Do you have a signature scent or perfume? One that you’re known for by those close to you? How did you choose that scent? Was it the shape of the bottle? The smell? The promise of the advertising? The name of the perfume? The Power of Scent When you think of your personal style (which…
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Reader Question – I have a 44 double D bust and I’m about 172 centimeters tall. I’ve tended to hide my bust in loose flowing clothes and I recently tried a figure flattering dress. I was amazed as I did look busty but in proportion. Why is this this? balanced body proportions Oversized Clothes Don’t Make…
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Reader Question: I am Serene palette, live in a place where we get very harsh winters. Lots of snow, slush, very cold. My hair has gone grey. I’m having trouble figuring out how “winterize” my light palette- particularly in the footwear department! Spring/fall require a heavier shoe but not always a winter boot. I’ve got…
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Reader Question – How do you wear medium value colours when you have high-value contrast and dark ideal value? Just a quick note if you’re new to Inside Out Style and have never heard of the term “value” with regards to colour, the value of the colour just means how light or dark the colour…
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The exhibition: Gabrielle Chanel, Fashion Manifesto is currently on display at the National Gallery of Victoria and, as I was making my way around the exhibits of over 100 of her gorgeous outfits what struck me, was just what you could learn about wearing black from Chanel. Chanel was the instigator of black as a…
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What you wear under your clothing is as important as what wonderful outfit you put together. Your undergarments – bras and briefs are your foundations, and clothing will only look great if the foundations work for you (you don’t build a house on dodgy foundations, don’t wear clothes over dodgy undergarments). If you notice that…
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One of the big life changes many women go through is having kids. And adjusting to life with young children is difficult. Even more so if you have come from a professional workplace and you have a preference for the Classic personality dressing style, one that loves a crisp button-up shirt and a smart blazer…
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How Do I Improve My Wardrobe When Nothing Goes with Anything? Reader question – I’ve got lots of one-off pieces in my wardrobe. I see a beautiful top; pair of shoes or a skirt but nothing goes with anything. How do I think about my wardrobe so it’s not like several jigsaws that will never…
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What’s a Personal Brand Anyway? According to Amazon Founder, Jeff Bezos, “A personal brand is what others say about you when you’re not in the room”. It’s the impression others have of you, your personality, your competency, your credibility. Your personal brand is unique to you and is a combination of your skills and experience…
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I’m riffling through photos from the early noughties decade 2000 – 2009 to see if I can find evidence of when the skin cancer lumps appeared next to my nose. Doing this is fun as I get to see my kids as babies, toddlers, and their cheeky little kid smiles again. I mean, how’s this…
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I was asked by one of my 7 Steps to Style members to talk about florals as she was concerned that florals come in so many different forms – in some ways – they are the most varied sort of pattern of all patterns, but they can be seen as old-fashioned or ageing which as…
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I just wanted to say how much I love your transition to ‘grey’. The colour and hairstyle suits your cool colouring so well. I note that in the photos, you always include touches of blue that tone in beautifully with your hair and skin. Did this change entail a huge wardrobe review and discard of…
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Do you find it tricky to mix the grey items in your wardrobe together successfully? If you find it tricky you are not alone, as it’s the hardest colour to mix and match and that’s because there are so many different greys that have different base colours. Why Grey is So Hard to Mix and…
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“My biggest challenge at the moment when it comes to my style is finding clothing and colors that I’m comfortable in and my lack of confidence in trying new styles.” This was some feedback I received from a reader when asked about her style struggles, and I know that she is not alone! What’s Your…
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I love your statement necklaces. I’d love to know the different places where you find most of them. Do you have a low end starting price in order to find the quality you want? Handmade Markets, Amazon, Ebay, Boutiques I find them from everywhere. I look far and wide. I find them at clothing stores,…
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Balance is the concept of visual equilibrium. When we talk about dressing for your body shape and body proportions, what we are trying to do create visual balance. There are 4 main principles of co-ordination that influences how you achieve balance with your outfits. These are: Levels of Refinement Principle of Volume Related Shapes Related Lines When…
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It’s funny how questions come in waves. I received two similar questions in my lucky dip of your colour and style questions. My biggest battle issue is how to dress a large stomach and a bigger bust without looking sloppy. The rest of my body is fine but I’m five foot one so short, petite…
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Betty White would have turned 100 this week and I was really sad to read of her passing a few weeks ago. You may not think of Betty White as a style icon, but to me she is and here is why… Betty White was always smiling and never took herself too seriously. And…
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Do You Prefer Your Garments to Skim Rather Than Cling? There is a sweet spot where a garment is fitted without being clinging. Garments that cling show every lump and bump and ruin your outfit (and your confidence). Clothing that is too big and baggy will make you lose your shape and your outfits can…
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By Alison Goodman In October 2020, I decided to embrace my inner silver foxette and stop dyeing my hair red. It was a big decision for me because my long red mane was my trademark and I had a whole wardrobe geared towards my Spicy colours. Well, it has now been fourteen months; I am…
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Did you catch Part 1 of the Best of Inside Out Style in 2021? If you missed it, you can read it here Now onto some more great colour and style posts that were published this past year! What does monochromatic really mean? It’s so often a term thrown about in the fashion media and…
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