Author: My Stylish Friend

Just because we’re in lockdown doesn’t mean we don’t deserve to feel good in our clothes, in fact now more than ever it is so important to get dressed into whatever makes us feel better, and we need to use everything we have available to use, to up our wellbeing and sanity and help us all get through this…

I have been helping lots of women with their wardrobes, style and confidence over the last five weeks, all virtually via video call, and I am absolutely thrilled at the results.

If you would like some help with any aspect of your wardrobe, why don’t we have a quick chat to see how I can help. Maybe you need some guidance sorting your wardrobe and some expert advice on what styles, shapes and outfits are going to work for you and ways to breathe new life into what you’ve got, curating some go-to new outfit formulas for effortless mix and match dressing every day or that new work from home capsule wardrobe? Maybe the thought of online shopping fills you with dread, you don’t know what to look for or where or you simply don’t have the time…

I am taking bookings for virtual 1-1 personal style consultations, wardrobe workouts and style/shape analysis, all via video call on you phone or laptop, as well as online personal shopping and group styling soirees (think girly night in on Zoom with style advice galore!), plus group style workshops and downloadable webinars (more info about these coming soon!)

To have a free chat over the phone to see how I can help you or to book a session, please email me mystylishfriend@gmail.com

I would love to hear from you and hope you staying safe, well and sane (and stylish)!!!

Take care,

Sophie

As I embark on my first day of 2019 (well sacred few hours should I say) childfree and back to work, I had to think about what to wear… I have spent the last few weeks in PJs for a considerable number of the morning hours, followed by all things sparkly for the rest of them, but now that I am trying to get back to some kind of normality and productivity, I realised it is time to revert back to my go-to uniform. My children are back in theirs, I might as well step back into mine.

I work from home. I could just get productive with my mum bun and PJs or get fully made up and power-dressed, complete with statement earrings and killer heels, but for me, I like the simplicity, style and comfort of MY go-to uniform.

For at home admin days such as today, my uniform consists of a denim jumpsuit and hi-tops, boyfriend jeans, tee, blazer and animal print ankle boots or luxe joggers, sweater and white trainers. Something along those lines. I know I can just throw these outfits on without any thought. Not too scruffy and not too formal. Getting dressed in the morning is easy and stress free (a must when you have three children to coax into their uniforms!)

I have curated a work wardrobe… and it is basically just a few simple and trusted outfit formulas which I have come to rely on and love. They are comfortable, functional and make me feel and look good. Whether you work in a high-profile corporate lawyers, for a local charity or at home, the clothes you choose to wear are so important as they make you feel a certain way. Our clothes give off a statement of who we are. They can be a comfort blanket, our armour. If you are lucky enough to have the choice of your uniform, spend time understanding what you want to wear, how you want to feel and embrace this. Curate a uniform that makes you feel and look like YOU, yet a you who means business, one which gives you confidence, is comfortable and functional and makes you ready to face the day.

Discover your uniform and embrace it. Bring on 2019 – I’m ready and dressed.

What do you like to wear for work? Do you have a go-to uniform?