I love the change in season, a new colour palette, a shift in gears. While we’re all still in shorts (or drapey pants), it’s never to early to start looking at ahead and start planning what needs replacing or added to our wardrobes. I hate being caught out early in the season not having the right piece on hand when the chilly mornings kick in.
Well, Veronika Maine is on it. Gorgeous rich colours, new shapes and some brilliant tailoring. If you need smart business or business formal for work, snap up your AW pieces now. Especially the burgundy coat!
Dress Code >> Smart Casual | Smart Business | Business Formal | Event
Size >> 6 to 18
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Do you dream of a capsule work wardrobe? Let me introduce Issue Clothing Co.
If your dress code for work is suited and booted, then Issue Clothing Co. has a beautiful range of suiting and separates (that mix and match!) in natural fibres that will see you through season to season.
Plus it’s risk free online shopping with free returns.
Style Personality >> Classic | Natural | Elegant
Colour Palette >> Neutral
Body Shape >> All
Dress Code >> Smart Casual | Smart Business | Business Formal
This week I’m excited to share with you the fun, playful and irreverent French Connection. I love their quirky prints, unexpected details and relaxed vibe. As someone who has a thing for tropical print, it’s a go-to brand.
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Not just a menswear label, Oxford Shop has been creating beautifully tailored clothing since 1978.
This week I share some of my favourites including how to wear a paper bag waist (it’s all about the tuck – 3 types in fact)
Style Personality >> Elegant | Feminine | Sultry
Colour Palette >> ALL
Body Shape >> ALL
Dress Code >> Smart Casual | Business | Cocktail
Have you joined our Facebook Group 35+ Where to Shop yet? It’s an awesome community of women all helping each other find the perfect pieces to complete their wardrobes. We’ve helped ladies find the perfect evening dress, a tuille skirt and event the perfect white tee. Jump on in and we’ll help you find what you’re looking for too. Click here to join.
A leather jacket is a sound investment. Timeless and great for transitioning between seasons it’s the perfect piece to sharpen any look. We’ve tried and tested quite a few this season and these are the pick of the bunch. Click on the picture to see all the details.
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This season there really is something for everyone. Remember, you’re looking for the trend that reflects your style personality, lifestyle, colour palette and body shape. If it ticks all of these boxes, then you’re on a winner.
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I love being someone’s birthday present! Even better when it’s a surprise. Ms H had no idea when she woke up on her significant birthday that she’d be spending the day with me. Thanks again to her fab husband for organising.
I’d been shopping with Ms H before, so she had the basics and workwear covered. The focus for our shopping trip was for versatile tops that could be worn for work/play, a travel outfit (must be plane friendly, smart but super comfy) and a dress to wear out for her birthday dinner. The aim was to create a casual wardrobe that is smart but effortless. A look that doesn’t just revolve around jeans.
The essentials:
Style Personality: Elegant
Colour palette: Cool & Clear
Body Shape: Triangle
Size: 8 – 10
Our favourite purchase was the leather skirt from Portmans. It was a toss up between the one above and the longer pencil version (check it out online – gorgeous!!!!). We decided on the mini, as it was more versatile for casual wear but still smart enough for work. The pencil skirt for weekend wear would be a little restrictive if you were planning to cycle to the shops and pick up a coffee. Another favourite was the Country Road legging pants. I would describe them as a cross between a ponte and a jegging. They definitely don’t look like your wearing a legging – much smarter. However, you would still need to wear a top that finishes no higher than your hip. Team it with a pair of boots, ballet or pointed flats and you’re rocking it. Word on the street is that they’re plane friendly. Tick!
Ms H, it was a pleasure to celebrate your birthday with you. Many happy returns. xx
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I had the pleasure of shopping with Ms V a couple of weeks ago. The brief was to create a capsule work wardrobe based on an alternative colour to black. We focussed on the finding the base pieces that could be easily mixed and matched with future purchases. As you can see she has enough blue now! From now on the focus is on adding other complementary colours to the mix such as purple, pinks, blush etc. We’ve worked out that the items above create at least 25 outfits – not bad for 12 pieces. Add a cream jacket and you have another 13 outfits!
The essentials:
Style Personality: Natural/Classic/Elegant
Colour palette: Possibly Cool, Muted & Light
Body Shape: Rectangle
Size: 10 -12
Our favourite purchase was the navy suit from Jigsaw (especially as there are two jacket options). The suit pant is structured and taped which gives it a really modern look. It also means that you can wear them without the suit jacket (for a more casual look) and they don’t look like suit pants. The other fantastic bonus with this suit is that it also comes with another more traditional looking matching jacket option. So versatile. Navy is a great alternative to black and a neutral to boot – so there are lots of colour combinations that you can experiment with.
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