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30/10/2020

Workwear has always been something I've struggled with - not so much with the clothes themselves, but finding a balance between being office appropriate and also letting your personality shine through.⠀
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Over the years I've bought so many items for work that I hated but I thought made me look more professional, but then I'd spend all day fidgeting and adjusting something that was uncomfortable, and feeling rubbish about what I was wearing.⠀
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Now I'm freelance (and very few things are face to face!) I don't have quite the same struggles, but I do still have that "what shall I wear?" moment when I have a meeting with a potential client. I always dress smarter than I would for a zoom meeting, but I still make sure that whatever I wear is a reflection of me, rather than wearing a dress and heels (not very me) because I think I need to look a certain way.⠀
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For anyone trying to navigate the tricky workwear world, I'd just advise you to pick something you feel great in, and then tailor it to the situation. Yes, your clothes might be more structured or formal than you'd wear around the house, but you don't need to wear a pencil skirt and stilettos to look professional. (Unless that's your jam, in which case, crack on!)⠀
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Sorry - this ended up being a really long post, when what I was really here to say was - I bought this MINT VELVET jumper to wear to meetings and I like it. I like it so much I wore it out for dinner too.

25/10/2020

Halloween costume ready 🎃

21/10/2020

My mum convinced me to buy this poncho because "you'll need your arms to be free when you're typing", and to be fair she's not wrong.⠀
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Introducing my new working from home uniform, the autumn edition. 🍂⠀

(Jumper in the Next sale from the kids section!)

13/10/2020

✨I firmly believe sequins are for life, not just for Christmas✨⠀
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Yesterday I popped to Ashford Designer Outlet to look for a smart-ish jumper. And I came away with this sparkly beauty from French Connection. But you can't put a price on happiness, right? (Or, if you can, it's £19 down from £125...)

09/09/2020

Really lovely to be featured in today's Times of Tunbridge Wells & Tonbridge talking about all things second hand for Oxfam Great Britain's .

You can read it online here too: https://www.timeslocalnews.co.uk/tunbridge-wells-digital/read-the-times-of-tunbridge-wells-9th-september-2020

01/09/2020

Today marks the beginning of a new month, a new style season, and also the start of Second Hand September.⠀
This month Oxfam Great Britain is encouraging consumers to shop second hand where they can, to help slow fast fashion and the impact it has on the planet & its people.⠀
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I'm a huge fan of second hand, charity shop and vintage shopping, and if you fancy giving a try, I've written a blog post with my top tips over on my website.

This year has been a funny old time for shopping, with more of us moving to purchasing online to get our retail therapy fix, and loungewear quickly becoming our sartorial style.We’re also starting …

25/08/2020

A lovely client got in touch to ask for my help finding her some outfits to wear to two wedding celebrations next month. She's a fan of bright, bold and fun looks so it definitely wasn't hard work finding some gorgeous items for both occasions.⠀
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If you've got an occasion coming up but want to order items online and try them on from the comfort of your home, I can help! I'll find the items, send over a few different options and also put together a Pinterest board with everything in (plus a few extras) so you can easily click and add to basket!⠀
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⚡Message me for more info or visit my website - cvbstylist.com ✨

23/08/2020

A very important piece of advice for you today: if you're going to wear a smock dress that blows up easily in the wind, make sure you're not wearing beige M&S knickers that have definitely seen better days 🙈

18/08/2020

Lovely feedback from a client after I did an online style analysis for her.⠀
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If you're interested in booking an analysis, get in touch via my website (cvbstylist.com) - I provide a guide to dressing for your shape and colouring, as well as a Pinterest board with lots of items to check out too.⠀
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23/07/2020

Today's slouchy, "off duty" (cba) look is brought to you by my love of bargain hunting.⠀
I bloody love finding discounted gems, whether that's from a charity shop, an outlet store, second hand or a high street sale.⠀
Over the years I've definitely been suckered in to buying things that seemed like a good deal but weren't really, so here are my tips for buying labels at discounted prices:⠀
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* Take the RRP at face value and don't let the hefty original price tag sway your decision. If you love it and it seemingly has a huge reduction then great, but don't let the price be your main deciding factor.⠀
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* Outlet stores often have their own outlet ranges made exclusively for discounted shops. While there's nothing wrong with these and they're still likely to be great products, just be aware that you might not be getting the amazing bargain you think you are.⠀
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* Charity shops are a wealth of hidden gems but don't get overexcited if you see a designer item. Have a Google to make sure it's legit, check the quality and most importantly, make sure it actually fits you. I made the mistake of spending £40 on a DVF dress in a charity shop once, only to get it home and realise the sizing was US sizing and it was miles too big.⠀
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* If you're shopping for things like second hand designer handbags, make sure the seller is reputable and has all the paperwork to prove the item is real. There are a lot of counterfeit bags out there and you don't want to part with your money for something that isn't the real deal!⠀
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* Enjoy the rummage! Seeking out hidden gems in shops takes time and effort so you need to be in the right mindset to really look. Don't be disheartened if you find something you love but it's not in your size/colour etc. Take pics of it and then search sites like eBay and depop to see if someone is selling one! ⠀
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If you ever find shopping overwhelming and want a helping hand, I'm here! Get in touch via my website (cvbstylist.com) x

03/07/2020

As it's the final I thought I'd go extra fancy and revive my year 11 prom dress, 15 years after the big event.⠀
I bloody loved this dress, which I bought from a tattoo and piercing shop in Canterbury (as you do...) and I was named prom queen in it too!⠀
2005 me wore this dress with matching turquoise eyeshadow and lots of pink diamante accessories which sadly I'm not reviving today! 🤣

18/06/2020

Had such a lovely time chatting all things styling on I Am Sound's breakfast show this morning. If you missed it, you can listen again here:

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