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
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
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 recently ran a poll on LinkedIn to find out how people shop for clothes, and from the results, it’s clear how popular online shopping has become (long before the pandemic meant we were unable to venture into a store for so long), as well as how stressful many find the process. Here are the … Read more
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
It’s the only one you’re ever going to have. I’ve just celebrated my 60th birthday – I’m not quite sure how that happened as I still feel around 25 (most of the time), but it is a fact and there’s no point in denying it. In fact, I’m proud to be in my 6th decade … Read more
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
I regularly work with women who are navigating the changes that midlife brings, and changes in their body shape are often a big concern. It is a common problem, which so many women experience, but often do little more than cover their bodies with extra fabric to hide the areas they now find offensive. The … Read more
As we navigate through lockdown #3, we need to find ways to keep our spirits up and bring some brightness to our days. One way is by adding colour, but not just with the clothes we wear. Here’s a few ideas to get you thinking about how you can instantly add some colour to your … Read more
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