Glamour is not for me...

While we may not be of the aristocracy to have our own staff fussing about & feeding us grapes from the vine ... or be so environmentally ignorant that we bath in a tub of milk, as Cleopatra was known to, we certainly can take charge of our style and inject a little glamour into our day. Avoid the usual mundane, lazy routine of falling out of bed & into whatever clothes you've found on the floor. Take some pride in your aesthetic & put some effort into feeling pretty - for no reason other than to impress yourself with your own glamorous prowess.

There are loads of different ways to add a touch of glamour to your day, be sure no to try them all at once!

Why Not:

Doll up with some red manicured nails.

Match with red lipstick.

If red lips aren't your thing, try same clear gloss with dark smokey eyes.

Dress up a little, try some satin elbow length gloves.

Pin up a disco ball in your bedroom & dance.

Go incognito, pop on a pink bob (see image) & go do your groceries/sit on a park bench/walk the dog.

If you work in corporate, steal some style tips from the Mad Men girls: Joan and Betty.

Dress up an outfit with a string of pearls. Borrow some from your grandma's jewellery box or pick up a faux set from an accessory store like Diva or Equip.

Instead of wearing regular stockings to work, try some sexy suspender stockings - no one will know but you; secret, sexy and glamorous.

Invest in a pretty white dressing table with a big oval mirror. Take time to apply your makeup & brush your hair.

Wear some pretty satin knickers, it doesn't have to be a special occasion.

Pop on a beret or other cute hat- whatever style you've been simply dying to try... hats can really dress up an outfit.

Drink a flute of champagne in a bubble bath.

Use a huge fluffy white towel & robe after showering; hotel style!

Wander about an art gallery in high wasted trousers, a collared shirt & black rim glasses. Stand tall, walk leisurely and gaze about the room - own it!

Look to some icons of timeless glamour and beauty for inspiration: Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Rita Hayworth.

Host a black & white themed cocktail party.

Emulate old style Hollywood glamour. See this great guide on how to do Old Hollywood Glamour Hair.

Think Carrie Bradshaw, dress up in a pink tulle skirt to go browse the markets for some home made jams & fudge.

Write letters on personalised stationary and spritz with your signature scent.

Wear heels, for no reason other than to feel fabulous.

Wrap up in a scarf & pin it with a vintage brooch.

What do you do to look & feel just a little bit glamorous?