article_snippet: One woman style has been compared to One woman predecessor Sir John Stevens who delivered what have been described as legendary 'b
article_snippet: Addressing a North East women's business conference, Sue Sim said: 'It was quite hurtful to read what the media said about my hair and make-up, and my hair and make-up making comparisons with Margaret Beckett. '
article_snippet: I can't imagine that my hair and make-up would have done the same if I was a short fat man. '
article_snippet: I work in a male dominated environment, so there have been obstacles simply because I'm a woman, but it also helps that I'm a six foot woman, so that makes it easier to stand my ground. '
article_snippet: Sue Sim's style has been compared with the hairdryer treatment delivered by Alex Ferguson .