The Key to Feeling Fabulous in Your Own Skin: Decoding Your Unique Body Equation

Do you ever find yourself grappling with the age-old dilemma of figuring out your body shape while trying on clothes? It’s a common struggle, and believe me, you’re not alone. In fact, even as a personal stylist and color consultant, I’ve had my own share of fashion conundrums. Let me take you on a journey…

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Dressing for You: Expert Advice on Navigating Fashion Confusion

Understanding Your Personal Style – Is  Your Style Your Own or Someone Else’s? Have you ever stood in front of your closet, surrounded by heaps of clothes, yet still unsure of what truly reflects your personal style? You find yourself second-guessing whether your choices are genuinely yours or merely a reflection of others’ expectations. Well,…

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How Your Clothes Impact Your Confidence Unveiling the Power of Personal Style - personal style can transform your life

How Your Clothes Impact Your Confidence: Unveiling the Power of Personal Style

Imagine if your wardrobe could speak for you without uttering a single word. What would it say about your personality, beliefs, and aspirations? As a seasoned personal stylist and color consultant, I’ve come to understand that our clothing choices have a profound impact on our self-confidence and how we are perceived by others. Watch the…

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What's the difference betweern ruching, gathering and draping

Understanding the Impact of Ruching and Gathering

Personal style isn’t just about picking the right clothes; it’s about understanding how certain design elements can enhance or conceal various parts of your body. As an expert in this field with 20 years of experience, I’ve witnessed how strategic choices, particularly with regard to rushing and draping, can significantly impact your appearance.  I was…

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Shift Happens: 15 Style Tips For Menopause and Perimenopausal Changes

Shift Happens: 15 Style Tips For Menopause and Perimenopausal Changes

Menopause which is the cessation of menstruation (and Perimenopause, which is the period before that often lasts for around 10 years) are something I knew very little about until I started going through them, and even then there were a bunch of strange symptoms that have happened to me over the past 15 years that…

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How to choose shoe colour to go with your column of colour outfit

The Ultimate Guide to Matching Shoe Colors with Your Column of Colour Outfit

In my 7 Steps to Style online program, I do a monthly Q&A session on Zoom to answer members’ questions.  This month one of the questions I received was how to wear a column of colour when you don’t always want to wear a third piece (jacket, cardigan, additional layer) because you live in a…

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How to find your style at any age - particuarly after retirement

Finding Your Style at Any Age: A Guide to Dressing Sharp and Feeling Confident

As we journey through life, our bodies and circumstances change, and sometimes so does our sense of style. I recently had the privilege of hearing from a woman who shared her story of struggle and transformation.  A retired former administrator found herself facing the daunting task of rediscovering her style after battling breast cancer and…

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Flattering Shrugs, Wraps, and Pashminas for Different Body Shapes

Flattering Shrugs, Wraps, and Pashminas for Different Body Shapes

Reader Question: Please could you do a post about choosing shrugs, wraps and pashminas for the different body shapes? My particular problem is being short with an O body type or Apple shape. Should I use longer or shorter shrugs etc. to balance my proportions? Also With pashminas, I tend to wear as a thicker…

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