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Where to buy – Wardrobe Essentials from Isabella Oliver
When I find an essential wardrobe piece I'm one of those people who will stick faithfully to the brand and buy the same piece in several colours (you only need look in my camisole drawer and you will find about 12 in a variety of colours from Phase Eight, sadly they don't seem to do them any more!) … [Read More...]
Stylish Accessories for Women in Business
Following up from my recent post on work accessories and a discussion on LinkedIn it seems that one of the main problems we working women have is finding the right bag to carry our laptop or Ipad and all our daily necessities. Whilst there are plenty of laptop bags available in the shops I have to … [Read More...]
How to Get that Red Carpet Glamourous Make-up Look – By Lisa Eldridge
If you haven't discovered Lisa Eldridge and her make-up tutorials yet, you've been missing out. I absolutely love watching her videos and seeing her transform either herself or a model. This time it was the red carpet make-up she recently did for Kate Winslet. It's an absolutely beautiful polished … [Read More...]
Summer Trend – Sugar Candy
There is a real feminine feel on the high street for the summer (you remember what summer is!) with girly candy colours translated from the catwalks. If you feel that it's all a bit too sugary for you try just one piece mixed in with your every day neutrals. For example add sugary pink with navy, … [Read More...]
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe – Casual
The easiest and most economical way to build a wardrobe that works for you is by creating multiple capsule wardrobes; work, casual, winter, summer etc. Pieces can work within more than one capsule collection for example finer knits from your summer capsule could be layered in the winter. Here are my … [Read More...]
Stylish Casuals for your Weekend Capsule Wardrobe
A few perfect basics to add as part of your weekend capsule wardrobe. Although the accessories are on the expensive side they are all classics that will continue to work for years to come. Isabella Oliver is the ideal place to shop for those perfect wardrobe bascics. Jacket, Shirt & … [Read More...]
The Classic Ballet Shoe; Wild, Bright & Sparkly!
It's some years since I have been able to wear really high heels, which is so sad as this season there have been some gorgeous ones I have been lusting after. I'll be surprised if I get to the end of the season without being tempted! In the meantime however, I will be wearing my favourite flat - the … [Read More...]
What to wear to Look like you Mean Business
If you work in a corporate environment with a fairly formal dress code you've probably heard the saying "dress for the job you want, not the one you have." One of the best ways to upgrade your image is with quality, classic accessories. It's amazing how many people notice your accessories, before … [Read More...]
A Week On Tumblr – Beating Rainy Day Blues
A week on Tumblr. It's been rather a depressing week weather wise so Tumblr has been the place to go for some cheery images. I love looking at other Tumblr blogs although it can rather while away the time! So my day dreaming has consisted of Italy with Gorgeous George, a new wardrobe from Michael … [Read More...]
What to Buy now – Spring Beauty Treats
If you are feeling a little gloomy and thoroughly fed up with the grey weather and constant rain I sympathise. Sitting at my desk looking out at the garden this week it looks more like the start of winter than Spring. I keep thinking it can't go on for much longer - hopefully the April showers will … [Read More...]
What to Wear – Royal Ascot
If you are intending to visit Royal Ascot this is definitely the year to do it. With it being the Queen's Jubilee year I am sure this will be an extra special occasion. When I had my shops we were only a few miles from Ascot and I loved this time of year. We would start to see women shopping for … [Read More...]
Add Some Sparkle to your Day
I love a bit of glitz and sparkle but don't get much opportunity to wear it - until now that is. The runways for Spring/Summer were full of metallics and embelishment, and what I love about the high street versions is that you can mix them with every day pieces. Yes you can wear a bit of sparkle … [Read More...]
April Wardrobe Essential – Part 2 – What to Wear in the Rain
It's a practical one today. As I sit here the rain is teaming down outside the window and I've needed my office light on for most of the day. Yes we are enjoying those April showers. At the beginning of the week I posted about Macs so here are the chichest wellingtons to complete your … [Read More...]
April Wardrobe Essential
April showers bring May flowers - and let's face it even if we don't like the rain we certainly need it as we are already facing a summer of hose pipe bans. And if it rains it's the perfect excuse to get out a Mac that will put a smile on your face. The company that always comes up with rainwear … [Read More...]
