Why is it, if ever I pop out in an old tracksuit, stained t shirt, no makeup and greasy hair just to pick up some bread and milk, I am sure to bump into at least five people I know? Three of them are bound to be clients!

I remember once (in the good old days of cameras with film) dropping a film off at the shop in my 'tracksuit look," and picking it up in my 'Stylist' look. The shop assistant refused to believe I was the same person he had served earlier in the day, and asked for ID!

So let's look at five easy ways to look good at home, shops, park, and school pick up. Get rid of any stained, piled or frayed clothing in your wardrobe, then you won't be tempted to wear it.

Reassess your clothing regularly, don't wear anything that is too big, too small or too short for you. If you have lost or gained weight recently wear clothes that flatter your figure, 'one size fits all' is a lie!

Emergency outfits are your lifesavers. Have clothes at the ready that you know you look good in.

Accessories are the key to completing an outfit, they make a huge difference, even adding a scarf to your tracksuit finishes the look and turns it into an 'outfit'.

Treat yourself with respect, whether you've been up all night or at home all day you owe it to your self to look good. You deserve to look GREAT.

These GREAT clothes need to be comfortable, and adaptable, with an ability to be dressed up or down.

Here are some stylish tips for this Season

Leggings have made a comeback. There are so many different styles and textures, it not hard to find a style to suit you. If you are concerned about shapely legs and thighs, choose a legging that has some substance to the materials. A firmer material helps hold in the lumps and bumps. Check the waist band sits above the hip- line and this reduces the muffin top look. Portmans have some great thick legging this winter, with side zips that reduce the bagging. Marc also do some great quality pairs too.

Short dresses and long tops can be revived over leggings. That little denim mini skirt (you've been holding onto, but don't have the confidence or the legs to wear) now looks fantastic with some textured leggings or opaque tights and is comfortable and easy to wear.

Choose longer tops and T-shirt to work with the leggings, and finish it off with a long flowing cardigan.

Shoes and boots with even a small heel just add a boost to casual outfits, however brogues and ballet flats are comfortable and stylish.

Don't neglect your hair, stylish accessories can make all the difference to an outfit. There are some fantastic and cheap accessories, that are not only stylish but help keep the hair out of your eyes!

I truly believe that when you look good you feel good, and there is nothing wrong with spending a little extra time on yourselves. It's not hard to look good... but its easy to look GREAT!