When gravity takes its toll
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Book Title
Heading South? - The Style Bible for women over 40
First Published
Who is this book written for?
This book is aimed at any female over 40 who knows her figure isn't what it used to be. Looking in the mirror shouldn't be a disappointment just because we're older. We can still have our vra vra vroom, without being stick thin and wrinkle free. This book shares the tricks of the trade, so being 40+ can still mean beautiful without resorting to the surgeon's knife .
How much did you know about your subject before writing this book? In other words, what qualifies you to write this book?
Lots. I'm nearly 50 and the mirror does not lie. However, being an image consultant means that I know how to create an illusion and make the most of a person's assets. We tend to dwell too much on what we don't like and forget about the bits of ourselves that others would give their eye teeth for. This book shows how to really accentuate what you've got that's great and disguise the bits you don't like.
What makes your book different?
I hope it's witty as well as wise and I'm not afraid to tell my own story to illustrate how bad things can really get!
Why did you write this book?
Most of my clients are in their 'middle' ages but with young hearts and lots of energy. Despite this, many have lost their confidence with the way they look and what clothes to buy (too young or too frumpy?) We no longer look like the women in their 40's and 50's ten or twenty years ago and we have little information about what to do. Magazines tend to concentrate on young, thin model girls and we older women need to know how to adapt the trends so we still look great. This book was my way of reaching a far larger audience than I can on a personal one to one consultation basis. It's my passion to have everyone think that they are gorgeous in their own unique way.
What kind of research did you do for your book?
As an Image Consultant, I see clients every day so was able to use what I learned from them. I have also written 2 other books previously, so my research for those was also useful.
Tell us the single most important thing we'll learn from your book...
How to turn heads, whatever your age, shape or size.
How would you describe yourself?
Heading south but you wouldn't know!
What's your greatest achievement so far?
My magazine column for Health Plus magazine alongside experts Bharti Vyas, Daniel Galvin and Jo Fairley.
Who are your role models/influences and why?
Helen Mirren for looking fabulous in her own unique way.
Jane Fonda for being brave enough to write about her lack of self esteem over a very long time period
Oprah Winfrey for showing that size doesn't always matter
Gok Wan, a fabulous image professional, and his wonderful manner with his ladies.
What's the most exciting thing that's happened to you as a result of writing your book?
A book signing and magazine column and being recognised in the street (more than once)!
What are you working on now?
Fashion Feng Shui - transformational dressing using mind, body, spirit to honour your essence
What else do you do?
Insights Profiling and workshops
Look Good Feel Better - cancer charity workshops
Executive Director of The Federation of Image Consultants
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