what's she wearing

Cold weather equals more clothing and covering up the whitening legs!  Alas it is to cold for bare legs now as winter begins to close in.  Gone are the days of cotton knit leggings – they have passed well and truly, unless birth is imminent or you are practicing your sun salutations.  So ladies do [...]

I have called this blog Winter Scarves but I have to say I wear scarves for 3 seasons of the year. Silk or lightweight cotton scarves are fantastic when you need something to take off the chill in the shoulder months of spring and autumn. However with the cooler weather and winter almost upon us [...]

This week I have been giving my winter coats an airing and loving it.  The weather has been chilly and I have needed their sturdy warmth!  A coat is an essential part of a winter wardrobe and also a significant investment.  So how do we choose a coat that is right for us and doesn’t [...]

I have been fortunate to be in the shops for the past week and I am inspired and very pleased to report that colour is everywhere!  Wearing all black is not chic or flattering, as we all know. I have also been taking a good look at accessories and all the bits and pieces that [...]

Summer seems to have passed this year without me noticing. In the past my children have swum in the pool right into April but now I am getting out the jackets and we are only midway into March! This means that we are dragging the warmer clothes out of the wardrobe only to find by [...]

Part of my job is to make sure that people look current, feel great and overall dress themselves in a socially acceptable way that fits with their personality and lifestyle. However even the best of us can get stuck in a time warp, out grow our clothes or grow older whilst our taste remains youthful etc.

Oh yes it is the time of year where we are baring our bodies and getting out in the sunshine. Especially when the weather is good! So how do we choose which is the right swimsuit for us? Here are my top 5 hints:

How do we choose a hat that protects us from the elements, is comfortable and looks good?

Welcome to the hot sunny weather! It is so fantastic to be able to get up and put on a dress and not have to worry abut layers and keeping warm. It really is the time of year to celebrate the longer evenings and embrace those shorts and get the legs out in the open.

Exciting stuff…. today I am off to Auckland to represent the best textile innovators Canterbury has to offer.