Reader Question: Hats for professional settings Is there such a thing? I feel the cold and wear hats most days, except when I am working (I work in a creative education setting). I’ve tried wearing many different kinds of hats over the years, but tend to feel either too relaxed or too stylized, depending…
The Best Colour Boots There are so many ways you can choose a shoe or boot colour. You can match the colour to the hem of the nearest garment (your pants or skirt) or for a really versatile colour, match the colour to your hair. Do you need some brown ankle boots that work with…
Reader Question: My biggest style challenge is finding my signature style. Despite my creative, rebellious nature, I tend to gravitate towards very basic clothing (although I’m partial to graphic tees, Converse sneakers, and my motorcycle jacket). I am trying to move up in the corporation I work at. I’ve been investing in some work clothing…
Reader Question: After finishing Visualise Your Style, I realize a large part of my personality is feminine. It seems I can find feminine shoes for warmer weather. But how do I find feminine winter shoes? What details do I look for to add feminine touches? Preferably not heels but everyday shoes! When Your Feet Have…
I got a question from a reader recently all about how to deal with wardrobe transitions: With a Relaxed personality style, a recently retired lifestyle, and a wardrobe still full of more classic corporate clothes where do I start to transition my wardrobe so it suits my new life as well as my personality? Now…
I called my blog Inside Out Style because I’ve found when you align your outside with your personality – who you are on the inside – you feel your most comfortable and confident. That said, not every day do we feel like the best version of ourselves which led me to think about Outside In…
There was a discussion in my 7 Steps to Style program about finding a navy blazer to work with your colour palette and undertone – and what to look for particularly if you have warm colouring and don’t want to end up with too cool a navy that will wash you out. You can read…
Discover the power of style and why you want to harness it In this content-packed masterclass I’ll be sharing my over 2 decades of experience working with thousands of women from around the world. You’ll get actionable tips and advice to help you turn your personal style into an asset that helps open doors and attract opportunities. A…
Every morning as I walk my whippets around the park before I start work, I pass this old pear tree. It’s so old (in Australian terms for a non-native tree) it has a sign with its history. The area I live in used to be orchards and this pear tree was planted in the 1860s…
What’s the difference between inauthentic versus unfamiliar style? How do you know when something is authentic, just unfamiliar, rather than it being inauthentic? Watch the Video Where I discuss the unfamiliar and the inauthentic (and authentic). Unfamiliar Style Unfamiliar can be anything you don’t wear frequently. It can be patterns, colours, styles of clothing,…
What are the keys to creating flattering outfits for the I shape body (otherwise known as the rectangle. celery, banana)? The I shape has similar width hips and shoulders and doesn’t have a particularly defined waist. It’s a slim shape, with narrower shoulders and hips and the owners of them may often describe them as…
With the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II it seemed like a good time to celebrate her style, which was completely identifiable as she had a very strong personal brand image. The reason for this is that her style needed to be consistent (which is an important aspect of creating a strong style and personal…
One of the tricks in my magician’s bag of illusions is using colour to elongate and make you look taller (if this is something you desire). Here are some simple ways you can create a more elongated silhouette without having to wear heels of any description! 1. Column of Colour This is a single colour…
Have you ever had the experience of purchasing a garment or accessory online and then realising it’s not quite the colour you were hoping it to be when it arrived at your place? It’s not uncommon even when you buy in stores, that when you get the item home into your lighting (or natural daylight)…
What is a Personal Brand and Why Do You Need One? Personal branding is the idea of creating a brand around a person rather than a business or product. It’s useful as it helps you become more memorable and identifiable just as a business brand helps the business attract the right kind of clients and…
I was recently asked about finding the right kind of camel-beige that would work with her Sublime (cool soft light) colouring for shoes, handbags and belts, those staple accessories that you want to have work with everything in your wardrobe. She gave me a link to the shoes on the right – described as Cognac…
I’ve often heard comments about whether it’s still worth caring about style at a particular age (related to the age of the person making the comment) and whether or not they are too old at this point in their lives? I will always remember an experience where I was helping a lovely client sort out…
Traditionally, the “Autumn” seasonal colours are warm – both in the seasonal colour system, and often what is presented during this season each year by clothing retailers. If you feel that wearing colours that really relate to the season is important to you, here are some tips on feeling seasonally appropriate whilst still working with…
What are the keys to creating flattering outfits for the V shape body (otherwise known as the inverted triangle or cone shape)? The V shape has broader shoulders than the waist or hips. If you want all the details grab your Body Shape Bible here. You most likely have an undefined waist (your rib…
Where do you get the inspiration for your personal style from? In this video Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss the idea of style inspiration. As the inimitable Dolly Parton (one of the most authentic people around) says: “Know who you are, and do it on purpose” What Inspires Your…
What is Authentic Style It’s one of my central principals as my aim in life is to help you find a style that is authentic to you, It’s why I don’t do lots of “you must buy this garment” posts because just buying what I wear or what I recommend is unlikely to be authentic…
