If you’d asked me 12 years ago if I thought I’d be still writing Inside Out Style and that it would have turned into the encyclopaedia of colour and style, I’d have probably thought you were crazy. Yet here we are 12 years later and I’m still creating new content (and I thought I’d be…
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In this Video 0.08 How do I clean out my closet? I’ve had a lifestyle change which means what I used to wear is not now what I need. 8.15 A shape with a large bust – how can I style a Chanel style jacket 9.32 How do I find clothes that I love in…
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Style and fashion are usually so intertwined that many use the terms interchangeably, but if you strip them back you’ll discover they are actually very different from each other. One is your home. The other is a tool – such as a hammer. You need tools to build your home, but they are not…
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Sewing is such a fantastic skill to have. It’s one that is growing in popularity again as no longer is “just like a bought one” such a compliment. I know many women my age and younger who never learned to sew as it wasn’t considered a necessary life skill. I’m lucky enough that I grew…
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It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I write this post. The news earlier this week that a beloved colleague, friend and mentor, author Brenda Kinsel had passed away shocked me and the whole image consulting world along with her devoted fans. It is hard to believe such a vibrant soul with such a…
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In this Video 0.10 What colour wrap to wear over a coral pink dress when you have dark Exotic/Autumn colouring? 2.24 How to enhance my multi-tonal grey hair when I’m larger and don’t want to wear light colours as they don’t suit my lifestyle? 7.27 Tips on finding denim without whiskers and distressing? What…
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How to stop your glasses fogging up when wearing a mask is one of the big issues when wearing face mask. I’ve got a few tips in the video plus some on communicating effectively with one on! How to Stop Your Glasses Fogging Up With Your Face Mask On Make sure your mask fits…
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In this Video 0.12 When does blue act as a neutral and when as a colour? 3.05 I’m a tall H shape – can I do a column of colour without looking too tall? 5.45 What colour blue jeans to choose? Neutrals and Coloured Neutrals What is Navy and What Colours Work Well With It?…
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Want to look taller and or slimmer? The column of colour is just one of the many illusion tricks I can teach you, so that you can become your own clothing magician. The column of colour is a great trick to elongate your body When we think about using lines to create the illusion of…
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A column of colour is a great way to remove obvious widening horizontal lines from your outfits (find out all about how horizontals work here if you’re not sure!). Now a really great way to draw less attention to your tummy is to create an inner column of colour, which includes a third piece (topper/jacket/cardigan)…
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In This Video 0.011 How to create a wardrobe between classic and casual that doesn’t feel too formal as I live in a relaxed location 4.04 How do you wear a hat for warmth or shade when hats just don’t suit you? 7.34 I don’t always want to wear dark colours – how to wear…
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I’ve shared my love of paint by numbers here before (it really helps me to unwind and relax and get out of my head) so I was excited to discover you’re not limited to the range or kits pre-created. You can now get a custom paint by numbers kit from Winnie’s Picks made from your very…
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One of the easiest ways of creating a longer slimmer appearance is to wear a column of colour (and I’ve written extensively on this topic in multiple posts which you can look through here). Now what I’m finding is that there are a lot of questions about how to create a column of colour that…
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Struggling with Your Style? Every day I get emails about style struggles and I put them into these video Q&A sessions as I want to empower you to look and feel your best every day and stop wasting money randomly buying clothes that end up sitting in you wardrobe unworn cos they just aren’t quite…
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Can You See Clearly? Scene: at Imogen’s makeup supplier Imogen holding up a bunch of lipsticks and trying to decipher the names on the labels. “Does this one say Winterberry?” Imogen asks the sales assistant Sales assistant comes over and looks at the lipstick and says “it’s upside down, I can’t read it” Imogen turns…
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In this Video 0.10 How do you determine your balance points? 4.19 Body 8 shape vs X shape – what’s the difference and why is the advice for each different? 6.44 Are there any shades of brown I could pick for my shoes and bags if my colouring is cool and bright? Balance Points Understanding…
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Here is my quick and easy Contoured Face Mask Pattern that takes only a few minutes to make. Contoured Face Mask Instructions Thick stretch fabric such as a scuba or Ponte knit which are water-resistant polyester-spandex blend fabrics – each piece needs 20cm x 16cm – so you can find fabric scraps to fit (this…
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What’s the value of a style recipe? Let me share … Every morning my husband and I walk around our local park with the dogs. We pass many of the same people on our jaunt each day and over time I’ve started “naming” these people using something that identifies them, so much so that I…
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Your weekly roundup of style and colour Q&A videos – please do email me your pressing colour and style questions to answer in upcoming videos! Your Questions Answered in this video 0.10 How can I create a capsule wardrobe when I have low colour contrast and don’t want to include neutrals? 4.15 As a low…
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Summer dressing can be tricky when you don’t like to expose too much skin but want to remain cool and stylish. Find the Right Fabrics Natural fibres breath more easily, or mix of synthetics with natural fibres work well. Look for lightweight fabrics such as lace, silk or chiffon – light and floaty is a…
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In this Video 0.16 What are some options if you have short legs and dark colouring but need a strap to keep your shoes on? 4.10 Will changing my hair colour change my palette or just my contrasts? 8.06 How do I know if I should wear patterns or solid colours? Faking a Low Vamp…
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