Today I was visiting the National Museum of Ireland to see the beautiful exhibition of Neilli Mulcahy, Irish haute Couture of the 50s & 60s and came across this extraordinary quote from James Laver, Costume historian, 1949.  Clothes are not the clothes of the body but of the mind. It made me think how true that statement is . Clothes are so important to project our inner states of mind and the moods we are in.

An interactive part of the exhibition, which involved getting your photo taken, went even further when, after your picture appeared on screen, this crucial question popped up: What messages are you sending through your clothes?

In my role as an Image Consultant I am fully aware of the positive impact that our personal appearance and grooming has in our lives. The way we look has such a strong impact in our confidence levels and this has nothing to do with vanity, this is a matter of pride.

I am a firm believer that we all have the right to be stylish and we all can learn how to make the most of our personal attributes to feel and look beautiful.

Style is not about following crazy fashion trends, worshipping size zero models or going out in a shopping binge. Style is about finding out how to enhance your best assets  and learn the art of camouflage the rest! It’s all about tricking the eye to believe there is harmony. It’s all an illusion my dears! and I am here to help.

An individual  once-off Style consultation with MJL ,tailor made to your needs, will cost you €140.- and let’s put this in perspective : a consultation fee that probably cost less than your last wardrobe mistake.

Please remember we all have the right to look and feel confident and to shine in whatever is we decide to do.

thanks for reading,

Maria 

For more details on Neilli Mulcahy Irish Haute Couture of the 50s & 60s please visit www.museum.ie

This exhibition looks at the work of this talented Irish fashion designer. She was known for her innovative use of Irish tweeds collaborating with hand weavers to produce fabrics in lightweight weaves and vibrant colours. Her use of fabrics, the presentation of her annual collection, and her success in America are some of the themes explored. The exhibition includes a selection of day and evening wear supported by comtemporary photography, fashion illustrations, newspapers cuttings and items from Neilli’s archive.

National Museum of Ireland

Decorative Arts & History

Collins Barracks

Benburb Street

Dublin 7

Luas Red line’ Museum’ stop