With an unlimited budget of course it's easier to get exactly what you want but buyer beware it's also easier to get completely ripped off. However Hollywood is one place on the planet where who you know, combined with what you know is way more powerful.

You don't have to be a millionaire to convincingly style a Chanel look on a budget if you stick to a few simple rules and pick up a Chanel Flap bag second hand. And even if shopping Chanel pre loved is out of reach don't worry - we hand pick all the right pieces at the best possible price to keep even the experts guessing........

It's hard to feel really confident in your clothes when you are trying to dress a body with tricky proportions whether it be plus size, really tall, broad shoulders, short waisted. As a stylist Shirley deals with these proportion issues every day for her curvy girls but as a woman she is not exempt from her own body challenges when it comes to  plus size style.

Are you completely at a loss when it comes to creating a unique look or styling a complete outfit? We see women every day making the same dressing mistakes in desperate need of support and real styling help from professionals who have real experience not retailers who'll tell you anything to move another Mustard top - so we've put together this list of the most common styling pitfalls to avoid 

It's revamp your AW wardrobe time as all the new seasons additions are here to tempt you. Like most of us a new pair of boots is the very best stand alone item to give a fresh spin on last years staples. Money is tighter for everyone so our advice, shop the best secondhand designer stores, give this purchase some thought, pick the boot style that works best for your lifestyle ( i.e. you'll get the most use from ) and instead of spreading your budget on a few cheap pairs, bite the bullet and get one of something amazing preloved.

It is true that in general more expensive clothes look better, fit better, are made of better fabric (not always the case) and tend to last longer, all the reasons why a small collection of fantastic black ready to wear staples is the only way to go if disposable fast fashion is not for you when it comes to key pieces.

Already a VC Angel the you know the Leicester Stylist has a closet to die for. Now she has opened the doors and is allowing her loyal customers to shop second hand designer clothes Leicester at their leisure. Every piece in mint condition, some with the tags still on. 

Shirley show's you you don't need to be millionaire to get exactly want you want from your life including a Hermes Birkin.

Everywhere you look women are wearing black leggings and trainers and yet it's the one garment everyone complains about and stumbling across a decent pair still seems more unlikely than winning the lottery.

It's a complete myth people notice or are put off by age. People notice and are put off by the negative energy, grumbling, complaining and know it all behaviour many older people display. Working on your style will alleviate some of these symtoms of old age.

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.

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.

One of my worst nightmares when I travel is choosing the right travel clothing, I always get it wrong and wish I had packed the dream wrinkle free travel clothes that in my opinion can only be found by sourcing high end quality fabrics like leggings, T’s and luxury comfortable layering pieces easy to roll and pack. If I am going somewhere really hot its often impossible for me and I think I am a skilled fashionista, to pack stylish travel clothes so I have invented the...

Creating a great black legging outfits from your wardrobe might be tricky if you’re not sure what active fashion actually is, how you wear leggings if you are not exercising or going to the gym or your leggings are old ones you just wear at home that are shot, see through and go baggy at the knees. 

"Active Fashion" is clothing and styling that allows for an active healthy lifestyle, fashion that puts living/lifestyle and comfort...

Most women don't actually think about their wardrobe or how it came to be. We go out, see something we like and buy it, sometimes without even trying something on.

OMG what a freezing cold day after a very warm beautiful autumn. Today I decided to give my PBL leggins a test to see if they kept me warm and cosy as I love to wear black leggings and boots. Putting together cute leggings outfits is easy with the Venus Cow staple collection because creating a unique look, that feels comfortable without breaking the bank, is what this brand is all about.

I love creating legging outfits that allow me to wear black leggings with...

I am an expert when it comes to choosing the perfect little black dress because I have owned many myself over the years, from the Chanel boutique to Miss Selfridge on the High Street. The first one I ever purchased was in the early seventies, yes I am that old I can remember hippies, I was one in my Ossie Clark black maxi and chiffon headband. These days I struggle to find something that fits me well, the young labels cater for sticks and...

I love the autumn and winter when it comes to my style and fashion choices. At mid-50 I always cover my age by choosing black staples like three quarter length sleeve T shirts, longer in the body and perfect black good quality leggings. My favourite winter outfit has not changed for years because when you find what works, you no longer have to waste time worrying about how you look. This outfit consists of a soft black leather jacket, black Venus Cow T shirt, my PBL...