HOW TO SHOP THE SALES

A purchase is only a bargain if it fits in with the rest of your wardrobe, suits you and you can afford it. Buying odd pieces because they are on sale will just sit in your wardrobe and never be worn.

Before you go shopping know what you have in your wardrobe and know the areas you need to add to.

Look for good classic staple items i.e. a black suit, cashmere jumper, wool cardigan/jacket, white blouse.

Update your existing wardrobe with accessories - shoes, belts, bags or jewellery.

Check out the returns policy on sale goods if you are unsure when buying something.

DONT impulse buy.

DONT buy anything you need to slim to wear.

DONT buy anything without trying in on first.

Outfits MUST flatter your colour and shape. Dont go for fashion garments for the sake of fashion.

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LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS PRESENT IDEAS

There is still time to come up with something different to give this Christmas. Here are my top 10 more unusual Christmas present suggestions. Click on the highlighted words to go to the websites.

1) Orb 360 is the latest craze for thrill seekers. Harnessed within 12ft PVC spheres, two ‘ORBers’ at a time hit speeds of up to 30mph, as they go head over heals down a run at Devils Dyke. Weeeeeee! £25 per person.

2) Local vineyards offer wine tasting tours - Brookers of Bolney - guided tours for 2 from £55. Tenterden in Kent - tours from May £9 per adult. Denbies of Dorking - offer Ultimate Wine Experience tours for £9.50 per person. Gift vouchers are available from all the websites.

3) National Trust, English Heritage or Royal Horticulture Society offer membership subscriptions that can be bought as a gift for someone. These subscriptions offer a year of unlimited visits to gardens and properties throughout the UK.

4) Walking with the Llamas in Ashdown Forest – walks with llamas cost £30 for 1 person or £50 for 2 people sharing a llama. These walks are a relaxing, calming and peaceful experience. See the website or phone 01825 712040 for a gift voucher.

5) Spa and pamper days - vouchers can be bought from all big hotels and beauty salons. Alexander House Hotel in Turners Hill, Lythe Hill Hotel in Haslemere and the East Sussex National Golf Hotel and Spa in Uckfield offer day and overnight spa breaks and ultimate pamper sessions.

6) Magazine membership – buy a gift pack from WH Smith or online from the magazine websites the choices cover every hobby and interest there is.

7) Afternoon tea or champagne tea voucher is a gift to remember. Hotels and restaurants offering vouchers are:- Amberley Castle from £65 for two, South Lodge Hotel nr Horsham £19.50 each, Buxted Park Hotel £25 for 2 or at Cream Tea, 13 New Road, Brighton 01273 325122.

8) Flying lessons from Shoreham Airport. Flyingtime offers lessons staring from £110 for 40mins.

9) Hot Air Ballooning - British School of Ballooning offers launches from Petwork, Hickstead, Handcross, Sheffield Park and Waterhall, Brighton. Flights start at £85 each.

10) Personal shopping experience. I offer a style consultation and personal shopping trip to advise, update wardrobes, look for new styles and add of the seasons colours and shapes. Please ring 07860 136455 for more information or gift vouchers for friends and family.

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TIPS FOR LOOKING STYLISH IN THE SNOW

The snow is great but be careful where it is icey. Wear flat shoes and boots with a grip preferably rubber soles. Wellies are making a huge comeback with many designs available in high street shoe and clothes shops.

Dress in layers, think functional, make sure your clothes fit well and allow freedom of movement, keep warm and dry.

Hats, scarves and gloves add warmth, brightens up practical outerwear and adds a sense of fun and style.

For business, over dress your work clothes with a coat over a jacket and for women wearing skirts wear really thick tights or leggins (you may want to take these off once you get inside). Wear boots or sensible shoes outside and take a change of shoe for work.

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