Day 28 - Picture Perfect

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Some of the most famous "reality" photos of ordinary people have been opportune 'snaps'. It could be you next!
Before you leave the house today, ask yourself "would I be happy to appear in a newspaper dressed like this?"
With the right styling and perfect colours for you, the answer should always be "YES!"

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Day 27 - Mothering Sunday

Today is Mothering Sunday. Traditionally dedicated to Mary, mother of Jesus, we celebrate and remember our Mothers, those with us and those no longer here.
As mums, we tend to be at the bottom of our priority list........today it's yours day, let others put you first, if only for today.
Have a wonderful day, ladies!

Day 26 - Me Time

Why not go along to this? Me time and helping others.....

Day 24 - Thank Crunchie It's Friday!

Congratulations! You've made it to the end of the week!
How are you going to reward yourself??
We know that having a capsule wardrobe helps to keep you slim - you want to be able to fit into all those fantastic clothes but we all deserve a treat.

I found this fantastic recipe the other day - Abel & Cole's Cinnamon Parsnip cake
Give it a go - it's a firm favourite here at Style Me Confident!

Day 23 - I am......

Remember the other day we talked about looking in the mirror and "seeing" our own beauty?  Today we're using the mirror again.
Find a mirror and look into it.
Now say "I am.....(and add something lovely about you)"
Do this 3 times.....
It's hard, isnt it?
When we learn to love ourselves, we can face anything.

So what ever you have to do today, grab that favourite outfit that you feel fabulous in and go do it!

Oh, and if anyone can see you're beauty, take Miss Piggy's advice.......

For help finding outfits that make you feel and look fantastic, look no further that a Style Me Confident Wardrobe Edit

P.S.   Mine is "I am strong" 

Day 22 - Love Yourself

Day 21 - Have a fantastic day!

'In the social media world the pressure on people never to be sad or worried is palpable. Even looking less than aglow is at odds with the internet image we are expected to project 24/7 - and if we don't look quite so beautiful, there is always a photographic filter to help conceal the truth 

Rather than fixate on the "perfect" people who post pictures of every last (celebrity) event ...,you would do better to develop a more realistic attitude to what is being shown' 
(Louise Chunn, Sunday Times News Review 23/4/2014)

Let's celebrate our own loveliness today, no matter what you are doing, and have a fantastic day!!

Day 20 - We're all going on a Summer Holiday.....

.....but we need to learn HOW and WHAT to pack.....

Style Me Confident have the solution for you - Packing Perfectly at a venue near you.....

Worthing 24th March

Chichester 1st April

Horsham 2nd April

Here's the link.....

Now, where's that passport???????

Day 19 - A Day Of Rest

 Traditionally Sunday is a day of rest.....are you resting and relaxing and not being a busy bunny?

Tell us what you're up to and what you're wearing today.....

Day 18 - Saturday Spot

Spots, Stripes and Dots are all in this summer - what have you got in your wardrobe that's spotty, dotty or striped?

Day 17 - Friday!

It's Fabulous Friday!! Tell us why makes Friday  fabulous for you! Check back later to see what others say

Day 16 - Mirror Mirror....

Mirror, mirror on the wall YOU are the fairest of them all - you just better believe it!  

With or without make-up, you're beautiful......

Day 15 - Gilet Greatness

Gilet greatness - do you have one?  

Perfect transitional piece for spring 

• choose long or short
• hairy or furry wear over dresses 
• T's + jeans  
• evening wear
• even with shorts!

Styling tips from Style Me Confident

www.stylemeconfident.co.uk

Day 14 - Sunshine & Showers

Did you enjoy the sunshine yesterday? 

Loving being able to go out with no coat (most of the time!)
Makes me think of holidays and the dreaded packing.
But worry not, your Fairy Frockmother (AKA Gay Richardson from Style Me Confident) is on hand to pack up those packing worries and show you

 "How To Pack Perfectly For Holiday". 

 So put yourself first and book a place at one of the 4 locations and come and see how it's done!

Oh and there's a special offer - "Buy One, Get Mum Free" (cos it's Mother's Day at the end of the month.......) - either bring YOUR Mum / Mother In Law(!) or your teenage daughters - let's get the message to them NOW that they don't need to be a size 8 and skinny to be healthy and attractive!!!!

Day 13 - Investing......

How fantastic do you feel when you wear something that is perfect for your body shape and in your cracking colours??? 


That jacket that ticks all the boxes, that dress that shows off your curves, those jeans with the perfect sized pockets that makes your bottom look smaller.... (if you don't know what's best for you - ASK!  We can show you!)

Wear something today that shows you have invested in your most precious asset.... YOU!!!!

Have a great day xx

Styling tips from Style Me Confident

www.stylemeconfident.co.uk

Day 12 - Yellow!

  How many things can you find today that are YELLOW?
Daffodils, butter, the SUN!
March is also "wear a Daffodil" month for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Bright colours make me feel happy - why not wear something bright and cheerful today?

Day 11 - Dress for the Occasion

A wedding is a great excuse to dress up.....
 Check out these fab shoes and beautiful dress, seen at Quaint, Queer and Weird Wedding Fair in Brighton today. 
This fantastic wedding dress is made entirely of paper...

Day 10 - Flower Power

Summer's coming and florals are in.....

With holidays in mind, why not wear yours on your swimsuit?

Style advice from Gay Richardson

www.stylemeconfident.co.uk

Day 9 - Treat Yourself.......

.......to a great evening out with the girls!

Come and join us and learn how to stop packing for holidays being a complete nightmare.

Details of the other locations and dates can be found here

Style tips from Gay Richardson from Style Me Confident

www.stylemeconfident.co.uk

Day 8 - Make A Statement

A statement necklace (precise details at “How to Accessorise” June 2014 – see here for details....) livens up a plain dress or jumper and transforms outfit from simple to stunning.....

Style tips from Gay Richardson from Style Me Confident

www.stylemeconfident.co.uk

Jewellery from Stella & Dot

http://www.stelladot.co.uk/sites/janelsmith

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Day 7 - Life Choices

How many times do we moan about the "stuff" in our lives that brings us down? The things that we haven't got, haven't done, don't like or wish were different?
Do you know what - it can all change.....it just takes a bit of time and effort from YOU and a change of attitude too.

So put on your favourite shoes, jacket, dress and go strut your stuff with the confidence and attitude of a woman who know what she wants!

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Day 6 - Pretty In Pastels......

Pick up a pastel.......
mint green, palest of pink, lemon yellow , sky blue  

think Neapolitan ice cream  

for your nails, eyes, lips, bag, shoes....

Style tips from award-winning Personal Stylist, Gay Richardson

www.stylemeconfident.co.uk

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Day 5 - A Day of Rest.....

It's Sunday and time to chill.......

What do YOU do to relax?

Share your relaxation secrets here.......

Day 4 - It's Saturday - Family Time....

With today's busy lifestyles, many parents and grandparents want to spend more "quality" time with their children or grandchildren. But what is quality time? "Quality time" is time spent doing an activity that is meaningful to the parent and child. It is time when family members really get to know each other. Quality time is spent focusing attention on the other person and sharing thoughts and feelings.

Spending time with our children can be fun and educational for us and for them. Much of the child's basic learning takes place in the many informal situations that occur daily in the life of the family. These informal occasions for learning include all the times the family members are together doing ordinary things, such as getting dressed, talking over the day’s happenings, dealing with problems, interacting with people outside the family, taking baths, eating, and so forth.

Children need to know they are loved unconditionally. The cry of children today is, "Love me for who I am, not what I do. Love me for being who I am, even when I am naughty, not winning, placing, and showing". That does not mean that you have to approve of everything the child does. What it does mean however, is that even though the child misbehaves, we still love and accept the child and provide support.

The activity does need not be costly, but rather one that satisfies both the parent and the child.

Children learn about families from the time they spend in their own families. They learn about birth and caring for another person when a new baby comes home from the hospital. They learn about loss when a family member dies. They learn about marriage and relationships by watching their mothers and fathers interact. By living in a family, children learn to share, how to stand up for their own rights, and how to love another person.

We help children develop positive self-esteem by communicating the value we feel for the child. Words of encouragement and love help provide children with the courage to try new things without worrying excessively about not being able to do them.

Children learn about trust at home from their parents. They learn trust from being trusted. When we trust the child to accomplish a task on his or her own, the child learns that he or she can do the task.

To help our children grow and mature well, we should help children learn about life and living in today's society. The time a parent spends with a child is important. But it can be scary as well. Unstructured time together when the TV is off can be a bit of a shock.

Courtesy of the Relationships Foundation: http://ow.ly/ujIL5

Day 3 - A Good Night's Sleep Makes All The Difference

Did you know the healthiest people are the ones most likely to be getting good sleep?

Here are some great pointers to review and improve your sleep habits:

1. Wind down gently in the evening and try not to have too much screen time right before bed. A bath or a good book are great winding down techniques.

2. Your bedroom is your sanctuary. Keep electronic equipment out of the bedroom. That includes TV's, computers, iPads and mobile phones - all of these interfere with our natural sleep rhythms.

3. Darkness is crucial for releasing the right sleep hormones. Try investing in blackout curtains.

4. Sleep in a cool room. An overheated body is a restless one.

5. Avoid eating big heavy meals late into the evening to give your digestive system a rest at night. Similarly, don't go to bed hungry as low blood sugar levels will cause poor sleep.

Poor sleep is one of the first signs of the body manifesting unwellness and is not to be ignored. 

If you feel your sleep is not as good as it could be then some simple dietary adjustments and naturopathic techniques could make a world of difference. Here are the details of how you can work with me:

http://ow.ly/ujGse

Health tips from Sarah Phipp from Nuts About Health

www.nutsabouthealth.co.uk

Day 2 - Grab Your Coat.......

Heading out today???? 

Even if it's dull and wet, don't let the weather dampen your spirits. A brisk walk in the fresh air does wonders for your mood. 

So grab your coat and head out....walking the dog, picking up the children from school or just a 15 minute blast at lunch time to get you away from your desk and computer.

There's no excuse to be cold - Anoraks are back! 

Make yours bright, wear with leggings, jeggings or skinny jeans and trainers / converse / pumps or Uggs if it's cold.

Style tips from Gay Richardson from Style Me Confident 

www.stylemeconfident.co.uk 

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Day 1 - Where are YOU on your "to-do" list?

Who is at the top of your priority list? Your children, husband, partner, pets, work, friends?

How many times have you not done something because "it's only for me"?

Would you like to have "ME" at the top of that list?

Over the next 40 days, that's where you are going to learn to put yourself, just by making little changes to your every day life.....

It takes 21 days for an action to become a habit - we've got 40 days.....are you up for the challenge?

I found this article on-line - it sums up HOW to make those changes and is a great summary of WHY we should put ourselves first :-)

Put Yourself First

Reach Other Goals by Starting With Your Self

You’re a parent, school volunteer, Little League coach, and trusted assistant to your boss. You’ve been up since 6 a.m., made breakfast, packed lunches, cleaned the house, chauffeured the neighbourhood kids, helped with homework, read bedtime stories and finished extra work from the office. It’s 11:30.You’re exhausted. And, in about six-and-a-half hours you’ll begin the whole 24-hour cycle…again. If you find yourself saying ‘Stop the merry-go-round, I want to get off!’ you’re not alone. Most of us—especially women, but men too (hey, there are reasons that men die younger than women)—have at some time found ourselves at the bottom of the heap when it comes to taking care of our needs. The problem with that is that if we don’t take care of ourselves, sooner or later we won’t be of much use to anyone else—or to ourselves. Just as the airline attendant tells you to put on your own oxygen mask in an emergency before helping a child with theirs, you must take care of your own basic needs before you can attend to the needs of others. What’s more, being busy is not necessarily the same as being productive with meaningful activity. (Do the workaholics you know really accomplish that much more in proportion to the time they invest?) If “putting yourself first” (a common admonition) sounds too selfish or too hard, try something simpler: put yourself on an equal footing with those you love and tend to. Do you insist that they get enough sleep? Start making that a priority for yourself too. Do you give them time for fun and socializing with friends? Then you do the same! Remember Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: human beings must meet their basic needs before they can move on to higher-level goals. Since most of us already know that we should take care of ourselves—but often have trouble figuring out how to do it, here are some guidelines for getting there: ·         1) Preserve your physical health with adequate sleep, exercise, and nutrition. ·         2) Value your emotional health as much as the physical, with a support system of friends and a willingness to laugh—especially at yourself. ·         3) Schedule fun activities on a regular basis—it’s just as important to plan pleasure as it is to plan work. ·         4) Identify “busy behaviours” (or people) that drain your time and energy but aren’t really important, then dump ‘em, or at least minimize their hold on you. ·         5) Kill two birds with one stone, combining family time with exercise, for example, which benefits everyone involved. ·         6) Try to look at the problems in your life with new eyes to find solutions. If you’re a new mum, for instance, see if you can trade childcare with another new mum to get some time for yourself. ·         7) Learn to say “No!” Your “yes” is valuable and should not be automatic. Instead, reserve it for the things that are most important to you. ·         8) Don’t try to change every problem area in your life all at once. Start with one or two items, then expand as you get things under control. ·           ·         Your life should be like a bank account, balancing out on a regular basis so that you always have assets to draw upon. By making even small deposits—taking care of yourself with a 10-minute walk or a healthy nutritious meal—you’ll be amazed at the interest you’ll reap.

Welcome to Day 1 of our "Forty Days To Fabulousness" Challenge