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 ...

What To Wear To A Wedding

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Nicola Davis

Are you going to a wedding? Perhaps you’re the mother of the bride or groom? If so, you will want to make sure you look your very best. Here are some tips to help you get your outfit right so that you not only look and feel fabulous on the day but also when you look back on the photos in years to come. What type of wedding is it? There are so many different options for weddi...

Why White is Right, Right Now!

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Nicola Davis

One of the first things I’m often asked when people come for a colour analysis is “Can I wear black?” Black dominates many of our wardrobes and one of the main reasons people give for wearing it is that “It goes with everything”. However, whilst black may not actually clash with other colours, there are in fact few that it actually enhances. For Summer, choosing a lighter...

Hats, Hats, Hats!

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Nicola Davis

Hats were very much to the fore at the royal wedding and there is no doubt that the right hat adds a stylish finishing touch to an outfit and imparts a sense of occasion. With this in mind, I asked local milliner Deborah Dalton for her thoughts on how to wear hats well. Here's what she had to say... "The recent Royal wedding was fantastic! A great occasion f...

Best Dressed Wedding Guest

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

Were you, like me, glued to the screen watching the royal wedding? I loved the simplicity and elegance of Meghan’s Givenchy wedding gown, topped off by that fabulous veil. It will be interesting to see how her choice influences bridal wear over the year ahead. Exciting though it was to see THE wedding gown though, it was actually checking out what the wedding guests were we...

My Personal Style – Melanie Robinson

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Nicola Davis

Melanie is a Captain in the Royal Naval Reserve, an Executive Coach and Mentor, wife, mother, sister and friend. She took her place in history when she became one of the first females to command a Royal Navy warship 20 years ago. She has been trailblazing ever since, carving a career which currently sees her appointed as one of the most senior ranking females in the Roya...

Summer Style

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Nicola Davis

I love this time of year when the shops are awash with the new season colours and styles. Over the past month or so, I have been talking a lot about Summer Style - on BBC radio Solent, at Winchester Fashion Week and my own Seasonal Update events - so I thought it would be useful to summarise some of the key trends for you on my blog. Pastels There are two broad colo...

A Walk On The Wild Side

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Nicola Davis

Something strange has happened to me – I am developing a bit of a penchant for leopard print! What’s so strange about that? Well, until quite recently, I wouldn’t have been seen dead in it! I think my aversion to animal prints can be traced back to Bet Lynch in Coronation Street who was often seen wearing head-to-toe leopard print, bright blue eye shadow and lots of blin...

The Art of Layering

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Nicola Davis

The shops may be awash with Spring/Summer styles but it’s still be distinctly chilly out there so, if you’re going to splash out on new season styles now, you’ll definitely need to add some layers for warmth. In fact, given the unpredictability of the great British climate, layering is a sensible way of adjusting to changing temperatures year-round. After all, how many d...

My Personal Style – Catherine Turness

Posted on February 15, 2018February 15, 2018 by Nicola Davis

I am delighted that Catherine Turness, has agreed to tell us about her personal style. Catherine is Executive Director at Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) and leads a team that delivers multifaceted projects on behalf of 750 diverse businesses. One of these projects is Winchester Fashion Week (16th - 21st April). Catherine was the Winner of the 2016 Women in...

Denice Wray, New Forest

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Nicola Davis

"I wanted to thank you for spending the morning with Jo and I. We both found it very helpful, with lots of food for thought and change. You provide a very professional service in a very informal way, which put us both at ease. I personally will find it so helpful when shopping and it will stop me making purchases that I will never wear. Thank you again and we look forward to...

Ten Style Tips for Midsters

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Nicola Davis

I am often asked what the “rules” are for dressing post fifty. The first thing to say is that we should be able to wear what we like so I really don’t think it’s appropriate to be too prescriptive. However, I know that when some women reach middle age they lose confidence in their own ability to judge what does and doesn’t suit them. Many tell me they dread looking like “mu...

My Personal Style – Louise Proddow, Entrepreneur

Posted on December 24, 2017December 24, 2017 by Nicola Davis

One of the reasons I called my business My Personal Style is that I think it's really important for us express our own sense of style. It’s what makes us individual and interesting. I’ve therefore enjoyed interviewing some inspiring women about their personal style. I'm kicking off this occasional series with Louise Proddow, entrepreneur, strategist, author, mother, friend, fo...

Top Tips for Successful Sales Shopping

Posted on December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 by Nicola Davis

We all love a bargain, don’t we? At this time of year the shops (actual and online) are awash with discounted stock and it can be very tempting to splash out. However, years of running Capsule Wardrobe Workshops and doing Wardrobe Weeds have taught me that most women's clothing mistakes were so-called sale bargains. So, before you rush off and buy something which you mi...

How to Dress For That First Date

Posted on December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 by Nicola Davis

This month's blog comes courtesy of Daisy Mae, author of "Dating Daisy" which tells the story of 52 year newly-divorced Daisy's quest to find romance through internet dating. Daisy came to me to have her colours analysed and also took the opportunity to get my advice on what to wear for dates. Here's her account of our conversation which also featu...

Bertie Buhagiar, Hedge End

Posted on November 15, 2017November 15, 2017 by Nicola Davis

I started off with doing the Capsule Wardrobe Workshop, and that led me to do the Dress Your Best Workshop and update my colour......loved loved loved Nicola and her easy approach! Shopping and getting ready in the morning is so easy now, thank you x

Personal Branding For Professional Success

Posted on November 6, 2017November 13, 2017 by Nicola Davis

Before I trained as an image consultant, I spent more years than I care to remember in a corporate environment. I worked in recruitment, sales and channel management so I know how important the way we present ourselves can be to our professional success. Rightly or wrongly, people form opinions about our character, professionalism, socio-economic status and authority based on w...

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