and I realised how glad I am that I do and I can when I was invited to speak last night at a New Author’s Club at Newport Pagnell. What a fabulous reception. Great fun.

I was really surprised and elated to find I was mentioned in The Jewish Chronical last Friday. Why? Because I am running a workshop/styling event at Ronen Chen on Thursday evening. You need to book.  so email info@anneodowd.com to reserve your space. Start 7pm – 9pm. Ronen Chen is one of my favourite labels for our age group so come along and see how it can transform your wardrobe.

The Hepburns. Both are famous actresses and both had incredible style – but very differe in the way they looked. Every one is unique and one style does not suit all, whether or not you have the same name or the same bodyshape.

If you want to find out more about who you are and how to dress your unique style, take a look at my two really popular November workshops. The Art of Style concentrates on the woman within. The Masterclass looks at the physical body. Both will  change the way you dress and the way you think about your clothing. What’s not to love? You’ll never look back.

http://shop.feelfabat50.com/index.php?maincat_id=10  The Art of Style 4th Nov

http://shop.feelfabat50.com/index.php?maincat_id=13  Masterclass 11th Nov

Both £99 inclusive of lunch. Held in Peterborough just 45 minutes by rail from London. Transport to and from the railway station is also included if required

I am so excited. One of my clients, a former seamstress to the Queen of Jordan, has just delivered a new dress that she has designed for me. It’s fabulous. I can wear it so many ways, and you know I love versatility, and it’s a one off! How many people can say they own an exclusive design?

Want one yourself? Then go check her out.

Maggi Rowell is at www.fit-for-a-queen.net

A woman walks into the room and everyone just stares – she looks so amazing. Ever wanted to have the same effect? You might be more of an understated, but equally gorgeous pearl, than a bright, shining diamond but all of us has the ability to look and feel fabulous.

Interested? Then take a look at my two really popular November workshops. The Art of Style concentrates on the woman within. The Masterclass looks at the physical body. Both will  change the way you dress and the way you think about your clothing. What’s not to love? You’ll never look back.

http://shop.feelfabat50.com/index.php?maincat_id=10  The Art of Style 4th Nov

http://shop.feelfabat50.com/index.php?maincat_id=13  Masterclass 11th Nov

Both £99 inclusive of lunch. Held in Peterborough just 45 minutes by rail from London. Transport to and from the railway station is also included if required

.. so if you had an unpleasant tweet with a link, PLEASE ignore it.

Just finished reading the first novel by the wonderfully talented Jo Parfitt. Sunshine Soup resonated with me on so many levels that it has inspired me to go out of my comfort zone. I’ve signed up for a belly dancing workshop to release my kundalini! Not sure what I mean? Then read the book for yourself. It’s FABULOUS. Plus, if you love to cook, there are some fantastic recipes included. This is a book that every woman should read.  Buy from Amazon £7.99

Intuition is a strange thing but very powerful indeed. I needed to go into the city today to finish off some last minute details for the Glamour Galore fashion show on Sunday (see Calendar for more details). For some reason I felt I needed to look at lipsticks. As I’ve just come back from Amsterdam with 4 new ones in my bag, this was totally unnecessary. However, I stopped at one of the cosmetic counters to look at buying a red one – something that has alluded me all year. The girl that served me was so charming, I took to her straightaway. She helped me choose a colour and as she was applying it to my lips she told me it was her first day and I was her very first customer. She apologised for being nervous and that she couldn’t find the mirror so I could see what I looked like. In the middle of all of this, we had a conversation about her life and what I did for a living and it seemed to me that there was a definite link. Long story short, I bought a lipstick – not red but ORANGE ( those of you following me for a while will realise this significance) and she is hopefully coming along to one of my courses.  Both of us had a lovely experience and I’m hoping she is less nervous when her second customer appears.  The lure of a lipstick is obviously more than just looking good!

Just come back from the most amazing time in The Netherlands where I was speaking at AICI on Fashion Feng Shui. Stayed with my generous colleague, Karin Frenay, and her family and this is what her daughter Anna thought of me!

I’m LOVING the new hair.

I have an array of fascinating women on my workshops and it’s such a thrill to be able to found out more about what they do and their success stories since their attendance on my programme. I’m focussing on the work of the lovely Irene Brankin and her first book ‘The Visible Woman’. It’s a fantastic read and something you can dip into time and time again. She asks “Which of these are you – a confident and mature woman who is still growing and learning or someone who feels middle aged and miserable?”  Her book helps you to recognise just how much wisdom and experience you’ve already gained from your life thus far. She inspires you, by skilful exercises and real life stores, to reclaim the qualities that make you who you are, enabling you to increase your visibility and confidence. Irene, who is an established psychologist, coach, supervisor and facilitator writes in a warm and witty way enabling you to appreciate and believe in yourself and to rekindle your passion for life. Let’s not forget, some of us may have another 40 years or more to live, so we’re only half way there! So, if you want to start a new adventure or your life isn’t quite as it should be, go out and buy the book immediately.   

www.irenebranking.co.uk for more information on the lady herself and her work to entice us to show up in the world.

To purchase, price £9.99 go to:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=irene+brankin