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Happy Friday folks! It’s dress down Friday and d

Happy Friday folks! It’s dress down Friday and double denim for me today as I’m working from home creating a Style Board for a client to shop online. We should’ve been meeting face to face in the fitting room bust sadly, due to illness, she is unable to make it. However, she won’t be missing out on the fabulous options I’ve selected for her thanks to the wonders of technology. If you can’t get to the fitting room then I can bring the fitting room to you - virtually, of course!
Double denim - yay 👍🏻 or nay 👎🏻
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Have you ever fallen into the 'trend trap'? Read o

Have you ever fallen into the 'trend trap'? Read on 👇🏻
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What I mean when I talk about the ‘trend trap’ is when you buy an item of clothing because you’ve been told it’s ‘on trend’. Or perhaps you buy it because it’s in all the stores or your friends are all wearing it. Or maybe you’ve been influenced by this little app 😉
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At the time or purchase you probably think that it seems like it's just the item you you need to make your wardrobe complete this season or to make you feel more stylish. You maybe unsure about what great style looks like to you so you follow trends to make it easier.
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Well let me tell you a few things about trends ⤵️
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▪️You can have amazing style WITHOUT being a slave to trends. The key to this is understanding your style personality and what great style looks like to you
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▪️Trends are good because they give you choice and get you thinking about your own style in greater detail
▪️ Trends make you think about your existing wardrobe and make you consider whether a trend should enter your wardrobe, or not
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▪️Trends can be detrimental when you feel like you NEED something just because it's on trend without considering your own wardrobe or style personality
👉🏻 Swipe through for a few thought provoking questions to consider to avoid the 'trend trap'. This will help ensure that you're only buying what YOU like, what looks good on YOU, what works for YOUR style personality and what works for YOUR lifestyle
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💡 SAVE THIS POST as a reminder for the next time you're about to click <add to cart> on something that’s been declared ‘on trend’ without considering if it’s a worthwhile investment or fits with your style
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When the warmer weather comes you’ll find me in

When the warmer weather comes you’ll find me in a dress.
Here’s a little round up of a few of my favourites which will be gracing these little squares once again very soon, I hope.
I am also hoping to refresh my wardrobe a little for the Spring/Summer season as last year I shopped my wardrobe a lot and bought very little as I’m a firm believer in outfit repeating and rewearing your wardrobe. I am planning on a little audit and review of what I have, what I’m tiring of which I can monetise and give a new home and what I’d like to add to refresh it.
Last season I only bought five items in total as I’m ruthless about what earns a place in my wardrobe. I’ll be doing the same this season, although currently my shoe wish list stands at six pairs 🙈 Send help!
One of these dresses is definitely going to find a new home as it’s time to say goodbye to it. Can you guess which one?
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It was a rainbow of of colour in the fitting room

It was a rainbow of of colour in the fitting room recently as I styled a client for a very specific brief which stated “a knockout dress for a special event” and a “great fitting pair of jeans”. Brief nailed on both counts and one very happy client.
Despite being in the fitting room almost every day of the week (that’s when I am not whipping wardrobes into shape!), no two days are the same. Every client is unique and comes with their own specific brief detailing what they want to achieve during their time with me. I don’t offer a “one size fits all” approach to styling because that just wouldn’t work. I take into account the client’s colouring, body shape, style personality, budget, lifestyle, work, hobbies, preference and so much more to perfectly curate a selection of pieces that they’ll love and cherish for years to come. Oh and let’s not forget the wild cards… the pieces that the client would never dream of trying on but end up going home with them as their most loved pieces of the day. These are the pieces that gently push them out of their style comfort zone.
My aim during a Personal Styling appointment is to build your confidence, empower you to be the best version of yourself and take you on a style journey that’s fun and educational. Sound good? Then please get in touch at hello@clarewatkins.com or visit www.clarewatkins.com to secure your styling session. I’m now booking into 2024.
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Well hello Spring, it’s so nice to see you again

Well hello Spring, it’s so nice to see you again! The ankles are out and the layers are off and I’m definitely happy about it.
A full week of Personal Styling appointments ahead and I can’t wait to wave my magical styling wand.
Have a fantastic start to your week all!
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So happy to have ditched my knitwear for some Spri

So happy to have ditched my knitwear for some Spring favourites from my wardrobe, thanks to the last few days of milder weather. This leather shirt is two years old now and I still love it as much as when I bought it.
The most sustainable wardrobe you have is the one you already own. Let’s normalise repeat wearing because:
1. It’s sustainable ♻️
2. It gives you more bang for your buck and you know I love good fashion maths! 💰
3. Clothes should be worn on repeat, that’s what they are designed for 👗
When you build a cohesive wardrobe that speaks to your style then it’s easy to shop again and again from that wardrobe.
Making carefully considered purchases means I have fewer items in my wardrobe, but more of what I love for longer. I think a lot of you would be surprised at just how small my wardrobe is!
If you’re feeling bewildered in the wardrobe department never fear because your Wardrobe Wonder Woman is here! Building wardrobes that spark joy and are easy to dress from are my speciality. If you need me to sprinkle my magic on yours then please get in touch at hello@clarewatkins.com
Style Notes: all past season as I’ve shopped my wardrobe
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