Today I’m adding Suzanne Carillo from Toronto Canada to the Stylish Thoughts stable. Suzanne is a vintage enthusiast and avid second-hand shopper who writes her blog where she shares her adventurous style for the uncommon 40+ woman. What is the secret to great style? Great style is about knowing yourself and your body, believing in…
The Colour Properties of Black Every colour has three properties. Value, undertone and intensity. Every colour palette also has these three properties as well. The colours that harmonise with your own colouring are the ones in your colour palette (if you’re not sure of your palette you can find out with my 7 Steps to…
One of the big trends I’ve noticed both in fashion shows and online is the belted blazer. When I was at a Melbourne Fashion Week show, many of the ‘hot young things’ were wearing belted blazers, most commonly in a check pattern tweed fabric. So, should you invest in a belted blazer? Is The Belted…
In this podcast episode, Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss the conundrum of what to do when you receive a gift of fashion that is not to your taste. It’s not your style, not right for you in some way or other. Yet, you don’t want to hurt the feelings of the…
What do you do with an unwanted fashion gift? Do you keep it or get rid of it? Find out more on the accompanying blog post: https://insideoutstyleblog.com/2019/09/unwanted-fashion-gift.html
It’s been a few years since I shared about my breast reduction surgery (in fact many who are newer to the blog won’t realise that I ever had this surgery back in 2014), and I was asked by a long-time reader who is thinking about going through the process to share an update! For me,…
Do you wear glasses? Are they a discreet frame or something that stands out? Are your specs a signature style accessory? Would you like them to be? In this podcast episode, Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss glasses as a possible signature style accessory. What Makes a Signature Style Accessory? I don’t…
From the New South Wales South Coast (Woollongong to Eden for locals in the know) comes Donna who Does Dresses (as she says) and writes the blog with this name. Donna is here to share her stylish thoughts with you today! What is the secret to great style? Like everything else ‘great style’ is in…
What are some of the considerations you should think about when choosing rings? Scale of the Ring and Scale of Your Hands and Fingers You will need to consider the scale of both your hands and fingers, and the scale of the ring. The larger the scale of your hands, the larger the rings you…
Do you wear spectacles? Have you considered making your glasses part of your signature style? Find out more on the accompanying blog post here: https://insideoutstyleblog.com/2019/08/glasses-signature-style-accessory.html
Does it spark joy? This question works for some when sorting a wardrobe but not for everyone. What are some ways to cull or review your closet so that your wardrobe space is optimal for you? An optimal wardrobe indicates movement of clothes both into the wardrobe and out of it too. It’s too often…
Discover multiple ways to cull your closet – and it’s not just about what you’ve not worn in the past 6 months – there are many ways to figure out what should stay and what should go. Find out more on the accompanying blog post https://insideoutstyleblog.com/2019/08/ways-to-cull-your-closet.html
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I agree that personality is the key to finding and developing your style. Most of the TV makeover shows only talk about body shapes and figure flattery, and that is important, but when you watch these shows, how many of the makoverees (yes I made that word up)…
Discover the Stylish Thoughts of Illinois USA based, on-the-go mother and budget-conscious fashionista Laura Bambrick who writes the blog I Do deClaire. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? That’s easy! Shoes and bags! Shoes and bags can easily last for years and years so I am willing to…
Discover why personality is so important in developing your personal style and what you need to know to express who you are through your clothes and image. Find out more on the accompanying blog post here: https://insideoutstyleblog.com/2019/08/why-personality-key-to-style.html
If you’ve got a flat chest, either that’s just the way you are or you’ve had a mastectomy and decided against reconstruction, you’ll have discovered that most women’s clothes are made for boobs, so what are the styles of clothes you can look for that will enhance your figure? 1. Extra Fabric Volume Over the…
How do you create a stylish outfit? What are some criteria you can use to decide if your outfit is fabulous (or even just good enough for you)? How do you know? Here in this video Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss this reader question. What are your criteria for feeling great…
I’ve just spent a week with my back taped up after I could barely move for a couple of days as I’d managed to do some damage to my back that caused some discs to bulge. Lying in bed and trying to heave myself over, using my hands to physically shift my body (simple rolling,…
Here are the Stylish Thoughts from “the windy city” Chicago USA based blogger Jill of Doused in Pink. What is the secret to great style? Learning what works for your body type and being confident wearing it. Don’t wear something just because you see everyone else wearing it or because someone says you should.…
Using a makeup brush when applying makeup can help you get a much better finish and application, but there are so many to choose from and it can be overwhelming to figure out what kind of brushes you need. Many brush kits include lots of brushes that you’re just not sure how to use and…
Body image is something that can be a tricky thing to grapple with. It affects many of us, the media and photoshopping don’t help us. And now that even every movie and video clip you see can be digitally edited (bodies changed and slimmed down – I kid you not, I’ve seen a video editor…
