There are some fashion trends that will stand the test of time and are worth splurging on, spend more on quality as you will get years of wear from them. Other trends are in and out in a season or two, these are the ones that you may want to enjoy, but don’t waste your…
DetailsDuchesse of Passage des Perles from Toronto, Canada today shares her thoughts on style. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? Your coat: it’s the entrance and exit. A sad coat makes anything under it less lovely. What are your top tips for looking stylish when travelling? Matte jersey…
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Accessories are the icing on the clothing cake. Cake is nice enough by itself, but so much more delectable with some icing. If you look at women you think dress stylishly, most likely there will be an accessory or two that makes the outfit work and adds that interest, that detail, that spark of excitement…
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There are lots of problems with the fit of commercially made garments, these are things that if you’re making the garment you can alter out of the pattern. But before you buy, make sure these are not problems built into the garment for you. There are some common issues with fit that are reasonably easy…
DetailsAccording to a study done by the British College of Optometrists found that wearing glasses to a job interview improves your chances of getting hired. The research found that 43% of people think that those who wear glasses are more intelligent. We also assume that glasses wearers are quiet and don’t cause problems, other attributes…
DetailsToday we get some great insider tips from Seattle based (but Netherlands born) Angie from You Look Fab. She has worked in the rag trade as a fashion buyer for ladieswear for 19 years and is a stylist who sees clients one on one. What is the secret to great style? I hope it’s not…
DetailsI was recently reading a newspaper article that contained the predictions of futurists, those people who try and predict the upcoming trends. Some interesting thoughts that I’ll share with you. On the Rise Handmade goods Op Shopping Bargain Hunting Twin sets Pearls Out of Fashion Plastic surgery Looking sloppy Conspicuous brand names Paying full price…
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I’m often asked for my beauty tips as people think I’m at least 5 years younger than my chronological age. My biggest tip is to wear sunscreen. Environmental damage from the sun and pollution (smoking is a terrible pollutant and causer of wrinkles too, fortunately I’ve never smoked). At the moment here in Melbourne it’s…
DetailsCourageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day – with nothing “everyday” about it. While the 2010 color of the year, PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise, served as an escape for…
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Many businesses these days have a casual dress code, especially for those non-client facing personnel, but still many people wear clothes that are inappropriate for a work environment and the bosses complain to me (as well as their own peers) about what their employees are wearing. They will also tell me that they’re not keen…
DetailsToronto, Canada based Kristen from K Line today shares her thoughts on style. What is the secret to great style? I don’t know that there’s one secret but I do think that knowing what suits you, and wearing it with utter confidence, is a big part of style… What is the one thing you would…
DetailsHow the sleeve is cut and fits into a top or jacket can change the way a garment appears on your body. If you have a deeper, lower cut armhole, this will add some bulk to your chest region, so is great for women with narrower shoulders (A shapes) or smaller busts who would like…
DetailsToday I’m lucky enough to have Lisa from Privilege share some of her thoughts about style. Lisa lives in Northern California, USA. 1. Who inspires you? This may sound platitudinous, (big word of the day) but it is in fact my mother. I remember her as well in a black Donald Brooks 1960s cocktail dress –…
DetailsYou may all be wondering what has happened to me, seemingly disappeared off your screens. Well while on my holiday I got severe abdominal pains which resulted in 4 days in bed and eventually a visit to the emergency department of my local hospital, who then proceeded to do some emergency exploratory surgery. Finally after 5…
DetailsToday’s guest blogger is Sally McGraw – Already Pretty from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA What is the secret to great style? I see cultivating great style as a three-part process: 1. Learning to love and accept your body, just as it is 2. Learning to dress your body in a way that aligns with your personal…
DetailsToday our guest bloggers is Melbourne, Australia based Renee who is The Bra Queen What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? Without a doubt the 3 must haves and do’s for me are my hair, good lingerie and skincare. What is the one thing you wouldn’t spend a lot…
DetailsI’m currently on holiday in Canberra with my kids, seeing the grandparents and a load of friends, so still powered down, but I’ve decided to have a series of guest posts from other bloggers around the globe, it’s always fascinating to find out what others think of as essential, and their own definition of their style.…
DetailsHappy New Year to you all. I hope 2011 brings much happiness for you all. To help you along the way why not think about getting your wardrobe sorted out for the new year with these 5 easy to follow image resolutions. 1. I will only buy what is flattering to me, the colours that…
DetailsIt’s that time of year again when the office Christmas party is the order of the day. What are the rules you should remember, between imbibing the company punch? The Rules for the Office Christmas Party 1. Remember, this is still your workplace/work colleagues, the rules of office etiquette still apply, don’t over indulge, you…
DetailsI was asked by a reader the other day for help choosing winter coats. Here are a few tips. Clockwise from top left: Show off a defined waist with a belted coat like a trench – great for X, A and 8 shapes. If you are petite, keep your coat knee length or shorter and…
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Today I welcome a guest post from Jill Chivers. Jill runs a program and award winning website called My Year Without Clothes Shopping which she invited me to be a guest contributor for, writing the lessons on colour and style. Jill’s own year-long challenge, her year without clothes shopping, finishes on Wednesday December 15 2010. Here…
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