DRESS YOUR AGE! SAYS WHO?

I’m so bored of hearing the phrase “dress your age!” It’s never been aimed at me personally, but who gives anyone the right to tell you what you should and shouldn’t wear!

Surely, it’s a matter of common sense to wear clothes that flatter your best bits and disguise the less attractive ones, rather than being  a matter of obligation that if you’re past 40 you shouldn’t wear a mini skirt or if you’re past 60 you shouldn’t wear a swimming costume on the beach?

OK, I know there are some people who wear totally inappropriate, tasteless, clothes – I watch Jeremy Kyle (ahem) - but If you look good in it and feel comfortable in it, go ahead and wear it. Just make sure you take a good look in the mirror first and if you are still unsure whether or not you look plain stupid in an outfit, just ask a friend who will give you an honest, no holds barred opinion. There really are no rules to be followed.

I’m 44 and I’ve got no intention of turning to twinsets and pearls – not till I’m at least 80. OK, I doubt I’ll be wearing tight jeans and killer heels by then but for now, I’ll wear what I choose and if you don’t like it, tough!

Check out these images currently circulating showing how NOT to do fashion!!! Thankfully these are the exceptions… Seriously  ladies, we really do not want to see your flabby bits, cellulite, boobs, bums or naff tattoos. Friends, if you ever see me looking like one of these Walmart women, please, please slap me hard!

LOOK GOOD, FEEL GREAT

We all suffer from low self confidence from time to time – perhaps a relationship breakdown has left you feeling unattractive, maybe you’ve been made redundant and you’re struggling to get a new job, perhaps you’ve been ill and are feeling low.

At times like this, we tend to let ourselves go a bit and this only exacerbates your feelings, but one thing that is guaranteed to perk you up is a new look.

Get yourself a new hairdo, buy a new outfit, treat yourself to some new fashion accessories. It’s a well known fact that if you look good, you feel good and when you feel good, you can walk tall and take on the world. Show your ex what he’s missing, grab yourself that job, feel instantly better.

While you don’t need to do a Madonna or Lady GaGa and totally reinvent yourself, just a few simple changes will often do the trick. Don’t be fooled… you’ve probably seen pictures of the stars, snapped without make up and looking almost unrecognisable from their usual stunning selves. They don’t always look picture perfect (and when they do they’ve usually been airbrushed to within an inch of their lives!), we all have our off days, we are all just human.

Check out the unique clothing, jewellery and accessories at Fashion Killerz for some great confidence boosting ideas. All items have been made by independent designers but come without the designer price tag so you can look amazing without breaking the budget.

OK, well I’ve had the new hairdo, feeling more confident already. Watch out world – here I come!