Thanks for all your comments on the Wardrobe Capsules series I’m doing. I’ve had a few that have wondered how I could make so many outfits, so hopefully this polyvore will help to explain how 12 garments can make so many options. It’s all about mixing them up, each bottom goes with each top, each…
So where you work is really casual, jeans are fine, and people often turn up in sneakers or even the clothes they wash the car in? What people forget about this dress code is they hear the word “casual” and don’t hear “business”. Yes people, it’s still work and you still need to look respectable…
Guest Post by Renee Mayne, Bra Queen There are three reasons why you need to know what’s going on with your bra. It forces you to improve your posture… shoulders back no slouching. It gives you a beautiful shape, lift and the right shape bra for you even makes you look slimmer. It’s a small…
In my line of work I know that my professional photos that I have on my website are really important. So many clients tell me that they are something they consider when deciding if I’m the right image consultant for them. It’s important for me to keep them up-to-date too as I frequently have to…
I’m delighted to introduce (for those who don’t know her already) Wendy Brandes a blogger and designer of fabulous jewellery who is based in New York and is sharing her stylish thoughts today. Wendy with her jewellery What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? I’ve always believed in the importance…
Many who work in the corporate world now wear a relaxed business rather than formal business style of dress. Formal business is easy, team a suit with a shirt and put on some hose and pumps and off you go. It’s kind of like a school uniform. Relaxed business is so much trickier to interpret…
Today the lovely Deja Pseu of Une Femme d’un Certain Age who is located in LA California is sharing her thoughts on style. What is the secret to great style? Gosh, I wish I knew! Seriously, though, for me, the most important thing is that the style fits the person, both physically and emotionally. When…
What I wore Saturday was an Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) education day in Melbourne. I love going to them as it’s always great to catch up with other image consultants who I don’t see too often. As we all work independently it can sometimes feel lonely, and it’s a great place to share…
Many of us find dressing up for a wedding or out for an evening, not the black tie type, but the smartly dressed type, hard work, our wardrobes just don’t cater for it if we don’t do it too often. Too easily when invited out we feel we have nothing to wear so we go…
Wardrobe capsules are a great way of making your clothes work harder for you and your dollar go further. A wardrobe capsule is a selection of up to 12 garments plus accessories that all work together. Today I’ve created a capsule for a busy mum on the go. 8 practical easy care garments along with…
Pauline, the English Organizer, who is based in San Fransisco, California, USA today shares her style tips with us. She runs an organising business too, so if you need some help to get yourself organised and are local to her, why not find out more.
Today Audi from Fashion for Nerds (who also has a fab Etsy shop, check it out Audra Jean Accessories) is based in San Fransisco and has a fabulous personal style that she shares with her daily outfits on her blog. What is the secret to great style? In a word: confidence. Confidence in your body,…
All whites are not the same, and different whites suit different colouring. We can go from a very bright white which is cool and quite stark and only suits those with very cool colouring, via a soft white, through ivory to cream, which is very warm and suits those with warm colouring. Soft whites are…
There are some fashion trends that will stand the test of time and are worth splurging on, spend more on quality as you will get years of wear from them. Other trends are in and out in a season or two, these are the ones that you may want to enjoy, but don’t waste your…
Duchesse of Passage des Perles from Toronto, Canada today shares her thoughts on style. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? Your coat: it’s the entrance and exit. A sad coat makes anything under it less lovely. What are your top tips for looking stylish when travelling? Matte jersey…
Accessories are the icing on the clothing cake. Cake is nice enough by itself, but so much more delectable with some icing. If you look at women you think dress stylishly, most likely there will be an accessory or two that makes the outfit work and adds that interest, that detail, that spark of excitement…
There are lots of problems with the fit of commercially made garments, these are things that if you’re making the garment you can alter out of the pattern. But before you buy, make sure these are not problems built into the garment for you. There are some common issues with fit that are reasonably easy…
According to a study done by the British College of Optometrists found that wearing glasses to a job interview improves your chances of getting hired. The research found that 43% of people think that those who wear glasses are more intelligent. We also assume that glasses wearers are quiet and don’t cause problems, other attributes…
Today we get some great insider tips from Seattle based (but Netherlands born) Angie from You Look Fab. She has worked in the rag trade as a fashion buyer for ladieswear for 19 years and is a stylist who sees clients one on one. What is the secret to great style? I hope it’s not…
I was recently reading a newspaper article that contained the predictions of futurists, those people who try and predict the upcoming trends. Some interesting thoughts that I’ll share with you. On the Rise Handmade goods Op Shopping Bargain Hunting Twin sets Pearls Out of Fashion Plastic surgery Looking sloppy Conspicuous brand names Paying full price…
I’m often asked for my beauty tips as people think I’m at least 5 years younger than my chronological age. My biggest tip is to wear sunscreen. Environmental damage from the sun and pollution (smoking is a terrible pollutant and causer of wrinkles too, fortunately I’ve never smoked). At the moment here in Melbourne it’s…
