U Look Great!

Do you have gorgeous clothes in your wardrobe that you are saving for best?  If so, how often do you actually wear them?  Let’s face it, our time on this earth is limited, so the big question is WHY? So many women I speak to or work with talk about clothes or accessories that they love, but they stay in the wardrobe because they are too good to wear for every day, which to me seems very sad.  I remember, as a child, having clothes for best, which tended to be worn when we visited aged aunts or I was invited to a party, but those were such different times.  In some ways I am sad that many people don’t have ‘clothes for best’, purely because I love to dress up and I’m quite upset when I see people in jeans and t-shirts to the theatre or in restaurants.  For me, these of the times when I want to put on something a little special, because it makes it more of an occasion and makes me feel great! So there is something of a conflict here – we keep our s...

Prescription glasses are a must for many of us, especially as we become more mature in years.   I’ve been wearing glasses for many years now and as time goes by I rely on them more and more.   Obviously you have the option of contact lenses if you don’t want the bother of carrying glasses around with you, although the very thought of them gives me the collywobbles! If glasses are a necessity for you, don’t forget, they are also an accessory and another way for you to express your personality.   Just think of Dame Edna Everage or Sue Pollard for an extreme example – definitely dramatic in their personalities!   There are also many other considerations when choosing new specs, including your scale, natural colouring and face shape. Here’s a few basics to bear in mind: ·          If you prefer your glasses not to be a focal point you may want to go for rimless ones that barely show at all – even if you have a very str...