Suzanne's Tips and Tales

Stuff the Rules

I have a rule that I must post at least one blog each day - I'm not good at rules, which is why most posts are on alternate days or like today - twice.  I prefer to go with the flow - karma, universal energy and all that.  I'm a great believer in forces stronger than us and the power of thoughts, actions and consequences.  I believe in synchronisity and the power of the moon and casting spells.  I draw the line at dancing naked around the garden - unless I was wearing my tutu  and wellies that is.

I recycle, do my bit for the environment and have even traded in three mobile phones that were sitting idle at home and causing a real feng shui dilemma.

I help my clients recycle their clothes by creating new, previously unimagined outfits using what they already have.  A client today cast aside at least £200 worth of clothes that still had the tags on.  She will be taking them to a Clothes Swap party this weekend, which I shall attend in some vague hope that I will bag myself something nice that didn't suit anyone else - I do have my eye on an electric blue mac that I know someone might donate to said Clothes Swap party.  You see, even Personal Stylists reduce, reuse and recycle. 

I believe it's unethical to encourage clients to spend on new clothes when they don't need to just in an attempt to justify my role.  Just a little bit of tweaking and imagination can work wonders and give wardrobes a good old workout!  All they need to do then is to buy some key quality garments to fill the gaps.  Mind you all that wasted cash buying clothes that have never been worn could have given them a couple of worthwhile personal shopping hours. Mmmm.

Anyway, imagine my delight in discovering that the ethical clothing brand People Tree are bringing their brand to John Lewis Cardiff.  Emily Watson of Harry Potter fame is the face of People Tree and has even got her own range - I've entered a competition to win one of her union flag canvas tote bags! 

Posted by Suzanne on 01/02/10