Another day another photo shoot, this time it took place, rather eccentrically I think, in full view of shoppers in Birmingham with the largest prop this side of Newcastle. The purple chair and I are  promoting the How to Look Good road show to take place in September 23rd to 25th September in the Pavillions [...]

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There is a growing change as the fashion industry embraces bodies that are womanly and aspirational…after the two aren’t mutually exclusive. And when I saw this picture of Tanya Gervasi, modelling in the Rome couture shows for Gattinoni, I just had to share it. THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT! Of course as designers fit each [...]

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The block colour vibe of the summer has got me experimenting with a dash of uncustomary brightness myself and what’s not to like on a summer day, when  the pavements are hot enough to melt your shoe leather. White/grey hair requires a bit of neutral to balance the high contrast effect, so my trusty Parka [...]

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It’s not often I get to wear full medieval costume on a day out, but my recent conferment of an Honorary Fellowship from the Arts University College Bournemouth, dictated the look. Here I am waiting to enter Winbourne Minster to make the solemn walk to the front of the stage (not sure if that’s how [...]

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There’s a lot of conversation about the beauty we see in our media and how it effects us. I should know…the need for beauty diversity one of my pet subjects. So I’m taking this opportunity to salute the lovely Carmen Dell’Orefice featured in Grazia this week..who at 80 is still strutting the catwalks for high [...]

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