What if the next stage of your evolution was not about adding more, but releasing what no longer serves you? That question has been tapping gently on my shoulder for months, nudging me to pay attention. Every time I found myself juggling too many projects, too many tabs, too many expectations, I noticed the same…
How to Stay Stylish in Scorching Heat When You Prefer a Classic Look Have you ever stood in front of your wardrobe on a sweltering summer morning and wondered how on earth you’re meant to look polished when the weather feels like it’s plotting against you? A reader in Texas recently shared this exact struggle.…
Start the New Year with Style That Finally Feels Like You Why now is the perfect moment to join Evolve Your Style with our 60% off sale! As we turn the corner into a fresh year, many of us start asking big questions about who we are becoming. How do we want to show up.…
To all my wonderful readers, I send you my love and best wishes during this holiday season. Here in Melbourne, it’s also our summer holidays, and I’m taking a few weeks of rest and relaxation with my family. I’m going to visit my parents who live interstate. And spend time sewing, creating and crafting…
Did you know that your brain may be the reason you’re not feeling or dressing as stylishly as you’d like? I’m not kidding. There is a high likelihood that your brain is sabotaging your style. There are a number of ways it can do this, but one of the most common ways is known as…
Pinterest is a platform many women use for style and outfit inspiration. Pinterest tracks the most common searches and has published a list of trends it identifies for 2026 in fashion, based on site searches. So you don’t have to go searching I thought I’d share some of them here. Brooches Everything old is new…
Pantone Cloud Dancer Pantone, we need to talk about your terrible choice of Colour of the Year for 2026, Cloud Dancer, aka white. White can be a good neutral (for some of us, who it suits), and it’s fine for a bride at a wedding, as it makes her stand out from the sea of…
Have you ever brought home something new, full of excitement, only to realise a week later that you are wearing it in exactly the same way every single time? Caroline sent through a similar question, and it is something I hear often: Why do I keep styling new pieces the same way, even when I…
Ever found yourself wandering the shops, feeling completely uninspired by what’s on offer? You know your colours, you’ve done the work – but suddenly everything on the racks is beige, black, or bright orange. None of it suits you, and all of it feels like a compromise. This was exactly Helen’s dilemma: “My challenge is…
The question came from Penny, but it’s one I hear time and time again: “I struggle with intimidation and a nonapproachable effect. I’m tall, high contrast, and have a classic, dramatic look. Lately I’ve been dressing in muted tones and low contrast to seem more approachable – but it feels less like me.” First, let…
How to Stay True to Your Flamboyant Style When You’re a Busy Mom One of my readers asked a powerful question that so many women quietly wrestle with: “How do I balance my natural flamboyance with the practicalities of being a mom of four?” Here’s the truth: no rule says motherhood and style expression are…
If you can’t afford a professional colour analysis, here are some tips to help you find some of your best colours. How to Find Your Best Colours (Even Without a Professional Colour Analysis) If you’ve ever stood in front of a mirror holding up a top and wondering, Why does this make me look…
How to Organise Your Wardrobe So the Perfect Outfit Is Always Within Reach A lovely reader asked, “How can I organise my closet so the perfect outfit is always at my fingertips?” Closets are fascinating because how you organise yours depends so much on your personal organising style. But there are a few principles…
One of the biggest shifts that happens as you mature and really get to know yourself is moving from trying to follow fashion rules to learning how to read your own body. When you understand what works for your unique proportions, you stop second-guessing yourself and start dressing with quiet confidence. Kate recently asked me,…
How to Stop Second-Guessing Your Style Purchases (And Give Yourself Permission to Buy the Good Stuff) Have you ever stood in a store, holding something beautiful, but put it back because it felt too expensive or too risky? Michelle did. In fact, she wrote in with a question I hear all the time: “I have…
Understanding How Your Archetypes Influence Your Style Have you ever stared into your wardrobe and thought, “Who even am I anymore?” You’re not alone. That thought comes up far more often than you might imagine, not just from women going through style ruts or body changes, but from psychologists, coaches, and type practitioners. Because style…
Small holes appear on knitwear. Particularly around the waist and also on sleeve cuffs? Now sometimes it is moths in your wardrobe, but frequently it’s because of wear and tear. Often, jeans buttons and zips may sometimes catch the fabric and create a hole. Sadly, it’s more common these days as fabrics have become thinner…
Transitioning from Corporate to Smart-Casual Style in Retirement When you’ve spent years dressing for meetings, presentations and professional credibility, retiring or pivoting into a new season of life can leave you staring at your wardrobe wondering: “What do I do with all these tailored jackets and structured dresses now?” You’re not alone. Many women I…
When your hair starts turning grey, it can feel like your wardrobe no longer makes sense. The colours you once loved may suddenly feel too harsh or too dark. You might find yourself wondering, “Do I need a whole new wardrobe?” or “Why don’t my favourite colours suit me anymore?” If you’re in this in-between…
There’s a moment many of us know well: standing in front of the mirror, already tired, maybe even sad, and feeling like whatever we throw on our body won’t help us feel any better. If anything, it might make things worse. Donna asked a powerful question recently:“What are some tips to look stylish on days…
How to Find Clothes That Fit Your Body (Without the Frustration) If you’ve ever stood in a change room surrounded by rejected piles of clothes, you are not alone. Most women over 40 tell me they feel frustrated trying to find garments that fit well and flatter their shape. The good news? It’s not your…
