Fascinated with personal presentation and realistic wardrobe planning since childhood, I always wanted to understand WHY an outfit worked (and why it didn’t). Over the years I read, researched, studied, had my colours done, my style diagnosed, my shape identified. Some were wrong, others incomplete or dated, most were expensive.
At 40 I had to rethink my career. I remember a stylist advising a group of us unemployed women something ‘one had to buy’ and thinking ‘Actually, I was planning to feed my family this week!’ It was ludicrous and intensely frustrating advice for someone in my situation.
Retraining as an adult tutor I gained new skills and opportunities. I realised how much I enjoy teaching and coaching women, empowering them in practical ways.