​At the beginning of lock down, we slipped into joggers, pulled on comfy jumpers and rejoiced in not having to make an effort. But as time has passed along working from home with video calls has become the norm - our wardrobe needs have changed! Our usual go-to pieces are no longer suitable and we are left with fresh wardrobe dilemmas. 

You want to arrive at a Zoom meeting, making the best impression you can, just as you would in a regular face to face scenario. Even more so in some instances as we have a smaller window in which to perform.  

My top tips for looking your best on zoom-
1-Good lighting in front of you as this will ensure you are clearly seen and you are not a shadow in the corner.

2-Appropriate/relevant background  will form a part of who you are. Think about what you want to say about yourself. (virtual backgrounds are great if your house is not tidy)

3-Position yourself as a newsreader does, within your screen. You (head and shoulders) should be the dominant feature.

4-WEAR COLOUR! Wearing your best colours on Zoom will make you look radiant and stand out for all the right reasons.
Do not wear the same colour top as your background of you will blend in (If you have white walls do not wear white)

5- SMILE!

Regardless of whether I’m seeing anyone, I always feel better and much more motivated if I feel I look half decent.
Do not forget YOU are your personal branding and that is very important in your business and personal life. 'Dress for the life you want'
If you want to look your best on Zoom and elevate your style please get in touch!

Thank you
Francesca

The New Year is a time for new starts and resolutions for many of us. 

I am a great believer in putting in that little bit of effort can make a huge difference to our moods in such a positive way!

I’m not talking about full hair and make-up to attend the school run, but with a little thought and forward-planning it can actually be really easy to regain a bit of your sass and style again, but most importantly FEEL, like YOU.

You may already be rolling your eyes thinking ‘I don’t have time for that’ but you really DO! You just need a few key items and a little know-how.

Here are my top tips to help set you on the right path:
1. Declutter
Only keep items in your wardrobe that work for your body shape. Get rid of anything that doesn't fit or doesn't suit your lifestyle anymore.

2. Add Colour
Colour is an instant mood-lifter and can completely change your complexion.
If you have not had your colours done then I would highly recommend booking a consultation with me and you will fall in love with wearing colour and learn what colours work best for you!

3.Be Organised
Organise your wardrobe and drawers so that you can see as many of your clothes as possible and store them neatly. This way you’ll wear more of the clothes you own as you won’t forget about anything that may be lurking at the back of the wardrobe.

The New Year definitely offers us an opportunity to approach things differently, so for 2021 why not take inspiration from the above and set yourself some style resolutions that will help you rediscover your sass, style, smile and most importantly confidence!

Want to start your fashion journey to a more confident you? Get in touch!
Here’s to a happy, healthy and stylish 2021!
Francesca

Hiring an online personal stylist will save you time and money, and is MUCH more affordable than you might think! Our services are not just for the rich and famous!

“I don’t have enough money to hire a personal stylist!”
“I don’t want a personal stylist to make me wear something I don’t like!”
“Does hiring a stylist mean that I have to be really into the latest fashion?”

These are just some of the common misconceptions that many people have when considering hiring a personal stylist.

Why hiring a professional online stylist could benefit you-
1-A stylist can help you to create the style and image that you wish to present to the world
2-That feeling of “I have nothing to wear” will become a thing of the past.
3-You can enjoy the convenience of having a carefully curated wardrobe full of perfectly styled outfits that are ready-to-wear!
Unlike any other form of business investment, investing in yourself is the only investment that you get to enjoy and reap the benefits from 24/7, because you take your best investment everywhere you go!

Reasons to Hire an Online Personal Stylist
-Does your style speak your personality?
-Want to learn the stress-free art of shopping OR have a professional do your shopping for you?
-Fed up of spending lots of money on clothes that just don’t look/fit/feel right?
-Have you introduced video into your business and want your visual appearance to live up to your legendary business brand?
-Do you need to learn how to dress for your new body shape after putting on weight/losing weight/becoming more toned?
-Are you looking to completely start over with your wardrobe?
-Has your style taken a backseat in recent years?!
-Tired of wearing the same clothes all week every week?
-Unsure of how to dress to flatter your natural body shape and colouring to the best of your ability?
-Do you need to step your style up a notch to compliment your career upgrade?
-Are you getting married and desire a new wardrobe for your wedding, honeymoon or new married life?!
-Have you recently had a baby and are tired of living in t-shirts, leggings and elastic wasted bottoms?
- Looking at yourself constantly on zoom and thinking 'I want to elevate my image'

Investing time and thought into how you want to present yourselves visually and the best way to do so is highly beneficial! Not only does it make you feel better about yourselves, but it can help you to appear more confident and trustworthy too. All successful business people have taken the time to invest in their appearances and mastered a style that best suits them because they understand the importance of doing so. YOU ARE YOUR PERSONAL BRAND! In real life, we have to be the person we want to see every day! And in relationships, we must accept our own marriage proposals and be prepared to settle for ourselves before anybody else!


If you would like to book a consultation please get in touch!
You can find all my online services here

​Reasons Why You Need an Image Consultant to Reach Your Next Level of Success in your Business and Personal life.

Have you experienced any of these situations?

Attending a special event and you dont know what to wear?

A significant life transition and you want a complete makeover to feel and look your best?

Stuck in a rut and you’re ready for a change?

I am my clients biggest cheerleader!

Here are other reasons you need to hire an image consultant-

1-If you stand in front of your wardrobe full of clothes , but you feel you have nothing to wear.
2-If your skin looks dull when you wear certain colours and you dress mainly in grey, black, or white -you need to schedule a colour consultation immediately to discover your best colours to make your skin glow.
3-If you’re unhappy about your appearance because you recently lost or gained weight, but continue dressing like you did before your transformation.
4-If you have low self-confidence and a low self-esteem in your appearance-an image consultant can help you.
5-If you lack social media presence and you feel left behind, call an image consultant because they wear many hats and can help you.
6- Don't recognise your body anymore? Guess who can show you how to use clothes, colour, accessories and dressing techniques to get reacquainted. 
7-Instead of utilising 20% of your wardrobe, why not wear 100%.
8-Hate shopping? As an image consultant I can make it easy! 
9-Your cost-per-wear on purchases decreases dramatically when I show show you what works for you
10-Worried about entering a new job or returning to work after having a baby? Regardless of where your new adventure will take place, I can help you look the part!
11-Take your confidence up a level knowing you’ve been taught how to dress to embrace your body shape and features.
12- Keep it current and fresh. Let me  help you refresh your wardrobe using the clothes you already have and see what pieces you are missing.
13. FEEL FABULOUS AGAIN! Do you know someone who always walks into the room looking great! 9/10 times it because they know their best colours and styles that work for them. The way they carry themselves,how they talk about their work or themselves, and just the way they move? You can have that Presence too.

I work with clients all over the world. My services are for all ages/sizes/ethnic backgrounds.
All you need to do is to turn up and i will do the rest!

Contact me to dress your way to confidence.
Francesca x

Since Corona virus started you may have noticed a new accessory in your wardrobe.
The FACE MASK.

I wanted to do a post on how to have fun with them!

For the foreseeable future, when spending time away from your home, face masks are going to be a constant accessory. You’ll have your face covered when entering different places and events.

Masks are serving a critical service right now during the corona virus pandemic, but how do you bring fashion into the equation, so you feel a bit more excited about wearing one?

Here are a few ideas for you.

1-Pick Out a Mask Like You Would a Scarf. If you wear a specific group of colours (After a Colour Analysis), stick with that colour palette.

2-A Mask for Every Occasion. Just like we have accessories we wear for different occasions the same logic when wearing masks. 

3-Make It Pop! Do you wear mostly neutral colours? This season, your mask can be that fun pop colour in your outfit.
Why Not Let Your Mask Make a Statement. 
Think about a colour that will bring out your eyes e.g complimentary colours!

I hope this has helped you think twice when purchasing a face mask. HAPPY SHOPPING!

Photo of masks: Boden