Joanna Steele-Perkins

When choosing colour themes for your wedding, the time of year and your bridesmaids' natural colouring need to be considered as well as your own likes and dislikes. Bridesmaids who feel comforatble in the colour they are wearing will look happy and enhance your wedding photographs.

People of all ages attend music festivals like Glastonbury and it would seem that anything goes as far as fashion is concerned. This is an opportunity to really show your style personality but remember, the english climate and your comfort are worth bearing in mind when choosing what to wear.

Michael Jackson's life was very public and yet few knew the real Michael Jackson. His obsession with his appearance is apparent from the many transformations he made through his life and indicate to me, the depth of his unhappiness with himself. Focusing on our good points is not always easy, but with practice we can achieve a happiness Michael Jackson never found.

Wimbldon is here again and being England, the weather can never be relied upon. A little thought put into what you wear, will ensure that you look stylish but are comfortable, whatever the weather.

When choosing a dress for the Matron of Honour at a wedding, some consideration for her colouring, body shape and style personality needs to addressed. Unlike a young bridesmaid, a Matron of Honour will have strong opinions on what she will be willing to wear, even for her best friend.

Royal Ascot is possibly more famous for fashion than horse racing so if you plan to go this year, particularly if you are lucky enough to get into the Royal Enclosure, make sure you stick to the rigid dress code.

First impressions are more important than you may think. When you walk into an interview room when trying to obtain a job, the interviewer will make an instant assessment of you, based on how you look and what you are wearing.

The look on Simon Cowell's face when Susan Boyle first walked onto the stage in Has Britain Got Talent, said it all but wasn't he proved wrong?

As leader of the Labour Party, Gordon Brown needs to show authority and strength. Recent events have taken a toll on his appearance, but by wearing the right colours, he could convey a different message.

Not all of us have the perfect dimensions but with a little bit of knowledge about our bodies and natural colouring, anybody can improve their beach side look.

If you want to change your image, a new haircut could be the answer. Before embarking on a new hair cut, you need to consider the shape of your face, the texture of your hair and the quantity of time you want to spend styling it.

Christmas is a busy time of year preparing for all the festivities and buying presents so sometimes buying a dress for a Christmas Party comes a long way down the "to do" list. By following a few simple pieces of advice, you will find it quicker and easier to find the best dress you have ever had.

Colour as a profound effect on our lives. Colour is all around us and by choosing the colours we wear we can manipulate how other people see us and change our mood.

Skiing is a great family holiday. It keeps everybody occupied and it is great exercise. If you have never been before there are a few things to consider, not least what to wear.

The number of shoes a woman needs is a question my husband has asked me many times. I would say it depends on what you do for a living, how often you go out and mostly how much you love shoes.

Wimbldon is here again and being England, the weather can never be relied upon. A little thought put into what you wear, will ensure that you look stylish but are comfortable, whatever the weather.

The simple pleasure of shopping is becoming an activity that many women feel they should be denying themselves as costs go up and incomes decrease. Just by buying a new lipstick, many women feel more cheerful. If history is to repeat itself, the sale of lipsticks will increase as the economy worsens.

Michael Jackson's life was very public and yet few knew the real Michael Jackson. His obsession with his appearance is apparent from the many transformations he made through his life and indicate to me, the depth of his unhappiness with himself. Focusing on our good points is not always easy, but with practice we can achieve a happiness Michael Jackson never found.

Jewellery can make or break an outfit so it is important to get the style and size right for your body and the occasion to which you are wearing it.

Wearing the "right" blue can make the difference to looking well and looking ill. It can make you feel confident and happy if know you look your best

Many women feel the Little Black Dress is an essential item for their Christmas Evening wear, but is it really as flattering to everybody as we are lead to believe?

Barack Obama has used colour combinations in his attire to convey leadership and authority. By careful dressing you too, can convey the message you want in a business situation

Christmas is a time for over indulgence and festivity but with a little bit of thought and preparation, it is possible to prevent weight gain without spoiling the fun

Recently it has become traditional for manufacturers to produce pink items and donate a percentage of the sales to Cancer Research. You too can support this worthy cause and still look good, by choosing a pink that is flattering for you.

The simple pleasure of shopping is becoming an activity that many women feel they should be denying themselves as costs go up and incomes decrease. Just by buying a new lipstick, many women feel more cheerful. If history is to repeat itself, the sale of lipsticks will increase as the economy worsens.

Shopping has never been easier with some many different retail outlets and a huge price range too, but is it so easy to get the right fit so you feel fantastic in coat that will last for years?

Many companies advocate their special detox diet plan, particularly at this time of year, but some medical research suggests that detox doesn't work and is a waste of money.

The key to looking younger is wearing the right colours and styles to suit you, rather than spending lots of money on products that make promises that seem hard to believe

Wearing the "right" blue can make the difference to looking well and looking ill. It can make you feel confident and happy if know you look your best

Tartan is the new fashion for this autumn and winter. Make sure you wear it with style and choose tartan in the right colours to suit you.