We’ve all grown up with dolls, celebrities, and media ideals quietly whispering (or sometimes shouting) what the “ideal” body should look like. And for many generations, Barbie – with her impossibly long legs, tiny waist, and perfect proportions – has set a standard that’s not just unrealistic… it’s physically impossible. But don’t take my word…
Are you searching for your signature style? There are a few ways of identifying it. Before you move on with the activity in this post, make sure you’ve read: Asking the Question to find your style statement and What’s Your Signature Style. The next question in our search for your signature style is: Who do…
Not only can you look at what you wear, and what you love to try and figure out your signature style. You can also ask the question of your friends, workmates and family. They may be able to help you define your personal style, they may notice the elements that cut across all of your…
How to Find Your Signature Style? What’s Your Signature Style? Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I have discussed this before here in a video post. Many people have commented that they notice that I always wear a necklace, and normally a larger scale necklace. The big necklace has become my signature piece. They…
Imogen: I am so excited you will be talking more about color. Years ago, I was color typed as a vivid summer (light in value and cool). I remember I was very disappointed because I loved all the colors in the winter palette. As I’ve learned more about me, I realize that I enjoy the…
Accessorizing is a way to spice up your outfits by incorporating smaller pieces, like jewelry and shoes, into your look. Fashion accessories are pieces that, although they can serve practical functions, are chosen to complement the rest of an outfit—the finishing touches. Accessorizing allows you to interest to your wardrobe basics. These wardrobe basics are…
There are so many glorious colour combinations you can use in your outfits (yes, there is more than just red, white and blue, or black on black or black and white). Nature uses many, from analogous to complementary in tropical fish, birds plumage and the plants in your garden. If you’re unsure of how to…
Do you wear the same colour combinations over and over? Are you a little bored with these but not sure how to combine colours so they look good together and don’t clash? Take this opportunity to try some new colour combinations. Why not try a different combination, particularly if you are normally as neutral plus…
Sponsored by Nuffnang Recently I took up yoga again. The first time I lay down for the meditation and just let myself relax I nearly burst into tears. I realised that I hadn’t been looking after myself very well. As a single mother of two primary school aged kids who play musical instruments, take dance…
What about bead or chain necklaces? Are they a no-no or can a busty gal get away with them too? I like pendants once in awhile but I have a lot of beads, pearls, and chain necklaces that I like to wrap around my neck once or twice. Thanks for the advice! The scale of…
How to Choose a Necklace to Work with Your Neckline Different necklines look better with certain necklace styles. Turtle necks – best with longer necklaces Crew necks – best with short necklaces such as necklace ‘collar’ or bib styles Scoop necks – fill in the space with multiple strands of beads or larger scale pendants…
This week in the April Style Challenge it is all about accessories. Shoes Bags Belts Jewellery Scarves Glasses Hats Why not try a different accessory type each day as your focal point or as an addition to what you’d normally wear. This week is a time to pull out of your wardrobe and drawers all…
The more I’ve worked with petite women (under 5’4″ tall) I’ve found that there are some elements that make a huge difference to how they appear. Scale Keep garments simple and uncluttered and small to medium in scale. Large patterns will swamp your frame, big collars will make you look smaller. Keep the scale…
Colour surrounds us, and we a coloured experience is much more impactful on us than a black/white/grey experience. We make buying decisions based on colour. Here are just a few interesting infographics and informational pieces on colour. Picture Source Men and Women label colours differently. Men tend to go for simpler names, and group more…
Now it’s time for all you lovely redheads to find your best neutrals. Similarly to the blondes, brunettes and grey haired among us, redheads need to work with their natural warm colouring and look for lovely warm neutrals that bring out those shades in their hair. From camel and rust, to oxblood and aubergine. There are some…
After my posts on finding the best neutrals for blondes, and brunettes, you women who have grey hair wanted a post, so here it is! If you have been warm, you most likely will grey in a warm manner, and suit warmer more taupe or greenish shades of grey. But that said, some people as…
After my FABruary Style Challenge, I decided to run another style challenge in April. Rather than have a specific theme each day, I decided to do weekly themes for you to play with. You can do the whole month, or just join in for a week or two – it’s up to you!
Eyeshadow base or primer – $25 If you’re like me and find that eyeshadow just ends up in the crease of your eyelid a few hours after you put it on, you want some eyeshadow base/primer. I no longer would even bother putting on eyeshadow without the primer first. It keeps my eyes looking fresh…
Our last video in this series Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I talk about how to store accessories, particularly jewellery, as often it remains unworn because it’s difficult to access in your wardrobe. You can watch the video here. How do you store your accessories?
Following on from my post for those with blonde hair on finding their neutrals. Today we’re looking at neutral options for brunettes. Warm Brunette Your hair is a fantastic colour to repeat, or look at the highlights contained in it and work with them. Think: Oxblood Chocolate Caramel Camel Olive Marine Navy Dark warm grey…
Could you talk a bit about the use of neutrals with signature colors – specifically neutrals other than black? I’m a pale strawberry blond with green-flecked blue eyes, and greenish-blue and pink are both wonderful colors on me. But what neutrals should I pair with these? I adore black and wear it all the time.…
