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
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
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
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
As we embark on this New Year, no doubt many of you are feeling the effects of over-indulging during the festive season. Perhaps you have taken the first steps to losing those excess pounds by joining your local gym or slimming club. No matter whether you have just a few pounds to lose or … Read more