Making Life more Beautiful
Here we have Princess Diana’s entry for Jungle January! We have looked at a number of clothes that emphasise slim hips (most trousers) the legs (the shift), a curvy body (sheath). Now it is time for the shoulders and back. … Continued
Over lunch I often chat with Emily. She is a capable and ambitious young colleague and I noticed her eyebrows were carefully made up. So I asked her about it. “Eyebrows are one of the most important aspect of a made up … Continued
Most mens’ business wear is rather conservative and predictable, especially in terms of colour – grey or blue. So well-chosen accessories can make all the difference and can say that you care, that you have taste and style, and allow … Continued
What is happening to our male leaders? Here are Cameron and Obama, together last week. Are they morphing into one and the same person? Their suits, shirts and ties are almost identical.(Thank you Karine, for bringing this to my attention). This … Continued
I, for one, am happy to wear fur – especially rabbit which is lovely and soft. I enjoy eating rabbit too, and although I like to see little bunnies running around in the country I do not feel there is any, … Continued
This interesting picture tells us something very important about mens’ style. Tony Blair, then PM of Britain, is sitting next to the most powerful man in the world, Bill Clinton, President of the USA. Tony would love to be more … Continued
What is the difference between a shift dress and a sheath dress? Both are one piece dresses, made in woven rather than stretch fabrics, often knee length or shorter, often sleeveless, and are often confused. Both styles are classics and … Continued
Following on from considering how to dress a large politician, then a super skinny one, I will now turn my attention to a smaller man. And I have chosen Nicolas Sarkozy because despite his small stature (around 5’5″) he generally … Continued
Last week I wrote about the sixties shift dress. This was stimulated by hearing that Mary Quant had become a Dame in the New Year Honours. Something else she is credited with designing and naming is the Mini-skirt, which she … Continued
Let’s start with the theory. Trousers look best on tall, slim leggy women. However this body shape looks great in just about anything. Trousers have the effect of outlining the bottom, stomach, thighs and legs. A skirt on the other … Continued
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