Personal Styling
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...
How much time do you spend choosing an outfit?
How much time do you spend getting dressed? Did you know that we women spend at least four days (yes, more than 96 hours) EVERY YEAR, choosing what outfit to wear? Emotionally, this is not always the happy time it should be either. Too often, you're frustrated,...
Best clothing for curvy women
Best clothing for curvy women You are beautiful no matter what shape or size you are, but what and where to shop? I am here to help. We women are so critical about our bodies, so let me start by challenging you... what part of your body do you love? Focus upon all...
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Are Image Stylists worth the investment?
Are Image Stylists worth the investment? My guidelines for you to know what's right for you Here are seven key considerations for you: 1. Would you like to boost your confidence and self-esteem? A professional Image Stylist can help you enhance your appearance which...
UK Fashion Trends – Seasonal colour swatches for Spring Summer 2024
UK Fashion Trends. Seasonal colour swatches for Spring Summer 2024. See which colour tones are best for your natural complexion. By Cristina Holm. Spring palette (SS24) You are a 'bright gold' person. Bright or light colours with warm tones suit you best. ....
How to look good in jeans
How to look good in jeans What jeans style should you wear? For most of us, jeans have proven a classic wardrobe staple throughout our lives. Coming in a host of different shapes and sizes, they are versatile and easy to style. But I wonder if it’s time to put a...
Have you ever asked yourself why you have so many clothes?
Have you ever asked yourself why you have so many clothes? With as much as 60% of the clothes in UK wardrobes unworn, it’s time to ask why? As a professional Personal Stylist I love fashion. Pretty obvious I know, but I am very conscious that we all need to give far...
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...
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. ....
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...
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...
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...
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...