My Power Item...

There is something almost life changing about slipping on an item that makes you feel powerful...it gives you a new found fierceness! For me its the leather jacket. I absolutely love a leather jacket. My favourite way to wear it is unexpectedly...with a beautiful dress.

Designers have made tweaks and updated the classic leather jacket throughout the years - Balmain gave it sharp shoulders and studs, Burberry cinched it with a belt - whichever cut you prefer, the leather jacket refuses to loose its edge...

Whether you wear the classic motorcycle cut or a more edgy and funky cut with studs and spikes or even a bright coloured or metallic one...wear it with confidence and feel instantly powerful...The leather jacket is a classic and powerful piece that can be worn with anything. Its a piece that will stand the test of time...a powerful investment.

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Style Tip - Palm tree...

As the heat is turning up and we are getting ready for our summer holidays, day dreaming of white, sandy beaches, turquoise water and lush palm trees...why not bring your tropical dreams vividly to life by wearing the print of the summer - palm prints! This cheerful, summertime print goes perfectly with the rising temperatures!

Combined with beautiful jewel tones of aqua, emerald green, citrus yellow and orange and splashes of pink...it all beautifully comes together to take you fashionably on your summer holidays! Yes, its a little loud, but only a small variation from the garden prints already in your closet...injecting a little summertime fun into your everyday style!

Team it with classic tan accessories like wedges, sandals and a clutch bag. Keep your jewellery jewel toned inspired with lots of citrus, aqua and amethyst colours...wooden bangles and bright beaded necklaces. Slip dresses, shorts and jumpsuits are perfect with this print and one piece bathing suits are right on trend.

Bring the palm trees of Miami to life sans the plane ticket with beautifully inspired palm prints, whether you are going away for the summer or staying in your own back garden - make sure you do it fashionably palm printed...

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How to look your best all the time...

• Transform you handbag into a tool kit - its always good to be prepared for any or most situations. Carry some wet wipes, hand sanitiser, safety pins, gel feet cushions and hairbands with you...you can even get stain remover pens for those really unfortunate situations, even carry an umbrella that folds up compact just in case...
• Look on the bright side by adding some colour into your everyday life - even if you don't like wearing colour you can add a bright lipstick or nail polish and it will automatically brighten up your day. Add a bright bag, scarf or jewellery for an extra pop of colour.
• Have some basic pieces in your wardrobe that you know works and that you can mix and match together without much hassle or thinking...classic pieces like a pencil skirt, a leather jacket, a pair of jeans, LBD, a white shirt and t-shirt, cashmere sweater a great bag, a pair of heels, some gorgeous flats and a great suit jacket. Pieces you know you love that can take prime retail space in your closet.
• Choose the right underwear - like Christian Dior said "without foundation there can be no fashion" If you wear ill fitting underwear no one will look at your gorgeous outfit and it will be wasted...so make sure you wear the right underwear that fit you well and suits the outfit. No visible panty lines or bra straps...

• Make sure your clothes are ironed and crease free...nothing spoils a good outfit more than creases and sloppy un ironed clothes - not a good look at all!
• If an item of clothing needs alteration like a hem or a missing button, please fix it...
• Make sure your shoes are clean, the heels are maintained - no heels that have worn through and remove all price tags from the bottom of the shoes, always!
• Remove your make up at night and use a good face cream, night cream and eye cream.
• Take vitamins that will cleanse and glow from the inside.
• Apply basic make up everyday like foundation, mascara and lipstick. Make sure your hair is clean and carry a small make up bag with eyeliner, lipstick, natural blush, nail file and a compact for touch ups during the day. Wear perfume. 

By following these easy steps daily you will look your best everyday!

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