Resolution to Blog!

Tis true, I have officially been the worst blogger over the last few months, but now I've moved house (My Style Companion has now relocated to Cheshire, however still provides perosnal shopping and styling services all over the North West) and am feeling slightly more organised (well as organised as I will ever be!?!) I resolve to blog far more frequently. :-0

Maybe it's a/w10 that get's me soooooo excited that I simply can't help but share all the great things I'm coming across this season; and seeing as I can't buy them all (for fear of losing boyfriend to severe clothing and accessory addiction - love you honey!) then I just can't see all these goooooorgeous pieces go to waste.

Wondering what to buy? A cape has to be one of the must haves of this season, camel would be even better! Divine. Embrace a shearling jacket if you have the funds but be prepared to pay a few hundred (if not a few thousand) for a great style - Hobbs have one on its way in to store v soon for £999 that easily rivals some of the designer labels for a third of the price. Worth the investment though for a classic piece to treasure for years.

For those of you working in a more formal environment, the pointed stiletto is back so dig deep to find your inner Melanie Griffiths (the original Working Girl) and hunt down that perfect pair that will elongate those pins. Wear with a fabulous pair of high waisted, wide legged trousers (look to LK Bennett, Hobbs) and tuck in a beautiful silk blouse to finish the look.

The countrified look we're seeing coming through inspired by the great outdoors is great for women who are outdoors a lot - ideal for the school run. Think padded / quilted jackets, lotsof tweeds and textured fabrics, and hiking style wedge boots (take a look in Kurt Geiger), and accessorise with cute brooches to personalise the look (see NW3 at Hobbs) or man's best friend for the more authentic look!

Get shopping girls. Here's to a fabulous and stylish season ahead...

Nic x

LBD season is upon us!

The sun may be shining (woohoo) and even though I can't get enough of this vitamin D, I simply can't help but look forward to LBD season after seeing this fabulous Armani Exchange embellished dress at Met Quarter yesterday. Definitely worth a few more kms on the treadmill to get the legs for this (I will continue to dream)...

Met Quarter A/W10 Press Day, Liverpool

A big thanks to Karen and Vicki at the gorgeous Met Quarter shopping centre in Liverpool after attending their press day yesterday.

Seriously covetting some a/w10 updates here girls....

To Die For.... Triwa Naked Brasco Watch from Azendi... it's on the birthday list already....

Must Have a/w10 Skirts!

Oh it's my favourite time of year! a/w10 has landed.

If you're feeling a little uninspired lately, try some brands that you never normally would even consider - you may be pleasantly surprised!!

I often take my clients completely outside of their comfort zones when they tell me they are bored with their style or stuck in a bit of a rut. Very often women have pre-concieved ideas about a brand and this can prevent them from landing some unusual, unique and absolutely fabulous pieces.

For example, very often Phase Eight is believed to be an 'older lady's' brand, but I just LOVE their designs - you can really funk some of their pieces up. This is a skirt I will most definitely be investing in this season....the Phase Eight Pontoroma. Either smarten up for work with a crisp white shirt, blazer and a pair of opaques; or simply team with a black vest and rock some of this seasons hottest boots for a night out with the girlies.

Your Style Companion

Nic x