Category Archives: Beauty

Swimsuit Style

We spend the whole year looking forward to our Summer holiday; after the long, dark days of Winter there’s no better feeling than the sun on your back and sand under your toes. It’s only natural that you want to look your best on the beach but how many of us give much thought to our swimwear?
In actual fact, just as there are certain clothing styles that suit different shapes better, so there are different swimsuit styles which will flatter and fit some better than others. Don’t forget that whe..

Bank On It

As the long weekend approaches here in the UK many of us are looking forward to a little sunshine and relaxation. You may even be lucky enough to have a trip away in the diary.
Whatever your plans, our bank holiday style guide will ensure you hit just the right note this weekend…
Escape To The Country

There’s nothing better than escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life and getting back to nature. Whilst comfort and practicality will be the most important factors when deciding what to w..

Spring Blazers To Update Your Look

Spring is in full swing and Summer is not far off, but unpredictable temperatures mean that when it comes to Britain in the Summertime, it always pays to be prepared.
Whilst the sun has greeted us on several occasions already this season, it still isn’t quite warm enough to venture out without a coat (or an umbrella for that matter!) There are several chic outerwear options to consider to keep you warm and stylish whilst we wait for the temperatures to really heat up…
Classic Blazer
Perfect t..

Feeling Floral

With the recent glorious weather in the UK it certainly feels like the time is right to unpack the Spring/Summer essentials and prepare for the season ahead.
Florals are synonymous with Spring and if you haven’t tried incorporating them into your outfit before, then now is the perfect time to give them a try.
Read on for our top tips on how to wear florals…
Size Matters
Consider the size of print if you decide to wear florals. If you’re petite, smaller more delicate prints are best. If you’..

Spring Forward

With the clocks springing forward this weekend we can soon look forward to lighter mornings and longer evenings – Summer is on the way!
However, losing that precious hour can put a real squeeze on your morning routine for the first few days, so here are our top three time-saving tips to ensure you can greet those early mornings with a smile (and in style!) next week.
1. Plan Ahead
If you’ve had a colour and/or style consultation with one of our Colour Me Beautiful experts then it’s likely you..

Iconic Style Tips

If you follow us over on our Facebook page you’ll have seen that we’ve been asking you what has been the best style advice your Mum has given you over the years.
From ‘less is more’ through to ‘don’t show your underwear’ we’ve loved the pearls of wisdom you’ve been sharing and it certainly goes to show that Mum really does know best.
Today we look at style lessons from iconic women that we can all apply today.
“If your hair is done properly and you’re wearing good shoes you can get away with ..

New Brand Alert: Cefinn

At Colour Me Beautiful we love to discover new brands so when we heard that Samantha Cameron was launching her own clothing line we couldn’t wait to take a peak. After all, throughout her husband’s time as Prime Minster, Samantha was known for her impeccable taste and sense of style.
Cefinn, which launched earlier this month with a capsule collection of 36 pieces is, as you might expect, reflective of Samantha’s personal style with clean lines, a simple colour palette and elegant silhouettes. S..

The Colour(s) of Love

February is often thought to be one of the most romantic months of the year, with Valentine’s Day prompting a plethora of red roses, pink hearts, declarations of love and even proposals of marriage. As such, it’s almost guaranteed that wherever you look on the high street during February there will be LOTS of red and LOTS of pink – both colours associated with passion, romance and love.
Red and pink, which never used be seen worn together have more recently become an acceptable colour combinati..

High Heels & Workplace Dress Codes

This week MPs have stated that the government must enforce a law to ban sexist dress rules at work that discriminate against women. Here at Colour Me Beautiful, we are delighted to hear about this, surely to have a rule for one person, but not another because of their gender is both unfair and sexist?
What interests us as image consultants though, is how different people will ultimately interpret dress codes in different ways. It’s all down to our style personality you see; so whilst one woman ..

Why We Should All Live in La La Land

Unless you have been living in a cave for the past month, it won't have escaped your notice that there's a new Hollywood blockbuster hitting our cinema screens right now going by the name of La La Land.
This nostalgic Hollywood musical starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone is one of the most colourful displays of filmography to hit our screens for some time, so naturally the team at Colour Me Beautiful were keen to get front row seats to see it as soon as it opened last week!
After al..