Wednesday, October 16, 2024

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 […]

Stylish Autumn jumpers to wear now

I’m a firm believer that the right piece of knitwear makes the change of season and onset of colder weather easier to bear.  Stylish, effortless and warm, it’s the ‘no brainer’ garment you can throw on to make an instantly stylish outfit – no ironing required! Aside from the obvious benefit of helping you keep […]

Smart wool coats

Coat trends come and go and, in the case of the 90s colourful anorak, come back round again! Yikes, Sergio Tacchini anyone? A classic wool coat however, is an investment piece that you’ll wear season after season. It’s a wardrobe staple that never fails to look smart and sharpen up your outfit. If you’ve been […]

Spring jackets to refresh your wardrobe

Do your Spring outfits feel ‘past it’? This is a term many of my clients use to describe their current style before we work together. It’s the feeling you get when you put on an outfit you used to love only to feel, at best, underwhelmed and, at worst, frumpy and grumpy!  If that sounds […]

Going out outfits (without sequins)

Plus my top 3 evening wear blouses. If you’re stressing over what to wear to your Christmas drinks, you are not alone. I’ve been talking to a lot of people who feel a bit rusty on Christmas party wear, not a surprise after two years in lockdown! I hope you are all going to glamorous […]

How to prolong the life of your garments

Is this common wardrobe item leaving a bad impression? This is something I find in many of the wardrobes that I edit. I’m not talking about crocs for a change because thankfully I don’t come across so many of them. I’m talking about wire hangers which do, quite literally, leave a bad impression on your […]