Personal Styling
Which patterns (& pattern sizes) are best for you?
Which patterns (& pattern sizes) are best for you? Find out which pattern styles best complement your lovely body shape Choosing the right pattern styles and pattern sizes all depend upon your shape and height. In this blog I will share what's best for every...
New Year, New Body?
New Year, New Body (without breaking the bank) Whilst it can be a challenge to lose weight in the winter months when all we want to do is snuggle up on a sofa in front of the telly, a New Year is a great catalyst for changing your behaviour. No surprise then that...
Which UK fashion brands represent your style personality?
Which brands represent your style personality? UK fashion brands offer a variety of options that cater to different style personalities. Here's an expert's helpful guide to find them and save you time. Whichever style personality you associate with, there are plenty...
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Style personalities. Which one(s) are you?
Style personalities. Which one(s) are you? Why do some women like wearing clothes you don’t like? Here's the thing, we all have a style personality or two and that's what makes us different from one another. Why do we have a style personality? Let me explain....
How to build the perfect capsule wardrobe
How to build the perfect capsule wardrobe And why everyone should have at least two capsules They say that if you can remember a fashion item the first time around then you are too old to wear it again. Whilst to an extent I agree with this, for example I won’t be...
What age should you stop wearing trainers?
What age should you stop wearing trainers? Cristina Holm, one of the UK’s leading personal stylists explains when you should consider saying goodbye. The simple answer is... NEVER. I personally think you can wear trainers at any age. It really depends upon what you...
An expert’s guide to DIY colour analysis. Know your season.
A 'DIY' guide to colour analysis. Know your season. Leading Personal Stylist and Colour Consultant, Cristina Holm explains how... DIY Colour Analysis I have met plenty of customers who have tried to work out their colour palette all on their own, to varying levels of...
How to dress for your body shape
How to dress for your body shape There is so much information out there about body shapes but how do you know which is right? I’m always being asked by people what body shape they are. With most people I can tell them within seconds, after all I have been doing this...
What clothes should I pack for my summer holiday?
What clothes should I pack for my summer holiday? Here’s my ‘go to’ summer suitcase capsule for a beach or pool holiday. Unless you are taking your car on holiday, in which case you perhaps won’t need to worry about how much you pack, by using my tips for packing the...
UK Fashion Trends – Seasonal colour swatches for Autumn Winter 2023
UK Fashion Trends - Seasonal colour swatches for Autumn Winter 2023 See which colour tones are best for your natural complexion. By Cristina Holm. Spring palette (AW23) You are a 'bright gold' person. Bright or light colours with warm tones suit you best. ....
Fashion – how much money do you waste on what you don’t wear?
How much money do you waste on clothes you don’t wear? Leading Fashion Stylist, Cristina Holm, challenges you to total up the £££'s spent on unworn clothes. The other day a new client and I went through her wardrobe. She roughly added up the cost of all the items that...