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
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
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
I’ve been working on an e-book, which I’ll be releasing shortly, all about taking back control of your wardrobe. As part of this process, I have suggested that you follow this simple mantra, both for clothes already in your wardrobe, as well as those you might choose to buy in the future. The mantra … Read more
The stores are bursting with the new Autumn collections, but with so much to choose from, what will you be adding to your wardrobe? Here’s a quick round-up of some of the biggest trends, and how you can make them work for you. The colour of the season Red is everywhere right now, and it’s … Read more
I recently purchased a book called “How to Dress for Success” by Edith Head and Joe Hyams. It’s an American book, which dates back to the sixties and much of it makes me laugh out loud. This was still the era when working women were predominantly secretaries, the alternative being a housewife or staying … Read more