Never get caught out

Being a night owl has its ups and downs. See, an obvious weakness to burning the midnight oil is having to drag myself out of bed at 7AM each weekday morning, without any disregard for how long I spent browsing the internet night before, but a plus is just how much I can get done in the dawn hours of the day.

Yep, you guessed it, this column is coming to you from 1:06AM. That is simply because its when I’m most productive, and not because I’m cutting my deadline very fine indeed.

However, looming deadlines are the subject of this months column feature! Though in a much more frivolous way then a huge business report or an all important essay. I’m talking last minute outfits!

Be it an unexpected night out, trip to the cinema, or a sudden change of plans; we all need a few suitable, fail safe outfits hanging in the wardrobe.

So here is my guide to making sure your never caught out on looking and feeling great.

Statement jacket: This is crucial for adding a little more to an outfit and it can take a simple jeans and T shirt to a whole new level. Look for a style that flatters your body shape, but also in a fabric or pattern that doesn’t date like monochrome as there is little point investing in a item you can’t rework in some way. You can also customise a jacket you own with what you may already have. Add brooches or buttons for a fraction of the cost! Then you can simply throw it on to dress an outfit up.

A midi dress: Right now I am totally in love with midi dresses! They are the perfect summer length for bare legs yet they enable you to not make a fool of yourself when the rain comes down a few minutes after leaving the house.

They are also great for the day to night look by changing a few simple accessories, like adding a statement belt and changing from flats to heels. Owning a few in simple colour tones means they are the first thing to grab when nothing else is going right.

A white shirt with a difference:
Most people own quite a large collection of white shirts as they are no fuss items, but I’d say step away from your usual M&S or George at Asda collection and seek out something a little different. Be it a pussy bow, fancy pockets or something sheer.

A huge number of variations are available and stepping away from standard helps you stay smart but also add a twist on the classic must have item.

Show stopping heels:
I am a firm believer that a pair of shoes can change your life, I mean, ask Cinderella! But seriously, here on this page is a justification for you to go splurge on the shoes you really really want. If you love them and they fit correctly (and you can reasonably walk in them!) what are you waiting for?

The cost per wear will eventually justify the eye wincing price tag. And I don’t know about you, but shoes just make me happy. They can be great for making you feel confident and quite literally on top of the world.

Every woman’s shape looks better with a little bit more height as then we are all a little bit more in proportion and evened out! So buy away and reach for them every time you feel you need a boost.
*Shoes also look pretty on bookcases as ornaments*

My ultimate tip:
Red lipstick. It’s timeless, and adds a pop of colour which brightens up both your face and outfit. Sure that crimson lip bullet can feel scary to beginners but I’ve never looked back. Red lipstick makes me feel confident, powerful, and like I can change the world. So why not try it for yourself?