Accentuate the Positive

Wrong and right proportions
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...
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Using Jewellery to Elevate Your Party Outfit

If ever there was a time to dress up, it’s Christmas and New Year! There's no need to rush out and buy a whole new outfit though; think about how you could use jewellery to add some glamour to one you already have.  Have a root through your jewellery box to see if there are any hidden gems in there, or buy some inexpensive costume jewellery to add some sparkle and make your ...
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Accessorising With Style

Accessories can make or break an outfit.  Generally, the plainer the clothes, the more fun you can have with accessories. The right accessories can not only instantly update an outfit but also add a “pop” of colour. If you’ve already had a Colour Analysis, you will know what colours suit you best but you will probably have found that there are items in your wardrobe which are t...
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Choosing Your Best Necklines

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 ...
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A Colourful Evening!

  Please join jewellery designer Karen Borley and me for a relaxed, sociable evening at the lovely Hotel Du Vin where we will be discussing colour and how to wear it, as well as how to select and care for jewellery.   We will cover:   The type of colours you will look best in. Whether they will be most flattering on you if you wear them tone-on-t...
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Stress-Free Dressing For Social Events

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 ...
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Seasonal Update (Afternoon Session)

Before you shop for your Autumn/Winter wardrobe, please join me for a an informal and enjoyable Seasonal Update where I will guide you through the key Autumn/Winter trends with advice on what  shapes and colours will work for you, along with those which are perhaps best avoided. To help you make the best choices, there will be: A presentation on the latest styles, how ...
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Seasonal Update (Morning Session)

Before you shop for your Autumn/Winter wardrobe, please join me for a an informal and enjoyable Seasonal Update where I will guide you through the key Autumn/Winter trends with advice on what  shapes and colours will work for you, along with those which are perhaps best avoided. To help you make the best choices, there will be: A presentation on the latest styles, how ...
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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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