With the party season just around the corner you may be panicking about what to wear, especially if you don’t have the budget for an expensive new outfit. So this week I have found one LBD (Little Black Dress) at a great price and styled it on 3 different women of different ages and sizes both […]
100 of the Best Winter Coats
Here in the south of England we are finally having the first cold snap of the autumn, so your mind might be turning to a new coat purchase. If so, before you hit the shops or the virtual shops, check out my tips for your body shape and some of the best coats available now. […]
My Style Formula, the Elusive Smart/Casual Look and Miracle Leggings
I am often asked how to create the elusive “smart casual” outfit or how to dress for weekends comfortably, but still looking like you have put some care into what you are wearing. For some time after I worked in the corporate world I found it tricky to do casual wear without feeling scruffy. While […]
High End Makeup, Is It Worth the Money?
For me nothing beats the luxury of a new Chanel lipstick or nail polish when I want to treat myself to something a little indulgent. But as far as makeup is concerned do you need to buy premium to get the best products or are you just paying for the packaging? I recently bought a […]
The “Must Buy” for Your Autumn/Winter Capsule Wardrobe
You probably already know that velvet is a big trend this season. And while you may have a velvet dress or pair of trousers from a previous Christmas, this season it ventures into day wear too. No longer do you need to save that velvet jacket for a festive party, now you can wear it […]
Tuesday 10 – Coats and Jackets Some With a Great 30 % Discount!
For this Tuesday 10 I’m listing 10 coats that are useful additions to your capsule wardrobe. I’m not saying that you need all 10 because it depends on your lifestyle so you can pick and choose which would work for you. The great news though is that you can get some of these for 30% discount […]
The Best Over The Knee Boots & How to Wear Them
This week I had an email from a reader asking; “One of the trends this season are for over the knee boots. I’ve been searching ….. the cheap ones are really cheap looking, the expensive ones will blow the budget so middling price would be within everyone’s budget. And, how to wear them please. Or some of us […]
The 8 Knits You Need in Your Capsule Wardrobe
I don’t know about you, but one of my favourite things about Autumn is knitwear. There is nothing better on a crisp day than a cosy piece of cashmere, well maybe an open fire and a cup of hot chocolate, now that would be perfect! It’s been a slow start to Autumn here in the UK […]
What’s Hot Now – Floral Dresses
If you are planning a dress purchase this season, top of your list if you want to be “on trend” should be a floral. If you aren’t a girly girl, wear it with a leather biker jacket and flat knee boots or a pair of suede ankle boots. But my favourite way to style it […]
Tuesday 10 – Autumn Accessories to Add to Your Capsule Wardrobe
I’m kicking off the new season with a new Tuesday 10 post. This week it is 10 must have accessories to update your capsule wardrobe for Autumn. If you are a regular reader you will know that I am passionate about accessories. If your clothes are the food, your accessories are the seasoning and the […]
5 Picks from 5 Favourite Online Stores
While I have been busy creating Autumn capsule wardrobes for my clients I am always keeping an eye open for those key pieces to add to my own to update it for the new season. Since my decision last season to buy less but buy better there have been a few places that I go […]
The Seasonless Capsule Wardrobe – The Jersey Dress
For those readers outside of the UK, you may not be aware that most of the country is sweltering in an Indian Summer with temperatures up to 30 degrees. Like the odd days in winter when we have a huge snow drop, we really don’t handle it well. And our wardrobes struggle too. We now seem to […]
How to Wear Chocolate Brown – Colour Combinations for You to Try
If, like me, you love chocolate, it’s time to celebrate. Sorry if you thought I was offering you a bar of Green & Black’s because I am talking about the colour Chocolate. It’s one of my favourite neutrals as it goes so well with autumnal colours like Rust and Mustard but also some slightly less […]
New Season Inspiration – What’s Yours?
Looking at some of the new drops in my favourite online stores you could be forgiven for thinking that we are in a fairy tale and we are all to be princesses for the coming season. The amount of pink, crystals, ruffles and bows is enough to give you sugar overload! Shop items by clicking […]
