A dark pair of denim jeans with wider legs and minimum detailing will hide a multitude of sins. Stay away from light-coloured and tight-fitting jeans.

Consider pairing your jeans with a longer-cut shirt or wear a wider belt - these also help to create the illusion of a tighter fit and to hide a round belly.

Jenny le Roux of Habits Fashion Boutique loves her 7 For All Mankind jeans (the boyfriend-style) because they are made from a soft fabric and have a flattering, loose fit.

1. Soak your feet for 10 minutes in a warm foot bath made with one cup milk and five cups warm water.

2. Make a homemade foot scrub by putting four tablespoons of salt or sugar into half a cup of oil. Baby oil, sweet almond oil, coconut oil and even vegetable oil work well.

3. Massage the homemade foot scrub in a circular motion into the soles of your feet.

4. Scrub the soles of your feet with a pumice stone. Rinse and dry feet.

5. Apply moisturiser thickly to your feet (don't wash it off). Use a super-rich moisturiser containing cocoa butter, or try Eucerin or Vaseline.

6. Pull on socks and keep them on throughout the night, or for at least four hours.

A good cut is the first step in trying to solve the problem of fine hair that looks lifeless. Ask your hairdresser to add a bit of movement to your hairstyle by adding a few layers.

Choosing the right hair products is also essential. Choose a good volumising shampoo and a light conditioner. Style with a volumising mousse or a texturising spray and finish off with a light-hold hairspray with humidity control.

This will help you control your hair without weighing it down.

For a flamboyant, daring look, why not mix and match different floral patterns? Accessorise with red lips and tousled hair.