Whilst pondering my new found enthusiasm to make an effort each day in what I wear and how I present myself to the world on non-work days, I realised that I don’t have many everyday tops to wear with my weekend Capri pants.

I always used to feel a bit uncomfortable in shirts and blouses and frankly stretchy t-shirts have really got to go. I’m also resisting the urge to buy anything remotely resembling a fleece. A designer sweater or top might do nicely though …

I unearthed a rather sensational chiffon top. It’s a flower and paisley print and will add a touch of colour to my complexion, rather than sticking to black or block colours or worse stripes, which are so last season.

There is a huge range of chiffon tops with pretty patterns. Most are long enough to skim the top of your bottom and would like great teamed with jeans. I did decide that it’s ok to have some t-shirty style tops but they have to have something about them, off the shoulder perhaps or a gorgeous print design on the front.

I totally fell in love with a glitter print design, it’s slightly off the shoulder with ¾ length sleeves, grey in colour with a silver picture on the front, the length is perfect with it being nipped in at the waist and then fitted around the hips. I loved it, I wanted it, and so I bought it. Happy Christmas to me.

Nothing screams glitz and glamour like sequins. But can you carry it off? Aside from the obvious problem of sitting down and crushing them, you also risk bending them out of shape and having them dig into your skin making it impossible to sit down graciously.

I tend to opt for sequin belts as a compromise between comfort and style – enough sequin to say “hey look at me” but not so much that my whole body is itching. Still, if you are brave enough to go for a sequin dress try silver sequins on a black background. It’s elegant and not too over-the-top as say bright pink.

I found a marvellous women’s petite dress covered in silky smooth sequins from top to toe. It has a scooped back and high round neckline at the front. The belt is simple, black and elasticated and looks totally divine with it.

Alternatively you could decide upon larger than life sequins. Great big circles of sparkles. I found a “party dress” in a very similar design, tunic again but this time it has a slightly petrol blue hue to it. It’s a change from the classic gold or silver and really does set the dress off nicely.

Finally, if sequins on the dress are just not enough, you could always try some sequined or glittery shoes to add that touch of glitz. Ruby slippers are perfect for pantomime season. T-Bar designs are great to carry off this glitz and perhaps you might want to invest in some little mesh socks with pretty bows on to complete the overall look.

Synonymous with style, flair, and oozing sexiness, the Latin dances are notoriously hot to watch and the clothes should say the same. Salsa dancing and the tango are Latin and require equal amounts of pizzazz with regards to the dress as they do the steps.

Bold colours add a touch of flare and the dress should really move, so fringes and ruffles are a must for this look.

You need to have the hips for this look with many dresses slashed at the waist and the line is cut very low resting on your hips, so everything is on show. Think Shakira or even a touch of J Lo. You can achieve this look not only with the dress but also with hair accessories and pinned back hair styles.

Latin is not the exclusive domain of Strictly Come Dancing. It works as a party dress and a beach dress as well as a ballgown. Try it for yourself and feel sexy and flirty before you have even stepped out of the house. I found a sensational creation it bright bold red, a completely bare stomach except for a few straps in a cross design joining the skirt which is fringed also in red and features a shawl like waist. From the rear it’s totally backless as the neckline is a halter neck style.

You need confidence to carry off this look and if you don’t have it, you soon will when you put on one of these designs and step outside. Traffic will stop, jaws will drop and you will have no problem getting a taxi back home!

Feathers are all the rage. Whether it’s full on feather dresses or just adding a little feathery fringe to a short dress, this style and design is very now and will certainly make you stand out from the crowd.

My personal favourite designs are of the short strapless dress variety covered all over in spindly feathers of the same colour. I recently saw a gorgeous creation on Georgina Chapman in a magazine. She looked like snow!

The vintage style is also perfect with feathers. Long flowing gowns in pastel colours look gorgeous with a few feathers on the lower skirt. It gives a 20’s feel to the cocktail dress and looks effortlessly divine.

As ruffles are very much in fashion at the moment, you might want to consider an above the knee dress and replace the tiers of fabric with tiers of closely packs feathers. It’s very Swan Lake and imagine how they will feel when they brush against your skin.

If you worry that it might be a bit over the top for your liking just going for a hint of feathery fun might be the answer. A little feathered trim on a plain shift sequined dress would be great, you could even, if you were daring enough, sew them on yourself.

Combine feathers, ruffles and corsages and frankly you will steal the show.

Women tend to stick to basic suit designs at the office so I thought I would have a little trawl through and see what’s available for those wanting to add a little splash of colour and a touch more glamour to their working day. Give the builders something to really whistle at!

The simple pencil “ladies dress” is a great place to start, the basic shape and style is perfect, but no black people, not today. Try it in the style of Eva Mendes and go for little ruffle cap sleeves, backless and a cute frill layer to the waist. Team it with a clutch and some fabulous heels and it will look sensational. A coral pink colour will be smashing for a brunette, whilst blondes might want to opt for a darker more sophisticated colour.

You don’t have to be perfectly tailored and trussed up in figure-hugging fabrics; you could always opt for a smart jersey “ladies dress” that has a tight fitting top half that wraps over as if to give the impression of being two separate pieces. Three quarter length sleeves and cut to just above the knee. To keep the jersey material looking smart, I would suggest sticking with darker elegant colours, grey, brown or black are good choices.

Alternatively if you cant move away from basic tailoring, try the all in one shirt and skirt. The fitted striped shirt is attached to pencil skirt with a high waist, all fused together to create a dynamic and powerful statement. If you wanted to be a little rebellious you could flash some colour on your feet and try and get some gorgeous Dorothy style footwear.

Give me a white blouse and a pearl necklace and I feel like Coco herself! White blouse never goes out of fashion and every woman should have at least one in her wardrobe. And if you think white shirt is too boring for such a fashionista as yourself, well, think twice! Stars such as Kate Moss, Mischa Barton and Victoria Beckham are often seen wearing this all time classic.

There are not a lot of garments that are such an all-rounder and coming in so many variations. From simple work shirts to frilly sheer numbers - you name it! Why not team your white blouse with light linen trousers or a  skirts in the summer, or jeans and cardigans in the colder months. To avoid looking like a “plane Jane” think about using accessories - a brooch, colourful bangles or statement earrings can add this little bit of “oomph” to your outfit in the evening.

Few style tips:

• If you wear flared trousers you should wear a fitted blouse and tuck it in! Otherwise the proportions could look a bit strange. Unless you are going for so popular this season bohemian look…In this case - let it all hang out!
• Long and wide-cut blouses go great with slim-fit jeans or for a those brave souls - with leggings (the so-popular-this-spring wet look). Complement your figure with a pair of high heels and a belt.
• Wearing ruffled bloused - keep the rest of your outfit simple. Otherwise it all seem to be a bit overloaded.

My personal favourite is the Sexy Secretary look: wearing my white blouse with dark jeans (or a pencil skirt) and a pair of high heels. Simple, yet very effective!

We all do it. We turn up at the hairdressers clutching pictures of exactly how we want our hair to be, without giving any thought as to whether these designs can be delivered. Instead we believe hairdressers to have a magical ability to make us look like Kate Moss with her latest “do”.

Having a new and funky hairstyle can take off years and add boundless confidence. Jennifer Aniston, of course, is famous for spearheading the “Rachel”, a craze which swept the globe. Described by stylists as “bouncy, layered and an angled shag”. I say! Jen was certainly a trend setter.

Posh Spice is also another leader of the pack; I would buy a paper purely to see what style she is sporting today. However, like clothing, choosing a hair style that suits the shape of your face is paramount.

If you are lucky enough to be blessed with an oval face, practically everything will look fantastic on you, except perhaps having a heavy fringe which tends to make your gorgeous oval shape disappear! If you have got it, flaunt it.

I have a long face, so I go for short to medium lengths with wispy fringes to add width and shorten the length of my face. And then I cover it up with my winter hat in order to brave the outside …

An Australian friend of mine, here to work and travel on an ancestry visa, collects charms that represent all the beautiful countries she has visited. They all have special meaning to her and totally epitomise the location. A sun for Spain, A clog for the Netherlands. The list goes on.

There’s a beautiful selection of Pandora charms, although they don’t really represent anything specific, not to my friend anyway. Instead I was drawn to the accessories side and found a fantastic selection of spacers, which are used to separate and frame each individual existing charm. I also picked up a cute pendant necklace to complete the gift set. She will love them.

For those of you looking to purchase something truly spectacular for your loved ones, then you could start by choosing a basic bracelet on which they can start their charms collection. You could then perhaps have a look over the 600-strong catalogue of images and choose something appropriate for them. The “for the one I love” section has some fantastic pieces and then you will never struggle to buy her again, forever and ever amen.

The Pandora site also sells designer jewellery and “handbags online” and you may find yourself putting your feet up with a nice glass of wine to have a look over everything it has to offer, which is a lot, I promise.

I have fallen in love a little bit with the Les Gens do Sud red and gold necklace, which has crystal and coral detailing. Everything on the site is different to what you would normally find on the high street. Made from glass, enamel, coral, gems, silver or gold, with dangles or without, it’s certainly one to add to your favourites.

Ladies and gentleman I have waited for this day. Being an avid watcher of all things Sex and the City, do you remember the moment in the credits when Carrie sees herself on the side of the bus? She’s wearing a tutu and I have always, always wanted one.

Now it’s possible. Without wanting to look too ballerina about it, it was a welcome surprise that I found a skirt I fell in love with. Its brilliant pillar box red and is covered in sequins and it’s a steal at £12. I don’t for the love of God know when I would wear it, so I thought perhaps I should go for a slightly plainer one and see if I could get away with it.

For £10, they had a plain black version that if I put some tights on and a little vest and my boots would be sensational. You will see me standing at the bus station soon, pretending to be waiting for a bus that might just have my face on it. It won’t, but we can all dream.

I have gone giddy with excitement; it seems that there is a God because after much praying to the heavens, Irregular Choice has opened its first dedicated store on Carnaby Street. In my country, in my town, not far from where I live. Today is the best day ever!

For some, it will be a little over the top and those people who are firm advocates of shoes from Clarks will definitely hate them but, to me, they are sensational works of art that my feet adore. According to reports the store looks like Willy Wonka’s Chocolate factory when you step inside. Even better!

If that’s not the best news you have had all day, let me whisper this… the online store also has a 50% discount on some designs. Yes, ladies, Christmas has indeed come early.

The new boot arrivals are fascinating, with quirky heels, colourful designs and mad patterns all ensuring that you will be the epitome of women’s fashion. I’m in love with the peep show boots.

The heatherette wrap me up style is very out there, but frankly, I don’t want every single thing I own to run the risk of being exactly the same as my neighbours’. I am going to celebrate my independence, my quirkiness and my personality by representing myself in the style of a shoe.