Forever Fabulous – Spring/Summer Trends for the 50+ woman

There is always plenty of advice online and in magazines etc., about current trends and how to wear them, but often they are aimed at young women, and apart from a few exceptions, most brands still use young models with ultraslim figures, which more mature women just don’t identify with. However, those of us in … Read more

The trouble with vanity sizing

Let’s be honest, women’s clothing sizes can be confusing and frustrating.   Not only do different brands size their clothes according to their ideal customer (which can be vastly different from one brand to the next), but there is also the phenomenon of vanity sizing, which has been around for decades and shows no signs … Read more

Seasonal trends – love them or loathe them?

Spring is in the air and with that comes the regular seasonal trend articles in magazines, newspapers, blogs and more, focussing on all the new fashion trends for the season. How do you feel about them? Do you: Devour every bit of information you can find? Get confused by all the different trends and don’t … Read more

I have no idea what my style is, I don’t think I really have one!

This is a comment from a member of my Facebook group recently, after I’d been talking about how dressing in colours and styles that suit your physical appearance can improve the way you look, but bringing in your personal style helps you to FEEL more like you – and indeed the best version of you! … Read more

Is it vain to care about your appearance?

As an image consultant, I naturally take care of my appearance – I put make-up on every day (unless I’m at home, cleaning or working in the garden etc.), I style my hair every day and I make sure I dress appropriately for the day ahead.  I wouldn’t feel like me if I didn’t follow … Read more

What is a Personal Brand

Whether it be a business or an individual, well-known names have a distinctive brand, from Macdonalds’ golden arches to Dame Judy Dench’s pixie hairstyle.  Personal branding encompasses many things and is relevant to everyone, no matter their circumstances. Working with professional women means I focus a high proportion of time relating personal brand to my … Read more