Nicola Davis

Layer Up In Style This Autumn

Posted on September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 by Nicola Davis

Autumn can be a glorious time of year when the air feels crisp, the leaves turn golden, and suddenly we’re all rummaging through our wardrobes wondering how to dress without either freezing or overheating. The solution to dressing for this transitional time of year is layering. It’s practical (hello, unpredictable weather), flattering (goodbye, bulky coats), an...

Style Over 50: Fashion Rules That Might Be Aging You (And What to Do Instead)

Posted on August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 by Nicola Davis

Same woman dressed in frumpy and stylish clothes.

There’s a quiet revolution happening in the wardrobes of women over 50—and it’s long overdue. More than ever, we’re embracing personal style, ditching outdated fashion “rules,” and showing the world that confidence is the ultimate accessory. But some style advice we grew up with? It's stuck in the past—and if followed too closely, it can actually make you loo...

High – Summer Style

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 by Nicola Davis

Phew! I love the sunshine but the scorching heat of the past couple of weeks has proved a little too much for this post-menopausal woman who is STILL experiencing hot flushes! With heat like this, wearing clothes that keep you cool becomes a priority but it doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style. Your starting point should be to opt for looser fitting clothes in fabric...

Best Swimwear for Your Body Shape

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Nicola Davis

Swimwear shopping can feel like a daunting task, especially when you’re faced with a wide variety of styles, cuts, and fits. The key to feeling confident in your swimsuit is understanding your body shape and choosing a style that accentuates your best features. Everyone’s body is unique, and there's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to swimwear. In this art...

My Ultimate Packing Guide: Travel Light, Travel Right

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Nicola Davis

The holiday season is finally here! Whether you’re heading to a sunny beach or a bustling city, there’s one thing we all dread: packing. But it doesn’t have to be stressful! With a little planning and a few key packing hacks, you can breeze through this process and be on your way to a stress-free holiday. So, grab a coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s talk about packing s...

Style Personality & Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Nicola Davis

When you have a style consultation, we start by exploring your style personality. This is crucial because it’s what determines what you will enjoy wearing and feel your best in. I will ask you to complete a questionnaire, but I will have been gleaning information from the moment you step through my door! We’re all different and so are our style person...

Top Tips For Successful Online Shopping

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Nicola Davis

Confession! I now buy most of my clothes online. This is something I would never have imagined doing a few years ago but, whilst I still enjoy the occasional browse around physical stores, I don’t have much spare time so it’s easier to shop online in short bursts. Besides, there is considerably more choice online, particularly with so many brands havin...

How to dress for snowy weather while still looking stylish

Posted on January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 by Nicola Davis

I get contacted by all sorts of companies offering to pay me to feature their blogs on my website. I have always declined because it's important to me that that my blogs are authentic and a true reflection of my values and beliefs. However, I received this article today from Humes Outfitters and I think that (particularly given the weather we're currently experiencing!) yo...

To Tuck or Not to Tuck? That is the question.

Posted on January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 by Nicola Davis

All images courtesy of Sezane - Left to right: half tuck, tuck & blouse over, French tuck, full tuck You can hardly fail to have noticed that, these days, when it comes to wearing tops, it’s all about the “tuck”. This has become more of a focus with the move away from skinny jeans to a more relaxed silhouette. A basic styling rule of thumb is that if yo...

You Do YOU!

Posted on November 29, 2024November 29, 2024 by Nicola Davis

Earlier today I was talking to Melissa Nicholson, founder of fabulous Kettlewell Colours. She’s asked me to do a Facebook Live next week for the Colour Club which is a group of about 20,000 women who are passionate about the Kettlewell brand and all things colour and style. We discussed possible topics and settled on a braod theme of dressing to please yourself. ...

What To Wear Over The Festive Season

Posted on November 2, 2024November 2, 2024 by Nicola Davis

Have you thought about what you're going to wear over the festive season yet? This may just feel like one more pressure on top of all the others - present buying/wrapping, menu planning, where to seat/sleep everyone etc - but if you give some thought to what to wear now, you can save yourself a last minute panic and know you'll look and feel your best during the festivities...

Key Trends for Autumn-Winter 2024

Posted on October 4, 2024October 6, 2024 by Nicola Davis

With the nights drawing in and a distinct chill in the air, it’s time to think about our autumn-winter wardrobes. With the new season collections hitting the shops, it's an exciting and fruitful time to buy. Before investing in anything new though, it makes sense to take stock of what you already have in your wardrobe. That way, you can focus on filling any gaps, rather than b...

Your Best Neutrals and How to Wear Them

Posted on August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 by Nicola Davis

As a colour analyst, I really appreciate the power of colour. Every day I see clients transform before my eyes as I place fabric swatches in their best colours and combinations o colours next to their faces. Not only can wearing the right colours for your unique colouring make you look younger, fresher and healthier; they can also lift your mood and the mood of those aroun...

My Ultimate Guide to White Jeans & Trousers

Posted on August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 by Nicola Davis

For me, white jeans and trousers are an absolute summer staple. I know some women worry about how unforgiving they can be, not to mention the practicality of keeping them clean but, trust me, they really can become your go-to summer bottoms and are so versatile and easy to style. It’s all about getting the right fabric and fit. First and foremost, go for a substantial fa...

Accentuate the Positive

Posted on July 6, 2024July 7, 2024 by Nicola Davis

I've styled literally thousands of women and I don’t think I’ve ever met one who arrived at my studio feeling entirely happy with her appearance. Even those who have been blessed with good looks and great figures have their insecurities – curiously often more so than those who are not as conventionally “good looking”. When we women look in the mirror, we tend to focus on our...

Does Your Colour Palette Ever Change?

Posted on June 2, 2024June 2, 2024 by Nicola Davis

I am often asked whether your colour palette changes throughout your life. This is a contentious subject as some seasonal analysts are adamant that it doesn’t: once an autumn, always an autumn, even if your hair has faded from fiery red to grey! Nowadays though lots of analysts (particularly those who use tonal and other systems) believe it can. Let me explain why...

What To Wear On Holiday

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Nicola Davis

According to various surveys, the British are the worst-dressed on holiday. A little harsh perhaps but there is no doubt that the “Brit abroad” is not always lovely sight to behold! I suspect it’s because we’re not just accustomed to hot weather so our wardrobes aren’t geared up for it. With a little thought and effort though, there’s absolutely no reason we can’...

What To Wear To A Wedding

Posted on April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 by Nicola Davis

Are you going to a wedding this year? Maybe you're "just" a guest or perhaps you’re the mother of the bride or groom. In either case, 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 look and feel fabulous. Dress Code The first thing to establish is whether there is a particular dress...

What To Wear This Spring – Summer

Posted on February 29, 2024March 3, 2024 by Nicola Davis

It's always exciting when new season clothes start to drop but, before you put together your spring-summer wish list, I recommend that you “shop your wardrobe”; in other words, take stock of what you already have and identify any gaps. The chances are that you will only need one or two additional pieces to update your wardrobe. Below are some of the key trends ...

Petite Style

Posted on February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 by Nicola Davis

As someone who is 5’3” (in the morning, on a good day, standing up as straight as I can!) and has styled literally hundreds of petite women, I know how frustrating shopping for clothes can be if you're short. Given that the fashion industry typically designs for women 5’6” – 5’8”, if you are buying from a brand’s standard range, you are likely going to need to get your clothes...

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