Notes From The Style Desk…
7 Reasons You Shouldn’t Hire Me As Your Stylist
Are you thinking of working with a Personal Stylist? Maybe you're looking to be more visible in your business and you want some help and support to get you there? If that's the case, working with a Stylist could be really helpful. BUT, my services might not be the...
Everything You Need To Know About My Dream Wardrobe For Video Service
In this article I want to give you all the information you need to decide if my Dream Wardrobe For Video service is right for you. The service is primarily aimed at businesswomen who spend quite a bit of time on Video, whether that is video meetings, Instagram TV and...
5 Of The Best Top Styles For Video Meetings
As we come out the other side of the pandemic...hopefully...and settle into a new working normal, it seems that virtual meetings are here to stay. When the pandemic first hit, two years ago, virtual meetings became vitally important in order to keep up with business...
Everything You Need To Know About My Dream Wardrobe Intensive Service
If you've spent any time on my website, you may have noticed my Dream Wardrobe Intensive service, on my Work With Me page. It's primarily aimed at businesswomen who have achieved a degree of success in their business, and now want to make sure their style or look is...
5 Easy Ways To Transition From Winter To Spring
I don't know about you but I love it when there's a feel of Spring in the air after the long Winter months. Here in the northern hemisphere it is that time. But along with slightly warmer weather and slightly longer days, comes a dilemma...what to wear? One of the...
Which Colours Have The Most Impact In Business.
Colour Psychology has a powerful effect on us in many ways, and we often don’t realise quite how much of an impact they have on us. The effect colours have on us at a subconscious level is Colour Psychology. Colour comes into our brains through our eyes or our skin...
How To Work Fashion Trends Into Your Business Wardrobe
Twice a year the Fashion Industry brings in new fashion trends for the upcoming season. These trends are the result of a lot of work by the big Fashion Houses and are the looks they predict will be popular in the next Fashion season. The trends are rarely designed...
Why I Deliver My Styling Services Differently
Most Stylists are trained in the same four basic Styling Services: Colour Analysis We look at your complexion and your personality to decide the best colour palette to make you look your youngest, healthiest, most vibrant self. Style Analysis In this service we look...
How To Shop When You Don’t Like Shopping
Lots of the women I talk to really dislike shopping. Not only that, but they tend to feel like they SHOULD like shopping, and so feel like they are lacking in some way. Shopping can be very overwhelming, so I totally get the feeling of dislike. In my experience,...
Style Subscription Box vs Personal Stylist
Is a Style Subscription Box going to give you the results you want, or would you be better working with a Personal Stylist?Fashion or Style subscription Boxes are all the rage at the moment, and there are a selection to choose from wherever you happen to be in the...
How To Wear Black For Business When It’s Not Your Best Colour
No, black is not the best colour for 80% of women!Black is probably the most commonly worn colour in business for women. In my experience working with numerous business women over the years, black clothing occupies a good percentage of any business womans wardrobe. It...
How To Market Your Styling Business Without A Website
A lot of Stylists think they absolutely must have a website to start promoting their Styling business. Of course a website is a really good idea, and it’s good to get started on it. Your website is your online “shop window” so of course you will want to have one at...
5 Ways To Ensure Your Business Wardrobe Represents Your Brand
First Impressions matter. What you wear in a work or business context, can change the way others perceive you and therefore affect the outcome of the meeting or event. Therefore paying attention to what you wear in business si vital. You want to reflect your...
How To Transition Your Business Wardrobe From Summer To Autumn
Transitioning between seasons can be tricky in terms of your wardrobe. Some days it can be quite chilly in the mornings and early evenings, but still warm and summery during the day. So if you're out all day at work, that means you've got to dress to cater for all...
Which Colours Suit Me Best – Part 4
The Seasonal CharacteristicsSo far in this series we have looked at various ways to find the best colours to suit your skin tone. We have looked at why it matters, and what you are looking for. We’ve had quite a tour of colour theory, looking at how it relates to...
Which Colours Suit Me Best – Part 3
Skin Tone, Eye and Hair Colour, and PersonalityIn part 2 of this blog post series, we had a look at a little bit of colour theory and where colours sit in the four seasons that we use in Colour Analysis. We then looked at the types of colours you will find in each of...
Which Colours Suit Me Best – Part 2
How To Find The Best Colours For Warm and Cool Skin TonesSo in Part 1 of this series of blog posts about finding the best colours for your skin tone, we explored a little about Colour Analysis . We had a look at why colour matters and what difference it can make to...
Which Colours Suit Me Best – Part 1
Why Skin Tone Is So Important In Finding Your Best ColoursFinding your best colours is a bit like completing a puzzle! There are different factors that come into it, and it’s a question of puling all the different elements together to make a complete picture. The most...
12 Style Books Every Style Conscious Woman Needs On Her Coffee Table
We all know that reading is good for us, and as we are at home much more than usual, now is a great time to indulge in a good book. There are literally hundreds of books out there about Fashion and Style. Everything from the stories of how the big designers rose to...
What You Can Expect From Me – The personal values at the heart of my business
My Top Five Values As A StylistWorking with a Stylist can be quite a personal, at times almost intimate thing. So there are certain qualities or values that will be really important for you to know about, in order for you to feel comfortable to work with the person...
What To Wear For A Sparkly New Years Eve
How To Sparkle This New Year, However You CelebrateMost of us are likely to be staying in this New Years Eve, but that doesn't mean we can't get dressed up. In fact, a lot of us are going to be pleased to see the back of 2020, so we might want to celebrate in style....
How To Style Your Pyjamas For Christmas!
How To Be Stylish And Comfortable This Christmas.If you’re going to be at homethis Christmas, with just your household, you are probably going to have a much more comfy Christmas…maybe even a PJ Christmas! However, we can still wear our pj’s in a way that means we...
6 Ways to Wear Florals In Autumn & Winter
6 Ways To Wear Florals In Autumn & WinterFlorals are more usually associated with Spring and Summer, with their fresh bright or pastel colours. However if, like me, you’re not ready to consign your florals to storage for the next 6 months, then read on to discover 6...
What Shape Jeans For Your Body Shape
What shape Jeans should I wear for my body shape? Jeans are one of the most commonly worn garments amongst women and men. But I think they are one of the hardest garments to find the right fit, especially for us women! You may well be sitting there now, nodding...
How Much Does It Cost To Work With A Stylist
And Why Prices Can Vary Between $30 and £15,000! It's quite rare for Stylists to display their prices on their websites, never mind explain them. So I want to help you decide if working with a Personal Stylist is a good investment for you. In this blog post I'll be...
5 Key Trends To Help You Transition From Winter To Spring
I know, I know, it’s still feeling a lot like winter, especially here in the UK where we are experiencing a lot of rain…and I mean a lot! Plus there are still some biting winds to battle with when we’re out and about. But Spring is on it’s way, I promise! A few more...
Christmas Gifts 2019
Are you the type of person who has your Christmas Gifts shopping all wrapped up by the end of November? Do you shop throughout the year, or are you a last minute in December, "get it all done" type? I have to admit I can't switch my brain to Christmas before December,...
#2020sorted Best Dressed
My Rundown of the best outfits at Janet Murray’s latest live event.I have just come back from a trip to exotic Northampton UK, where I was attending Janet Murray’s live event #2020sorted. It was a fantastic few days, full of inspiration, motivation, excitement and a...
How To Dress A Slim/Athletic Shape
The Most Common Body Shape For ModelsThe slender or athletic body shape is the most common body shape of models as it is the shape that most clothes look good on. It is defined by a square silhouette, small breasts, a very gently defined waist and small hips. It is...
How To Dress A Strawberry Shape
Definition of the Strawberry Body ShapeThe Strawberry body shape is defined by a large bust, little or no definition at the waist and slim hips. The round shoulders of the Strawberry shape align with her hips and long, slender legs.The Best Shapes For A StrawberryIf...
How To Dress An Hourglass Shape
The Epitome of the Female FormThe Hourglass figure has epitomised the female form and been the subject of artists for centuries! The Hourglass is curvy and feminine, with larger breasts and hips and a small waistline, which often falls naturally higher than the usual...
How To Dress An Apple Shape
An Apple body shape is defined by a full bust, medium shoulders, a flat or curvy tummy and little or no defined waistline. You will have a small bottom and slim hips with slender legs and ankles. In this blog post I am going to share with you the best shapes of the...
How To Dress A Pear Shape
Classic English/American Female Shape A Pear Shape is a curvy figure with a small bust, well defined and small waist, and bigger thighs and bottom. If you are a Pear Shape, you have probably spent most of your life trying to hide your bottom half as this is probably...
How To Dress For A Conference
I am attending a conference this week, and to say I'm excited about it is an understatement! I'm attending Janet Murray’s Build Your Audience Live and there are a few reasons why I'm looking forward to it so much: I will get to meet people in real life, that I...
How To Look As Stylish As Meghan Post Baby
Meghan: Post Baby Style So he’s finally here! The baby boy the world has been waiting for! And now Meghan and Harry have shown him off to the world. But as well as all eyes being on the baby, we were all waiting with baited breath to see what Meghan would wear! This...
How To Wear Flats For Work And Still Look Stylish
Do you need or want to wear flat shoes in your business or work situation? Maybe you have a medical condition that makes heels impossible? Or perhaps your work involves lugging equipment around? Or being on your feet for hours at a time, and you need to be...