<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Lizzie Parsons Image Consultancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of a kind style services
Every style consultation is designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools to help you create an image you love.]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:27:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about building a successful personal brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The idea of a “personal brand” didn’t come out of nowhere. It was introduced by Tom Peters in 1997, in an essay for Fast Company called The Brand Called You . And at the time, it made sense. Companies were restructuring. Job security was thinning. The old promise — “stay loyal and we’ll look after you” — was quietly disappearing. So the advice became:take ownership of your reputation.be  visible.be  known for something. In principle, that’s not wrong. But somewhere along the way, it drifted....]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/what-you-need-to-know-about-building-a-successful-personal-brand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d627c2b761fc3df9cafc58</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:05:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_91bc70ba40894b9ba9c0e6d900478f99~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I fell in love with my clothes again &#38; inadvertently changed my attitude towards my life]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday, I took the best part of the afternoon to really go through my wardrobe and press re-set on my old ways of dressing. I hadn't...]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/how-i-fell-in-love-with-my-clothes-again-inadvertently-changed-my-attitude-towards-getting-up-and</link><guid isPermaLink="false">615b181a18267700162af52d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 15:07:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_d141878459ce4768b346fa4f358c00d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to dress an hourglass body shape with deep colouring in early Autumn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clothing edit details: Thought Clothing - Janelle Organic Cotton Detachable Bow Printed Blouse. £64.95 Whistles EUCALYPTUS PRINT DRESS....]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/how-to-dress-an-hourglass-body-shape-with-deep-colouring-in-early-autumn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6149e01da4ed430017ae1315</guid><category><![CDATA[Autumn Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hourglass]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:56:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_4198037796c148c2a6ca314f94befbc2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to dress for work  post COVID-19 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Covid-19 changed a lot of things. In March 2020 we were told to stay home. The world stopped or slowed down considerably for us all. In...]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/how-to-dress-for-work-post-covid-19</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60d087c780627d00165d1078</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:46:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_71d41bffb0df4136a127628201802fe7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investment pieces for Spring and Winters in Colour Analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are some of my hero pieces for Spring. This edit is focused on the Spring and Winter palettes in colour analysis but you will find...]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/investment-pieces-for-spring-and-winters-in-colour-analysis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60ad0754f989ff0015586f86</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 14:42:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_935ce329b09a43ca9aa0f963525adfe2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_200,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great basics for Spring as the world opens up again]]></title><description><![CDATA[As lockdown starts to lift you may feel like you want an alternative to joggers and hoodies. Some of you may have avoided the super...]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/great-basics-for-spring-as-the-world-opens-up-again</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60a4e9ffd4c65e0015f3fb35</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 10:45:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_af96b86ed0d04ef39e927546ba00fa0c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_556,h_745,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to layer your clothes in autumn - part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Layering has been labelled as 'pro styling' status and many of us can find it a bit confusing.  The trick is not to swamp our frame with lot]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/how-to-layer-your-clothes-in-autumn-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f759afd8e408f0017a15a46</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Confident Style]]></category><category><![CDATA[Autumn Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Personal Style]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2020 09:33:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_68b03df78e4e4adc85fe67f2c30c1c44~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to choose a personal stylist or image consultant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Question: I'm thinking of using a personal stylist but I am wondering whether it's the wrong time with the COVID-19 pandemic in full...]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/how-to-choose-a-personal-stylist-or-image-consultant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f61decb5926a400176442a0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:27:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_eca1c7156dbf428fbce10c9a3b98640f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to dress your tummy]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest body hang-ups I see in women is the tummy. Regardless of your tummy’s size and its softness, we can dress the area so...]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/how-to-dress-your-tummy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f59f716c619de0017fff899</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2020 12:40:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_2d84bfa8ce1a47c4bca4b763226ad13c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_679,h_621,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six transitional casual pieces to take you into autumn.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Autumn is on the breeze now. The leaves are slowly turning different shades of gold, brown and red. The nights have started to get longer...]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/six-transitional-casual-pieces-to-take-you-into-autumn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f4b85754f85960017d021e9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 13:51:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_93a78dcac1c74c59bfa7e8785b2170bf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_575,h_795,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Furloughed Style Part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Something being at home (all of the time) has taught me: I care about how I look, well most of the time. I have been thinking about why I...]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/furloughed-style-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ecf58b62a977a0017a59201</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 06:58:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_6a0d896b5dd64b0bae5cf175839b58bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay safe. Stay inspired. Evolve Your Style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Guys, How are you doing? There is a lot of uncertainty and anxiety around at the moment. We cannot control external circumstances but...]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/stay-safe-stay-inspired-evolve-your-style</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e720b3d471d1f0017ac8029</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:55:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_5424ef17a52149dd996b8bab360ce5dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to wear spring's purples and blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The colours purple and blue are big news for Spring Summer 2020, specifically in ice cream shades. From the lightest of lilac to bright...]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/blueish-purple-the-shopping-edit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e4151938f72580017364a9b</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Business Style]]></category><category><![CDATA[Confident Style]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spring Summer Fashion 20]]></category><category><![CDATA[Personal Style]]></category><category><![CDATA[Colour]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:57:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_96cbd701a03843ee92b88af34f8270c0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Smart, Stylish and Sustainable Women's Gift Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here at Lizzie Parsons Image Consultancy, we believe in the three S's: Style, Substance and Sustainability. We are thrilled to present...]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/the-smart-stylish-and-sustainable-women-s-gift-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5df227bf7f61e90017544dd0</guid><category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category><category><![CDATA[2019]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gifts]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:01:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_20f105dc16574e99a88300aa6f5c7503~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we wore to work last week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi folks, Here at Lizzie Parsons Image Consultancy, we work in image and style, so as you can imagine what we choose to put on to face...]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/what-we-wore-to-to-work-last-week</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5def7f2ba16531001743e233</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spring Summer Fashion 20]]></category><category><![CDATA[Confident Style]]></category><category><![CDATA[Personal Style]]></category><category><![CDATA[Colour]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:54:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_3570b855bdf74c1c9529b752411dc16a~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spring/Summer 2020 Trends as recommended by Mia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good morning folks, Happy Monday and Merry Christmas! Today's blog has been created and written by Mia, our current work experience...]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/the-spring-summer-2020-trends-as-recommended-by-mia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5dee1944f4cb550017d0b0e4</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Confident Style]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spring Summer Fashion 20]]></category><category><![CDATA[Personal Style]]></category><category><![CDATA[Colour]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2019 10:23:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_b2fe3ae7d7a84219a6130b39d4e73c01~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_706,h_428,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Clothing Tribe Do You Belong To?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know? As humans, we operate on default mode; what we eat, how we behave and respond, our thoughts and feelings are all well...]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/which-clothing-habits-tribe-do-you-belong-to</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d27017e9661be0016523be8</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Personal Branding]]></category><category><![CDATA[Business Style]]></category><category><![CDATA[Confident Style]]></category><category><![CDATA[Personal Style]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 12:35:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_5802d4f8ea944900961eca89e9a71870~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_435,h_559,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authentic Design - Lee Alexander McQueen]]></title><description><![CDATA[McQueen was a considerable talent, a 'normal' lad that through talent and hard work became one of the most iconic designers of the...]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/authentic-design-lee-alexander-mcqueen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d3071a6db603c0017afe602</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:31:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_0e4741b8fe63495ead0d9c789019c696~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_545,h_545,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Image Is More Important Than You Think, And Here's Why]]></title><description><![CDATA[II was talking to a business associate the other day, and she nicely challenged me on why our image matters. The crux of the argument...]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/your-image-is-more-important-than-you-think-and-here-s-why</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d0cb11b6419ff00163af8d4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 11:16:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe9df0_c872cbd98e7a48f8b056acbcc354b233~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_360,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Many Clothes Should I Own?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever stopped to wonder if there is an ideal number of clothing to own to ensure maximum style satisfaction? As an image...]]></description><link>https://www.distinctivestyleatelier.co.uk/post/how-many-clothes-should-i-own</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c45b6b0106fa6001cda13c0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2019 13:27:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c8f73da96c704f6aae1222786f4aef7f.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lizzie</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>