I want you to take a look today at Karen Of a Certain Age’s blog post today about Russia’s first lady, Svetlana Medvedev. Given her status, I’m guessing she’s dressed designer – so why doesn’t she pay to have her hems altered professionally to a length that suits her figure, buy a more uplifting bra,…
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A lovely blogger asked how to store her collection of around 50 scarves. So I’m bringing you some options to consider. Here are a few ideas: 1.From Ikea you could try a Skubb (below) 2. A Komplement hanger 3. Alternatively from Amazon.com you could use the Whitmor Handbag File to store scarves –…
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Here is a quick video of me showing a few ways of tying a pashmina style scarf. A large rectangular scarf in a soft fabric makes a great accessory and it can be tied in multiple ways. And here is a pic of Niamh who tied her own scarf.
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Scarves seem to be the most wondered about accessory. So I thought I’d do a series on possible ways to wear them. Here is a small square chiffon scarf worn in two ways. Firstly, folded into a triangle then tied with the widest part of the triangle at the front, ends tied underneath…
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The other day when I was asking how you all felt about accessories, one reader said that she was disappointed that accessories were as costly as an item of clothing. This can be true at times, particularly if you live somewhere that has deep discounting in sales and you take advantage of this opportunity. Why…
DetailsOne of the measurements that is commonly long is the rise measurement – that is the distance from leg break to waist. Some people have a long body, but they are short-waisted and the length is in their rise which is long. 1. If you are proportionally like this, skirts can be your best friends…
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One of my lovely readers asked that I post something to help her – she has a small bust but is proportionally long through her decollete and was wondering what she should wear. What’s a long decolletage? Well, it’s a long proportion between the base of your chin and the peak of your bust –…
DetailsFor some reason or another, so many women seem scared of accessories, or don’t have the confidence to choose accessories. Interestingly I find so many women would rather not wear any than wear something that they’re not confident works for them. Some others blame laziness, just can’t be bothered to make a choice. Why…
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I love this quote – and yesterday I heard someone on the radio say Architecture is a living being – it reflects the culture and mood of the times. We are not static beings and so our buildings are renovated and change over time. The renovations and changes to buildings relate to…
DetailsI was reminded on Tuesday evening, when I spent 3 hours doing some extra training with the Look Good Feel Better organisation for whom I volunteer, about what a fabulous program it is. What is Look Good Feel Better – it’s a charity that delivers programs to people with cancer, in hospitals all over the…
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The length of your waist is one of your body proportion measurements (you can find out how to measure all your proportions here), and one of the ones many people want to know is if they have a short or long waist, or are one of the lucky balanced waisted ones! Why do we care…
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Body Proportions There are body shapes (X, A, H, I, O, V, 8) which tell us where to add detail and where to use horizontals to balance or draw attention, and where to use verticals to elongate. Then there are body proportions, which tell us where to end hems of sleeves, tops, jackets, skirts and…
DetailsI’ve been asked by one of my lovely readers to do a post to help her make the most of her long slim legs, without looking Mutton Dressed as Lamb. 1. Wear shoes with detail and ankle straps – all those gladiator shoes will work for you. Just ensure that the straps are finer…
DetailsIf you’re in Melbourne, and at a loose end tomorrow, I’m doing a Style Workshop at the Business Mums Conference www.businessmumsconference.com.au I’d love to see you there if you can make it! I’ll be covering: Body Shapes Body Proportions Body Variations (big and small hips, bums, boobs etc) Scale There will also…
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Wear a nude shoe – yes I’ve gone on about this illusion trick before, but it’s worth repeating – a nude shoe, one that blends with the colour of your skin on your foot, will make your legs look longer by creating a seamless transition from skin to shoe. Wear a low vamp shoe…
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How do you know if your back view is as attractive as your front? It’s much harder to see our back view in the mirror, without a series of mirrors. So when choosing jeans, which are the best pockets for your butt? Quick Tips for Choosing Jeans Pockets Size and placement is really important…
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High heels are interesting. I meet clients who love heels and wear them every day, in fact they say that heels are more comfortable than flats. I meet clients who never wear heels, no matter what the occasion, they are just too uncomfortable for them. I like both heels and flats. Heels work better for…
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I’ll always remember when my daughter was a toddler it was rare for her not to have some sort of ring of food around her mouth and one day after coming back from seeing a clients, her nanny showed me a video she’d made of Niamh, and what stood out to me was her clean…
DetailsLast week after a shopping trip with a client, I was wandering back to my car through the shoe section of David Jones in Doncaster Shoppingtown, when I spied these shoes. I’ve been looking for a pair of comfortable shoes that don’t scream ‘ugly’ at me. I wanted something I can pair with jeans for…
DetailsToday I wasn’t seeing clients, so I decided not to wash my hair, I also decided to give it a rest from hot styling tools which I have to use to tame it every day, but I still have to do the school and kindy drop offs and pick ups so need to keep it…
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I’ve had a few requests on how to wear leggings after my post the other week. So here are some ideas if you’re no longer in your twenties or don’t want to show off too much leg. Some Ideas: 1.A skirt that is a bit too short – leggings that go over the knees…
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