Caryn Franklin's How to Look Good

This week I am mostly holding an award!

Caryn Franklin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:53:16 +0000

As you know, my wish for you is to feel great about the way you look and the way clothes make you feel, but if you don’t see the clothes you like on pictures of curvy models or older models, then it’s hard to imagine how those same clothes will work for you isn’t it. My [...] Related posts:

Shoe news

Caryn Franklin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:42:28 +0000

Yesterday I excitedly picked out four pairs of boots in Harvey Nichols to try on because they were… how shall we say…wearable? It’s a word I use advisedly because I can’t stand fashion speak but in this instance I really mean it. I never put myself out for a trend and prioritise only clothes and accessories [...] Related posts:

Getting to grips with the new shape

Caryn Franklin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:05:42 +0000

What with all the chaos going on recently – hey a four month full time charity campaign takes up a lot of time in one’s life - I have not had a moment to shop! But I had to dash into All Saints in Oxford street for some ‘interesting’ trousers which I thought I’d show you [...] Related posts:

Tights on Trend

Caryn Franklin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:29:49 +0000

I test drove my new Mark Fast hosiery the other day (forgot to take a picture so will rectify) and was reminded of how legwear can add a whole load of content to your look! There wasn’t a single woman who didn’t say ooooh where are those from? It also reminded me how a simple pair [...] Related posts:

Difference is hot!

Caryn Franklin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:54:15 +0000

Karl Lagerfeld wins my “crap comment of the year,” award this time round. His latest take on intelligent reactions to models that are uniformly thin, is to say that it’s only “mummies who watch daytime TV and eat crisps,” that have this opinion. Actually luv, there are plenty of us out there. In fact you are surrounded [...] Related posts:

Shoulder Statement

Caryn Franklin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:22:27 +0000

I’ve just recommended the shoulder statement jacket to my newsletter readers as the easiest way to update this season’s wardrobe. It’s one of this season’s trends but I know the thought of a large overblown shoulder might make you feel it’s an ‘attention-seeking’ step to far! So settle for a look like this then, Evans and everyone [...] Related posts: