STYLE
Style Nurse Clinic
Getting dressed in the morning can be quite a chore after having children, we often find ourselves throwing anything on that fits just to get out of the door. Often we need a little advice or guidance to help find that perfect ‘throw on’ item. Meet Karen – Cherubs’ very own style nurse
“I’ve always been used to wearing low-waisted jeans. However, after having the kids I’ve become really aware of the rolls spilling over the top. It’s stopping me from wearing shorter tops and I’m now opting for long tops to cover the lumps – can you recommend a pair of jeans that would solve the problem?”
Ah! The perfect pair of jeans, otherwise known as the holy grail of shopping. And quite possibly the question I get asked the most, where can I find the best fitting/most flattering pair of jeans? My advice is always to try on as many pairs and different styles as you are prepared to do, until you find the style that most suits your own individual shape and size. As daunting as this may sound, it is really worth it when you find ‘the one’. Like all clothes, they should fit well, as clothes that are too loose or tight can in fact make you look bigger than you really are. In this scenario, I would advise trying a ‘mid-rise’ as this will provide more coverage as it hits higher on the waist, therefore revealing less flesh overall. I am a big fan of a boyfriend/girlfriend jean for an everyday look as they typically allow a loose and comfortable fit and the straighter/looser leg shape can be more flattering than a tight/skinny jean look. Another option could be to try a ‘Mum’ jean for an even higher waist if you feel you would like more coverage in this area. Also going for a darker shade of denim will give the illusion of smaller hips, longer legs and so on, if this is desired. It takes time but you’ll be so pleased when you find them. Good luck!
Can you find me a dress you would wear with trainers? Mum life means that we can’t wear heels all day, but still want to feel pretty in a dress!?
This dress will see you right though to spring/ summer. Wear it now with a pair of trainers and a leather jacket… swap for a denim jacket and slides as the weather warms up. Layer lots of gold, chunky jewellery for a more luxe look and swap the slides for a pair of low heel white mule sandals for date night. Super chic!
What’s your must-have hand cream in your handbag? As a nurse, my hands have definitely taken a bit of a battering over the years, so I was very pleased to be recently Introduced to this hero product. Developed with nurses to help combat the effects of relentless hand-washing, Nursem is a range of therapeutic formulas with naturally derived ingredients, to really care for your hands. For every product you buy, they also give a month’s worth of free Nursem to a nurse or midwife – the Nursem Promise. This caring hand cream gives protection for hard-working hands with medical grade Manuka honey NPA +15, barrier-restoring oils and soothing White Willow extract. It gets a big thumbs up from me.
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