How to Beat the Credit Blues - Or Greens, Or Reds, Or Oranges!

I have always been a great believer in accessories, and now more than ever. A new scarf or pashmina can add a splash of colour to an old jacket. A charm will provide a touch of youth to a handbag, a corsage or a brooch will spark up a coat, a fun necklace will re-invigorate a jumper or a blouse.

Also, make use of all the fabulous trimmings that some haberdashery shops have got on offer. VV Rouleaux is a fantastic source and you can order on line. You can jazz up a cardigan with a small edging of lace or ribbon, add a beaded trim to the hem of your jeans or jacket. Add a bow on a coat, a belt on a cardigan with a satin ribbon...There is so much to choose from!

Another tip for giving a facelift to a jacket or a coat is to change its lining. How about purchasing a nice coloured lining in your colours or a tartan one to stay tuned with this winter's look? A change of buttons can also do the trick. I love buttons! They come in all sizes and shapes and it is amazing what one can do with them: from simply replacing a set on a garment, to sewing a few together in a group like a brooch, to lining them up about 2-5 cm from the hemline of a top (keeping in mind your proportion and shape of course)... Sometimes antique shops or markets and a great source to locate some unusual ones. Should you prefer to create your own buttons, you could do so by visiting DM Buttons' website. They offer a really good service.

Christmas is on its way, so how about asking Father Christmas for a nice colourful handbag or a new pair of shoes or boots? One does not have to spend a fortune on them and they will instantly bring some interest to a long-standing outfit. TK Maxx are usually very good for handbags but it is worth going there on a regular basis to check out their new arrivals.

Should you be unsure as to where to start in your "recycling crusade" why not contact your local Image Consultants to benefit from their expertise? A wardrobe weeding session could put you on the right path and the investment will certainly be worth it, as you will leave with a list of things to get in order to spice up your wardrobe?

Marjorie Paul BA Image Consultant

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