Unlock Colour When working solely as a fashion designer it may surprise you to know that the fashion industry didn’t - still doesn’t - incorporate any form of colour analysis. Everything is instinctive rather than technique based. So it wasn't until I had enrolled on a personal styling course several years ago that I came upon those cool Winter, Summer and warm Spring, Autumn colour palettes. Whilst instinct is key to working in fashion and styling, colour analysis has proven to be an invaluable tool when working with clients to develop their individual personal style. During the aforementione ..read more

Tidy Wardrobe, Tidy Mind If you are starting 2024 with a wardrobe clear out and declutter, before immediately embarking on a shopping spree, think about how you could organise your existing wardrobes efficiency. To make it work as hard as you do. Both maintenance and storage are key, as done correctly this can help extend a garments lifespan and keep them looking pristine - saving you both time and money in the long term. Below are some tips to get you started: Invest in Quality Hangers Consider your specific clothing collection and storage needs when deciding which type of hangers to use. Vel ..read more

Inspiration For The Festive Season With the festive season upon us, it’s that puzzling time of year where you have to decide ‘what on earth I am going to wear?!’ If you are looking for inspiration for a Christmas party or a festive friend gathering, keep scrolling to get the ideas flowing. Festive Friend Fun I’ve tried on a lot of metallic silver and gold jeans over the past year and these Next styles are one of my favourites. Glam enough to dress up, but subtle (not Bacofoil like) enough to wear with a jumper and trainers during the day. After Work This Phase Eight sumptuous brown and black ..read more

Summer - Autumn & Beyond Here in the UK we are currently experiencing an Indian Summer heatwave, but our stores and social media have switched to full on autumn mode – it’s very confusing! With the unseasonal hot weather it may feel too soon to start thinking about an autumn wardrobe – it isn’t! Regardless of the temperature, brands and stores don’t wait until it’s cold to sell winter clothing. This year I was asked for warm coats in an unseasonably chilly July. A brief I couldn’t fulfil as a full range of coats don’t appear until September and are are only sold up to mid February. If you ..read more

Wedding Guest Outfit Inspo! Wedding season is now upon us and I’ve already styled a fair few clients for events they will be attending this spring summer. Here are a few things to consider when thinking about selecting a wedding guest outfit. First of all location, location. Will you be attending a city wedding, or a countryside affair - super important to consider footwear here - or perhaps a location abroad? Will your chosen outfit be comfortable to wear all day, or should you consider packing a second dress for later in the evening? If packing 2 dresses make sure they both work with one se ..read more

Succession’s Shiv Roy ‘quiet luxury’ style. Quiet Luxury, Stealth Wealth, Elevated Neutrals The concept ‘Quiet Luxury’ has ironically been creating a rather loud buzz recently. This style has been seen in The Row and Bottega Veneta’s catwalk shows, HBO drama Succession and. Gwyneth Paltrow’s stealth wealth courtroom style. Which spoke volumes before Gwyneth even uttered a word. This pared back look places and emphasis on quality craftsmanship over attention-grabbing logos and fashion fad detailing. The focal point is for the wearer to exude a subtle elegance and sophistication. While it may b ..read more

Do you find yourself spending a disproportionate amount of time every morning trying to create an outfit you will feel confident and comfortable in for the day ahead? Wondering how such an ‘easy’ decision can be so difficult? If so, you are definitely not alone! Cure Your Wardrobe Woes Creating a capsule wardrobe could very well be the solution to your wardrobe woes. Building a personalised seasonal capsule wardrobe for clients is one of my more popular personal styling services - both online and in person. It is in essence a streamlined selection of well-chosen clothes that all work together ..read more

Find Your New Shoe Style How many of you have ever felt great in an outfit, only to then have no choice but to add a pair of shoes you knew didn’t work? So instead of confidently marching out the house, it’s more of a shame shuffle to try and hide your shoes. It’s a scenario I often encounter when editing a clients’ wardrobes - I will ask what shoes do you wear with this outfit? To have them point to the same pair of shoes again and again. In order to make a wardrobe work well, there needs to be a variety of seasonal footwear. Well-chosen footwear can totallychange the tone of your outfit. For ..read more

Introduce Elements Of Sustainability With a sustainability now firmly on our radar, a growing number of styling clients are enquiring if they can book a personal shopping appointment that includes an element of sustainability. If this is indeed possible to do in person, or can it only be achieved online? The good news is that is can be definitely achieved in person. I sustainably shop with clients by: Shopping in B Corp Brands B Corps are companies that have been verified by B Lab as voluntarily meeting high standards of environmental and social performance, accountability, and transparency ..read more

Get a head start on party season. With under a month to go, there's no time like the present to start thinking about your Christmas party outfits - especially as we need to make up for last year's cancelled plans. The joy of attending social events has very much been reinstated, but with it comes the ubiquitous ‘what I am going to wear?’ If you are stuck for inspiration, keep scrolling for my personal stylist picks. From dresses to trousers, velvet to sequins, minis to maxis, there’s a Christmas party outfit to be found for all this season, for all budgets. Suits You If a dress isn’t your thi ..read more