Summer Style Tips

Linen pants heroes

Linen trousers are my Summer heroes! I'm not a dress girl and linen (or linen blend) pants are ready to be mixed and matched for every eventuality and work in all climates!  

The beauty of linen trousers is chic sophistication with the comfort and ease of a natural fabric.   

They will take you to the office, a night out, they travel well and come into their own again at the beach! 

Summer Beauty tips for Cool Confidence

Apart from the lucky few who come into their own in a heatwave, there are many of us who find it difficult to cope elegantly with hot and sticky weather.

Although there's no instant magic there are a few quick-fix solutions to help you cope with the heat at work or at play.

Your Holiday Capsule

Creating a holiday capsule wardrobe is the most useful and practical way to plan for vacation. Take the angst out of your packing and use my plan for a travel-light getaway or as a base for a longer stay!

There are TWO COLORWAYS to take the angst out of your packing so whatever your coloring there's one just right for YOU! 

Wide leg pants

I love wide leg pants at any time of the year but they are a MUST in the Summer! 

Whether you're at home, enjoying a vacation or a staycation, a pair of loose pants do a great cover-up job - and they're bang on trend!

They're extremely flattering and oh so comfortable!

A Mini Chanel Capsule

Like to create a mini Chanel Capsule like mine? With just a couple of matching items you can create a clever and stylish set of co-ordinates versatile enough to take you from beach, to lunch, to drinks and even to dinner.

It might sound fanciful but the outfit reminded me of vintage photos of Chanel in the 1920's. read more...

Flattering swimwear

Finding flattering swimwear is probably number one priority for your vacation?

Rather than considering your entire body shape, center your thoughts on what would make you feel most confident.

Look for a swimsuit that flatters your best figure points and draws the eye away from the bits you'd rather hide.

Winter colors in Summer?

Do you wonder how to wear Winter colors in Summer to complement your strong natural coloring? 

Well don't worry, because if this is your color palette it's certainly not just for the icy depths of Winter. These brilliant bolds are sensational for the searing heat of high Summer too!

Autumn colors in Summer

It's easy to wear your flattering Autumn colors all year round once you know what to look for. 

There's no reason to feel left out for any occasion or any season because the 4 Seasons are workable all year round. You just need to know how to recognize them.

Be safe in the sun

You need to look after yourself as well as your family.

Women of all skin tones need to be vigilant about the alarming growth in skin cancer statistics. Get into the habit of applying protection regularly - it should be the first thing... read more...

Sunscreen with makeup

We're frequently told that we need to protect our skin every day, not just when we're on the beach, but we're rarely told the correct way of applying it. 

We should be wearing it even when we're wearing makeup so let's make it easy...

Color Analysis Summer

Probably the prettiest of all the color palettes.

As the fresh and warm tones of Spring give way to the sleepy days of summer, the colors become soft and dreamy, seen through a 'heat haze'. An English country garden...

How to wear Summer cols

OK you've been analyzed as SUMMER - but what comes next?  As many of us know, this is when panic sets in because you probably have very little idea of how to begin to translate a color swatch!

Let me walk you through the early days of how to begin to wear and enjoy your Summer colors.