look great, feel confident, be yourself
PAULINE BISHOP
colour me beautiful personal stylist
PAULINE BISHOP
colour me beautiful personal stylist
'Dress shabbily, they notice the dress; dress well, they notice the woman' (Coco Chanel)
WHAT CAN I WEAR? It all comes down to what's in your wardrobe.
Most of us wear 20% of our clothes 80% of the time. We waste money buying things we WON’T wear, then feeling bad because we DON’T wear them. We waste time trying to find something to wear from an overfilled wardrobe, taking things out and putting them back, running out of time, and wearing the same handful of things, but not feeling happy with the result ... so maybe going shopping for something to wear. It can be a vicious circle, and there are definitely better ways to spend your time and money, not to mention the waste of resources.
Most of us wear 20% of our clothes 80% of the time. We waste money buying things we WON’T wear, then feeling bad because we DON’T wear them. We waste time trying to find something to wear from an overfilled wardrobe, taking things out and putting them back, running out of time, and wearing the same handful of things, but not feeling happy with the result ... so maybe going shopping for something to wear. It can be a vicious circle, and there are definitely better ways to spend your time and money, not to mention the waste of resources.
Dressing well doesn't mean buying expensive or fashionable clothes. Self-confidence is the best outfit, and you can dress well in jeans and a tee shirt when you understand what works for your personality, colouring and shape. A little bit of knowledge will enable you to express who you are in an instant through what you wear.
'Lovely new experience - looked at myself as I passed a mirror and smiled ... you've given me so much confidence' (client 2019)
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'I can honestly say I have had more compliments in the last few days than I have had for years - all thanks to your great advice' (client 2019)
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW FIRST? Here is my ABCDE of the well-dressed woman to start you thinking
appropriate for the occasion
It makes sense for what is in your wardrobe to reflect your lifestyle and how much time you spend doing different things. Think about how you can use pieces of clothing you like differently
It makes sense for what is in your wardrobe to reflect your lifestyle and how much time you spend doing different things. Think about how you can use pieces of clothing you like differently
balance your bodyline
Sort out the fabrics, shapes and combinations that work with your shape, height, scale, proportions. This is the information in a Style Consultation, but you can start by assessing whether you have straight lines (you need straight cuts) or curves (fabrics should skim).
Sort out the fabrics, shapes and combinations that work with your shape, height, scale, proportions. This is the information in a Style Consultation, but you can start by assessing whether you have straight lines (you need straight cuts) or curves (fabrics should skim).
complement your colouring
A Colour Consultation will identify a palette of great colours, and also show you how to make colours in your wardrobe but not in your palette work for you. The closer a colour is to your face, the more important it is (and this includes what's on your face - see makeup here). If you don't know your colouring, start with a good neutral and work accent colours around it. Each item should go with 3 others (use this guide for shopping too).
A Colour Consultation will identify a palette of great colours, and also show you how to make colours in your wardrobe but not in your palette work for you. The closer a colour is to your face, the more important it is (and this includes what's on your face - see makeup here). If you don't know your colouring, start with a good neutral and work accent colours around it. Each item should go with 3 others (use this guide for shopping too).
doesn't look dated
An organised wardrobe can be easily updated by adding one or two pieces a season. If you love an item, it may be worth hanging on to, as trends are sure to reappear in a few years. As a general rule though, if it makes you feel frumpy, ditch it!
An organised wardrobe can be easily updated by adding one or two pieces a season. If you love an item, it may be worth hanging on to, as trends are sure to reappear in a few years. As a general rule though, if it makes you feel frumpy, ditch it!
expresses your individuality
When an item ticks all the boxes but you still don't reach for it, it may be that it is just out of harmony with your personal style. This is where all consultations start, because WHAT YOU WEAR reflects WHO you are.
When an item ticks all the boxes but you still don't reach for it, it may be that it is just out of harmony with your personal style. This is where all consultations start, because WHAT YOU WEAR reflects WHO you are.
Your wardrobe is how you put it all together, sustainably. See what to wear here
'It's not money that makes you well-dressed, but understanding' (Christian Dior)
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