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My Services during Covid

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I wanted to write a blog post outlining to all current and perspective clients what my services now look like post lockdown, whilst some restrictions are still in place due to Covid.

Like everyone else, I have adapted things and wanted to reassure you of how I plan to keep my clients safe whilst they are working with me. The good news is that this is pretty easy to do and does not really interfere at all with the actual session.

VISITS TO YOUR HOME - Services including colour analysis, wardrobe detox & styling consultations

  • All colour drapes including the white apron will be washed or steamed between clients.

  • I will use my face visor, gloves and hand sanitiser at all times.

  • I will only see one client per day.

  • I will ensure I maintain a safe distance from each other where possible.

  • There will be a wellness check 2 days before each consultation to reassure you that I am fit and well and to ask you the same thing.

  • If appointments need to be rescheduled due to health concerns I will offer dates after 14 days within a 4 week period for rebooking.

PERSONAL SHOPPING

  • Where possible I will be booking appointments in shops as much as I can to ensure no waiting to get in and that we have use of the facilities.

  • Please wear a face mask when shopping with me as these are mandatory.

  • I will carry with me gloves, face masks and hand sanitizer.

  • I will only see one client per day.

  • I will ensure I maintain a safe distance from each other where possible.

  • There will be a wellness check 2 days before each consultation to reassure you that I am fit and well and to ask you the same thing.

  • If appointments need to be rescheduled due to health concerns I will offer dates after 14 days within a 4 week period for rebooking.

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I hope that helps with any queries you might have as to how my services will run from September onwards. All services are fully resumed and I cannot wait to get back to doing the job I love. Please do email me if you have any questions about the changes or you are concerned about safety, I will be happy to respond.

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Best sustainable fashion brands

Photo take from Batoko.com

Photo take from Batoko.com

Sick of the throw-a-way fashion mentality? Wanting to buy items of clothing and know where they come from? This week’s blog post is all about how to look good with a clear conscience.

Has this week’s news story regarding Boohoo’s exploitation of it’s supply chain factory workers been the nail in the coffin for you when shopping on the high street.? With sustainability and ethical practices being such a prominent topic in the fashion industry you would think factories might have changed their bad habits by now, suppliers might of got stricter on what factories they use and brands might have put ethical policies at the forefront of their business.

It’s hard to know what brands to trust when it comes to their sustainability, ethical conscience and eco-friendly practices that they truly do follow rather than just put out there to appease the consumer.

I am constantly bothered by high street ranges like ‘H&M conscience ‘ range, what does this mean? When you drill down on their website, it cites using materials that are made from at least 50% sustainable sourced materials, with the exception of cotton which is only 20%. But the materials don’t make up the full package, are these garments made in the same factories other garments are made in, are they paid below the minimum wage, are they being shipped and packed with non recycled packaging and flown around the world creating more air pollution?

Eco friendly fabrics aren’t enough, high street brands need to be accountable for every single part of the supply chain and if you truly believe in shopping consciencesly then make a start with the best sustainable brands that I use for clients and myself.

Everlane

Everlane’s mission statement is to build a transparent and environmentally responsible supply chain that leads the way in reducing the impact on the planet making clothes has on it. They consider the materials they use and production partners they work with to reduce waste, chemicals, and plastics that endanger the planet’s ecosystems. They produce timeless basics at great prices that are designed to last, so making the right choice can be as simple as putting on a t-shirt.

Tretorn

From parkas made using recycled PET bottles and jackets created from discarded fishing nets to eco-friendly trainers constructed with locally sourced canvas, heritage Scandi brand Tretorn is serious about making sustainable, functional pieces with longevity. The company's eco essentials initiative aims to create environmentally-friendly contemporary rainwear designed to last which is at the heart of everything they do. For them, it is absolutely essential to act sustainably and take care of the nature, they use heritage and knowledge to contribute to a better future. From using old fishing nets, to recycled polyester, using left over fabrics to make garments to creating rainwear out of plants like sugarcrane and tapioca, Tretorn sustainable innovation surely is the future.

Veja

Meghan Markle's favourite trainer brand has been changing the sneaker game since 2005. They produce environmentally friendly sneakers made with raw materials sourced from organic farming and ecological agriculture, without chemicals or polluting processes. By using organic, agroecological and fair-trade cotton to make the sneakers canvas, rubber grown in the Amazon rainforest for the soles and recycled plastic bottles to create a mesh Veja is unique selling point is it’s sustainability. They also work with an organisation that helps people who have been incarcerated or are otherwise struggling to find work, to employ workers to prepare orders to bring their ethical practices full circle in the supply chain.

Batoko

I discovered this swimwear brand through Instagram a couple of years ago and brought unique colourful swimsuit from their range last summer that I truly fell in love with. Their swimwear is made from recycled plastic waste intercepted before headed for landfill and our oceans, it’s literally made from rubbish! Batoko is a micro-business and they aim to stay that way, consciously keeping the collection small, simple and at a much more sustainable pace that's kinder to the planet and the people that make them. They focus on the individuality and longevity of each design and ensure that they never over-produce so therefore producing no waste for the environment. By keeping it small their supply chain is small so they can keep control over the people that make the swimwear.

Nobody’s Child


Nobody’s Child’s mission is to provide sustainable solutions; they re-purpose leftover fabric from past seasons to divert it from a lifetime in landfill, they donate leftover’s to fashion colleges and they main purpose is to avoid landfill. What I like about this green brand is that they don’t buy or design season to season, they drop small collections and continue to run them in different fabrics that they can get hold of. They are not dictated by trends or seasons so therefore produce garments that you want to wear all year round. They source locally and reduce their carbon footprint by working with UK manufacturers and are smart with who they partner with globally. What’s also great about this brand is the accessible price point they sell the garments at, making shopping greener more affordable for everyone.

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Summer shorts that will make you say goodbye to denim cut offs

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Summer shorts are a style essential and every year I get asked by many clients for me to find them the perfect pair of shorts. Now we are spending more time at home they are a comfy go-to for around the garden. But this season they have had a chic make-over and it’s time to say goodbye to your denim cut-offs.

When thinking of summer shorts it’s easy to jump straight to short shorts; those denim cut-offs made de rigeur by celebrities at Glastonbury, think Kate Moss circa 2005 strutting through the festival fields. As we get older and trends move on, it’s time to move away from the bleached denim and hunter wellies look.

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In the past few weeks since we hit some lovely Summer weather, all I have been searching for when shopping is shorts. I’m looking for shorts that look and feel every bit as laidback as denim, but are sophisticated enough to wear outside my house as well as at the beach. All my clients are looking for a cut that flatters your body too, with a longer length, looser cut and just the right amount of structure.

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Check out my top short picks to shop right now-

  1. Pink paperbag waist denim shorts, Mint Velvet, £69.00

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Best dresses to wear now

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While we’ve spent most of the past few weeks enjoying the sunny weather, temperatures have been up and down. Now it seems they are set to return and now feels like the perfect time to start wearing dresses again. A step up from comfy tracksuits, leggings and activewear but easy to throw on and certainly more stylish even if you are just chilling on the sofa.

A good dress can be an instant mood boost for yourself, though we are staying at home it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be lifting our spirits with sunshine ready dresses. A summer dress is the ultimate wardrobe pick-me up. From mood-boosting colourful pieces to bold, tropical print designs, i’ve found the dresses that are endlessly stylish but so effortlessly easy to wear that you won’t feel like you’re overdoing it if you don one to wear in your garden.

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