Hooray, the sun is out and Wimbledon has begun. The summer is here!
The heat is great when you're on holiday, but a pain at work. Yes, you'd rather be in a bikini, but somehow you've got to look business-like for eight sweltering hours or more. What's a professional girl to do?
High temperature traps
Hot weather conspires against us. When the mercury rises, we reach for unstructured clothes that don't cling. They might feel comfy but they also create a casual look that doesn't always work for the office.
And if you live in a place where really hot days are few and far between, it's likely that your outfit for those scorchers has been in your wardrobe for years (who can blame you, considering your cost per wear, and all that!).
So, it may be worth giving that outfit the once over and checking whether it still looks the part. One of the easiest thing to do is go for something in a natural fabric that keeps you cool, boosts your confidence and leaves your colleagues with the right impression.
In fact, if you haven't discovered your Clothing Personality with House of Colour yet - you might consider one of my
Developing Style For Women classes (W3) to help you learn how to dial your look up and down depending on where you are and what you're doing.
Contact me to decide the best next step for you.
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Stylist Helen can keep cool in her look on the left and then add the extra authority when she needs it
with her professional light summer jacket.
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Are your clothes on-message?
It's tedious, but true - summer always throws up that unwritten rule. The one about the amount of skin you reveal being inversely proportional to the authority you project.
So how can you create the ideal outfit for humid, sticky days - and be confident that the next time you're in a meeting, your clothes aren't distracting your audience or undermining what you're saying?
Six top tips: 1) The versatile shift dress
A shift dress is a really good option, as long as you accessorise. Have fun combining it with a necklace, brooch or belt - or a mixture. You'll look amazing, command respect and keep your thermostat refreshingly low. We cover off a lot around accessorising during our
Developing Style For Women classes (W3)
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Wonderfully colourful iGreen Eyewear
Do you wear glasses? An easy way to add authority and style to your look, whatever the weather, is to wear some wonderful frames in your best colour and style. However, choosing new glasses can be quite a difficult task. They bring colour to your face and sit right in the middle of your communication zone so you need to get it right. They are a major investment. If you wear them every day, you will usually keep them for two years before changing, so getting the perfect pair really matters.
I am here to help! You have the unique opportunity to have expert assistance in finding your glasses in the correct shape and colour.
I'll have our sample box of iGreen frames and coloured arms to try at my Open Studio Event on 15th August 2017. Drop in between 10am-12noon and 7-9pm to explore the difference shape, scale and colour frames and have fun with different arm colour combinations.
Please register your free place below and I'll see you there!
Open Studio: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Join me for one of two drop-in House of Colour St Albans open studio sessions on Tuesday 15th August 2017:
There'll be lots of help to keep your summer full of colour:
- House of Colour make-up for you to try: Please email me to pre-order any make-up you'd like to pick-up on the day, or place your order on the day for collection later that week
- Professional bra fittings: book your slot with Sara O'Regan - (£35 for a 1hr appointment inc. £10 off any purchases or free 30min re-fit appointment available if you've already seen her before)
- i-Green glasses and sunglasses: I will have the i-Green full range of sample frames with me for you to try and order directly through me
- Wendy Warren Jewellery: I know so many of you are big fans. Wendy will be here with her colourful pearls, semi-precious stone and silver jewellery + scarves
- Captain Tortue French fashion with Louise Murphy: From a hippie to ethnic chic vibe, Captain Tortue clothes are famous for their innovative design and interesting details. Try on samples from the new autumn/winter 2017 range on the day (great for Gamines, Naturals and Dramatics)
I hope to see you there.
