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An Interview With Jill, a CMB consultant

If you think our consultants are stuck in the 80s wearing over-sized shoulder pads, power suits, huge necklaces and coiffed hair, think again. These days we take a very modern approach to colour (and style) and that goes for our consultants too. We caught up with Jill Clark award winning consultant and CMB trainer who operates her business in and around the Bury area.
When did you have your colours done Jill?
So I had my colours done in 2001.
Do you have a favourite shade?
My favourite colour i..

Your Clothes Tell A Story About YOU

Your clothes tell a story about YOU and about who you are. They also tell a story about who you have been.
Our clothes reveal not only how styles have changed but how you have, or haven’t, developed your own style and gained confidence in your look. When you revisit old photos you can see why you dressed a certain way during a certain period of your life from being at school, your first job, university, travelling, marriage, being a mum, and so on. Whatever path you took, your clothes will have..

Neutrals Are Your Wardrobe Building Blocks

A successfully curated wardrobe will always contain a healthy number of neutral shades. When we say neutrals, we mean colours that never date and can be combined with many other shades to create endless outfits. In fact, those who embrace neutrals will probably have much smaller wardrobes than those whose wardrobes are full of bright shades. The reason for this is that fashion colours tend to come and go, so the mint green jumpsuit that was all the rage last year, might not see the light of day ..

“Hemming-ways”

As image consultants, a hem is not just the finished edge of a garment. A hem is something that we can use to our advantage (or disadvantage). We show our clients why certain hemlines are better than others. When choosing shorts or mini skirts for example, avoid the hemline finishing at the widest part of your thigh as it will draw attention to that area.

A maxi hemline on a dress is excellent for adding length to your silhouette, but if you are petite, it can easily swamp you, particularly if ..

Five Ways To Switch Up Your Spring/Summer Look

Spring/summer is all about wearing lighter make-up for a barely-there look. Here are five easy switches that you can make to ensure you're season ready:
1) Hydrate inside and out. Drink more water and switch over to hydrating skincare products. Our Age-Defying Facial Oil deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin. Find out more here.
2) Swap out your heavier winter foundation for a lightweight tinted moisturiser. Let your natural glow shine through!
3) Ditch the one tone bronzer for our Kaleido..