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    Colour Psychology
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    Wear colour to beat lockdown malaise

    As we come to the end of week 7 in lockdown, my motivation levels have plummeted and my frustration levels are on the accent. Groundhog Day is setting in. I’ve stopped revelling in the bubble of my home and family unit: we are getting a bit fed up with each other now and we’re yearning to get back to our lives before Covid-19. Some days it’s hard to be upbeat and my productivity is low, bordering on pathetic!

    What I’ve come to learn is that wearing colour has a remarkable effect on my mood and energy. Too much time spent in neutral-toned loungewear does nothing for me. I need colour to add a bit of zing and zest to my daily routine.Colour Psychology

    Colour can be a powerful mood enhancer and different colours convey different messages that create specific responses – both in the wearer and other people. Carl Jung, first examined Colour Psychology and unlocked the ‘secret language of colour’; establishing that certain colours trigger neurological responses in the brain causing the hypothalamus gland to release hormones.

    So I thought it would be a good idea to focus on the colours that induce positivity, well-being and productivity – as many of us could do with a bit of a boost right now!

    Red

    If you need some energy and motivation, then red it the colour to wear. Even just putting on some red lipstick will have a positive effect – try it! Many studies have been conducted on the power of red which is why it is worn by many sports teams. Red signifies confidence, determination and strength. It is the most dynamic and noticeable colour, widely used in many circumstances to attract attention and take action. And if you feel like you need to ignite a bit of passion between you and your OH, then of course wear red!!!!

    Colour Psychology1. Jumpsuit: Top Shop 2. Top: & Other Stories 3. Skirt: H&M 4. Wedges: H&M 5. Sandals: Office

    Yellow

    The colour of sunshine and therefore the most joyous colour, yellow evokes feelings of vitality and optimism. An instant ‘lift’, yellow is a positive colour which will help you feel confident and emotionally strong. Yellow offers clarity and stimulates left-brain thinking so it’s great to wear if you want to figure something out or need creative inspiration.

    Colour Psychology
    1. Dress: H&M 2. Jacket: & Other Stories  3. Sandals: New Look 4. Skirt: & Other Stories 5. Top: French Connection

    Green

    Green represents health, well-being and nature. It is a balanced colour; on the one-hand restful and calming and on the other hand, motivating and adventurous. Because green is soothing and mostly seen in nature, it can help to alleviate depression and anxiety. It also offers a sense of hope and renewal. If you need to let go of negative emotions such as anger or grief, wearing green can help.

    Colour Psychology

    1. Top: Monki 2. Top: H&M 3. Culottes: Monsoon 4. Handbag: John Lewis 5. Shoes: Top Shop 6. Skirt: Monsoon

    Blue

    Classic Blue is the Pantone Colour of 2020 which couldn’t be more apt for our current situation. According to the Pantone Color Institute “Instilling calm, confidence and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.” Resonating stuff!!! From a physical standpoint, blue has been proven to reduce stress by slowing the breath and heart rate and releasing Oxytocin (the feel-good hormone). Darker blues convey intelligence and authority.

    Colour Psychology

    1. Dress: Top Shop 2: Cardigan: & Other Stories 3. Dress: Monsoon 4. Mules: Top Shop 5. Sunglasses: Top Shop

    Pink
    Pink is associated with compassion and nurturing. It is thoughtful and affectionate, but when we wear pink it reminds us to be caring to ourselves first! Pink is a colour that offers hope and shows tenderness, empathy and kindness from the person wearing it. Brighter pinks are more dynamic and will encourage you to get on with things. Softer pinks are soothing and healing.

    Colour Psychology

    1.Dress: & Other Stories 2. Blazer: H&M 3. Trousers: H&M 4. Pumps: John Lewis 5. Mules: M&S

    I hope you have found some useful information in this post about the various colours and how they can impact your mood and also be helpful to those around you. Being mindful about the colours you wear, can most definitely change the way you feel. If you wake up dreading the day ahead, then have a think about what colours might improve your mindset. I’d love to know how you get on with this – please do leave me a comment below.

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Approaching strangers to compliment them on their Approaching strangers to compliment them on their outfits & chat about their style was such fun yesterday at @royalnorfolkshow with @jarroldnorwich 🙌💗

I decided to wear this fantastic vintage Ricci Michaels dress from @wishing_wells_vintage which was totally ME 🥰 

A huge element of personal style is connecting with your sense of self and then echoing that in the clothing you choose to wear… and this isn’t easy!

I don’t always get it right. Often I get caught up with what I feel I ‘ought to’ be wearing rather than what I want to wear… and this never turns out well!

Would love to know your thoughts on this… Do you feel you’ve nailed your authentic style or are you still on a journey?

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It’s vintage daaaarling! I’m so lucky to have It’s vintage daaaarling!

I’m so lucky to have a fantastic vintage boutique local to me @wishing_wells_vintage 

When I want a special outfit, I will always consider vintage, here’s why:

✔️You won’t see anyone else in the same outfit
✔️It’s often of a much higher quality 
✔️It’s a sustainable way to shop
✔️You can get creative & create your own look
✔️ You get to wear the current trends in their original format

I’ll be wearing one of these dresses to attend the @royalnorfolkshow tomorrow as a Style Judge with @jarroldnorwich 🥰

#vintagestyles #vintageboutique #prelovedshopping #vintageshopper #clairehallstyletips #clubforty
All the cottage-core vibes with this dreamy Aura d All the cottage-core vibes with this dreamy Aura dress from @xaieclothing_ (gifted)

Handmade clothing isn’t as expensive as you may think 😉 Plus it’s so worth it - you not only get a limited edition piece that’s tailored to fit, you can tweak features to your liking 🙌💗

Sunnies @scottsamuel.co.uk Bag @radleylondon Ring/Bracelet @monicavinader Slides @birkenstock via @kaleidoscope_uk AD/PR Products

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I’m blown away by all the newcomers to my page!!!

Here’s a little bit about me… I’m a Personal Stylist & Content Creator. I’m 49 years old and I live by the sea in North Essex with my family - I have 2 teenage children. 

Fashion has always been my thing - just not professionally!! I switched careers in my 40s and turned my side hustle into my main job/income 🙌

I started a blog 6 years ago, then followed my insta page and then a styling business. And I absolutely love what I do! 💗 I truly believe that every woman has the ability to be stylish regardless of age, shape, size or budget - this is my WHY 🥰

So whether I’m creating content for brands or sharing style advice, my goal is to inspire and encourage woman to break their perceived fashion boundaries. 

Thank you for coming on board 💗

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I could get used to this… ☀️ Wouldn’t the I could get used to this… ☀️

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A sunny week ahead can’t fail to put a spring in A sunny week ahead can’t fail to put a spring in my step 🙌☀️

Happy Monday!

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Summer dresses & boots! Just because there’s dai Summer dresses & boots! Just because there’s daily chance of rain right now, I’m dammed if I won’t wear the frock 👗👢☔️

This dress received so many compliments 🥰 Isn’t the print just fabulous 🍌🧜‍♀️

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Loving orange right now 🧡 Orange combines the Loving orange right now 🧡

Orange combines the energy and stimulation of red with the cheerfulness of yellow and so it evokes joy, creativity, adventure and good health 🧡

Interestingly the colour orange relates to 'gut reaction' as opposed to the physical reaction of red, or the mental reaction of yellow 🧡

Orange particularly suits warm skin tones but it’s tricky to wear near the face for cool skin tones 🧡

How do you feel about orange?

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Approaching strangers to compliment them on their Approaching strangers to compliment them on their outfits & chat about their style was such fun yesterday at @royalnorfolkshow with @jarroldnorwich 🙌💗

I decided to wear this fantastic vintage Ricci Michaels dress from @wishing_wells_vintage which was totally ME 🥰 

A huge element of personal style is connecting with your sense of self and then echoing that in the clothing you choose to wear… and this isn’t easy!

I don’t always get it right. Often I get caught up with what I feel I ‘ought to’ be wearing rather than what I want to wear… and this never turns out well!

Would love to know your thoughts on this… Do you feel you’ve nailed your authentic style or are you still on a journey?

#thankfrockitsfriday @loveanewfrock #vintagefrock #vintagedresses #authenticstyle #mystyleplace #styleauthenticity #personalstylecoaching #personalstylecoach #personalstylistlondon #personalstylistessex #clubforty
It’s vintage daaaarling! I’m so lucky to have It’s vintage daaaarling!

I’m so lucky to have a fantastic vintage boutique local to me @wishing_wells_vintage 

When I want a special outfit, I will always consider vintage, here’s why:

✔️You won’t see anyone else in the same outfit
✔️It’s often of a much higher quality 
✔️It’s a sustainable way to shop
✔️You can get creative & create your own look
✔️ You get to wear the current trends in their original format

I’ll be wearing one of these dresses to attend the @royalnorfolkshow tomorrow as a Style Judge with @jarroldnorwich 🥰

#vintagestyles #vintageboutique #prelovedshopping #vintageshopper #clairehallstyletips #clubforty
All the cottage-core vibes with this dreamy Aura d All the cottage-core vibes with this dreamy Aura dress from @xaieclothing_ (gifted)

Handmade clothing isn’t as expensive as you may think 😉 Plus it’s so worth it - you not only get a limited edition piece that’s tailored to fit, you can tweak features to your liking 🙌💗

Sunnies @scottsamuel.co.uk Bag @radleylondon Ring/Bracelet @monicavinader Slides @birkenstock via @kaleidoscope_uk AD/PR Products

📸 @b.moonphotography 

#cottagecore #slowfashion #handmadeclothes #prariedress #xaieclothing #stylish40s #midlifestyle #clairehallstyletips #clubforty
H e l l o 👋 I’m blown away by all the newcome H e l l o 👋
I’m blown away by all the newcomers to my page!!!

Here’s a little bit about me… I’m a Personal Stylist & Content Creator. I’m 49 years old and I live by the sea in North Essex with my family - I have 2 teenage children. 

Fashion has always been my thing - just not professionally!! I switched careers in my 40s and turned my side hustle into my main job/income 🙌

I started a blog 6 years ago, then followed my insta page and then a styling business. And I absolutely love what I do! 💗 I truly believe that every woman has the ability to be stylish regardless of age, shape, size or budget - this is my WHY 🥰

So whether I’m creating content for brands or sharing style advice, my goal is to inspire and encourage woman to break their perceived fashion boundaries. 

Thank you for coming on board 💗

Blouse @thisisunfolded 
Trousers @mintvelvet 
AD/PR Products

📸 @b.moonphotography 
#fashionable40s #stylish40s #over40style  #styleover40 #personalstylist #personalstylistsuffolk #personalstylistlondon #midlifestyle #styleatanyage
#personalstylistessex #fashionover40 #agelessstyle #styleatanyage #over40styleblogger #clubfortystyle #40something #agepositive #clubforty
I could get used to this… ☀️ Wouldn’t the I could get used to this… ☀️

Wouldn’t the UK be a different place if we had guaranteed hot summers! Would you love it, or not????

Dress @baukjen (AD/PR Product)
Use code CFC15 for 15% off
Bag @fripperygirls 
Ring & Bangle @branchjewellery (AD/PR Products)
Hat #preloved 

#heatwavestyle #summerstyles #baukjenstyle #baukjen #halterneckdress #maxidresses #stylishintheheat #clubforty
We finally have a heatwave & I wear black 🤷‍♀️🖤

Dress @baukjen - use code CFC15 for 15% off
Necklace & sunnies @scottsamuel.co.uk 
AD/PR Products

#fashionable40s #stylish40s #over40style  #styleover40 #personalstylist #personalstylistsuffolk #personalstylistlondon #midlifestyle #
#personalstylistessex #fashionover40 #agelessstyle #styleatanyage #over40styleblogger #clubfortystyle #40something #agepositive #clubforty
A sunny week ahead can’t fail to put a spring in A sunny week ahead can’t fail to put a spring in my step 🙌☀️

Happy Monday!

Dress @mintvelvet (AD/PR Product)

📸 @colchesterstreets 

#MVCSummer #MVCollective #mintvelvet #summerstyles #linendress #stylish40s #midlifestyle #clubfortystyle #clubforty
Summer dresses & boots! Just because there’s dai Summer dresses & boots! Just because there’s daily chance of rain right now, I’m dammed if I won’t wear the frock 👗👢☔️

This dress received so many compliments 🥰 Isn’t the print just fabulous 🍌🧜‍♀️

Dress @janandnova (AD/PR Gift)
Boots @monsoon (old)
Bag @jdwilliamsuk (old)

📸 @rutlandgirlfashionstyle 
#thankfrockitsfriday @loveanewfrock 
#jnvgirls #janandnovagirls #janandnova 
#fashionable40s #stylish40s #over40style  #styleover40 #personalstylist #personalstylistsuffolk #personalstylistlondon #midlifestyle #styleatanyage
#personalstylistessex #fashionover40 #agelessstyle #styleatanyage #over40styleblogger #clubfortystyle #40something #agepositive #clubforty
Loving orange right now 🧡 Orange combines the Loving orange right now 🧡

Orange combines the energy and stimulation of red with the cheerfulness of yellow and so it evokes joy, creativity, adventure and good health 🧡

Interestingly the colour orange relates to 'gut reaction' as opposed to the physical reaction of red, or the mental reaction of yellow 🧡

Orange particularly suits warm skin tones but it’s tricky to wear near the face for cool skin tones 🧡

How do you feel about orange?

Dress @stellanovacopenhagen via @annabelle_87_ (kindly gifted)

📸 @colchesterstreets 

#orangedress #stellanovacopenhagen #annabelle87 #orangebroderieanglaise #orangestyle #springsummerstyle #stylish40s #midlifestyle #over40style #clubfortystyle #clubforty
Waiting for the sunshine to return☀️ Top @new Waiting for the sunshine to return☀️

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AD/ 4 days of dressing up 🙌👗Weekends don’t AD/ 4 days of dressing up 🙌👗Weekends don’t get much better than this 🥰

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Loving retro florals so hard right now 💚🌼💙🌸❤️

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This weekend the hubby & I went back to our old ‘manor’ to celebrate 20 years of marriage!!! 🎉💗

…there’s nothing like a trip down memory lane to make you feel old 😆🙈

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Do my shoulders look big in this??? …they do! B Do my shoulders look big in this???

…they do! But I don’t mind 😜 I love a bold shape and even though I have broad shoulders I like adding more emphasis to them.

Style tip: broadening the shoulders will make the waist appear smaller (think of American Footballers 😉)

This blazer is a #preloved mens one hence why it is very oversized. If you like an oversized look, then a men’s blazer from a charity shop is definitely a cheap solution 🙌

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