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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Blog RSS</title><link>baines.ws/blog/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:02:58 +0000</pubDate><item><title><![CDATA[How to Wear a Dress Casually]]></title><link>baines.ws/blog/how-to-wear-a-dress-casually/</link><description><![CDATA[So you spent a lot of money on a dress to go to that special occasion but then what happens?  Does it stay in the wardrobe for months or even years never to be seen again?  Do you get it out for the next special occasion and decide that it is just too dated to be worn again or that you fancy something new?  Well here’s what you should do to make the most of your money….wear that dress again for a not so formal occasion but dress it down. 


Wear a denim jacket.  Oversized jackets are in fashion]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raising Self-esteem in Teenagers]]></title><link>baines.ws/blog/raising-self-esteem-in-teenagers/</link><description><![CDATA[A recent UK Government funded study has found that a quarter of teenage girls showed signs of depression.  Some of these symptoms were low self esteem, feeling anxious, worried and helpless.  Helping teenagers to feel good about themselves is an important job; anyone with a teenage girl in their family will know how difficult this can sometimes be.  Whereas depression is complex and I am not under estimating the seriousness of the condition I truly believe clothes do play a role in helping to]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trench Coat]]></title><link>baines.ws/blog/trench-coat/</link><description><![CDATA[The trench coat is back in, although it didn’t really go out of fashion.   So if you have one tucked at the back of your wardrobe, fish it out and start wearing it.  It’s perfect for this time of year and really stylish if you know how to wear it to fit your shape!  If you don’t have one, maybe this is the year to buy one.  You will not regret purchasing one; they last for years as you only wear it for two months of the year but gets you through that difficult seasonal transition period.  So]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating the best version of you!]]></title><link>baines.ws/blog/creating-the-best-version-of-you/</link><description><![CDATA[So why the tag line, “Creating the best version of you”?

Like any new business when creating it I had to think very carefully about the values of my business and how I can portray that to clients in a few words – no easy task! I am  passionate about helping people feel better about themselves.  I truly believe that if you feel good about how you look it will help you achieve your goals.  You will feel more confident, it will raise your self esteem, thus “creating the best version of you”.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SS18]]></title><link>baines.ws/blog/ss18/</link><description><![CDATA[Summer is most definitely here and I hope you are all enjoying wearing those wonderful bright colours that the Spring Summer season has brought us in 2018.  Another trend for this season is feathers!  Yes feathers!!  Many of the cat walk designers had feathers from ostriches to marabous in their collection.  Now I’m not suggesting you all sew a few feathers to your skirts but……a little bit of light fluffiness could brighten up an outfit.  Check out a few of my fluffy finds! 

I love this orange]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Great Tips for an Excellent Blog]]></title><link>baines.ws/blog/6-top-tips-for-a-tip-top-blog/</link><description><![CDATA[Many website owners have learned that keeping content fresh keeps visitors returning, a Blog therefore is one of our greatest marketing assets. Giving your visitors good content every day or every week can be very difficult, the tips below will help you write content and say the right sort of things.

Some sound advice on successful blogging 
Tips for maintaining a great blog

 When writing consider the Blog’s objective. Perhaps you have started a Blog as a news tool to inform visitors about]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Titles Should Be No Longer Than This]]></title><link>baines.ws/blog/why-your-titles-should-be-no-longer-than-this/</link><description><![CDATA[When you're writing your next post, consider this: 80% of people will read your blog headline, but only 20% will stay for the rest.  
So, if headlines are 400% more important than what comes after them (where there’s already ever-increasing competition to attract eyes), you need to be more concise than ever to get attention.

The Importance of Title Length
A guide on the right length for your post titles

If you want to keep your followers’ attention while conveying your brilliant wordplay, keep]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Our Blog Feature, Here's How to Use It]]></title><link>baines.ws/blog/welcome-to-our-blog-but-what-is-it/</link><description><![CDATA[The word "blog" is short for Web Log. It is basically a series of posts in reverse chronological order posted by a website owner. A Blog can be treated like a diary, a news feed, a place for ‘how-to’ articles or simple thoughts and discussions.

Getting to know the Blog feature
Take the first steps towards writing your own professional blog

It’s likely you will use it to communicate with your website visitors about your website topic. You may wish to tell visitors about your day-to-day life or]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[To Blog or Not to Blog? Blog. Of Course We’d Say That.]]></title><link>baines.ws/blog/to-blog-or-not-to-blog-blog.-of-course-wed-say-that/</link><description><![CDATA[Sure, blogs need a fair amount of work, but they boost Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and pay dividends in the long run. And if you’re not sure what to write, check out Elance or Freelancer.com for affordable alternatives.

A well maintained blog is a very useful tool
How can a blog help your website become more visible?

Why? The short answer: blogs strengthen your website’s visibility.
Blogs are business opportunities that help you:
Command attention from your customers. Use Hootsuite or]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
