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Getting changed
Is it time for a change? I’ve felt a real need to get changed recently. Not sure if its inspiration from the 80’s theme that’s seeping through this season – boy pants, neon colours and oversized everything or whether it’s just about wanting to make a noise having felt muted this past year. So I’ve…
Trainers, the coolest thing now for your wardrobe
You might think wearing trainers, is cool or indeed you might just think of them as comfort shoes. Right now, if you haven’t noticed already, they are the easy and coolest way to shift almost any look up a gear, providing you have the right pair. I have to admit, I haven’t been a trainers…
Dry cleaning - should you or shouldn't you?
I’m not sure if you check the labels on clothes before you buy them? It was instilled in me by my wonderful mum who often came shopping with me. Taking the mickey with “how much!” when looking at the price tag, she would then impress me with her knowledge and tut with “and you will…
Vanessa's story
Vanessa took one of my guided wardrobe edits by zoom earlier this month to help her with the transition to a new job. I have worked with Vanessa before – shopping, organising her wardrobe and even packed her suitcase for a holiday once (“I was amazed how many outfits I could make out of what…
How to buy second hand
A guide to get you started, using Ebay According to a trusted source of mine, an increasingly coveted phrase now in response to compliments about clothes is “oh I bought it second hand”. I have to admit, I’m one of those who treasures saying this but I also understand that second hand is not everyone’s…
Dressing mindfully
Bringing a sense of calm and control What is mindfulness? (if you know, skip to 2nd paragraph!). Mindfulness is a skill, a way of living your life that means you notice more about what is going on around you in the here and now. Being able to do this takes practice (a lot if you…