http://www.colourconfident.co.uk en-gb colourconfident.co.uk 2011-7-12T00:00:00Z colourconfident.co.uk http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#98207 Only pack clothes you love to wear. A holiday isnt the time to breakin your new blouse the tags still on it that you havent worn yet. If you dont wear it at home you probably wont wear it whilst you are away.Only pack your favourite clothes that way you wont mind having less of them with you.Look at the big picture a bit of planning pays dividends. All the separates in your case should be versatile and go well with each other another reason to build a capsule wardrobe and pack things you wear most often. Darker colours tend to look better on a second wearing. Prints though less versatile hide the wrinkles better than solid colours. Rather than folding try rolling your clothes into a sausage shape they will be less creased and should fit together nicely too.Choose 2 thin items rather than one bulky one a chunky jumper takes up a lot of room in a suitcase but 2 thin jumpers will layer giving just as much warmth and take up less room.Keep shoes down to a maximum of 3 pairs no mat... 2011-7-12 14:34:40 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#92717 Ladies I am sharing my experience with you because it may help you too. About 3 years ago I started with constant weepy eyes my Dr wasnt concerned as tears were not running down my cheeks. However the symptoms continued intermittently for 3 or more years and I just put up with it. So fed up I mentioned it to another Dr who gave me a Piriton type tablet for allergies which seemed to work but symptoms returned when the tablets finished. It was not until this year when I saw another Dr that I found what was really wrong and how to get rid of the symptoms.Because my initial concerns were pushed aside I never pursued my problems and put up with the weeping even though this meant my eyes were constantly sore and spoiled my makeup. In desperation I mentioned my symptoms to a 3rd dr who suggested I repeat a months trial of the Piriton and the month after a trial with Hypromellose Eye Drops 0.3 and report back. To my surprise the eye drops started to work after a few days and no more weepi... 2011-4-28 18:43:44 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#88278 In January 2011 at the Stanford Centre Laceby I held my first workshop with friend and fellow Image Consultant Diane Miller of Scunthorpe.The day started much earlier for Diane and I but at 9.45 a.m. 22 lovely ladies ages 20s70s arrived to the tune of Here Come the Girls by Ernie K Doe Boots ad ready to begin our A Stylish New You workshop. Each lady was given her Style Workshop Folder and we chatted over a cuppa but at 10 a.m. made a prompt start as we had lots to cover.First the ladies were asked a few questions about their image which they recorded in their Workshop Folders for future reference. The next step probably seemed bizarre and totally unrelated I demonstrated wrapping different types of gifts from a bar of chocolate to a ball. However the link was soon made between their own body shape and the different shapes of clothes and fabrics After a short break in our second morning session each lady identified her proportions not size and received lots of individual advice ... 2011-3-2 15:16:48 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#87559 Today I went for a fish pedicure I saw them advertised at the end of last year in Cambridge and ever since had been searching for the same service locally. My friend Wendy told me they were doing them at Sally Laughtons in Immingham so I booked for myself and my friends son Reuben 10 and we went this morning. First of all our feet were sprayed to remove anything that may adversely affect the fish creams etc and dirt perhaps The pedicures are done with Gara Ruffa Fish which are native to Turkey where they live and breed in the outdoor pools they have been found to be very effective in the treatment of skin conditions like psoriasis. Basically the fish live on affected or dead skin and in the wild they would nibble away relieving other fish of their dead scales.Why did I go for a fish pedicure For one I was curious and for another to get rid of the build up of hard skin on my feet. Reubens reason was pure curiosity to see what it felt like having fish nibbling his feet and also to ... 2011-2-22 17:23:19 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#81187 Ladies Most of us whether we love or loathe it are in the midst of buying Christmas presents and if you have any ladies to buy for then consider treating them to a place on our A Stylish New YOU workshop in the New Year. If you dont have any ladies to buy for then why not treat yourself and invite a friend Stanford Centre Laceby 10 am 3 pm on 22 January 2011 I am running this workshop with with local fellow image consultant Diane Miller. During the day you will Discover the secrets of how to dress your individual shape Create the look you have always wanted so you can Start to enjoy shopping for clothes amp Save time and money Come and unleash A New and Confident You and enjoy some girly FUNat the same time Incredible value whole day workshop personalised style folder lunch amp all refreshments plus FREE goody bag with samples and discounts ONLY 16335 Limited places available and some are already taken so do book early ... 2010-11-25 12:46:18 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#78912 If you often spend hours trolling through sales racks looking for bargains only to find there is nothing left for you then you may be interested in a website that I have just come across it is your very own personalised sales selector I have just signed up myself and if you would like to take advantage go to www.shopittome Once on the website you will be asked to select which catergory you are interested in eg ladies clothes and then your size and then the brands you are interested in 504 to choose from type of clothing you are interested in etc etc and then you need to sign up with your details. Once you have registered with Shopittome they will email you when discounts are available in your chosen clothessizes etc saving you time and money seemples eh I have just signed up myself What have I got to lose Have a great evening Yours in Colour and Style Julie X 2010-10-27 17:23:10 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#72982 During the past 10 years obesity rates amongst young people have doubled. In response to this and to meet the growing demand for teen fashion many retailers are starting to offer a plussized fashion range. Later this year Evans the High Street Fashion chain will launch an online range of clothes for the larger teenage girl sizes 18 and above. At the moment the website name and launch date are unnown. Currently Evans only cater for plus sized ladies from sizes 1432 and unfortunately their ranges have not had a reputation for being particularly inspiring or fashionable. Other retailers are also following the plussize teen trend and last month MampS also introduced a plussized range of school uniforms Marc Jacobs is to start offering clothes in size 14 and above and ASOS has launched a plus size range called Asos Curve. It seems that currently the emphasis is placed on teenage girls but hopefully it wont be long before teenage boys needs are addressed too there is most definitely a ... 2010-8-16 15:58:05 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#71336 A week ago I accidentally caught my face on a cake tin as I was taking a cake out of the oven stupid I know and I cant really think how I managed to do it. Even though the cake tin only touched my cheek for a nanosecond I thought I might have a nasty burn. My first instinct was to put ice on it which I did for 5 minutes until I got bored. My husband said he couldnt see a mark so I didnt worry any more about it BUT later on I saw I had a nasty burn on my left cheek In desperation I posted a note on Facebook most people were sympathetic but a couple of friends advised me to get some Bio Oil. I had never heard of it and wondered if it would still work as by now the burn was a day old. They assured me it would be fine so I located a bottle of the magic oil at my local chemist shop at a cost of Ten pounds for 200 ml expensive but would be worth it if it got rid of the nasty scar on my cheek. After using the oil for a week massaging it in to the scar for 3 or 4 times a day the s... 2010-7-26 15:38:58 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#70869 Ladies I just noticed that that ASOS have a fantastic up to 70 per cent off sale on at the moment plus an extra 10 per cent off if you enter ASOSTreats at the checkout this offer is for 2 DAYS ONLYor 30 hours ends midnight Thursday 22nd July Grab some bargains whilst you can dont miss out If you havent shopped at ASOS As Seen On Screen before then I can tell you that they are an online shopping centre which stock many top brands at reduced prices and their own fantastic brand of clothes too my 23 year old daughter and I love shopping with them. So if you havent tried them yet then maybe now is the time to give them a go you will find them at www.asos.com. Have fun shopping Yours in Colour and Style Julie xxx 2010-7-20 17:34:30 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#70459 LadiesKettlewell Colours have just announced their 50 per cent off Summer Sale. If you are looking for high quality beautiful coloured tops skirts or dresses for your holidays then their site is worth a visit. If you want to place an order then please do have a look online asap and let me know what you want to order. I will then get them delivered to your home. Dont delay at these prices they wont be around for long. Call me on 01472 504680 0r email juliecolourconfident.co.uk Visit www.kettlewellcolours.co.uk for 50 per cent off bargains The Cotton Cardi in 16 colours sizes SXL which was 16335 is now ONLY 16317.50The Crochet Trim Vest in 16 colours sizes SLL was 16320 and is now ONLY 16310The Twist Vest in 10 colours sizes SLL was 16325 and is now ONLY 16312.50The Bolero Long Sleeve in 10 colours sizes SLL was 16329 and is now O NLY16314.50The Swing Top in 10 colours sizes SLL was 16326 and is now ONLY 16313Also Studio Sweatshirts in 7 colours sizes SXL are reduced from 16339 to t... 2010-7-15 15:01:40 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#70455 If you need swimwear this summer then www.figleaves.co.uk are worth a look. They are currently offering 20 off swimwear. To qualify for the 20 discount you will need to enter the promotional code SWIMSHAPE at the checkout.Also the Figleaves site gives advice on the most flattering type of swimwear for your body shapeI shop at Figleaves and can recommend them for both swimwear and lingerie their prices are generally cheaper than the high street and PampP is usually included in the price.I hope you have a great afternoon despite the sun continuing to hide most of the time Yours in Colour and StyleJulie X 2010-7-15 14:26:01 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#70411 Certainly created some interest my last blog item thank you for all your comments girls. I agree that 16340 for the serum is expensive BUT the fact is that your eyes are the windows to the soul and your eyebrows frame your whole face Your eyes and brows are NOT just some insignificant small details on your face they are extremely important and paying attention to eyes and brows can make an enormous difference to your look.I didnt get any serum today hopefully tomorrow they will still have some left.Yours in Colour and StyleJulie X 2010-7-14 20:09:25 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#70027 Beauty editors are saying that what we know as mascara may soon become a thing of the past. They are predicting that we will soon be using serums that not only lengthen but also condition our lashes something we need at every age but especially as we get older. If you want to try this then probably THE one to look out for is RapidLash Eyelash Enhancing Serum which is said to give you great results in only 4 days. This product has been on sale in America previously but is now being released at Boots on 14 July 2010 at a price of thirty nine pounds ninetynine. If you are interested put the date in your diary I think there will be a mad rush for this product as it comes out on sale.For further information watch this video on utube at httpshowhype.comvideorapidlasheyelashrenewalserumWhat do you think Leave your comments on this blog share your ideas with usHave a great and very hot weekendYours in Colour and StyleJulie X 2010-7-10 14:08:23 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#68717 Yesterday I went to my local Spar for an icecream a treat in the hot weather. At the counter in front of me in the queue was a man in his 40s he smiled and commented on how gorgeous I looked and suntanned and sexy. I am more used to compliments these days and it was lovely to be noticed but I was still taken aback and although I smiled I only replied about my suntan. It is great to receive compliments but this man I soon realised was drunk he even had the evidence in his hand and kept asking the assistant if he had paid for his drinks. Maybe he was celebrating Englands win over Slovenia in the football although I think it might have been a bit premature time wiseIn the evening I told my husband Patrick about my admirer he said well he might have been drunk but he could still recognise a gorgeous sexy woman. AhhhWhat do you do with compliments that come your way I always advise clients to treat them like a gift and if you dont accept them it is like returning their present or le... 2010-6-24 10:32:54 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#68358 Todays Hair amp Makeup Makeover Workshop at Hair Razors was a success once again. Emma and her team worked to cut style and transform the ladies hair and I applied their best colours in makeup they all left feeling pampered looking radiant and confident and smilingIt was a lovely afternoon and well worth the effort involvedEmma and I will very definitely do another workshop soon so watch this space if hair and makeup makeover is something you are interested in if you contact me I will let you know as soon as the next one has been arranged so you dont miss out.Emma and I plan to put on workshops to show you how to manage your hair in between trips to the hairdressers eg looking at the rqnge of hair products available What you can use the hair products forwhich products are best for your hair how to use them to your best advantage If this is something you are would like to attend please register your interest and also let me know if there are any other ways we can help you manage yo... 2010-6-19 15:58:33 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#68107 ALL ABOUT STYLE Julie and Diane Invite YOU to a day of fun and style The Stanford Centre Laceby Saturday 18 September 2010 Discover the secrets of how to dress your individual shape using 3 simple steps Create the look you have always wanted whilst reflecting your unique personality Start to enjoy shopping for clothes Save time and money COME AND UNLEASH A NEW CONFIDENT YOU Price ThirtyFive Pounds includes lunch and all refreshments For more information contact Julie 01472 504680 juliecolourconfident.co.uk or Diane 01724 875636 infodianemiller.co.uk www.dianemiller.co.uk 2010-6-16 15:41:01 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#68152 I am meeting with my friend and colleague fellow Image Consultant Diane Miller to plan the first of a new set of workshops All About Style. Diane is from Scunthorpe we met at a Women Aglow Meeting a friendship has blossomed and now we plan to work together putting on workshops in the Grimsby and Scunthorpe areas. Diane and I always have a lot of fun together and you can be sure we will chatter away and plan from the minute Diane arrives til the minute she leaves exhausting but fun too After today we will have more details about our first Workshop together All About Style to be held at The Stanford Centre in Laceby on Saturday 18 September. Diane and I are also going to The clothes Show Londoon on the 25th of this month a first for me I can guarantee there will be lots of discussion about that too Todays a very good day for me hope it is for you too Julie X 2010-6-15 08:07:04 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#67586 Following on from my 2 previous blog entries I am continuing my experiment to see if using rainwater on my face improves my complexion. I am pleased to report that this morning I did it Yesterday I was put off using rainwater as I had collected it in a bucket outside and it was freezing. Last night I decided to transfer the water to a bottle and put it in the bathroom. This morning the water was not freezing and next to the sink ready for me to use much easier to tackle first thing I have to say I found it a very pleasant feeling cool and refreshing and left my skin feeling lovely. Usually after cleansing my face I cant wait to put my moisturiser on as my face feels dry but today I hardly needed to put moisturiser on my skin felt so lovely and soft. I plan to continue this regime because now I have reached that age I do have some areas of dry skin on my face and using rainwater may help. I have already thought about what I will do if it doesnt rain use cooled boiled water ... 2010-6-10 09:55:31 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#67516 This morning I collected a small bucket of rainwater from the garden to use as part of my morning routine. Of course the water was cold and I wasnt keen on washing my face with freezing cold water even though that was part of my own blogs recommendations see yesterdays blog In practise the cold water just wasnt appealing I will try again tomorrow and let you know if I have more success. If you have any health and beauty tips that you want to share please do comment on this blog or email or write to me it would be good to share useful tips with each other. Shame today is not sunny either but I forgot to say yesterday too much sun is definitely bad for your complexion Yours in Colour and Style Julie X 2010-6-9 14:58:49 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#67365 We have had a lot of rain in the last 3 days AND most of us cannot wait for the sunshine to return Why do we have rain and what are its benefits We know it is needed to grow crops and flowers I am usually pleased when the rain has watered the garden for me. Your skin is like the leaves on a delicate plant and one benefit we may not consider is that rainwater is excellent for our skin. Hard tap water is often blamed for spoiling complexions and many women use only rainwater on their face or at the very least boiled tap water boiling softens water. Many women in their 80s who own their own complexion have used nothing more magical as their facewash than freshly gathered dew or fresh rainwater. With the current plentiful supply of rainwater it may be worth you trying this out for yourself I plan to. Whilst on the subject of skincare I would not recommend using toilet soap as a cleanser facial cleansing bars are better and kinder to the skin. In my Blog on 10 November 2009 I w... 2010-6-8 14:13:11 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#66958 In December 2008 Joy came to me for a Colour Analysis. Joy had worked for years as a childminder she loved her job and adored children. Now in her early 40s she and her husband had been trying for a baby for many many years without success. As I got to know Joy better she let her guard down and sobbed she was so unhappy at not being able to have a child. To experience her sorrow first hand and as a Mum of 2 children my heart went out to her and my constant prayer was that they would have a baby. Joy was so thrilled with the results of the Colour Analysis we found she was a bright Winter suiting deep vibrant colours that she paid for her Mum to come and have Colour Analysis done as a Christmas present which is another lovely story in itself. I was so delighted 8 months later when my prayers were answered and Joy announced she was pregnant baby due May 14th 2010. The pregnancy wasnt without its problems bleeds sickness backache extreme tiredness etc but my Joy remained chee... 2010-6-4 09:42:10 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#66011 Whilst talking to my client AnnMarie this morning she said shed enjoyed the Wardrobe Weed article on my blogMarch 2010 I asked her if she now had a slimline and tidy wardrobe but she hesitatingly replied No. She had found my blog useful but after chatting further it became clear what had stopped her taking action. She said her wardrobe was full of expensive clothes that didnt fitor suit her but she felt bad getting rid of them. She was frustrated because she knew she was only giving storage space to unworn clothes. I agreed but added not only were they taking up wardrobe space but also causing her extra stress and guilt because they reminded her of poor purchases shed made or money she had wasted. Surprisingly research tells us that ladies spend 16313000 on unworn clothes wasting much hard earned cash Retail therapy supposedly a treat to give you a boost often quickly fades when poor choices hasty purchases and mostly sale shopping leads to daily guilt trips on... 2010-5-24 16:44:01 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#65203 Hi Ladies When I was interviewed on the Lara King Show on radio Humberside this week Tues 11th May one of the questions Lara asked me was how important accessorising was. I replied that it was very imortant without having the chance to go into much detail. As I know that accessorising is an area that many of us struggle to get right I thought it would be worth offering some advice about this on my blog. You can change the whole look of an outfit just by using accessories. Get accessorising right and you will look fabulous but get it wrong the results can be disastrous regardless of how much money you have spent. One golden rule is to buy your outfit first and then choose your accessories not the other way round. Many women say they dont accessorise because they dont know how or dont have time but the basic trick is to balance simple with detailed. This means a simple outfit should be accessorised with more ornate accessories. And a more detailed outfit should b... 2010-5-13 16:20:50 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#64290 Good Morning Ladies Happy May Day I have just spotted a great website for those of you who need an outfit for a wedding the dresses are all under 163100 and there are 100 to choose from. If you are interested and even if you dont have a wedding to go to there are some great cocktail dresses have a look at this website httpwww.instyle.co.ukfashioneditorspicks100weddingguestdressesunder100 I have just had a look and there is a great range from names like Ted Baker Oasis Warehouse and many more among them. There is everything from floaty chiffon to tailored linen flirty pastels to hot pinks florals to mosaics lots of figure flattering dresses too definitely worth a look and that will cost you nothing you could even sip a cuppa whilst you shop but dont spill your drink on your computer keyboard Telling you that reminds me of a lady when asked what she liked best about her computer said it was the coffee cup holder bemused the technician asked what she meant. Wit... 2010-5-1 12:09:37 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#64148 Good afternoon ladies I just read an article about hair care and as it was in the same vein as the information on conditioner that I mentioned in my blog the other day I thought it was worth sharing with you. Research tells us that us ladies spend more than 163300 a year on our hair I can hear many of you saying no not me but maybe you would be surprised if you totalled up the amount you spent on your hair in a year. To counter this especially in credit crunch times Scott Cornwall top London Hair and Image Consultant www.scottcornwall.com has given money saving tips for our hair. Scott says not to be a slave to the salon but encouraging us with tips that will extend the lifespan of our cut and colour which will save us hundreds of pounds on unnecessary trips to the hairdresser. Scott says that often the colour we have put on our hair goes literally down the plughole. I mentioned in my previous blog about the benefits of investing in colourlocking shampoos and conditi... 2010-4-29 17:29:42 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#63860 Good Afternoon Ladies Isnt it great that the weather is improving getting quite hot at times not at all typical of April showers weather is it Am sure there will be a hosepipe ban soon though Whilst I was having my hair done I hate that word done not the best word to use is it the other day there was a discussion in the salon about using conditioner whether it should be used how it should be used etc. I found this quite interesting and joined in the conversation with what I knewexperienced. I never used to use conditioner on my hair as it was very greasy but nowadaysm as I now colour my hair and am getting to that age I do use conditioner. One of the ladies said she put the conditioner on and then rinsed it straight off the hairdressers all agreed that conditioner was a good thing to use on your hair and that it was best to leave conditioner on for a few minutes before rinsing it off so it could do its job. The routine that was suggested was 1. wash your h... 2010-4-26 12:56:19 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#62313 Ladies I hope you had a lovely Easter even if some of you didnt get a break due to work and family commitments the weather does seem to be getting warmer again which is very welcome I have found a great website with a 7 min comprehensive video probably the best I have seen showing a makeup lesson by Michelle Phan who has just become the new makeup artist for Lancome. To view the video go to www.michellephan.com and click on the Romantic Valentines Day Date video which is on You Tube. The video is full of tips and takes you through Using concealer Applying foundation Defining eye brows Using primer Applying eye shadows and how to make your eyes look brighter How to make your lashes fuller and longer with mascara Curling lashes How and where to apply blusher Using lipliner and lipstick The video is very good and although it does obviously use Lancome products you can use any although if you leave a comment you will have the chance to win the products used... 2010-4-6 13:10:48 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#61534 I saw an interesting ad today for some British made swimwear that allows you to get an all over tan without having to resort to topless or naked or sunbathing. The swimwear is made from revolutionary Transol174 fabric which has millions of tiny apertures which allow up to 80 of the suns tanning rays to pass through giving you an allover tan with minimal tan lines. In case you are wondering apparently you cant see through it even when the swimwear is wet. They have this swimwear in the latest styles and colours including the ontrend monokini refers to a one piece bathing suit or bottoms only. I had a quick look at the website may want to check it out too www.kiniki.com they do womens sizes from 820 and mens sizes from small to XXL. Someone has already asked me whether you would need to use sun protection all over when wearing it I would suggest that as the swimwear allows a high percentage of the suns rays through it then the answer to that question would be yes but ... 2010-3-27 12:09:20 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#61395 When I found out that bum bags were a hot fashion item this season it really made me laugh because it is not that many years ago when you would have found me sporting one of these I have just found the evidence in a photo see below it was not a good look for me it drew attention to my tummy and gosh I was even flashing some flesh thankfully you wouldnt catch me looking like that now I have come a long way Me and my bum bag in the old days but who is the handsome guy behind me Generally bum bags are traditionally associated with countryside ramblers and American tourists who incidentally call them fanny packs as in USA fannybuttock in case you were wondering But now bum bags are now selling like hotcakes on style websites such as ASOS www.asos.co.uk and you will find many celebrities sporting them. However it has to be said these bum bags are not like the traditional boring utility style of the past like the one I was wearing they are more colourful an... 2010-3-25 14:26:45 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#61081 For part 2 you will again need a day when you have at least 2 hours spare so you can really concentrate on finetuning your wardrobe and sorting your clothes into a more versatile and working wardrobe. First give your attention to the items that were in pile i clothes that are worn badly stained too big too small itchy wrong colourstyle you dond like and those you havent worn for a year or more. This is your final chance to see if there is anything that can be salvaged if they cant be redeemed then sort into 2 piles 1 things useful to local charity shop wash first 2 things to be binned. In your wardrobe now should be the clothes from pile iii the ones you like and that look good on you now its time for some FUN as you coordinate some outfits. Get your clothes out of the wardrobe and put them on your bed. Have a trying on session with them put your favourite blouse on look at yourself in the mirror why is it your favourite Does it make you look wonderful Perhaps it is the colo... 2010-3-22 12:46:02 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#60822 Many people start the New Year with fresh enthusiasm for looking after themselves and keepingfit but it has been recognised that March 18 is the most popular day for people to quit their exercise regime. If this is you and your enthusiasm is waning after the long winter we have had then maybe this newsletter will encourage you to keep going there is more than just weight gain at stake Consequences of giving up on exercise Loss of energy energy is generated due to exercise Insomnia exercise regulates the body clock and promotes sleep Skin becomes less healthy with clogged pores ageing skin and loss of elasticity sweating in exercise unclogs pores in the skin gym activities are antiageing as they help maintain elasticity in muscles and the oxygen charging through the body helps to remove free radicals giving a healthy glow. Sex Life may decline gym bunnies reach orgasm more easily and more often. Harvard university research shows that the sex life of a 40 year o... 2010-3-18 09:27:57 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#60250 Due to some health problems you are receiving this article much later than promised but I hope you will find it was worth the wait and that it spurs you into action and to weeding out your wardrobe The recent beautiful sunshine we have seen reminds us that Spring IS in the air even though we continue to be plagued with heavy frosts and even threats of snow. Spring is typically associated with decluttering and cleaning so now is probably the most popular time of year for people wanting to clear their wardrobes too. Why the need to declutter our wardrobe Statistics tell us that most of us wear only 20 of our clothes 80 of the time. Put another way we wear less than a quarter of our wardrobe most of the time and 80 percent of our clothes just sit in the wardrobe taking up precious space. A good wardrobe weed will tell you whether these statistics reflect your wardrobe but more importantly it will help you discover WHAT IS and WHAT IS NOT working in your wardrobe. So how do you tack... 2010-3-10 16:54:07 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#59114 Hi ladies Apologies for my last blog Are You Being True to Yourself if it offended anyone that wasnt meant at all and because one lady wrote to complain I removed it from my website immediately and you would not have been able to access the article after I did that. I am new to blogging and writing for the media etc and my intention was purely to raise awareness about how people make first impressions and gave an example. Obviously I now realise that I made a bad choice in using a person in the media and it probably looked like I was showing some political bias but that was not my intention at all I dont have particularly strong political views anyway. So very sorry if you read it and it upset you I didnt mean to do that my job is to help people look and feel good not to upset them. I will rewrite the article Are You Being True to Yourself soon so you wont miss out. Ive just returned from a scarf tying workshop in Essex which I will write about in the near future soon and pr... 2010-2-24 13:31:33 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#58319 I was surprised this week to find that day in the year most renowned for arguments and fighting between couples is February 14th and another website I looked at referred to Valentines Day being one of the least romantic days of the year because the majority of men act like robots purchasing flowers and chocolates for their sweethearts because this is what everyone else is doing. It went on further to say that many people celebrate the day out of obligation rather than celebration. So perhaps it is not surprising that this day often brings strife rather than love to surface as many men are robotically buyingordering chocolates and flowers for their women and driven to do this by fear and obligation but not by love. Isnt that sad And perhaps the people who are made the most happy by this celebratory day are the ones making money eg the shop keepers and makers of cards and chocolates. So how did Valentines Day begin There are varying opinions about its beginnings. Some say it origi... 2010-2-13 15:43:14 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#58232 I had another lady this week who was difficult to diagnose during colour analysis due to her wrong hair colour. When we are born we have the perfect colouring our hair eyes and skin all complement one another but when ladies mainly go grey and start colouring their hair then problems often begin. My client complained that in the past none of the lipsticks she was recommended were ever right for her this is probably due to the fact that her hair is out of sync with her skintone and eyes and hair colour is very dominant. Once this lady gets her hair colour restored either to its original colour or at least with deeper warm tones then the lipstick problem should be a thing of the past for her. Amazing isnt it that something that seems so unimportant as a hair colour plays such a huge role but then hair as we have already said is very dominant no wonder it is referred to as our crowning glory so please do be careful you are getting good advice before colouring your hair or hav... 2010-2-11 22:49:20 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#57913 If you colour your hair you may be interested to hear about a lady who contacted me last week Hi Julie I may be in need of your services...I have lost my grey and have gone blond with streaks of toffee etc...Problem is none of the colours that normally suit me now do etc I am sure you have heard this many times. Yes this is a typical story and it happens to many ladies who go to the hairdressers or colour their hair themselves. The problem is that many hairdressers want to warm grey hair up which is great if you have warm skin tones to match but if you have cool skin tones and you have a warm hair colour then you will find yourself with the same dilemma as the lady here. Colour Analysis not only advises you on the best colours for clothes but it also gives advice on accessories and hair colour. Hair colour is very important and many hairdressers dont appear to be trained to take into account skin tones and eye colour when advising clients on changing their hair colour. As a resu... 2010-2-7 17:08:43 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#57640 A favour to ask it only takes a minute and costs you nothing... The Breast Cancer site is having trouble getting enough people to click on their site daily to meet their quota of donating at least one free mammogram a day to an underprivileged woman. It takes less than a minute to go to their site and click on donating a mammogram for free pink window in the middle. This doesnt cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsorsadvertisers use the number of daily visits to donate mammogram in exchange for advertising. Heres the web site Pass it along to people you know. It could save a few lives httpwww.thebreastcancersite.com AGAIN PLEASE TELL 10 FRIENDS TO TELL 10. Julie X 2010-2-3 21:04:02 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#57553 I just heard that a very good friend of mine died this morning Ray was a lovely man who lived life to the full and gave so much of himself to everyone and everything his life was richly blessed and his family will surely dwell upon the fortune he has left them I am sure Ray would have agreed with the sentiments of Maya Angelou Love life engage in it give it all youve got. love it with a passion because life truly does give back many times over what you put into it. Julie X 2010-2-2 19:30:06 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#57451 In my last blog I mentioned meeting Lara King once again I admit I dont listen to Radio Humberside very often either and had never even heard of this lovely bubbly funny and interesting lady. However like Helen Philpot Lara also inspired me to tune in you can too at 95.9 AM and on DAB weekdays 09001200 for Laras mix of music topical guests and advice. Guess what Lara also said she wanted me on her show I think I heard her say that to a lot of ladies that night but she did say she would phone me and if she doesnt I am definitely going to phone her Enjoy your day of rest if you are able to have one Julie X 2010-2-1 13:46:13 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#57447 Last night I had a very enjoyable and interesting evening with a WorkWise Women event with ladies who are involved in the local media. There was a question time format and the panel of media experts included Michelle Lalor editor of the Grimsby Evening Telegraph for the past 7 years Helen Philpot probably known for her time on Look North with Peter Levy but currently a freelance broadcaster with Radio Humberside and also very much focussed on relaunching Channel 7 and running media courses and Sue Mason who has been deputy editor of the glossy magazine The Journal for the past 20 years. I am ashamed to admit that I havent watched Channel 7 for a few years now but after meeting with Helen I am inspired to tune in to see local media productions with local people. Helen suggested I watch a programme they produce at their Immingham Immage Studios called Bargain Stitich and a Wardrobe at the moment you can only watch previous programmes in their archives but there will be a new series ... 2010-1-29 12:56:59 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#57284 At our Looking Good Feeling Good Workshop last Saturday one lady brought up an interesting subject The Law of Attraction and was sharing with the Group how she visualised a horse and in time it was delivered to her just as she had visualised it in the exact horse box she had visualised it in too. Then she said she visualised a cheque and it came... Even though the lady seemed very sure and very sincere I must admit it all seemed very bizaare to me. Out of curiosity I did a bit of research into the Law of Attraction and found it was based upon a book called The Secret and contained in the book is The Secret which tells you that Everything thats coming into your life you are attracting into your life and its attracted to you by virtue of the images youre holding in your mind. As a Christian with a belief in God I have great concerns about the ideas presented in this book and the claims that it makes that we can use the powers within the universe to attract things that we want. Ev... 2010-1-25 18:31:37 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#57254 Yesterdays workshop Looking Good Feeling Good was a huge success. Jan and I have never worked together before and our areas of expertise are quite different though complementary Jan is a life coach www.youplus.co.uk However we were delighted with the way it went and we have had some very positive feedback too. The workshop was made up of 30 ladies some who had travelled from Scunthorpe and Lincoln to attend and there was quite a buzz as the ladies interacted with each other during activities and break times. Jan and I are meeting up next week to debrief and plan the next workshop which is provisionally planned for Sat 22nd May venue and price to be confirmed details will be posted here aas soon as they are available. In the meantime if you would like to put your name down or want further details please contact me and watch this space And now for some relaxation... enjoy the rest of your weekend Julie X 2010-1-24 10:28:48 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#57252 Talking about handbags on my last blog reminded me to share something with you that has really stuck with me ever since I read it I found it thought provoking and I am sure it will make you think too. The article commented on ladies who place their handbags on public toilet floors and then go back to the dining room and place it on the table I have observed this a lot since reading the article and it has caused me to not to put my handbag on kitchen worktops or any one elses either because I now see the potential for handbags spreading germs etc. yuk yuk Most of us carry a handbag and whilst we may know what is inside I wonder how many of us have ever stopped to think about what about whats on the outside I hadnt until I read this article Where does your handbag go On the floor in your car or the floor of a bus on the floor in a public toilet in a shopping trolley whilst grocery shopping Most ladies think that their handbags may be a little dirty but... tests w... 2010-1-20 09:43:50 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#57250 I heard a tip the other day and felt it was worth sharing it is certainly one I am going to try. I dont like changing my handbags because I like to be very organised and have everything I may need with me. This means that I often carry the same large and quite heavy bag not the best look for me as a 4 10 petite What was suggested is that you have have a basket that you empty the contents of your handbag into at the end of every day and the next day take out only what you are going to need that day Ill report back on how this works for me and if you try it too then please drop me a line email or comment on this blog it would be lovely to hear from you. Have a great week Julie x 2010-1-18 09:23:42 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#56236 I do hope 2010 has started well for you. I know the weather is a bit grey but as one friend pointed out the other day it is a different colour to white I am pleased the snow has just about disappeared and it would be nice if that was the last we see this season if not this year Many people I am meeting at the moment are feeling grey like the weather unfortunately. This is a common mood at this time of year after the highs of Christmas and when the days dont seem to get very light. It was for this reason that Jan Rilatt and I planned our Looking Good Feeling Good Workshop in January 23rd we know that this is the time of year when people are starting a new year and often feeling at their worst gained a few pounds over Christmas the house is quiet the weather is dull and on top of that this year there is economic gloom to contend with. Jan and I are pleased that our workshop is now fully booked and there is even a reserve list of 6 We are both very excited about running the works... 2010-1-15 14:46:06 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#55605 I hope you all enjoyed great Christmas and New Year celebrations and had lots of time for relaxation with family and friends. Patrick and I had our 2 children Dan and Clare home from uni and it is not often these days that we can all get together it was a rare treat Now the children are back at uni Patrick is back at work and Im busy planning for this years Colour and Style events and working through some ideas. If that wasnt exciting enough I am thrilled that the Confidence Workshop that Jan Rilatt and I have planned together on 23rd January is now fully booked and has a waiting list. We are also being asked when the next workshop will be and what other workshops will we be putting on. The signs are that it is very likely we will put other events soon please watch out for news of them in the local papers on posters in local shops and of course on this website please sign up for my newsletter if you would like to receive email notification from me about future events. I wish yo... 2010-1-6 16:00:48 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#54782 This time of year when the family are home we often get out old videos of the kids when they were happy to be filmed under the age of 13 The other day we were watching one which was taken 20 years ago when my daughter Clare was 2. I was absolutely horrified to see myself at age 31 even my daughter commented Mum what were you wearing I have only been working as an Image Consultant for the past 3 years and prior to that I would have said I looked ok but was probably not making the most of myself. However these old videos reveal that I did not look good at all looking really mumsy dull and boring. I have recently upped my style with hair and clothes got really up to date and realise I have come a long way in a short time I aim to put my story on my website so you can read it it should really encourage you it is on my to do list and will be coming soon I cannot believe that in my 30s I was wearing a noncolour top to toe beige yuk even old ladies look awful in that because it... 2009-12-19 17:10:09 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#54580 Red lips have been sported by women from time eternal. Applying red colours to perk up a pout can be traced back to ancient times and the colouring has been made in lots of ways including a concoction of carmine beetles and ants yuk In the past ladies have been so attached to their red lip colourings that they were even buried with a pot of it From Elizabeth I to the Roaring Twenties where flappers wore red lips to signal post WW1 freedom to the 1940s and film star Veronica Lake sported perfect red lips that many tried to copy with WW2 raging during that time it was surprisingly considered patriotic for sweethearts to maintain their appearance In the 80s as the working girl world came to the fore red lips became power lips their beauty was perfectly captured by Robert Palmers iconic Addicted to Love video. Madonna crucially endorsed red lips in 1986 when she declared MACs Russian Red to be her favourite not surprisingly it became an instant best seller More recently we have b... 2009-12-15 17:05:19 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#53871 Some great advice below in an article from my friend and fellow Image Consultant Jane Fardon who last year launched her own fabulous brand of cosmetics. The Jane Fardon Cosmetics primer is particularly good for protecting the skin at this time of the year and in the summer no wonder it is their topselling product The Shadow Lifting Pens are a must for those of us who want to erase some of the lines and camouflage dark areas around our eyes these are also in demand for girls who want their eyes to shine in the disco lights. I stock the full range including all the luscious lipsticks. Please contact me if you would like more information and to try it out You can even have a peep first online at www.janefardon.com After rereading this article I am going to get myself a glass of water to rehydrate my skin Also what occurred to me is that if this is the time of the year when you drink more alcohol like me which also causes dehydration you probably we need to drink eve... 2009-12-3 12:03:47 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#53689 I forgot to mention that my client who is looking for a wedding outfit is also a petite Us petites I am just under 410 have even less choice in the shops. Fortunately nowadays there are more suppliers of petite ranges of clothing. In this instance I directed my client to Karen Gillam a fellow petite Image Consultant who designs and sells her own range of peite clothes. If you are a petite lady under 53 I would urge you to have a look at Karens small but fantastic range at www.karengillam.co.uk I bought the Camilla Pencil Skirt and have worn it for my corporate work parties and everyday it is very smart and classy and elongates my tiny frame in the place where I need it most Camilla Pencil Skirt from www.karengillam.co.uk Julie X 2009-11-30 17:32:47 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#53432 A lady I saw this week is almost at desperation point she needs an outfit for her sons January wedding but the shops are all geared up for the coming Christmas party season and she cant find anything suitable. This lady is not on the Internet otherwise I would have directed her to some websites that cater for occasion wear for ladies all the year round. Apart from trying some of the smaller boutiques locally perhaps the only other real option here is to send for some catalogues and choose an outfit by mail order. In the past there was a bit of stigma attached to buying clothes by Mail Order and possibly some of this remains but if you can get beyond this then you will find there are lots of lovely suppliers of great quality clothes who offer a wonderful service. Here are one or two that I have used myselfdirected clients to Gray amp Osborn cater in sizes 1026 www.grayandosbourn.co.uk Additions Direct have a wide range of affordable fashion www.additionsdirect.co.uk M... 2009-11-26 12:53:41 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#52757 My friend and fellow Image Consultant Diane Miller from Scunthorpe had a wonderful girls day out together in Meadowhall a couple of weeks ago. We both spend our working lives trying to encourage other ladies and men to try different styles of clothes etc but we find it very difficult to be objective about ourselves and our own style. With this in mind we organised a day out to encourage each other to try new and different styles etc. Diane and I have a lot in common get on well and really enjoy each others company so it was a chance to catch up with each other research the latest fashions enjoy a lovely lunch out and buy some new things for ourselves We had a brilliant day. We travelled by train so no driving or traffic queues etc and arrived at 10 am though we didnt leave the shopping centre until 7.15 pm After 9 hours shopping and chatting we were absolutely exhausted but as well as tired legs and aching feet we had some lovely clothes and accessories. We had a fab... 2009-11-17 16:36:54 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#52690 Charnos the lingerie and hoisery people have produced a great site which is well worth a look www.lessonsinlegs.co.uk especially if you are wondering which tightsstockings willl best suit your legshape this winter. Here you will find Lessons in Legs where the legsperts behind Charnos Hoisery have put their 70 years of knowledge and expertise to good use in an attempt to offer help and inspiration to all women by educating and advising them on the power of their legs First you have to identify your legshape from the 6 leg outlines The Athlete The Wine glass The Pillar The Compact The Showgirl or The Flamingo. After this you get a description of your legshape and then a lesson on your legshape and then a Day tip and a Night tip. Have fun Julie 2009-11-16 19:21:02 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#52470 Whilst browsing a magazine whilst in my hairdressers this week I found a article recommending a website called Tights Please. People who have known me for any length of time would know I always used to wear trousers until a client commented last year on this and it was a bit of a wake up call for me and a challenge. I am very blessed with shapely legs. In my youth I had very skinny legs but thankfully they have gained weight now but so has the rest of me where I didnt need it To be truthful I always wore trousers because I have a hip problem and it meant I could wear sensible more chunky footwear. These didnt look good with skirts. However I have now found that short skirts thick tights and leg warmers etc look brilliant on me and this is so refreshing and I love the funky look that these give me it really suits my quirkyimpishfun personality. I really fancied some red tartan tights but couldnt find any in the shops however at tights please they have an impressive... 2009-11-12 16:46:17 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#52328 I met an old school friend last week who commented your skin still looks like it did when you were 14 you must tell me what facecream you are using I never did get to tell her because her mobile phone went off and she had to dash away but hopefully you will get to read this Alison. I am 51 and get lots of compliments on my youthful complexion. My secret is probably that some of it is genetic as my Mum has good skin and so did my Grandfather her father. Also my Mum instilled in me from an early age the importance of a good morning and night routine of cleansing toning and moisturising. I did this from about age 21 and I guess I am now reaping the benefits. Like my Mum I have never bought expensive products mainly Oil of UlayOlay Simple Loreal etc and even found some very good night and day creams in supermarkets like Lidl which cost less than 1633 a jar a bargain and a good product as well About a year ago my good friend Jane Fardon Image Consultant in Sheffield who launched her... 2009-11-10 16:16:43 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#51893 I got a text from my daughter today asking if I knew what MBTs were. I didnt but with the help of the invaluable search engine Google found out MBTs Masai Barefoot Technology are a type of shoe which claims to tone your body improve posture and ease back pain My daughter recommended them as I have had hip problems for years and her friends father saw a great improvement in his walking since wearing some. MBTs were invented by a Swiss engineer Karl M252ller in the early 1990s after a visit to Kenya and discovering their Masai tribesmen dont suffer from back pain hence their name. Muller concluded that walking on hard surfaces like pavements that dont have any give has damaged our backs not to mention our knees and ankles He decided that this could be corrected wearing a shoe with a curved sole basically with no heel which imitates the rocking motion of a foot walking on soft sand or grass. When I saw photos of these shoes I realised I had already seen them in the shops but disco... 2009-11-3 13:22:45 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#51433 So sorry to you all I have really neglected my blog. Truth is I have just been on a late and long summer holiday in France and my workload just piled up probably most of you will be able to identify with this I have so much to do at the moment and not knowing where to start I made a list wow then I felt even more overwhelmed When I get in a situation like this I remember a book I read last year which contained some great advice. One of the questions posed was How do you eat an elephant The answer was one bite at a time A strange answer you may think but when it was explained further that the elephant problem was that the lounge needed decorating and there was little spare time to do it. To tackle this problem the lady in question decided to put one strip of wallpaper up every day within a week or so the lounge was finished. I myself cant image decorating in this way common sense kicks in with all the wasted time getting the equipment out and putting it awa... 2009-10-27 13:28:47 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#48049 I received an email yesterday maybe you had it too about about a new fashion of seethru skirts the email claims these skirts are the current rage in Japan and will be the rage here soon and to be found in TK Max and Primark. It says these skirts are actually prints on the skirts to make them look as if the ladies panties are visible see below I wondered if this this email like many I receive is a hoax or is it true A simple and quick search revealed that it was a hoax if ever you are not sure there are many trusted and valuable sites on the Internet but one I often use is www.snopes.co.uk For information about the skirts including photos have a look at this site httpwww.snopes.comphotosrisqueskirts.asp When I see emails like this it seems to me that some people have an awful lot of spare time to waste but I guess it gives the rest of us a laugh and thats good because laughter is the best medicine Proverbs 1722 Have you had any medicine today 2009-9-3 16:02:05 http://www.colourconfident.co.uk/page8.htm#48048 I finally started writing my blog Seems as good a date as any to start the first of a new month. It is ok starting but what do I write Agghhhh When I was thinking about writing this I had lots of information to share and now...my mind has gone blank Does that happen to you as well I understand it is common with ladies of a certain age including myself As one of my main aims in life is to encourage others I am not going to scold myself here rather I will praise myself because I have taken the first steps and started a blog J What are YOU praising yourself for today please write and tell me and also tell me your news and what you think of my blog as it progresses. I will be back soon with information about many things including colour and style amp little nuggets of information I think you may be interested in. Julie 2009-9-1 16:00:19