Georgia Gray sports a trendy beige jacket, with fringed sleeves and collar, which blends well with a brown, studded faux suede shoulder bag.- Contributed

5quick and easy personal styles: The trick to looking fashionable is not simply wearing the best outfits from the couturiers, although that's a big help. Real style is about how you wear what you wear. It's the little twist on the trends that makes the difference, that individual flair that will always separate you from the fashion herd.

Here are ways to jazz up your look.

Mix blue and black.Surely, you have loads of two classic colours, blue and black, in your closet already, so why not wear them together? Moreover, blue is a great way of freshening up that old black.

Try nude for night.Nude is the sexy new hue for night. It looks more defined when trimmed in black.

Choose croc.You may have put away your dark croc carryalls for warmer weather, but you don't have to forsake skin totally. Try croc beads for a taste of luxury.

Shift to neutral.Beige and tan have emerged to be classic colours all year round. That's good news because linen is in, and it combines with various fabric, ranging from metallic to denim. If you can buy one neutral piece, make it a jacket. It couldn't be more versatile and timeless.

Add a drop of red.

A red accessory such as a wide belt or a sleek bag instantly perks up any outfit.

4things you should consider before buying a house:

Before you begin house hunting, talk to your bank rep, mortgage lender or independent financial adviser to find out how much you can borrow.

Research the area in which your dream house is located. It might turn out to be a nightmare. You won't be able to avoid the all-night strip club metres away or neighbours from hell once you've moved in.

Think of the size and type of property you buy. How long do you plan to live there? Might you want to rent it out, or get a lodger if your financial situation changes?

Make sure your paperwork is in order. You'll need a bank statement, wage slips, a job letter from your employer and other documents.

3 ways to tell a bedtime story to your spouse: (If you get those creative juices flowing, the rest will follow.)

Unleash your erotic powers by picking up pen and paper and get started. Let your imagination run wild and try to make it fun to cut out embarrassment.

Once you've finished your sexy script, dim the light and cuddle.

Make up your own stories and reveal your secret fantasies to each other.

2 ways to make you a better shop owner:

Get to know your customers.

Love what you sell.

1 thing you should do to make you happier:

Get out more often, you house rat! Going out is fun.