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HOW TO CREATE SMART CASUAL OUTFITS
Many of my clients ask me to help create a more smart-casual look for work, particularly now they are heading back to the office after a long time in more comfortable, casual looks. The usual office look of years past may have been a more formal outfit, but it appears that comfort has been a part of the new office wear. Companies are more open to a smart casual office look, which can encourage more comfort while at their desk, particularly in comparison to the usual formal professions such as lawyers, finance, and banking.
But what does “smart casual” actually mean? Whether it’s attending a meeting, an event, or going out to a special venue that has a dress code, it can be daunting to know what they really mean by this dress code. Then comes the styling of an outfit – are you going to feel too dressed up, or too casual?
In this article, I’ll share a few tips to help you create the perfect smart casual outfit to feel your best!
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A BUSINESS OR BRANDING PHOTOSHOOT
If you are a business owner, then a business photoshoot is something that is so important for your marketing, business branding, and can be a regular requirement for your social media. But how do you prepare for success? In this article, I share my top tips to help you plan for a business photoshoot so you feel confident in each photo!
SPRING/SUMMER SKIRTS FOR 2021 AND HOW TO WEAR THEM
The style of skirts for 2021 are similar to the past years. Many are midi in length and often in a silk or satin material, however, leather has seemingly come into fashion too. This can make it feel difficult to style them, and is often the style my clients want to wear but are unsure on how to style them. That’s why I am sharing my top tips to help you style the skirt styles for 2021!
DRESSING FOR SPRING / SUMMER 2021: DRESSES
Many of my clients during my recent styling and shopping sessions have shared how difficult they find dressing for the warmer months. From Spring dresses, to skirts and shorts, it can be a daunting time of year especially as our social calendars start to (hopefully) fill up with fun and interesting events.
In this blog, I wanted to share with you some of my favourite 2021 spring/summer trends that are wearable and useful for your wardrobe, as well as the way to style them over and over again to maximise your investment, starting with dresses.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SHOPPING TRIP
Are you feeling overwhelmed by going back to the shops in the UK? In this article, I share my top tips to help make shopping a more enjoyable experience.
7 WAYS TO WEAR COMBAT BOOTS
Combat boots are the trend of the season in shoes, and as we progress into going back outside to see friends, they may be an item you’d like to bring out of your shoe cupboard or invest in to add a little flair to your spring outfits that can easily transition into Autumn and winter!
FOLLOW THE THREE T’S TO BOOST YOUR BRAND THROUGH VIDEO
Video marketing has proved to be very effective to boost my visibility and my brand. This is why I’ve asked my guru, video marketing expert Eugenia Zagoruyko, to share some tips on how to create amazing video content, through this guest blog post. Enjoy and I hope to see your videos soon!
DECLUTTERING BEFORE A SPRING CLEAN
After my many wardrobe edits I lead over the past 5 years, I’ve come to the conclusion that one thing is to detox and clear out a wardrobe, another is to keep it tidy and organised. Many people struggle with this so I’m very happy to host and share this blog post written by Tracy Ross, professional Organiser at Blissfully Organised, where she highlights the benefits of keeping a decluttered wardrobe.
How to Organise Your Workwear Wardrobe
If you’re anything like me then you will be getting very excited about what the next few months will hold for us. Not only are we now able to once again see one another (within the government guidelines) but also, many of us will be beginning to go back to “normal” working lives. Whether it’s coming out of furlough, seeing clients face to face, or returning to the office after months at home, your wardrobe is going to need to return, potentially, to a more professional style. But how can you reorganise your wardrobe to reflect these changes?
THE GIFT OF (THE RIGHT) COLOUR
With the arrival of Spring, and lockdown being lifted, clothing brands are reacting with colour – and boy do we need it in our lives.
Something I love about what I do is helping my clients find clothes more enjoyable, with a focus on the colours that work beautifully for their skin, personal style, and personality.
So, what are the new trends in terms of colour, available to us during Spring 2021, and which colours can work best for you? Let’s dive in!
HOW TO PLAN YOUR SHOPPING ONLINE AND MAKE IT REALLY WORK FOR YOU
My gut tells me online shopping will be the preferred options from the majority of consumers over 2021. Online shopping can be "tricky" so, while I absolutely understand that people feel safer and want to avoid stepping into a physical store (and also, most of them do not allow us to try things on during these times) I'd recommend being careful with shopping online, trying to search specific items and avoid random/compulsive purchases. So here are some tips to help make sure your online shopping experience is a good one!
10 WAYS TO WEAR A BLAZER
With the recent announcement by Boris, many of us are looking forward to going out once again! With this in mind, we may be pulling out some of our items of clothing we haven't styled for a while, one of these is a blazer. So I have shared 10 new ways you can style a blazer from professional to date night.
HAND CONFIDENCE AND SANITIZING
Have you ever stopped thinking about the importance of your hands in your everyday life and style?
Hands are the parts of the body that are always exposed and clearly visible (even more than the face at the moment). If you look down at the keyboard, the first thing you see is your hands; whenever you grab something, your hands are there in front of your eyes; during an online meeting you move your hands and people can still see them; when you meet someone (not now maybe but it'll happen soon again) your hands are the first point of contact between you and someone else - and that's also why some people define them as the very first business card. Besides, well-groomed nails have always been considered synonymous with beauty.
7 TIPS TO FIND THE PERFECT PAIR OF TROUSERS
In this article we get advice from our guest writer, Dara Stringham, who is a tailor in London, and shares her advice on how to find the perfect trousers for you, as well as how to use a tailor to help make them fit to perfection.
HOW TO WEAR COMFY CLOTHES AND STAY STYLISH!
If you’re working from home and wondering how you can make your comfort wear into a more work-friendly style, or how to be more comfortable in workwear, then this article is perfect for you!
HOW TO LOOK AND FEEL CONFIDENT, FROM THE WAIST UP
With the recent announcement meaning many of us will be continuing to work from home for a while yet, I wanted to share some more tips to help people look and feel their best for the online meetings we will continue to be hosting!
TOP TIPS TO KICK START 2021 AND FEEL YOUR BEST
As a personal stylist I love helping my clients boost their confidence through their personal style and with a wardrobe that they feel truly showcases their personality. This year has been a tough one for so many of us, so I wanted to share some of my confidence boosting tips to help you start 2021 with a growth of confidence and feel your best!
HOW COVID-19 HAS CHANGED FASHION TRENDS
2020 has been a strange year for all of us, and as a personal shopper and stylist I have seen many changes within the world of fashion. From access to sustainability, and even the trends that reflect the mood of the world right now, we are seeing huge changes in the industry. Within this article, I wanted to share some of my findings as well as the winter trends that we have seen previously, versus the trends we are seeing right now.
CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS
Feeling unsure on what to get your loved ones for Christmas 2020? I share a host of ideas to get you inspired for the men and the women in your life, for a range of budgets!
HOW TO USE BRANDING APPS TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
Most entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for ways to save time. Running a business can be challenging. There’s a lot to do, and it can be hard to juggle all your tasks. But, luckily, there are loads of apps around to make life easier.
From managing content to creating invoices, there are plenty of tools to help. And, branding is no exception. If you’re looking for ways to work on branding your business, here are some of our favorite apps - keep reading to find out more!