Caryn Franklin's How to Look Good

Will a yellow dress suit me and what accessories to wear with it?

Caryn Franklin — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:06:46 +0000

Dear Caryn I was wondering if you could please give me some advice. I recently bought a yellowy-mustard dress for an event I am going to in a month or so. I liked the shape as it is quite a simple shape with a v-neck and a fitted waist and a knee length skirt with [...]

Summer dress for a curvy figure?

Caryn Franklin — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:45:55 +0000

Hi Caryn I hope that you can help me. I am looking to buy some new items for Summer and I’d particularly like to get some new summer dresses. I’d like some cuter options but I don’t want to look too ‘girly’ – I’d still like to look like a woman. Maybe something printed or [...]

Help! A christening outfit for an apple shape?

Caryn Franklin — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:41:18 +0000

Dear Caryn I hope you can help me. I am going to Christening in a few weeks time and need to find an outfit to wear and am really stuck! I am a curvy girl – size 18 UK and I am 5”4. I think I am slight apple shape in that my tummy is [...]

Capsule Wardrobe Item: Sunglasses

Caryn Franklin — Sat, 04 May 2013 09:30:46 +0000

Having a pair of great sunglasses that flatter your face is just as important as having a great pair of shoes or a great bag. Favourite styles come and go each season but a chic pair of simple sunnies that suit you can be that final piece of the puzzle that makes your look appear [...]

Capsule Wardrobe Item: Pure and Simple Wedges

Caryn Franklin — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:30:46 +0000

In a season ruled by simplicity and subtlety, shoes are also pure and simple – unfussy designs and sleek shapes. However, that’s not the full story – spring’s shoes are still marching to their own unique beat, bringing a dash of colour, decoration and a little light heartedness to the tale as seen with your [...]

Capsule Wardrobe Item: Printed Blouse

Caryn Franklin — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:30:00 +0000

It seems the leopard may have changed its spots – bright colourful animal print is a great way to stand out in the fashion jungle this season. It’s no time to be a camouflage chameleon. Animal print is now a staunch season-after-season favourite but this new evolution feels fresh, light and relaxed and rather in [...]