If you’ve shopped successfully for clothes and created a wardrobe you love, why put all that to waste and risk ruining your clothes by not looking after them properly? We all know someone, or have even been the culprit ourselves, who has shrunk their favourite…
Regular wardrobe editing is the best way to curate your perfect clothing collection. As so many of us are spending much more time at home, now is an ideal opportunity to refresh your wardrobe, take stock of your clothes and reorganise. Having a wardrobe that…
With the right preparation, online shopping for clothes can be simple, quick and easy. Ideally, it provides an opportunity to source and buy clothing that you wouldn’t normally see and to discover smaller boutiques without a large high street presence. The great benefit is that…
In winter, the combination of cold weather and central heating can dry out your skin. Now is the perfect time to pamper your skin with nourishing skincare products. Colour Me Beautiful skincare products are made with a mix of organic and vegan ingredients. They are…
The third part of my Wardrobe Game changer series features colourful knitwear which in our climate is an essential part of your wardrobe for comfort, warmth and style. Wearing colour near to your face has a huge impact on how you look and how you…
In this, the second part of my Wardrobe Game Changer series featuring the key items that can make a big difference to your wardrobe, I am turning my gaze onto jackets. A good jacket is an essential part of a stylish wardrobe – it adds…
Over the next few months, my series of Style File blogs will feature some of the key items that will make a big difference in your wardrobe. This month features jumpsuits – easy one piece dressing that can be worn for any occasion, smart or…
Like many people, I suspect, in recent weeks and months I have returned to a hobby I used to enjoy – sewing and dressmaking. What I love about making my own clothes is bringing a piece of fabric to life and creating a garment in…
Denim jeans are a wardrobe staple for most of us but finding the right shape and style to suit your body shape can be tricky. This season, denim styles are available in shirts, dresses, jackets and bags so if jeans style trousers are not your…
With my background in libraries and information services, I have always loved discovering new books on colour and style. Here is my pick of the style guides I turn to regularly for ideas and inspiration. I first discovered Colour Me Beautiful when I came across…