VALENTINES DAY - 14th February

DRESSING FOR THE SNOW

The snow is great but at the moment is very icey. Wear flat shoes and boots with a grip preferably rubber soles. Even wellies can look stylish if you think about your colours and clothing.

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 that you can take off once you get inside. Wear boots or sensible shoes outside and take a change of shoe for work.

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Tips for Shopping in 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 shoes, belts and 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 Gift Ideas

Don't panic. Sit and write out who you still need to buy for.

There are a lot of gifts you can buy on line e.g. theatre/band tickets, amazon e-gift vouchers, memberships for National Trust, English Heritage or Royal Horticulture Society. There may be a local vineyard close by where you can buy vouchers for vineyard tours and wine tasting evenings. Most cinemas offer unlimited monthly or annual passes and can be bought over the phone or online.

Spa and pampers days are really popular and available at health resorts and large hotels. For anyone with a favorite TV programme, there could be a DVD or book sold in a good bookshop.

For any other advice and help give me a ring on 07860 136455. www.janebusby.co.uk

MERRY CHRISTMAS

SPARKLE THIS CHRISTMAS

Be the star of the party in sequins and sheer satin. A Little Black Dress with a fabulous statement necklace, killer heels and a sequin clutch bag will impress. Volumise your hair and add bold and jewelled clips and combs. Use metallic eye shadows and luminous glow highlighters For men check out and update your dinner suit, black tie and your less formal eveningwear.

ECT Magazine Q&A - December issue

I have been on the Q&A panel for the last 18 months and this is the page from the latest issue.