The time has come for the inner you to come out and tell us how you want the world to view you. Your personality dictates your style, which is your own interpretation of fashion. If you ignore your personality and purchase pieces that are influenced by fashion magazines or what suits a friend, you will wind up with a wardrobe of jumbled styles. Not only will this severely limit your flexibility in ...
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With summer winding up and autumn on the horizon, now is the time to be forward planning for the ultimate romantic weekend away with the person you love. Whether the sun is shining, it’s pelting with rain, or the leaves are turning, there’s nothing cosier and warming than somewhere sensational to hide away for a couple of days that doesn’t involve the airport. Here are some of my favourites on the ...
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It’s that time of the year when thoughts turn to the silly season and how to make it easier but at the same time more appealing. Want to escape the family hoopla over the silly season or perhaps thinking of a holiday where all of your family’s whims are catered? Well think no further, sailing in the Southern Hemisphere is a fabulous way to retreat from all the pressures of cooking and ...
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'Just be yourself' is a very simple phrase for a somewhat challenging task. All too often we spend much of our lives being what we thought we needed to be for a range of reasons. By the end of the day, we don’t truly know who we really are. Whether it’s believing something because we were raised in such a way, delivering the perfect response to acquire the job that we so ...
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Spa and well-being is the restorative and maintenance medicine of the modern age. Successful people live busy lives and sometimes don’t stop to invest in themselves in a space that is not just about the body but also the mind. A seven-night De-Stress and Unwind programme at the Marbella Club in Spain is just what the matchmaker doctor has ordered. This is the stylish and serene way to unknot your tummy and your ...
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With every decision you make and every path you choose to travel in life, you are revealing your style, your preferences, your priorities and the way in which you feel you can live your best life. In other words, all of these components represent an element of your trademark values. As always, actions speak louder than words and that is most definitely something to think about when trying to cultivate a signature ...
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There are seemingly endless lists of both men and women that come to mind when the term ‘signature style’ becomes part of a conversational mix. Carrie Bradshaw’s signature silk flower brooch. Lauren Hutton confidently owning her perfectly, imperfect smile. Cindy Crawford’s unmistakable beauty mark. Julia Roberts’ infectious laugh. Anna Wintour’s inconspicuous bob and absolutely everything about Audrey Hepburn. So, how do you recognise a signature style? It could be an idea, a look, an ...
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Is your personal grooming up to speed or could you use a grooming masterclass? Most of us like to think we have the basics of beauty etiquette all sewn up. However, how long has it been since you've had a manicure, tamed your eyebrows or perhaps decluttered your ever-bulging handbag? In this time-poor era, activities such as eating, sleeping and grooming aren’t given the attention they so richly deserve. Sadly, time honoured routines have ...
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Style never goes out of fashion! Style is international, classic and timeless. It’s your entrance to the world that signals that you are global, rather than suburban. Style is about owning your look. It’s about being confident and wearing your look with a smile both inside and out! A contemporary, classic style is a look that people never tire of. Just think of Audrey Hepburn, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Grace Kelly. The common mistake ...
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