One week on

If I promise not to harp on about this, would you tolerate one quick update on the wardrobe?! Ok cool.

I decided to give this stylist advice a shot and see what improvement it made to my life. Sadly I have to report that I haven't been swept away by the man of my dreams, offered a Vogue cover shot opportunity or spent a fortune on shopping for new clothes and - more importantly - accessories (not yet, anyway).

Normally thoughts of tomorrow's outfit is literally my last consideration of the day, and the pondering I submit myself to as I fall asleep. However, as advised, I have been thinking about the next day's outfit before hitting the pillow this week - there has been planning, accessorising and ironing all going on before lights' out. And you know what...it works! It makes for a much more relaxed morning too.

I have permitted myself some spending...lovely wooden bangles, a chunky wooden necklace and a lovely new turquoise handbag. All from bargain high street shops (which isn't exactly on message with the stylist) but they have really made a difference to my outfits. I think so anyway.

People at work have been most supportive - mainly because they are mostly women and have counselled me through my post-stylist experience!

I quite like going through the working day knowing that I have planned and put thought into my outfit, which may not be designer but has been put together with a bit more care than usual. This revelation came as a surprise to me...but a good one at that :-)