Not in a ‘walking through the back of the wardrobe into Narnia’ kind of way (although right now that seems the perfect escape), but in the shades you pick… The Pantone Color Institute (yep, they’re American!) is the go-to when it comes to colour trends in design and creative industries. Each year since 1999, they’ve […]
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My Christmas Gift Guide to Shopping Local
Over the last seven years I’ve met some amazing small business owners on my travels and at the numerous networking events I’ve attended. There are so many people offering brilliant products and services, so I thought I’d give some of my favourites a shout out. Whether you’d like something as a last-minute Christmas pressie, or […]
Your Guide to Wearing your Face Mask with Style
If you use public transport, or have been into work, you’ll already have been sporting one, but as of 24 July 2020, all of us will have to wear a face covering if we’re planning a trip to the shops. Aside from any political, scientific or health considerations (let’s keep this light hearted!), the most […]
Personal Branding & The Power of Colour
Personal Branding & Moving Beyond Black: All too often, we end up wearing black or neutral tones, and shying away from colour. It can come down to confidence; most of us have days when we want to hide away or want to look a bit slimmer. On those occasions, it’s easy to throw on something […]
The Curse of the Lockdown Home-Working Wardrobe…
When you head out to work, you get up, shower and dress – a no-brainer! What you wear might not always be an easy decision. That said, the chances are you’ll choose from a few items in your ‘working wardrobe’. If you’re really ‘lucky’ there’ll be no decision making, you’ll just slip on a uniform. […]
Style Personality – Exploring Yours
When I work with clients, one area we explore is Style Personality. This ‘personality’ is the aspect of style that makes each of us unique. It allows us to express ourselves and helps us choose clothes and put together outfits in a way that feels ‘right’ for us. It’s a fascinating area. There are six […]