Shopping tips

Go shopping with a list - eg ‘evening tops' and ‘work skirts’. Limit yourself to a couple of categories. Every time you pick up an item think about what you have that will go with it (if you know what colours suit you, this part will be easy).

Don’t be too particular when choosing clothes to try on - stay open minded about what will suit you. If you’re trying on a pair of trousers you may as well try on a few pairs at once!

If you put something on and it’s not an improvement on what your wearing then you’ve got to question whether it’s really a good addition to your wardrobe. On those same lines, if you’re not sure if it’s flattering, then it’s probably not.

Keep an eye on websites such as handbag.com for the latest trends, but only apply those that suit your body shape. For example the baggy jumper seen so much at the moment is not very flattering to those who have a waist which they should be showing off!

Make sure your jewellery and accessories compliment your look. East is good for jewellery at the moment, and Pilgrim is always good for pieces with different colours that will really bring an outfit together (and give you clues on colour coordination if you haven’t yet had your colours analysed!). M&S is good for bags at the moment and New Look is always good for bargain shoes and bags if you’re after a quick change to your look!