My journey to personal style coach

Personal style coach This post is inspired by a recent Instagram challenge.  The aim was to help me tell the story of my personal style coach business and for my potential new clients to learn more about me.  I thought that it would be a good idea for me to develop this theme and expand … Continue reading My journey to personal style coach

The demise of the department stores

Is this the beginning of the end for department stores? I think it is a real shame that we are in danger of losing many well-known stores from our local High Street. We’ve recently lost BHS, and other big names including House of Fraser and Debenhams are struggling to survive. I live in Edinburgh and … Continue reading The demise of the department stores

Let’s Jump!

The Jumpsuit The last couple of summers have seen the maxi dress become a wardrobe staple. I wouldn’t be without mine now.  They are so versatile and there are versions to suit most people. This year however, the jumpsuit seems to be its new rival. We have seen them steadily growing in popularity and now … Continue reading Let’s Jump!

Your wardrobe and the Pareto principle

What is the Pareto Principle? The Pareto Principle is basically the theory is that whatever the situation, be it in business, science, or in day to day life, we mostly get 80% of our results from 20% of our efforts. (Click here to view the Wikipedia definition) Are you one of the many people only using … Continue reading Your wardrobe and the Pareto principle

Along the High Street: Sahara London

High Street Shopping  I have just been browsing the latest Sahara London brochure which landed through the door. I love to be able to sit down with a coffee and an exciting new catalogue.  Right from a young age, when (pre-internet) catalogue shopping was all the rage, this has been something I’ve enjoyed.  It’s a … Continue reading Along the High Street: Sahara London

Spa in the City

Spa in the City  It was wonderful to be invited to take part in Edinburgh’s popular Spa in the City this year.   The event took place in three venues, over two days.                 I was based in a marquee in the Grassmarket alongside some other fabulous local businesses.  … Continue reading Spa in the City

To sparkle or not to sparkle?

There’s nothing quite like a bit of sparkle to brighten up an outfit, or indeed your day. Yes, that’s right – your day.  Who says that you have to save your sparkle just for special occasions or after dark? Of course, there are degrees of sparkle and you wouldn’t want to overdo it, but a … Continue reading To sparkle or not to sparkle?