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Fashion Tips for a Work Christmas Party

October 19, 2020 by Anne Sweet Leave a Comment

Deciding what to wear for a work party can sometimes be tricky, especially when it comes to the big one held for the holiday season. While you want to look great for the occasion, it’s also important to maintain a professional look to a certain degree. Work Christmas parties often call for you to still look professional – especially if it’s held in the office – but you don’t want to turn up wearing your regular work clothes either. Thankfully, you can still look amazing for the party in an outfit that’s suitable to wear for work during the day as well. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

photo shows a decorated Christmas tree with blurred people enjoying a party in the background.

Layer Up

If your office Christmas party is straight after the end of a normal day at the office, you’re better off wearing something that can easily take you from day to night. Use layers to your advantage so that you can add or remove them to change how you look between the working day and the party. For example, you can change the way that a plain shirt looks by adding a colorful blazer or a scarf.

Be Colorful

Most of the time, office Christmas parties are held at the end of a regular working day – so you won’t be able to just wear your normal party dress because the outfit you choose needs to be suitable for work too. Unless you work in an office with a casual dress code, the best way to get around this is by wearing a little more color than you normally would. Simple things like wearing a colorful skirt instead of a plain dress or a brighter bag instead of your usual plain one can be a great way to make sure that you’re both professional and party-ready.

Accessorize

Accessories can take your plain work outfit from professional to party-ready, so put some more effort than usual into items like jewellery and shoes. A pair of designer shoes can certainly give your outfit more interest and they can be suitable for both the office and partying later. The new Valentino shoes at SSENSE include some great options like rockstud slingback heels that can easily take you from day to night.

Change Later

If you want to get more dressed up for the office Christmas party but don’t want to wear your party outfit for work all day, another popular option is to simply bring a new outfit or new fashion pieces to change into later. For example, you might want to keep your smart work pants on but change out of a plain blouse into a sequinned off-the-shoulder top. You can always leave your extra clothes at your desk to pick up at the end of the party or when you are next back in work after the holidays.

Dressing for a work party can be tricky as you want to look good, but you need to choose an outfit that will be suitable for the work day before the celebrations.

And if it’s cold don’t forget to Grab Your Coat! Also, fingers crossed that parties will be allowed by Christmas.

photo of party food and drink, a decorated bottle, a tiered plate of cakes and nibbles and two glasses of wine, one white one red.

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Personal Style Curated By Real Stylists – Guest Post

July 23, 2020 by Anne Sweet Leave a Comment

What Does a Personal Stylist Do?

A personal stylist is a professional who knows the best and latest fashion, make-up, and color trends. However, most people think personal, and wardrobe stylists are the same. If you don’t know yet, a personal stylist works alone with a client, while a wardrobe stylist select clothes for television campaigns, music videos, concert performances, and public appearances alongside a team.

Personal Stylists Online

A personal stylist primarily focuses on the individual’s fashion style instead of particular brand sponsorship. Nowadays, a personal style curated by real stylists is available online. You don’t have to spend hours in shopping malls since they will deliver your clothes straight to your doorstep. You can visit a reliable stylist’s website and inquire for free if you don’t have any idea how it works.

If you don’t know yet, these stylists will allow you to choose your style, size, and price preferences, making it more convenient. After providing your preferred designs, a stylist will select some pieces that meet your requirements. You are sure to get the best value for your money since a personal style curated by real stylists is sure to grab people’s attention.

So, today, we will share some details about the job of a personal stylist. Whether you want to know some fashion tips or image consultancy, a personal stylist can help you out.

What Does A Personal Stylist Do?

Are you tired of recycling your go-to outfits regularly? Do you want to try something new that goes well with your favorite skinny jeans? Then, why not consult a personal stylist?

Nonetheless, what can a personal stylist do? Can she assist you with make-up choices? So, if you want to know the skills of a personal stylist, you have come to the right place!

A personal stylist is an expert when it comes to the best fashion trends. She conducts independent research on current and emerging fashion and make-up styles.

Here are some of the skills of a personal stylist:

Determines and improves the client’s current fashion style and making appropriate enhancements
Understands the client’s taste and needs and make relevant suggestions, advice, and purchases
Watches fashion shows and conducts in-depth research to ensure she’s updated with the latest themes and trends
Assists clients with wardrobe arrangement
Travels to meet clients and arriving at their agreed locations
Makes clothing, make-up, and hairstyles suitable for the client’s body and skin type
Consults other professionals whenever needed

Conclusion

Personal stylists can help us achieve our desired looks. They can identify our taste and tailor outfits that will look good on our body types. Although these stylists are often associated with famous personalities, everyone from all walks of life can use their services.

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Summer 2018 Women´s Fashion Trends

June 21, 2018 by Anne Sweet 1 Comment

The other day I was browsing online for new clothes and came across Simply Be. This women´s clothing company started life as a plus-size fashion brand. But, from the looks of things they have diversified and now sell clothing for women sized between 8 and 34.

They stock thousands of different garments, so it is a really good place to pick up on the latest trends. As you will see, there is a lot going on in the fashion world right now.

2018 dress and trends

Without a doubt, dresses are back on trend. The range of cuts that is available is amazing. You can pick up anything from full-length maxi dresses to mid-thigh length skater and denim dresses.

There is definitely a more feminine vibe going on. A lot of designers have opted to make their dresses out of soft, floaty and highly-patterned fabrics. However, if you prefer something with a more tailored and formal feel you can still find that too. There are plenty of shift and sheath dresses available. Most of them could just as easily be worn to the office as for an evening meal in a classy restaurant.

Personally, I love a long, colourful floaty dress like this one.

2018 skirt trends

For a while now, it has been far easier to find jeans and trousers than it has been to pick up a skirt. Well, in 2018, that has all changed. The skirt is back and again there is plenty of choice.

It is particularly nice to see classic pencil skirts making a bit of a comeback. They are a surprisingly flattering and versatile skirt that suits most women. However, you do need to buy the right cut for your body type. You can easily find out how to do that by clicking here.

model wearing a white long sleeved top and a black midi pencil skirt

I always wore pencil skirts to work, I like them just below the knee.

A better choice of tops

The fact that more women are likely to be wearing skirts, this year, means that there is a good range of tops available. Generally speaking, it is the bigger and baggier styles that are dominating.

model wearing a plum coloured v neck top with a ring detail at the side

This lovely floaty top would look fabulous with a skirt.

I have this top and it looks great with leggings or skinny jeans

Jeans and trousers

Over the past couple of years, jean cuts have become a little looser. This is a trend that is continuing. It is also good to see the return of the high-waist cuts, which are far more comfortable to wear if you are carrying a little extra weight.

Bootcut jeans have always been a favourite of mine

2018 summer footwear trends

There are some really lovely sandals and shoes on offer, right now. As usual, the classics dominate. However, they have been joined by a big range of more comfortable flat shoes. Totally, flat sandals are very much in vogue, this year, which is great news if you find that high heels make your feet ache.

Even flat cosy sandals can bring a little glamour

Tips for changing your style

As you can see, right now, there is an amazing choice of different styles available in the shops. So, it is a particularly good time to take the plunge and change your look.

I did it last year, and am so pleased I did. Giving myself a bit of a style makeover worked wonders for me. If you fancy doing something similar I suggest you read the post I wrote about my experience. I am sure you will be able to pick up some tips and tricks to help you to do the same. You can read it here.

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New Clothes!

July 17, 2017 by Anne Sweet 8 Comments

I had to change my style last year when I got ill. I’ve not worn my jeans since because they feel so rough and uncomfortable. My skin is not sensitive but my nerves under my skin make me feel things differently, it’s so hard to explain. Anyway, it was out with the jeans and in with the dresses. I can wear leggings so long as they are soft cotton, so I can keep warm in the cooler weather. In the hotter weather I am faced with a dilemma. I cannot leave my legs exposed and it’s too hot to keep them covered.

My legs have a life of their own which is why I don’t like them on show. I have, what the Doctors call, a spastic gait, and it’s obvious. I can’t walk very far but when I do my legs are all over the place. When I stand I feel like I’m standing normally, but photographs have shown me different.

Then I was asked if I’d like to try a Maxi dress from JD Williams. Now, I’d heard of JD Williams, mostly because of their ad. Maybe I watch too much television but I’m often heard around the house singing ‘Awoo!’ However, I’d not actually visited their site before. I was happy to do so, it was full of amazing clothes and accessories perfect for online shopping. Not only that but it was so easy to narrow down your search to what you were looking for i.e. size, colour, length, brand etc.

Now Maxi dresses remind me of the 70s (yes, I’m old enough to remember!) My mum would make me wear one to every special occasion and then take it up afterwards to make an every day dress suitable for school (school uniforms in primary schools were not a thing back then.) I hated maxi dresses, being tall for my age they never really went past my ankles and I always looked daft.

These days people are taller, even taller than me and clothes are showing this. I can buy a pair of jeans that are long enough so maybe I could by a maxi dress that was long enough not to be classed as a mini dress?

Then I had a light bulb moment. A maxi dress would hide my legs. I would be able to look pretty normal standing and maybe even look okay walking!

I found a dress I liked, it was Joe Browns and I loved it on the web site. In real life it was even nicer, the material was soft and comfortable. Also with a length of 54 inches (137cm) I knew it would be the perfect length.

I’m no model, but I’m really happy with my new dress. (Not sure what my hubby was trying to achieve with the angle of the photo)

I love the pattern and the material is soft and stretchy, it’s figure hugging but not too much, it still has a flowing feel to hide those flaws.

While I was there I also chose a gorgeous Joe Brown’s tunic top. It’s a beautiful floaty fabric which is lined. I just love the pattern. As this is shorter than the normal dresses I wear (But only just seeing as it is described as a blouse rather than a dress,) I would have preferred to wear it with trousers rather than leggings. However, as I’m mostly in my wheelchair it think it’s perfect and I don’t have to worry about my wonky leg problem, so I can wear it with leggings until I can find the perfect trousers to go with it.

I just love the pattern on this top, it’s so pretty, and it’s fully lined so no see through bits except at the very end and the capped sleeves.

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Shoes You Can Draw On – A Skribbies Review

April 18, 2014 by Anne Sweet 8 Comments

I was delighted to be invited along with the girls to the Skribbies Pop-Up store in Birmingham. They are there until the 21st April in the Bull Ring.

The girls were really excited to see what Skribbies were like and they were not disappointed.
Skribbies high top trainers come with a set of pens, stickers and a wristband which also works as an eraser. Then you let your kids creativity loose as they design how they would like their Skribbies to look.
Not happy?
Then wipe it all off and start all over again.
Or you can have a new look every day. In fact, they are quite addictive, I’ve already tried out a few designs of my own since coming home, and yesterday we had family visiting and they all had a go a doing a little doodle on the shoes.

Currently Skribbies high tops come with either a pink, blue or black trim. They invite your children to express themselves as they create their own designs. They are well made and the girls claimed them to be very comfy. I hear that regular trainers will soon be added to the repertoire.

Here are my girls showing off their new Skribbies.

The shoes retail at £39.99 and if you can’t make it to Birmingham you can order online at the Skribbies Shop. I think they are great value, not only do you get a decent pair of well made shoes, but you get something unique and fun and your kids will love them.

Here are my girls having some fun decorating their Skribbies at the shop.

Skribbies is a UK company founded by Jennifer Duthrie. We met Jennifer on the day and she really is lovely, that’s why I was thrilled to hear that she is a semi-finalist in Virgin Media’s Pitch to Rich competition. It would be lovely if you could take a moment to vote for her by clicking through to the site Pitch to Rich. If Jennifer wins her category she will get the opportunity to meet Sir Richard Branson and pitch to him for help in her business venture. The voting closes on April 23rd at midday.

Good Luck Jennifer!

Disclosure: We were invited to the Skribbies pop up stall in Birmingham where the girls were given a pair of Skribbies each. All thoughts and opinions are honest and my own. All artistic creativity and imagination was provided by my girls.

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