Five summer essentials you can wear – rain or shine!
The weather over the Platinum Jubilee weekend has been a typical UK mix of sunshine and showers. We know better than to expect sunshine when we want it, but we’re still disappointed when the rain clouds appear. In my experience many people take this approach to their wardrobes too. In summer it’s easy to buy […]
How to dress for work in hot weather.
Our wardrobes are having a challenging time at the moment. Just when you are getting to grips with what to wear back to the office , you now have to factor in 40 degree heat! Unfortunately, it seems that heatwaves are going to be commonplace so in order to ensure you don’t swelter at your […]
What’s the best item to buy in the summer sales?
Well, that’s easy, it’s the one you’ll wear! Sounds simple, but when you’re faced with time pressures and the lure of a reduced price tag, the ‘going to sit unworn in the wardrobe’ garment is oh too tempting. Here are five tips to help buy clothes you love and avoid wasting your money:- 1: Shop […]
How to look ‘polished and professional’ and what that actually means.
Probably the biggest request I get from clients is to help them look ‘polished and professional’. But what does that actually mean in practice? Let’s remove some of the confusion around what it actually is and crucially what it isn’t. What polished and professional isn’t. It isn’t being groomed to within an inch of your […]
The Summer skirt style making a comeback
Are you ‘trendy’ and being ‘modern’? ‘I don’t like trends!” said a lady at a recent event I hosted. When I explained that my clients don’t want to dress head to toe in the latest trends either and that they like outfits that feel modern and current, you could see the relief on her face. […]
Really good basic white t-shirts
In these weeks of unpredictable weather, layering is key. Don’t worry, I won’t talk about my thermal vest again (you don’t want a glamour overload). Instead I’m talking about a key wardrobe staple – the crew neck white cotton t-shirt. It is the ideal layering piece as it always looks fresh and modern. It is […]
How to dress like you have your sh*t together!
Excuse the potty mouth, sorry Mum, but ‘I want to look like I’ve got my sh*t together!’ is a request I had from a recent client and have heard many times over the years. It’s a succinct way of saying ‘I would like to look confident, professional and competent in my role’. Who doesn’t want […]
What we can learn from HM The Queen about style
I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. I now realise what a constant resassing presence she has been throughout my life. Whether you are a royalist or not you have to admire her selfless dedication to public service and her unwavering sense of duty. As a mark […]
3 Stylish Spring jackets
Timeless Spring jackets you’ll wear on repeat The weather is getting warmer and it feels like Spring has finally arrived – hooray! I’m even contemplating NOT wearing my thermal vest. I know, crazy huh?! Spring isn’t just about discarding layers, it’s about finding styles you can wear in warmer weather such as a lightweight jacket. […]
How to get your wardrobe ready for a return to the office.
Are you in a panic about what to wear in the office? It’a taken a pandemic but now it’s finally been proven that we don’t need heels and a power suit to be productive. In fact, according to a recent survey 71% of people questioned in the finance sector say they actually feel more productive […]