Summer trends have become a bit redundant with 4 months of in-store shopping time vanished forever. Although the majority of brands have a strong on-line presence the inability to physically shop has resulted in the fashion shopping process being stunted. The ‘trickle-down’ theory from catwalk to customer never really got going.

So, now that shops are open, what to look for?

My advice is to shop under the following 3 headings, to avoid random buys, unworn mistakes and to set you up for the exciting Autumn/Winter season ahead.

The Trends: Autumn/Winter 2019

The leaves are turning and crisping into shades of russet, ochre and mahogany, signalling that my favourite season is upon us!! ….And it is one of two contrasting sides. On one team, there is Minimalism and on the other Flounce and Sequin.

I’ll be backing both teams and attempting a bit of fusion of the two. I’m thinking; an ivory lace sequinned blouse under a grey flannel blazer with distressed jeans and a high gold pump or a bohemian silk midi dress under a fitted waistcoat with 70’s knee high boots.

So, what are the key trends this season and which ones will you fall for?

It's nearly here... Spring/Summer 19

I love this time of year. New beginnings and the anticipation of what’s just around the corner. I know it’s freezing cold out and there is snow in the air, but all I can think about is longer days (have you noticed its still light at 5pm?), the new items filling the shop floors in their droves and which pieces are going on my wish list…

Prepare your wardrobe; edit out the worn jumpers from Winters’ gone by, clear last year’s pieces that you simply never wore (you know them - the ones you put on but never made it out the front door) and make space for the zesty treats to come..

So, what are the big trends this Spring/Summer and which ones will work for you?

My favourite clothes shops in Cambridge

London is a great shopping city. I put it up there next to New York as one of the best. Spoilt for choice; I could rifle through rails in street markets abuzz with the excitement of a vintage designer find or head to Oxford Street, knowing that, the best the retailer had to offer would be on show and in stock in my size. When I first moved to Cambridge I was enthralled by its rustic, ‘film set’ charm but for fashion shopping, I wasn't convinced. However over the years I've discovered some real gems which now form part of my 'staple shopping diet'.

Why use a Personal Stylist?

I met a friend and ex-colleague for dinner recently and was telling her about my new role as a personal stylist.

“It sounds great!“ she enthused “but I simply don’t have the time, and I’d rather spend the cost of hiring a stylist on buying more clothes.”

At the time I just nodded awkwardly and fretted about my chosen career path, but on the train home I thought about that statement and just how ill informed and contradictory it is. A good personal stylist will do the very things my friend was claiming were the reasons not to hire one - i.e. to save you time and money!

But then I realised that most people probably think the same way, or certainly think that hiring personal stylist is an unaffordable luxury. So why should you use a personal stylist?

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