I’ve brought you the Stylish Thoughts of lots of other bloggers, but never shared mine, so I thought that this week I’d give you a taste of my personal style. What is the secret to great style? Knowing who you are, owning that, and expressing it through your clothes. Good grooming. Grooming is the first…
DetailsWhen my 10-year-old son wrote a speech titled A Fair Go, our discussion about fairness led to some tough but important conversations. From gender pay gaps to racism, he was shocked to learn that equality isn’t yet a given for everyone. Fairness and equality are important to him, and as someone who has grown up…
DetailsOne of the most common issues with fit that I see in wardrobes is that the length of jacket and coat sleeves are not right. Ideally for a long sleeve, it should end at just below the wrist. If the sleeve is too long and starts engulfing the hand and makes the whole jacket look…
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Parisian chic is loved by many and I have been asked how to have this French chic style if you haven’t got the slim Parisian body. According to the book Parisian Chic: A Style Guide by Ines de la Fressange where she shares lots of tips and I do love her Fashion Faux Pas when you’re over…
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Diamond face shapes have a narrower more pointed chin, and hairline. Hairstyles that Work for a Diamond Face Shape A fringe/bangs really work well with this face shape. It can either be blunt cut, or more wispy or side swept. Layers around the chin also work well to soften your jawline and if your chin…
DetailsI was called up by a journalist on 7 News, one of the local TV stations in Melbourne on Tuesday and asked to comment on one of our local high street fashion retailers increasing their clothing sizing to a size 16. Given that according to CHOICE the average Australian woman is a size 16 (Australian),…
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Today I’m talking knickers, well, not just knickers, but all foundation garments. Like building a house, if the foundations aren’t solid, the house won’t be stable, your underwear has a huge effect on your overall look and how great you will look. Let’s start from the top! Bras Studies show that around 70% of women…
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Today I want to reintroduce you to Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types – who is a reformed shopaholic, but who I asked to write me a post after a recent experience that I think some of you may understand all too well. I was a compulsive over shopper for years. And for much of…
DetailsLooking stylish when pregnant can feel like hard work. You don’t want to buy a huge maternity wardrobe. But a few essentials plus accessories can really get you through your pregnancy. A great pair of maternity jeans are worth investing in. You can pair them with jersey tops, then throw over a cardigan (doesn’t have…
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What are your defining facial features that when replicated create the harmony that makes you look fabulous? Watch this short video on how to find your defining facial features and then you will be able to choose the most flattering necklines and know which toe shape on shoes really work for you. Read more about…
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Jackets are one of the most useful and versatile garments you may have in your wardrobe. A more formal jacket will make any outfit more formal or professional by adding a collar. A casual jacket can dress down more formal attire. One of the easiest ways to make your jeans outfit more dressy is by…
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How to Choose Earrings to Flatter Your Face Shape Last week I made a video to show you how to figure out your face shape. Now I want to share with you how to choose earrings to flatter and balance your face shape. We want to think about balance – so if your face is…
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Do you think that you’d love to do what I do for a career? Or maybe you’re already working as a personal stylist and are smart enough to realise that training could really take your skills to the next level. If so, why not check out our training courses. We have both classroom training in…
DetailsAnne Hathaway is currently sporting a pixie crop hairstyle and on the right features it looks gorgeous. Having spent some time studying those women who rock it I’ve come up with a few pointers on the features you need to make it work. According to John Frieda, hairdresser to the stars, a measurement…
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People always ask me what their face shape is. Why would you want to know your face shape? Well it helps to find you the most flattering hairstyle and also affects the styles of earrings that suit you. I’ve made this short video to show you how to figure our your face shape. Once you…
DetailsToday’s Stylish Thoughts comes from Oregon USA based blogger Mary of Biblioblog. What is the secret to great style? A woman who knows herself and is comfortable in herself will have a natural style which is unique to her and fully authentic. I think we develop our style as we get older, because we need…
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Women are notoriously bad for not altering their garments. We have an expectation that we can walk into a shop, try on a piece of clothing, it will fit us, flatter us and off we go into the sunset. But when you consider how many different body shapes we have, our variety of body proportional…
DetailsWhat would you do if someone started copying your style? Buying the same brands, always complimenting you and asking where you got your clothes, etc? It’s not a huge deal in my case, but I am finding it annoying and rude. A graceful way to handle it would be nice. I think I’ll start by…
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Many of us, over time, lose our creativity. Or, we don’t appreciate that we are creative because we’re not creative in the ‘arts’ field – can’t paint or sculpt, write music or poetry. So we think “I’m not creative” and then proceed to go through our lives with that belief. Over the years I’ve been…
DetailsToday’s Stylish Thoughts comes from Queensland blogger Rachel from Redcliffe Style. What is the secret to great style? I think the secret to great style is confidence. If you have confidence in yourself and also pick an outfit you feel comfortable in, you can’t help but look amazing. If you are worried about your stockings…
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It’s summer in the Northern hemisphere and if it’s actually hot (sadly summer isn’t always so hot everywhere), but if you need a new swimsuit and want some tips to flatter your body shape, as they are the most unforgiving of garments, then read on. Swimwear to Flatter Your Body Shape I shape – horizontal…
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