With great hindsight and as 2020 breaths its final breath, I’m looking back to the past 12 months which have been unlike any others in my lifetime. We started the year with terrible bushfires and it ended with a global pandemic. Who could have predicted that? Not me, but some scientist did! And now we’re…
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Reader Question – Biggest challenge with style is when I make a personal breakthrough and feel more aligned with who I am and want to be, my wardrobe is behind. It speaks to the older, less bold, less daring me. Most of my casual clothes and tops, in particular, speak of playing it safe and…
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In This Video 0.10 Is it perceived as more friendly and open to blend in with others or be more toned down? Should I be more unique as it relates to my personality? 4.13 I’ve got lots of one-off pieces in my wardrobe but nothing goes with anything? How do I think about my wardrobe…
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It’s hard to believe it’s already Christmas again, this year has been a super strange one – and even though I’ve barely left the house for the majority of the year, it’s whizzed by at lightning speed once again. With so many plans cancelled this year (I was supposed to go to India as well…
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Accessories can be extremely powerful because they complete a look, often taking it from nice to fabulous. Eye-catching accessories can also make a strong style statement. When you are considering accessories for your outfit, you should consider the principles of co-ordination. There are 4 main principles of co-ordination – these are: Levels of Refinement Principle…
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In This Video 0.11 Where do you buy your necklaces from and what’s your low price point to find the quality you want? 4.22 My challenge is to find clothes that I’m comfortable wearing but lack confidence in trying new styles (and typically wear jeans and a tee) 9.38 I’ve got some lovely and more…
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We all know the feeling of going into our closet and feeling like we have nothing to wear. But there are ways to add more interest and unique colour combinations to your outfits without going shopping, just using a little creativity. Open your closet and pull out your go-to’s, look at different ways you can…
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In This Video 0.08 How do you change your handbag and move all the stuff? It seems like a lot of work as myhandbag is always full! 3.05 I find it so hard to find pants that fit – too tight at the waist, or too big all over – help – what’s the solution?…
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It’s hard to believe (like I say this EVERY year) but it’s almost Christmas and this year is nearly over. And I, like many, am starting to think about the next year. What I want to achieve, what I want to do (maybe even leave the house). It’s a great time to reflect on the…
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Help me find my style! I seem to span many styles and I like to change it up. I can find elements I like in most styles. I have great difficulty determining the true me. This was the question from one of my lovely readers who is struggling with her style. How to Find Your…
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In This Video 0.08 How much of each colours should I wear when combining colours? 3.34 How do you wear multiple long sleeves in winter without them twisting? 4.30 I have a diamond shape face and H body shape – what’s my best neckline? How to Mix Colours 7 Important Factors for Working…
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Which Outfits Should You Wear Nude Shoes With? Nude shoes are something you see frequently on the red carpet and they can be a great addition to your shoe wardrobe. But when should you wear them and who do they suit the most? How to decide when to wear nude shoes to elongate the leg…
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What Are the Best Neutrals for Your Basics? Basics are the garments that you wear as the base of your outfit. They are frequently things like a pair of trousers or jeans, a plain skirt in a neutral colour, a jacket in a neutral or even a simple and plain top. Wardrobe basics are the…
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In This Video 0.07 – How do I get to be more adventurous with my style? 5.30 – How do I narrow down what works for me? I get overwhelmed by all the options in stores. 10.08 – Where do I find nice clothes at affordable prices? Adding Element What You Must Know…
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I know a lot of people have gone grey in the recent months and I too am embracing my own (trying it out for a test run to see how I like it) since we had been in lockdown with hairdressers closed for over 4 months and not being able to get in to…
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Taking the extra step to complete an outfit is where many women fall down. They put on clothes, not outfits. My clients will tell me that they don’t know how to create an outfit. They see other women look put together and wish they could do the same. They don’t know what to wear with…
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In This Video 0.07 How do I wear multiple colours at the same time when I have a lower colour contrast? 2.39 How do I choose the right kind of brown for eyeshadows that suit my complexion? How do you tell warm from cool browns? 3.28 Why is it that you advise those with grey…
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Just had to share this fabulous new virtual tour (since none of us is able to travel at this time to the Brooklyn Museum’s costume exhibitions for the Netflix TV shows – The Queens Gambit, and The Crown. The Crown costumes are of course based on the real-life clothes of Princess Diana and the other…
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If you’re a fan of the TV show Nailed It, all about home cooks attempting to make hugely complex cakes…. when I’m giving feedback here, about having nailed your outfit, I mean that your outfit is so much better than any of those cakes turned out! Instead, I’m here to offer you tips to help…
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Reader Question The challenge is reinventing my style without completely replacing my wardrobe for a distinctly new phase in my life. I’m moving from the corporate world to going back to university as a very mature age student. I want to feel comfortable and self-expressive without either standing out too self-consciously so the clothes are…
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In This Video 0.08 Petite A/8 Shape and finding that collared buttoned shirts bulk up when tucked in and untucked just make me look wide – should I throw them all out? 1.45 I’m a magpie shopper and just pick things up I like but end up without complete outfits – help – how do…
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