The Chic List How I silenced my inner critic - YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Sign in Welcome!Log into your account Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password Search Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Home Fashion The Chic List How I silenced my inner critic By Jo Hegarty - January 30, 2022 Fashion columnist and influencer Joanne Hegarty on learning to ignore her inner critic. You know the voice. It’s the one that pops into your head when you’re thinking about wearing your new skirt. You love it and it fits perfectly. But here comes that wretched voice again, sneaking in out of nowhere and whispering: ‘You can’t wear that – your bum is too big and you’re too old.’ That voice loves nothing more than squishing life’s joys. Experts call it your ‘inner critic’– and it’s something women listen to far more than men. Wearing the new season’s wide-leg trousers by Acne Studio and a fitted jacket from Rag & Bone to balance the silhouette. Bag, Celine I’ve now given mine a different name – Doris – and, strangely, this makes it much easier to ignore her. Every time Doris butts in on my day, I tell her sharply: ‘Not now, Doris.’ And – poof! – she disappears off to make someone else’s life a misery. Stamping out Doris has been transformative– and here’s what else has been perking up my 2022… A red lip. In January and February nothing cheers like a swipe of red lipstick. It’s the most effortless way to look glamorous and pulled together. My current favourite is from Nars and called Inappropriate Red. I like it for its hydration and flattering tone. Gwyneth Paltrow was on to something when she said: ‘Beauty is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kickass red lipstick.’ 90s chic. Talking of Gwyneth, I’ve been re-watching her movies for her sleek outfits. A Perfect Murder and Great Expectations are my favourites. Her all-green Donna Karan cardigan and slinky skirt in the latter remain unbeatable. Out of curiosity, I popped into her Goop store when I was in New York recently. It was filled with a carefully curated clothing line, beauty products and scented candles with eye-popping names such as This Smells Like My Orgasm. I felt a little self-conscious sniffing them in the store. But I did buy some Goop Glow Moisturiser which has been working a treat. Going (head-to-toe) green: Gwyneth Paltrow in Great Expectations Warm texture duos. Fashion-wise I’ve been mixing leather skirts and trousers with cashmere to create a luxe look. And I’m keeping the sparkle until spring– my favourite sequined skirt isn’t just for Christmas. Samantha’s lucky escape. Something I haven’t enjoyed as much as I’d hoped is the Sex And The City reboot And Just Like That. I find it preachy and the characters have lost their joy. No wonder Samantha fled to London. This would look effortless with knee-high boots right now. Dress, £295, rixo.co.uk These will add a little sweetness to your wardrobe. Trousers, £89, cosstores.com Leather skirts are having a rebirth. Wear with cashmere for a chic look. Skirt, £220, jigsaw-online.com Guaranteed to lift your mood. Lipstick, £22, Nars, net-a-porter.com I’ll never tire of beautiful pearls. Earrings, £195, Completedworks, matchesfashion.com The fitted torso and flared sleeves make this a must- have. Dress, £79, cosstores.com Follow me on Instagram @thestylistandthewardrobe RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Rochelle Humes has launched a gorgeous new edit with Next Shop the YOU Magazine Instagram YOU picks the best new-in buys from M& S Popular in Fashion Laura Jackson has teamed up with Next for the chicest knitwear January 22, 2020 Holly Willoughby’ s birthday dress is another Zara bargain February 10, 2020 The Instagram-famous & Other Stories wool blazer is back in stock August 31, 2022 Lorraine just wore Emma Willis’ Next collection from head to toe March 17, 2020 The prettiest spring dresses under £100 March 1, 2022 Everyone is buying Holly’ s gorgeous gingham Oasis dress May 14, 2020 13 bargain dresses to buy in ASOS’ s extra 20 per cent June 10, 2020 This £20 H& M dress is set to be the social media June 26, 2020 Stacey Solomon x Primark is back for a third collection with July 20, 2020 Searches for this perfect heatwave summer top style are up 5000% August 10, 2020 Popular CategoriesFood2704Life2496Fashion2240Beauty1738Celebrity1261Interiors684 Sign up for YOUMail Thanks for subscribing Please check your email to confirm (If you don't see the email, check the spam box) Fashion Beauty Celebrity Life Food Privacy & Cookies T&C Copyright 2022 - YOU Magazine. All Rights Reserved