Bendigo Art Gallery has been making a name for itself these past few years amongst the fashion lovers of Victoria as it puts on fashion exhibitions of the highest calibre. Their current exhibition does not disappoint and is a must-see for anyone who loves fashion as art and theatre or sewing. Recently I went…
Recently I’ve been having fun playing with my scarf collection. Tying them in different ways (check out these 32 ways to tie your scarves), and using them as outfit colour scheme inspiration. Creating Colour Schemes Here I’m using a scarf (that was my grandmother’s) and have used the colours in it to create my outfit…
This weekend’s style challenge is about having fun and experimenting with the scale of your accessories and details. To find out more about choosing scale of details and accessories read these posts: Choosing scale based on personality style How to flatter larger facial features S is for Scale How to choose a necklace How to make…
I consider myself to be incredibly lucky. In my work, I get to meet some incredible people. People who have overcome adversity yet are positive in their attitudes to life, opportunity, and experiences. People who understand that they can use their clothing to help them feel more confident or even protected in the workplace. That…
In this video with Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe we discuss the importance of words, self-care, and self-esteem. I’ve mentioned this topic of self-talk before here, as I really think it’s a super important one. Tell us your strategy for stopping your negative self-talk? We’d love to know how you manage to keep…
If you’ve been reading this blog for more than a nanosecond, you’ll know that I truly believe that personality is the most important factor when choosing clothes and accessories. I listed 10 ways personality is more important than body shape here. And you may be aware (but if you’re new, maybe not) that body shape,…
This post is brought to you by Ford Kuga I think my life is kind of dull and mundane. A rather ordinary life. When I think about it, I’m a mum, self-employed image consultant, blogger, and trainer. Have a husband, and we’re currently renovating our house. Now there is always more to do than I…
This weekend, your challenge is to style a scarf two ways. Scarves are a great accessory that can be worn in multiple ways. You can wear them around your neck, your head, your waist, your wrist, your handbag, as garments or as an accessory. In fact I shared some scarf tying video and post…
So you’ve got a big rectangular scarf and you’re not sure how to wear it. If you’re petite there is probably too much fabric in it and it swamps you when you tie it round your neck. Instead of letting that gorgeous scarf languish in your wardrobe unworn, why not try this nifty way of…
How to Identify Your Style Cycles This is a topic about the speed of wardrobe turnover. How often you need something new. Watch this video on the topic that Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I made here. And afterwards we got lots of comments and thoughts from Inside Out Style readers about this…
Reader’s question: “If I’m purchasing a scarf for the average shape – what is the most versatile shape – square, rectangle or infinity?” What is the Most Versatile Shape Scarves make great accessories. There are so many ways to tie a scarf it makes them an incredibly versatile accessory. Not only that, you can so…
A commonly asked question is what to wear to a funeral or memorial service? It used to be that black was the only appropriate funeral attire. These days funerals are not as formal as they once were, and colours other than black are usually appropriate. Unless there has been a request for bright colours as…
Melbourne is a city full of amazing food. Eating out for brunch on the weekend has to be a local past time here. Finding some delicious food in your local area isn’t hard, and some of the best places aren’t always in the busiest places. You can find amazing places to eat on the backstreets…
Your style challenge for the weekend is to wear a hero garment or accessory. What is a Hero Garment? What’s a hero? Well it’s a statement piece. A hero makes your plain outfit more interesting and exciting. It can be built into the garment (such as a pattern) or can be added (like a statement…
Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe discuss the eternal question of which comes first when you’re shopping for clothes … colour or style? Why Colour is the most Important Factor when Choosing Garments We both agree that colour the most important factor when choosing a new garment. We discuss why colour is more…
That will Change Your Life (and Blog) Forever Problogger PBEvent had some fabulous speakers who share their experiences both in life and blogging. I’ve posted my tips on how to get the most out of a conference (any conference or educational session you attend). Here I’ve distilled some of the most salient points which are…
What is a neutral? Basically, we define most neutrals as colours that are ‘off the colour wheel‘ – as in we don’t give them a name of the rainbow colours (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet) so we’re talking grey, brown, white, black, tan, camel etc. These are bascially the non-colours. They are created by…
There is so much out here on the internet about wardrobe capsules. When I started writing about them six years ago, it wasn’t something that people talked much about. Now, they are everywhere and there are hundreds (if not thousands) of blog posts giving advice on how to create your ideal capsule. But what I…
Have some fun with your colours this weekend. Why not play with contrast – either Value Contrast or Colour Contrast and by adding an accessory near your face such as a scarf or necklace, or alternatively use a layer – such as jacket or cardigan to create the contrast over what you’re wearing. Notice…
This time last week I was attending #PBEvent (otherwise known as the Problogger Conference) which was held a the RACV Pines Resort on the Gold Coast in Queensland (great place for a holiday if you are a golfer or have kids under the age of 6 as the pools with slides are fabulous for that…
I have a style challenge that I need help with. I am a Spring according to the color theory websites. I am the one season that does not look well in black, in fact, I have given away my black garments with the exception of a black dress that I only wear to funerals. My…
