Battling cancer is an experience none of us want to have to go through and even when you have rung that bell and you’re in remission, the battle doesn’t end. While those around you will be relieved and celebrating the fact that you are a survivor, they might not realise you will need time to … Read more
Let’s be honest, bodies change over the years, especially women’s bodies. Not just as we grow from a child to an adult, but through many other changes – puberty, pregnancy and menopause probably being the major ones, along with weight fluctuations due to diet or ill health. When I was training to become an image … Read more
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
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 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
We have reached the autumn equinox, which basically means that summer is over (sad face)! Having said that, we often get some lovely days at this time of year, when there is still some warmth in the sun, so you may be reluctant to pack away your summer clothes just yet. There are also many … Read more
So many women I speak to tell me that they hate shopping with a passion. Delving deeper into this statement often uncovers the fact that the problem is actually more about not really knowing what suits them or will work with what they already own – they rush around, unsure what to buy and end up … Read more
Choose clothes that fit you well and make you feel good: Clothes that fit your body well will help to give you confidence and you will stand taller. Understanding your body shape, proportions and scale will help you with this. Finding a brand that fits you well and sticking with it is a great tip, … Read more
Another new year dawns – traditionally the time to make resolutions. Lose weight, get fitter, be more organised. Add a new one – buy only genuine bargains in the sales. Lets be honest, how many of us have at some time bought clothing or shoes in the January sales absolutely convinced that they are … Read more