Today You Can Find me at the Karina Chronicles
The lovely people at the Karina Chronicles have interviewed me for their blog and you can read it here.
Stylish Thoughts – Eyeronic
Ok, how many of you think you’d be interested in style and fashion if you were blind? I certainly hadn’t thought about it, but then I stumbled across Michelle of Eyeronic, a blind journalist who enjoys fashion and I love her writing and her unique perspective on style so I asked her to write a…
Why I Do What I Do
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who celebrate it. Happy Black Friday for those of you who celebrate that. Today I thought I’d share with you in this short video my motivation, my mission, my manifesto, my beliefs about why I do the work I do and what I want for you. And in the…
How to Make Your Eyes Look Brighter and Lips Fuller
Many women don’t like wearing much makeup but still want some of the benefits that it can bring. We want to look less tired and more youthful, so how to do this quickly and easily – literally in a few seconds? Watch this short video to see my easy tips. What are you favourite quick…
Style is a Journey Not a Destination – 7 Ways to Define Your Style
Over the years I’ve been working as an image consultant I’ve realised that style is a journey, not a destination. When I started image consulting I worked through a process to discover my style personality, but since then it has kept evolving. I’ve learned style is not static – it’s not a “set and forget”…
Stylish Thoughts – Ephemera
Today’s Stylish Thoughts comes from Victoria – British Columbia in Canada by Sheila of the blog Ephemera, and you’re in for a treat. What is the secret to great style? My mom gave me some advice when I was in high school, back when I was really experimenting with clothes and playing with my look.…
9 Simple Ways to Get Hundreds of Blog Post Ideas
When I first started blogging back in 2008 I was worried that I’d run out of ideas to blog about. Over 700 posts later I have more ideas now than I did back then and I’m no longer worried about that ever happening! Blogging has made my brain more creative. I’ve built new neural pathways…
Hate Heels but Going Formal?
Lynne asked the other day in a comment: I’ve always stuck to dark shoes myself (yes, I’m brunette) or red — I have a weakness for red shoes. But I have a different shoe question. Because of back and foot issues, it is physically impossible for me to wear heels (or wedges with equivalent elevation).…
Stylish Thoughts – Colour Me Happy – Maria Killam
Today Canadian Interior Designer and blogger Maria Killam of Colour Me Happy shares her Stylish Thoughts. Maria lives in North Vancouver, BC and loves colour (which is why I love her blog!). What is the secret to great style? A great haircut! And knowing when you are wearing enough, makeup, accessories, etc. What is the one…
Reveal the B-string – Not Your Bust
One of my favourite Australian inventions is the B-string – it’s what I’ve got on under this gorgeous Karina Gala dress to stop you from looking right down my cleavage. Now I took this photo from above, as well all know with cami’s that when you look from above, or bend over, you’ll find that…
How To Choose Shoes for Skirts or Dresses
Shoes are a really important part of your outfit – even though you want to dress your portrait first, we notice the whole of you as you enter or leave a room and if the shoes don’t work, they can create an unwanted focal point, or create disharmony. So how do you choose shoes? What…
Should I Belt Under or Over My Cardigan with a Short Waist?
Hi Imogen, I am 5’0 and 120lb with a figure of eight shape. I am very short waisted (my waist is the smallest about 1.5 inches from the bottom of my bust). So I’ve been wearing shirts untucked with a belt as I have a little bit of a belly. The only thing is, it…
Stylish Thoughts – In Kari’s Wardrobe
Seattle based ex-blogger Kari (from In Kari’s Wardrobe) is today’s Stylish Thoughts contributor. What I love about Kari is her obvious joy in taking the time to get dressed and working with her personal style. How would you describe your personal style? Colorful, modern classic, ladylike with sass. I like wearing figure-conscious silhouettes that flatter…
How to Create a Post Pregnancy Clothing Capsule
I had a question re wardrobe (& btw-thank you for YOUR 5 STEP FORMULA FOR A FABULOUS WARDROBE it’s been really useful.) I have a 4 month old baby girl, so especially as an aspiring colour consultant I have been on a misison to get my wardrobe organised, also to reflect the new me (as…
What Should You Focus On Your Portrait
Most women when getting dressed focus on the body parts they like least. This is completely the wrong way of going about dressing, what we should focus on first is our portrait as that provides the distraction to your ‘communication centre’ (ie. face). Watch this short video which explains how you should go about doing…
Benefits of Lined Trousers and Care
Hello Imogen. I was hoping you could answer a question for me. I had the opportunity to buy a pair of lined trousers at a reduced price. I didn’t buy them because I’m a wash and wear type of person and the pants would have required going to the cleaners. Can you tell me what…
Stylish Thoughts – Jill Chivers – My Year Without Clothes Shopping
Today I’m delighted to have the very Stylish Thoughts of Sunshine Coast based (Australia) Jill Chivers, a reformed shopaholic, who is an advocate for conscious shopping and from 16 Style Types. What is the secret to great style? Beauty that radiates from within, and is expressed authentically on the outside. When you finally get…
Spring Racing Carnival – What to Wear
I’ve been invited by Gem Marketing to the VRC Oaks Club Luncheon on Wednesday and the dress code is Racewear – so I thought that I’d put together some outfits and let you vote on which outfit I should wear. I’ve taken some photos and included some close ups of the hats – so now…
Spring Racing Carnival Headwear Tips
It’s currently Spring Racing Carnival here in Melbourne and there are hats and fascinators everywhere. If you’re going to a Melbourne Cup event or any of the race days what should you know about wearing hats and some of the conventions associated with each of the days? Derby Day – Black and White Official Flower…
The Fast and Easy Way to Shorten Knit Tops
If you have a knit top that is too long, rather than take the hem up, why not ruche the sides rather than take up the hem. You can also use this method to shorten sleeves too. It’s really simple and you don’t need to know how to sew to do it. Watch this short…