Exercise Taking regular exercise helps you to stay physically healthier and mentally sharper into old age, four studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed on Monday. Here are some of the studies: One of the studies found that women who exercised more during middle age – defined as an average age of 60…
DetailsI was asked by one of my lovely Australian readers if I could do some posts on my favourite beauty products, as many products reviewed on the blogsphere are not available in Australia, though we do get lots. So I thought I’d start with some of my favourites that I use daily. Cetaphil Cleanser –…
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. . As rightly mentioned in the comments by readers, Cybill and Duchesse, not only is there the formal or casual element as previously posted, there is also the matter of season. Colour – lighter and brighter colours tend to suit warmer seasons, darker and richer colours suit cooler seasons (and we’re talking seasons…
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I was in the supermarket the other day and noticed that many women carry the same handbag everywhere, to work, to the gym, to the supermarket, out for an evening, never stopping to consider that this one-size-fits-all solution may be doing then an injustice. So is it time you thought about your handbag, and whether…
DetailsI’m an H shape, not waist to speak of, and sometimes I wish I could wear a belt, but they just show off my lack of waist. So what are my options? Option 1 is to wear it low down on my hips rather than at my waist. Preferably with a curved belt that sits…
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Sarah Greenberg: “I have a ‘blazer on the door’ theory, meaning that you just never know when you’re going to be pulled into a meeting with a CEO or a filmmaker. Even if I’m wearing jeans, I have a blazer on the back door in my office and a pair of heels under my desk,…
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Do you buy clothes only to return them? Do you buy clothes thinking that if they don’t work you will return them, but never get around to it? How much money and time is this costing you? In my work as an image consultant I see heaps of waste, whether it be waste of money…
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Reader Jill asked me for some help finding a Mother of the Groom outfit: I am quite thin with a bony chest and torso (only 47 kilos), small bust, average height, rectangular body (carrying a little more weight below the waist) and am 60 years young. My hair is jaw-length brownish red (a similar style…
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Here’s my problem. I did fine at dressing for work. Fine at dressing up. Casual in the house, who cares. But given that I’m always tempted to wear my loose jeans, my yoga pants, and a tshirt, what kind of jackets can I get so that I look decent when totally comfortable? For shoes, I’ve…
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What to you were some of the best and worst fashion moments of the noughties? What do you want to see more of, what never again? Fashion Trends I’d Rather Not See Again this Decade Crocs (except on little kids) – not attractive. They are fine to wear as a footwear to go boating in,…
DetailsAustralian Marie Claire magazine did a survey of men and women, polling which Australian clothing size from 6 to 16 was sexiest. (For those in North America/Canada, an Australian 12 is a US size 8, and for those in the UK and Australian 12 is a UK size 14). Interestingly, the results said that an…
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I’m often asked by clients and people I meet how I became an image consultant. It’s not the kind of job that most of us grow up thinking about (doctor, nurse, teacher, fireman etc.). In fact, I didn’t even know of its existence as a job until I met an image consultant in 2003. But…
DetailsIt’s Christmas Day here now, the kids got us up at 5.30am, very very excited that Santa had visited them and left surprises. I wanted to wish all my lovely readers a very merry Christmas and to say a heartfelt thank you for reading and commenting on my blog this past year. I hope you…
DetailsBlogger Karen left this comment on What to Wear When Dating Do you think different cultures see colors representing different things than we normally find in the western world? Brides in China wear red for luck. In the US they might look like tarts or very aggressive women in red satin and lace. In China,white…
DetailsI was directed by Christine to a Wardrobe Capsule Challenge on the Sewing Pattern Review forum boards and wanted to share with you the fantastic capsules that were put together. You can check out lots of entries and the wardrobe capsules they put together for the competition. The winner did a great job, not only…
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From The Daily Mail Parents have a duty to boycott shops that sell ‘sexist’ pink toys and clothes for girls, according to a pressure group backed by a Labor minister. The ‘Pinkstinks’ campaign, founded by twins Emma and Abi Moore, says young girls are being led up ‘pink alleys’ by companies that target them with…
DetailsWhat’s your greatest challenge with dressing? What do you want to know? Is it about your body shape? Is it about a specific part of your body? Is is about accessorising? Is it about fit? Is it about fabric? Is it about choosing flattering colours? Is it about putting together a wardrobe that works? Is…
DetailsPink – the right pink flatters your complexion and makes you look healthy and glowing, it also is the colour of love and a nurturing colour. It, will make a man feel more protective. Red – sensual and fiery, this colour conveys a very confident message, it may be interpreted that you are tiger in…
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One of the other elements of choosing a necklace, along with the neckline, is creating harmony with the print or pattern or other design features of the garment it’s sitting next to. From left to right, top to bottom: Snakeskin cardigan with multiple piece coral necklace – two naturally occurring shapes, made of many small…
DetailsI was asked by a reader how to choose match necklaces with clothing, so to start, here is a quick guide on how to match necklines and necklaces Necklines that have detail – beading, ruffles, cowls etc, don’t need any extra embellishment, avoid wearing a necklace with them. Lower necklines such as Vs, Scoops, Square,…
DetailsDecember is here, and suddenly I’ve got to think more seriously about the whole present issue. So for yourselves (if you have to fill your own stocking), or for your stylish friends, here are a few ideas for stylish stocking fillers or Chris Kringle presents. Petal Plusheez – Spa Socks After a long day on…
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