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Articles & Features
Designer Fashion At Work – Fake It Or Buy It?
Working in the corporate world, I know that if women want to get ahead in their career, they need to dress appropriately. I don’t want to be viewed as some floozy with half a brain, just because I’m showing off my cleavage in a revealing blouse (even if it is...
Is Private Health Insurance Worth It?
Like many other busy career-orientated people, I don't have time to be ill! I can’t afford the time it’s likely to take to get a diagnosis, the time to wait for treatment or surgery, nor the time to recuperate afterwards. No, absolutely not. If you’re running your...
Childcare Choices: Nanny Vs Nursery
Once the glorious (but sleep-deprived) maternity leave comes to an end, most parents are faced with the dilemma of choosing who will look after their darling whilst they’re hard at work bringing home the bacon. You'll have to contend with guilt about leaving your...
Top Tips To Stop Running Yourself Ragged
Chances are, if you work, run a business, run a household or have kids, your life is one big, crazy, busy place - even more so if you're juggling all four at the same time. And if you're a woman it's highly likely that you are far busier than your male partner: a...
Designer Fashion: A Splurge Or Investment?
Have you ever looked at a fabulous Roland Mouret midi-dress and wondered “how do I justify the splurge?" Yes? Me too. Or if you’re one of the few that hasn’t already got one, what about that Alexa Mulberry? Both items are pricey and let’s face it, you’ve probably got...
Sexual Harassment: Is The ‘Office Pest’ Going Too Far?
In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal in October 2017, more and more women have felt confident in sharing their experiences of harassment in the workplace. You must have been hibernating if you haven’t read about, or participated in the “Me Too” or “Time’s Up”...
Organisational Apps: Faff Or Fab
Nowadays, we have apps on our smartphones and tablets for everything from social media to food and clothes shopping, and even for Uber taxis. In fact, it seems every business has an app that they’d love you to download. I’m a big fan of whatever makes life easier and...
Concierge Services To Keep You On The Road To Success
For many people, life is incredibly busy. Whether you're juggling the demands of work and home, or are running your own business, any additional tasks such as booking flights, arranging a cleaner or nanny, or running general errands, can feel like the straws that are...
What’s Hot Online For The Over 50’s?
Youngsters out there may feel they have a monopoly on internet usage, with their limitless Instagram selfies and favourite YouTube Vloggers, but over 50's aren't lagging far behind - they just hang out on different platforms. According to Government’s Office for...
10 Motivational Tricks To Help Reclaim Your Mojo
Have you mislaid your mojo? Do you feel you're losing a grip on your ability to be effective and successful at work and at home? Nowadays people are time poor - there's the commute to work, the job, the meetings, the deadlines - all followed up by demands made at...
The Money Savvy Way To Host An Adult Spook-tastic Halloween Party
Halloween parties aren’t just for kids: plenty of adults love celebrating Halloween. It’s a great excuse to throw a frightfully fun party, dress in freakish attire and eat ghoulishly scary snacks and drinks. If you think you need to spend a fortune on hosting a...
How Women Should Dress For Success In The Workplace
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) recently caused a stir by introducing a stricter dress policy for female golfers. They stated that women should be dressed to present a professional image. But there was a backlash from many women. In fact professional...











