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Layer Up In Style This Autumn

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

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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 More than ever, we’re embracing personal style, ditching outdated fashion “rules,” and showing the world that confidence is the ultimate accessory.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...
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High – Summer Style

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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...
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Fab At Fifty & Beyond

Style and beauty are not just the prerogative of the young. There is absolutely no reason why a woman well into her fifties, sixties, seventies and beyond cannot look attractive and stylish. But, whereas the young may manage to pull off some dubious fashion choices, we grown-ups need to dress with a little more care to look our very best. If you’re not ready to fade into...
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What To Wear Workshop

Everyone can look fabulous, regardless of age, shape or size. You just need to understand the styles that work best for YOU. Learn how to dress to flatter your shape, scale and proportions in a friendly, supportive environment. We will cover: Your body shape and what it means for the way you dress Your proportions – How to create the illusion of being perfectly prop...
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My Personal Style Clinic

If you’ve previously had a style consultation and/or colour analysis with me (or someone else) and would like to invest in some additional advice, why not book an hour’s slot with me?  This is your opportunity to ask any questions you have to help you fine-tune wardrobe. This session is just for you and we can cover whatever you wish! Perhaps you’d like to: Bring in ...
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My Personal Style Clinic

If you’ve previously had a style consultation and/or colour analysis with me (or someone else) and would like to invest in some additional advice, why not book an hour’s slot with me?  This is your opportunity to ask any questions you have to help you fine-tune wardrobe. This session is just for you and we can cover whatever you wish! Perhaps you’d like to: Bring in ...
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Key Trends for Autumn-Winter 2024

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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...
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New You, True 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? Now is the time to make changes and herald a new, more confident, you; the “you” you truly want to be. We’re all different – not only in terms of  our size and shape, but also our lifestyles and the type of clothing...
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My Ultimate Guide to White Jeans & Trousers

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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...
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Capsule Wardrobe Workshop

  Do you dream of having a carefully edited wardrobe of clothes you look and feel great in? If the reality is that: Your wardrobe is a bit chaotic. You have lots of clothes but often feel you have nothing to wear. Nothing seems to go with anything. You sometimes waste money on clothes you don’t wear. You wear 20% of your wardrobe 80% of the time....
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Capsule Holiday Wardrobe Workshop

Do you dream of looking effortlessly stylish on holiday? Of always having something appropriate and comfortable to wear? And, best of all, fitting it all into a single suitcase as carry-on luggage? If the reality is that you end up packing stuff “just in case”, have multiple over-stuffed suitcases and have even been known to incur excess baggage charges, yet still have nothi...
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New You, True 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? Now is the time to make changes and herald a new, more confident, you; the “you” you truly want to be. We’re all different – not only in terms of  our size and shape, but also our lifestyles and the type of clothing...
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What To Wear This Spring – Summer

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What should I wear?
  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 ...
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What I Wore on Repeat in 2023

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skirt and top
I saw this article in The Times the other day and it prompted me to review my own wardrobe to see what I have been wearing most over the past year. I found it a really useful exercise which you might like to try as I think it says more about who you are and what you really like to wear than any style personality quiz! Here's a rundown of my most worn items: A mustard turt...
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Fab At Fifty & Beyond

  Style and beauty are not just the prerogative of the young. There is absolutely no reason why a woman well into her fifties, sixties, seventies and beyond cannot look attractive and stylish. But, whereas the young may manage to pull off some dubious fashion choices, we grown-ups need to dress with a little more care to look our very best. If you’re not ready to...
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Key Trends for Autumn – Winter 2023

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“Buy less, choose well, make it last” Wise words from Vivienne Westwood which increasing numbers of us are buying into.  Rather than blindly embracing fast fashion and acquiring ever more clothes, my clients are more interested in building a curated wardrobe of outfits that they look and feel their best in. Fortunately, the fashion world seems to be buying in to this ap...
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How To Look Effortlessly Stylish

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  Just about every woman who comes to see me says her goal is to look effortlessly stylish. You know the look; relaxed but also pulled-together. For most people, this means looking good without looking like you’ve tried too hard or spent hours getting ready. You probably won’t be surprised to hear that there is in fact some time and effort involved in achieving t...
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What To Wear Workshop

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

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