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This Seasons Party Tricks
Well hello party season! How we do love you! This time of year often gives us the opportunity to get a bit dressed up – whether we have a party to go to or not – as it is the season where we can add a touch of glamour and shimmer even if we are on the school run,...
To Mix or to Match? The key question for Autumn / Winter’19
When its the start of a new season, its always best to remember what makes you uniquely you. We don’t want to be clones of each other – we want to be the best version of ourselves. Helping my clients do this is what makes me really happy as an Image Consultant and...
Statement Shades
The sun is shining, and its time to get to get our sunnies on! Sunglasses not only protect our eyes from harmful UV rays, but they are also a wonderful way of updating our look, adding interest to our outfit and showing our personal style. Here’s my tips on choosing...
Seasonal Style Update Workshops for Spring/Summer 23
Booking is now OPEN for my (very popular and always fun!) SEASONAL UPDATES for SS’23 SEASONAL UPDATES include: - The key trends for SS'23 - The 'hot' colours for SS'23 - How you can wear the latest trends, taking into consideration your colouring and body shape...
Why Sustainable Fashion Matters
Did you know that the fashion industry is one of the largest polluters on the planet, second only to the oil industry? That sounds bizarre but when you think about the water pollution, water consumption, waste accumulation, microfibres, chemicals, carbon emissions,...
The new Autumn/Winter 2018 Trends: Go wild! Animal prints and checks enjoy a renaissance for the new season
As much as I’ve enjoyed such a glorious long, hot Summer, I’m actually pretty pleased that Autumn is finally showing its face. This is undeniably my favourite season! I’m so relieved to be waving goodbye to those hot humid nights of precious little or no sleep, and...
How to holiday like a Pro: My 8 top tips to avoid a holiday packing nightmare
How many times has this happened to you? You come back from a wonderful holiday in the sun with a great tan, your phone full of photos and videos, totally chilled – and a suitcase full of clothes only half of which have been worn? Okay so the laundry load may be...
Give a woman the right lipstick and she can conquer the world
And if that woman happens to be wearing red lipstick, then she is saying “I’m a woman in control”! As a styling and makeup consultant I regularly get asked for tips on wearing red lipstick. Usually this is because while most ladies would love to be able to wear red...
The Not-So-Quiet Colour Revolution for Autumn Winter ‘17
One of the best things about being a personal image consultant – apart from meeting my lovely clients of course – is that a couple of times a year I get to preview the upcoming fashion trends. I go to catwalk shows with my Colour Me Beautiful colleagues, try out the...
Jewellery – it’s a personal style thing!
“A woman makes an outfit her own with accessories.” Oscar De La Renta The right colours and lines will flatter you for sure, but a well-chosen accessory or two can truly take your outfit to the next level. But there’s no need to tip your entire jewellery box over...
Pucker up – It’s Party Season!
It's the Party Season, and many of us LOVE getting dressed to the nines and heading out on the town during the festive season. A bit of sparkle, a fabulous pair of shoes and a killer dress all make for the perfect party look. All too often we’ll spend hours, or even...
What’s your scarf style?
One of the things we love most about the colder months here at colour me beautiful is that it gives us lots of opportunities to accessorise! Specifically by adding a colourful scarf to our outfit. Scarves are a fantastic way of completing your look and can elevate a...