Quiet Luxury

  The quiet luxury (also known as stealth wealth) trend has been bubbling for a while now but has really come to the fore since Gwyneth Paltrow’s court appearances where she wore a succession of low-key but highly expensive outfits which exemplified the look. So, what is this trend? And, if it resonates with you, how could you incorporate it in your wardrobe with...
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New Year, New You!

Would you like to feel happy and confident about your appearance? Are you stuck in a bit of a style rut? Bored with your clothes? Feeling pretty much invisible? The New Year is a great time to make changes and herald a new, more confident, you. Whereas most New Year's resolutions tend involve diet, exercise and abstinence - all very admirable but (if you're anything like ...
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What to Wear “Out-Out” this Festive Season

women at a party
The festive season is almost upon us and, after last year’s restrictions, I think many of us are in the mood to party. Certainly, there’s been a shift of focus within the fashion world from stay-at- home lounge wear to more glamorous “out-out" wear. So what will you be wearing for Christmas and New Year parties? How much you relish the opportunity to  put on a bit of ...
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Don’t become a slave to styling rules!

Jumble of clothes
I know that a lot of women find choosing what to wear for any given occasion quite stressful so I aim to make getting dressed as simple and straight forward as possible you so that you can spend less time worrying about your clothes and more time enjoying life. We women are often our own worst critics, tending to focus on our perceived faults rather than appreciating our...
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What to Wear to Lunch With Friends

friends having lunch outside
Whenever I do a style consultation, I ask about the client’s lifestyle, favourite shops etc and what occasions they find it challenging to dress for. Almost without exception, women tell me that what they find most difficult is dressing for lunch out with their friends! Generally, there will be at least one woman in their group who absolutely nails her look, leaving the ...
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Facing Up To Face Masks

I don't think anyone enjoys wearing a face mask but we have to accept them as our new normal, and regardless of the style and colour that you choose, first and foremost, we must remember that they exist to keep us safe. That said, I have been asked for advice on many different aspects of wearing masks, so I thought I'd share a few thoughts with you. What style should I wea...
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Lockdown Style

Pictures of Nicola wearing different outfits
Over the past few weeks, quite a few people have suggested that I write a style guide on what to wear during lockdown. I must admit I have hesitated to do this till now because the last thing I want to do in these difficult and stressful times is suggest that we should be focusing on what we look like. Goodness knows there are far more important things to worry about…. BUT ...
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The Shirt Dress – A Wardrobe Hero

The shirt dress is a wardrobe hero which never goes out of style but is particularly  on-trend for Spring 2020. I’ve  bought a couple over the past few years and they are probably the most versatile dresses in my wardrobe. They’re a particularly good option for women who prefer some tailoring to the romantic, unstructured flouncy dresses which are also popular at the mom...
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Do You Feel Invisible?

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...
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The Power of Three

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...
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Wardrobe Full Of Clothes But Nothing to Wear?

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...
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Dress Your Best

Everyone can look fabulous, regardless of age, shape or size. You just need to understand what works for YOU. Learn how to dress in the way that flatters your shape, scale and proportions in a friendly, supportive environment. We will cover: Your body shape and what it means for the way you. Your proportions – How to create the illusion of being perfectly pr...
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Wear What You Like!

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 ...
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Dress Your Best

Everyone can look fabulous, regardless of age, shape or size. You just need to understand what works for YOU. Learn how to dress in the way that flatters your shape, scale and proportions in a friendly, supportive environment. We will cover: Your body shape and what it means for the way you. Your proportions – How to create the illusion of being perfectly proportion...
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Key Trends for Spring-Summer 2017

Just about anything goes this Spring-Summer! There are stripes, florals, sheers, ruffles galore, floaty tops, cinched in waists, wide- and narrow-leg trousers - you name it, it's out there! Given this vast array of choice, for this post, I've decided to confine myself to looking at a few key colours and sleeves, which are a real feature this season. Key Colours There’s an...
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