Colour is one of the more important elements when it comes to fashion because it is the first thing we notice about a garment. When you are out shopping, it is the colour you look for or see first, then fabric, silhouette, and finally detailing. It is the major deciding factor in everything we purchase and choose to surround ourselves with, from cars and furniture to shampoo, soap and even food. However to enable us to see colour, three parts must come together. Light – which is the source of the colour. Surface – of the item, garment whatever it maybe that reflects the colour Eye – which per ..read more

When did you first hear the word Vinted? Did you even know what they were talking about when you heard it? Well for those who are still not sure, Vinted is preloved shopping app where users can buy and sell items with minimal fuss and effort. It has over 16 million users in the UK and although launched in 2016 since 2021 has fast become the go-to app for selling anything online. Ebay still is leading market app with just over 17 million per month but given that you cannot really buy furniture or cars on Vinted, I would say it has overtaken Ebay in terms of small value secondhand selling. Vinte ..read more

November, it is a significant month. It’s my birthday you see, I am going to be 39. I was always told a woman should never say her age unless under duress by my grandmother…sorry Dodo (our family’s pet nickname for her) but in this case it is relevant! Age is just a number We hear it all the time don’t we? It is a fact though, it is just a number, a number that counts how many years we have been on earth, which freaks out some more than others. You don’t have to be a mathematician to realise that I am approaching a significant number, I would be lying if I didn’t admit that it has caused me a ..read more

Honestly it is no joke, I wouldn’t mess with you on the subject of wardrobes. I read an article the other day and someone said ‘why isn’t anyone talking about how many outfits we already have in our wardrobes?’ I literally sat in my seat with my hand in the air, like an eager school child saying, ‘I do Sir!!’ ‘I do, I do!’ I have long talked about the Wardrobe Love, I have written several blogs already about my relationship with my wardrobe, one in particular called ‘Conversations with my Wardrobe’ and how over the years it has become a very dear and close friend. I would like to point out we ..read more

Right so here we go…. My first proper seasonal ‘Trends’ blog. It has taken me a while to hop on to this band wagon and if you have followed me for a while you will know that I am not generally one to follow or talk about ‘trends’ very often. However, I love a bit of inspiration. Inspiration and ideas to give my wardrobe a boost. Maybe show me a new way to wear an old favourite or give me suggestions of how to update some of my go-to looks with some newness. If it works for me and I like it then I will go with it. Fashion Focus I am excited to report there was a subtle shift on the catwalks in ..read more

Whether swiping or scrolling the amount of time we spend deciding on whether we like something is literally seconds. An article in Culture Plot said it takes an average of 3-7 seconds for a Tinder user to decide on their suitor…..wow. Quick decision making is something we need in a life that is FULL of daily decisions and with so many to make, how do we know if the choices we make are the best ones for us? Well often we don’t. However when it comes to Love, sometimes the right decision can take time to show itself and that happy ending can take a little time and work to achieve. Which is why y ..read more

Ok so I am just going to throw down the disclaimer right here, right now. I am not saying that divorce is what you need to do if you want a fabulous wardrobe, so hold your horses on ringing that divorce solicitor…. What I am saying however is that they can be symbolic of a new start. We all lead busy lives, juggling work, business, family or children which means particularly as women we can end up wearing many, many different hats in just one day. I know I wear a variety of ones myself and trying to find an outfit that goes with all those hats can feel overwhelming and is why many of us stick ..read more

The relationship we have with our bodies is one of the most important relationships in our lives however it can be the one we spend the least amount of time on. It is usually well fed and watered, maybe taken for a little exercise every now and again (depending on your mood) but have you spent time really getting to know it and its likes and dislikes? Does it like a structured shoulder or maybe a balloon sleeve is its favourite? Are wide legged trousers it’s biggest bugbear? The simple truth of the matter is once you have understood what your body-shape is and most importantly what really suit ..read more

So it’s that time of year. Yup, how many times have you heard the word ‘resolution’ since January 1st? As soon as Christmas is over we are inundated with messages coercing us into setting new goals or resolutions. This could be weight loss or exercise programme, a mindset course or maybe you are going to learn a new language or give up chocolate? Resolutions have a bad reputation for not lasting, people will always ask whether you have broken them as soon as you mention what you are doing. According to GQ magazine in a 2021 study by Environmental Research and Public Health two thirds of people ..read more

‘I just want to feel more confident and less frumpy’ This is the most common phrase I hear when I meet with women for their first initial chat with me. However I know feeling this way and reaching out, is something they have thought about for a long time and this chat maybe the big step forward toward making a change, after lots of little steps. Choosing the right Personal Stylist for yourself can feel like a bit of a minefield. It is an area which has in the past few years become quite heavily saturated with lots of fabulous men and woman wanting to help others feel good in what they wear.&nb ..read more