I’m a self-confessed romantic and love everything about the festive season. There’s nothing better than curling up fireside to watch Love Actually, Serendipity, or It’s a Wonderful Life. Say the words Christmas Market and it has the very same effect. A weekend or day trip with the one you love on your arm and you’re starring in your very own holiday romance. Here’s the pick of the most romantic destinations ideal for ...
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In every environment, from the workplace to the web, people make choices that affect their personal trademark, whether it is who to work with and for that matter who to avoid, who to follow, who to 'friend', or what special message to share in 140 characters. You have the ability to create your own sense of individuality, trust and confidence. How you manage your personal trademark in any of these mediums will ...
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Life changes constantly. Sometimes we see it coming and other times it sneaks up on us almost in a cruel manner. Your mission is greater than your role and the circumstances surrounding it. Focusing on your personal trademark in times of change provides a rock of stability and a forward direction that brings peace and integrity to turbulent times. Life’s big decisions can be daunting. As much as you may wish there was ...
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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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You may secretly love The Sound of Music, watch it whenever it’s on the tele, but by god, you won’t be telling anyone it’s one of your favourite things. That said, you can’t go wrong with a weekend trip to Salzburg, and again if you are London based for your Europe trip, it’s very doable for a one night get away from London with an overnight carry-on bag only. It’s regional so ...
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Christian Dior, the legendary fashion designer once said, “no elegant woman follows fashion slavishly.” Oh, how I wish every woman would remember that statement! Amongst other things, you have to consider your age, your body type, your lifestyle and personality. Just because it looks totally fabulous on a model or in a magazine, it doesn’t necessarily translate to the ensemble creating the same wow factor on you. Just because everyone is wearing it, doesn’t ...
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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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As you know if you’ve watched the episodes of Sex and the City where Carrie drools over the Eiffel Tower much to the disdain of her lover’s daughter, I never did like Petrovski. Paris is after all, not only historical but also a fashion lovers paradise. For inspiration, book tickets online for a visit to the Musée Yves Saint Laurent for a lesson in chic. Now you can mortgage your house ...
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Men and women who have a keen sense of personal style seem more confident and as strange as it may sound, they appear to be much happier than other people. So began my quest to determine how they achieved this sense of ease and elegance. It’s not as hard as you may think. It takes discipline and knowledge, however it’s unbelievably empowering. Individuals with style invariably generate a charismatic presence, a ...
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Your image affects not only how others identify you, but more importantly, how you distinguish yourself. When you look terrific you feel more confident. A positive image affects your self-esteem; you value yourself more and enjoy the positive feedback from others. On the days when you don’t make an effort with your appearance, you are more likely to retreat from opportunities rather than step out and shine. You deserve to have a first-class ...
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