The one thing I do every day and have done since I was very young is commit time to getting ready  properly, not just throwing any old thing on and that incudes putting make up on even if I'm not doing anything except going for a walk, Shirley speaks.

Sara Blakely has made millions from her brand Spanx, women all over the globe buying in to the slimming pant phenomenom. I have tried them for myself.

As climate change becomes a major issue for every business, no more so for the fashion business which cannot pertain to care about the planet and keep producing collection after collection without batting an eye lid. Styling is fast becoming the new shopping for ethical fashionistas with Gucci leading the way.

Confidence and self belief is not half the battle it's the whole war when it comes to styling. When we are young dressing to impress is part of our youthful DNA. It tends to dwindle as we age and other priorities take over but it doesn't have to be this way.