In winter, many people rely on blacks and neutrals as wardrobe basics so the idea of wearing head-to-toe colour can be a little daunting. I share some ideas in the video on layering in winter using more than one colour. How to Layer Using More Than One Colour Go Monochromatic An easy way add colour…
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2021 was a busy year, even though I spent a considerable time in lockdown (again), but it didn’t stop me from aiming to dress with style most days of the week as I know there is a relationship between mental health and self-care, and what you wear is part of your self-care routine each day.…
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Welcome to the last post of 2021! It’s been an absolute pleasure to have your company throughout the year. In particular, I like to say an especially big “Thank you” to everyone who shared a blog post; bought one of my programs or took the time to share their style stories in one of my…
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Wow-what a year 2021 turned out to be. It started off feeling like we were getting on top of Covid and living a more normal life again here in Melbourne after our long 2020 lockdown ended towards the end of that year. Of course, things never stay the same and viruses don’t care how I…
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For the past 10 years I’ve been using a focus “word of the year” instead of new years resolutions as I’ve found it a better way to help me stay on track and to keep moving towards my life and business goals. So with 2021 nearing its end I knew it was time to find…
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I can’t believe another year has flown by so fast again. We’ve all taken another turn around the sun and we are back into the festive season again (and summer holidays here in Australia too). I want to take this time to say a big thank you to you, for taking the time to read…
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In This Video 0.11 I struggle with prints in general – what to choose. I’m a bit scared that they won’t work so I tend to avoid them. Any tips? 6.22 How do I dress practically and attractively, being comfortable but still in an interesting but not crazy way, so vibrant but not aggressive? 9.44…
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After my diagnosis of two basal cell carcinomas, one on each side of my nose I had an appointment with a plastic surgeon with the hope of being able to have them cut out immediately in the chair in his consulting rooms. After inspection of the cancers he decided that their placement right in the…
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Which are the best shaped shorts for your body shape and proportions (cos they both matter)? Body shape gives you the best shape or silhouette. Body proportions tells you how long the shorts should be to flatter your gams. The guidelines for flattering shorts shapes is really the same as for flattering skirt shapes.…
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In This Video 0.08 I want to learn better how to express who I am without being obsessed with my appearance and not to be invisible unless I choose to be. As an older women, it is easy to be overlooked, but I’m not interested in being dramatic as a means of countering that bias.…
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Do you lament that you have a wardrobe full of clothes yet feel like you’ve got nothing to wear? If you do, you are not alone. In fact, it’s one of the most common issues women tell me they have. So what to do about this conundrum? Firstly, you need to diagnose the root cause…
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Each season, Pantone puts together a forecast of what they see as upcoming fashion colour trends based on catwalks and interior design and the general mood of the times. They also put out a forecast for a colour of the year as well and have just released their 2022 colour of the year which they…
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Do you tend to wear jeans and trousers in winter because you don’t want to feel cold but then get really bored with your winter style? I know that I can feel this way. Yet as someone who feels the cold, how do you wear skirts and dresses in winter without feeling cold all the…
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In This Video 0.10 I feel like my style is on constant repeat I find it hard to locate any variety anywhere not in my wardrobe or the shops How can I find something different? 5.58 How do I Look smart without being too formal? 10.43 I’ve been hiding in a very basic “uniform” for…
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I recently joined Karen O’Connor of Menopause, Marriage and Motherhood, to record another podcast interview – this time we talked all about the power of colour and finding your perfect colours It was recorded when I was on a short holiday with my husband and where we were staying the internet signal wasn’t strong, so…
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I have recently acquired some lovely short sleeve kind of shrugs or boleros and cropped jackets. They are on the dressier side. One is silk with a slight sheen and the other is a low pile faux fur in a classic leopard print. I know how to wear them with a little dark dress but…
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One of the many joys of aging, apart from the exponential growth of unwanted chin hairs, is that more lumps seem to grow on your body. I’ve had a couple of lumps next to my nose and on my chin for a few years now, and none of them looked like anything much, no strange…
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In This Video 0.08 I can’t find a bra that fits, the cup size is not right when I choose a larger band size to fit my more expanded waist. Any tips? 6.23 I really do not know what style actually suits me. I am over 60 approximately 5ft 6in tall have salt and pepper…
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Do you want to improve your style? Have you got clothes sitting in your wardrobe unworn (or hardly ever worn), just languishing, wishing you’d wear them but missing out on your love and attention? Shopping your wardrobe and wearing what’s already inside is a great place to start to figure out what does and doesn’t…
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The Rule of Three and Your Style The rule of three is a writing and speaking principle that suggests that three events, examples, or ideas are more interesting and enjoyable and you will see many examples of how we use this in our every day language, such as Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Before, During, After See…
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