or even multiple prints. Although you can basically make any combination that you like, there...

Making Trends Work For You – How to Wear Green

Posted on November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 by Nicola Davis

Each season different colours take centre stage and for Autumn/Winter 2018 we’re going GREEN. The perfect shade for Autumnal weather, the key to embracing this trend is to choose YOUR GREEN and wear it in a way that complements your colour characteristics. Here are our guidelines to incorporate this trend into your wardrobe for the season ahead… LIGHT ...

This Season’s Key Trends

Posted on November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 by Nicola Davis

Animal print This is never out of style and is the single biggest trend for Autumn-Winter. You can take your pick from leopard, zebra or snake print in a multitude of colours from natural animal colours to pink, blue and green. Cast aside your memories of Pat Butcher and Bet Lynch! Nowadays, animal print is regarded by many as a neutral that can be mixed and matched with ...

Stress-Free Dressing For Social Events

Posted on October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 by Nicola Davis

As we approach the Festive Season, the chances are you’re going to be invited to various social events - Christmas lunches/drinks , dinners , office parties and the like. I know that this can lead to some angst about what to wear so I thought I'd provide some pointers. Nowadays, these sorts of occasions rarely call for formal dressing but most of us will want to look and feel ...

Julie Smith, Stubbington Belles

Posted on September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 by Nicola Davis

"I wanted to say how much we all enjoyed your visit to us at Stubbington Belles on Monday. The ladies were spell-bound - I could tell that as they were quiet! The discussions on colour continued even after the meeting had officially closed."

The Power of Three

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Nicola Davis

I had lots of positive feedback and a few questions about my last blog on using accessories to pull an outfit together so I thought I’d expand on this theme further. This blog will provide you with a simple formula for putting together stylish, interesting outfits. It boils down to the power of three. This is an understanding that things that come in threes are more satisfy...

Sophie Lee, Emsworth

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Nicola Davis

"Have to let you know how much I adored today. I had an absolutely fantastic session with you, and it was just so incredibly useful. I have learnt many things from the consultation that I am really looking forward to putting into practice... and most of all, it was great fun! Thank you for all your skill and expertise, I felt in really safe hands."

Wardrobe Full Of Clothes But Nothing to Wear?

Posted on August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 by Nicola Davis

Despite having jam-packed wardrobes, many women feel they have nothing to wear. Often this is because they have lots of individual items of clothing but not enough outfits. One of the simplest and most effective ways to pull together disparate elements in your wardrobe and create attractive outfits is to invest in some well chosen accessories – whether statement belts, jew...

Wear What You Like!

Posted on August 19, 2018August 19, 2018 by Nicola Davis

You may be surprised to find a personal stylist telling you to wear what you like, but there really is no better advice. Great personal style boils down to wearing the clothes, make-up (if you like it) and accessories that make you feel at your most happy and confident. The trouble is that lots of us haven’t quite worked out how to dress in a way that makes us feel good. We ...

Helen Clemow, Salisbury

Posted on July 28, 2018July 28, 2018 by Nicola Davis

" I really enjoyed my consultation and was delighted with it from start to finish. You were so professional and friendly and I've come away with so many useful tips."

Bagging A Bargain

Posted on July 25, 2018July 25, 2018 by Nicola Davis

We all love a bargain, don’t we? But how many of your previous sale purchases do you actually love and wear regularly? A bargain is only a bargain if you actually wear it! It is all too easy to get carried away by thoughts of how much you’re saving and end up buying something you would never normally consider and that is destined to lurk unworn at the back of your wardrobe (Tr...

Selecting Stylish Sunglasses

Posted on July 14, 2018July 14, 2018 by Nicola Davis

At this time of year the accessory that tends to get the most wear is usually our sunglasses. It’s certainly true that the addition of a pair of sunglasses to your look gives you an undeniably cool edge - but how do you go about finding the perfect pair for you? With a plethora of shapes, shades and sizes to choose from we’ve put together our definitive guide to choosing ...

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