style solutions

My Personal Styling clients often ask me ‘can I still wear skinny jeans or are they out?‘ or while at their house doing a wardrobe edit, working through mountains of denim in their closet we pull out the flares which haven’t seen the light of day for 10 years from amongst the pre-kids, …

Over the years I have searched for – and most importantly, found – the perfect jeans for many women (and men) and for something which we view as a wardrobe staple it’s no mean feat with so many styles and fits out there within each shop let alone across the high street …

It’s that time of year when we look to cleanse our body, mind and (well this is a style blog!) our wardrobes. A mid-season wardrobe detox is a great way to make life easier in the morning, with refined outfit options a tidy, well-organised closet works wonders to facilitate stylish outfit building – …

One of the biggest changes to life once babies enter the picture is the lack of time for ourselves; not just the luxury of time to drink a hot cup of tea and leisurely peruse a magazine but having time to get dressed in something vaguely resembling a considered outfit. So …

There are challenges every season during pregnancy but summer, with temperatures rising and holidays on the horizon, is the hardest time of year to manage – sartorially speaking – when you’re growing a baby. It’s a few years since I was pregnant and seeing through the warmer months with a bump but …

As a Personal Stylist I spend a lot of time in changing rooms with women of all shapes and sizes and it’s my job to find solutions for all kinds of style dilemmas. I’m also often asked on the spot for suggestions of what will suit friends, family and people …

Last week a fellow mum on Twitter posed a question about the best footwear for this weather. They need to be showerproof and easy to slip on (she originally asked for waterproof but when I suggested gardening clogs as a practical solution this brief was altered!) and suitable for mummying in. So …

United Colors of Benetton hit the nail on the head when they say “There are times when we would like to be stylish, but without wearing anything excessive or eccentric.”. I couldn’t agree more. Style isn’t about piling on the accessories, wearing only what’s bang on trend and whatever shape happens …

Venture into most lingerie fitting rooms and you’ll be greeted by a nice lady with a tape measure. Visit Rigby & Peller and there’ll be a nice lady, yes, but no tape measure. If you think about it, this makes sense. We buy all our other clothes to fit by …