Instagram is awash with pictures of younger women under 30 (#granny hair) copying the famous celebrities who have dared to go grey including Kelly Osbourne, Kate Moss and Lady Gaga. Sarah Harris, fashion features director at British ‘Vogue’ wrote a stinging attack in the Daily Telegraph on 30th July on hairdresser Nicky Clarke who said […]
Essential Tips on Summer Dressing for Business
July 29, 2015 2 Comments
Dress it Cool but Keep it Professional this Summer Don’t be caught off your professional guard this summer by wearing clothes more suited to the beach, garden or bar than the office ( as I write this, it’s more like autumn, but let’s hold out hope, it’s only the end of July!). The rule is: […]
Take the Stress out of the Way You Dress
June 15, 2015 2 Comments
There is nothing more stressful than not being comfortable in what you are wearing, either because you feel out of place in your choice of outfit or because the style and fit are unflattering. In this month’s article, I offer some timeless tips to help you feel at ease and confident in your clothes, especially at work. I am excited to be expanding […]
Dressing For Visibility, Presence and Impact at Work
May 20, 2015 1 Comment
The feminist, Sheryl Sandberg, in her book Lean In highlights the importance for women of making ourselves seen and heard in the workplace. Being ‘seen’ at work is as much about dressing significantly as it is about appearing in the right places. While there are no prizes for adopting inappropriate, attention seeking styles of dressing, […]
How to be More Happy
April 2, 2015 1 Comment
Be More Positive Studies at Havard and the University of Pennsylvania show that optimistic people enjoy better physical health, recover from illness more quickly and suffer less from stress. Easier said than done at times but here are a few things I have found help put a positive spin on life: Smile-an instant pick me […]
How to be a Fabulous Mother of the Bride or Groom
March 31, 2015 1 Comment
Spring is at long last in the air and the wedding season is fast approaching! If you are going to be a mother of the bride or groom in the coming months, you will be keen to get your look just right. Here are my top professional tips to ensure you look and feel fantastic […]
Are You Taking Your Opportunities?
March 15, 2015 1 Comment
Here is my beautiful mother wearing her ‘wow’ colours at a family wedding at the age of nearly 90! If you’re lucky enough to have a mother still alive, like me, even at 91, I hope she has inspired you in some way, as mine has. Watching my mother, I’ve learnt never to give […]
Do Your Communication Skills Guarantee You Success?
March 8, 2015 1 Comment
I remember going back to work feeling terrified after a long career break to have a family. Over time, I built my confidence by studying communication and relationship skills, observing confident, successful women and learning how to present a well groomed and stylish professional image. These attributes helped me to build a successful and confident personal, […]
How Can I Dress with Style and Flair at Work as I get Older?
February 27, 2015 Leave a Comment
Dressing Well at Work- At Any Age! My friend and career coach Sandra Green at www.handbagsintheboardroom.com conducted a recent survey where, among other questions, she asked career women to express their concerns regarding their image and dress at work. Some of her respondents were concerned about ‘how to dress professionally in an age appropriate way […]
Are You a Shopper or an Investor?
February 21, 2015 Leave a Comment
Have you ever made the mistake of buying an item of clothing that you never wear or don’t feel good in because it looked good on the rail, you saw a model wearing it or it was a bargain? We’ve all done this at some point but today, I want to write about two of […]
