Allison Angel

24/10/2022

Today was a big news day.

In UK politics that is.

Everyone’s talking about it.

But when you’re going through a significant breakup it can feel like no-one’s talking about it.

It can be extremely isolating, oftentimes feeling like you’re a burden on those around you.

You tell yourself you sound like a stuck record.

Feelings of shame and failure become internalised.

Friends seemingly disappear.

You start to withdraw.

The material in my 6 week online course addresses the hard issues that arise on separation and divorce.

I will never tire of holding space for people to discuss the challenges they face.

I listen.
With interest.

There’s no judgment.

We explore how to keep going.

Rebuilding blocks are offered.

A sense of self respect and self worth is restored.

Faith and optimism returns.

We journey together as a small group, each participant comforted in knowing they aren’t alone.

If you’d like a place, message me or register below for more details.

The next intake is 16 Nov.
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04/05/2022

Magic moment ✨

A BOLTON businesswoman who launched her own company during lockdown has been selected as a mentor for a government-backed initiative to help other…

09/08/2021

If there’s a phrase I hear time and time again it’s something along the lines of “when I lose a couple of stone” or “when I’m smaller” or “when I can fit in a size …..(fill in the blank)” then I’d feel better about (myself/desired activity/aspiration in life).

It makes my heart sink. It reminds me of the heavy chains tied around so many women when it comes to our weight and it’s bearing on self confidence and self esteem.

For many years the number on the bathroom scales and I were in a toxic relationship. It didn’t help that I had tremendous personal stress going on as well as unresolved hurts from the past. I felt trapped and hopeless believing I’d always feel this way about my body.

Size is one of the personal styling myths I wrote about recently on my blog. See the link in my bio above to read more.

Anyway, the critic HAD to leave and over time I welcomed a kinder embrace from someone new, someone who loved me unconditionally. I began to see myself through a new lens. It transformed my thinking. It led me to a place of complete acceptance (well let’s say 95%😜!)

That person, by the way was ME and it’s the reason I can now celebrate all that I am, curves n all.

It’s also why I particularly champion mid and plus size style.

If you’re associating self worth with your weight and you too want OUT then let’s have a gentle, loving conversation about it.

19/07/2021

It’s Freedom Day here in England.

For 16 lonnnnnnnggggg months the mask has disguised our faces and in my opinion our best accessory.

Finally the smile is back - completely visible and in full view again. I’ll be wearing mine with confidence 😄

How about you?

16/07/2021

Sensational Shorts 🔆🩳

First up, M&S vintage look denim
Responsibly sourced cotton
MOM shape
Unworn (with original £25 tag still on!)
Size 14

Arket twill chino shorts
Hidden coin pocket
Rare bottle green
Versatile piece that will last a lifetime
Size 44 (14/16)

Finally, new (but without tag)
Next belted PLEATHER
Gorgeous taupe colour
High waisted glam
Size 14

All £15 each

Free pickup from Bolton
Or £4 p&p (UK)
Bank transfer only

Are you ready for heatwave style?
And do you know what style of shorts suit you best?

I can help if you’re a little unsure.

17/06/2021

Wrapping up the day as I started it. With sparkles.

This gorgeous floor length sequin dress was a gift from my husband. The colours are soft and romantic and I feel a million dollars in it. They say get the dress and the invite will appear. I’m ready ✔️

Thank you to friends, family and acquaintances - old and new. Your words, cards, gifts, voice notes and prayers mean so much. I feel very cherished. Looking forward to more celebrations over the weekend.

Compliment of the day goes to my hairdresser, aghast when I told her my age. She genuinely had me 10 years younger.

I’ll take that.

27/05/2021

The sun is out and I’m ready to celebrate the start of summer 🔆 in my favourite city.

It’s almost time for (the 1st major event since re-opening) and there’s going to be a citywide trail of floral displays across balconies, doorways, lamposts, shop windows, restaurants, statues and public spaces.

It promises to showcase the regions best floristry, produce and gardening talent.

There’s secret gardens, living walls 🌱, flower power yoga 🧘‍♀️, art & fashion 🎨, botanical afternoon tea 🫖💮, wildflower murals, an urban jungle, cherry blossom water fountain ⛲️, whispering wisteria, even a flower show cocktail trail 🍸.

I could go on......

Manchester, I love you and I’m so looking forward to this.

Now, which outfit do I wear? It’s gonna have to be a floral one obvs.

What do you have planned for the bank holiday weekend/half term/start of summer?

18/05/2021

Curve appeal.

There are the 3 predominant body types that have curve. We’re sometimes known as fruity ladies - apples 🍏, pears 🍐 and strawberries 🍓.

As a pear I have a curvier hip/thigh/bum ratio to my top half. It means my waist does a phenomenal job in bridging the gap.

I love my shape. It’s amazing.

It wasn’t always the case though. For many years I disliked my appearance. It was an uphill battle, a vicious circle. Negative self talk would would feed the inner critic. The lens through which I viewed myself got murkier and darker and unkind.

In my 20’s I was a holiday rep working in Mallorca and Portugal. Looking back the uniform was SO no right for my silhouette. No wonder I felt miserable in it!

🍎Do you know your body shape?
🍋Do you embrace your fruitiness?
🥝Do you talk nice to yourself?
🍊Do you know how to flatter & enhance your curves?

Do you need a guiding hand?

Years Of Style is on its way.

07/05/2021

It’s official. Years Of Style is launching 2 weeks today.

Get ready for

💛radical self love
💛loving what you wear
💛lovingly letting go of things that no longer serve you

Everything we do is ‘clothed’ in love.

05/05/2021

Got a full plate again so general feelings of overwhelm kicked in this morning. Then I started scrolling, getting distracted, overthinking things - you know the drill.

I’m the other side of done, ready, open, trading and bringing style delight to clients. I’ve had these feelings before and I see them for what they are now. They’re signals🚦to hit the pause button, take a break, do something else, move my posture 🔄 from doing/striving to a position of surrender.

So here’s what I did:

🎼Put on some worship music

Soon I also heard a gentle, loving reminder of a few things.

😩 I get weighed down by ‘stuff’ I’m not meant to carry.
🧐 I get so focused on the task in hand I forget to look up, take a step back or even dare I say it, have fun.

When I was at on Monday I spied this gorgeous headpiece 🌸 and got chatting to the lovely Sally who made it. Little did I know how much joy it would bring me in my Wednesday morning timeout. Working from home, with a new business on the horizon its helped me remember who I am. A daughter of the most high! It’s my crown of divinity.

And so I’m good again. Simple as that.

Now, where’s that launch plan 📝😁

P.S. Alternative uses for this wonderful, ethically made flower crown. Garden parties, festivals, weddings. They’ll be back before we know it!