What to get the person who has everything or just doesn’t want any “thing”? How about an experience gift of some sort? How about something creative where they learn something new? Or go somewhere and discover something new? There are lots of fabulous experience gifts to give to someone (or just give to yourself), or…
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Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I have been asked about how often should you be re-evaluating and updating your style recipe and your colour palette? So we sat down and had a chat about these topics in this video. Reassessing Your Style Recipe The options are up to you – but here are…
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Looking for some unique gifts for loved ones? Then Etsy is definitely the place to go to find a myriad of items that they will love. I’ve spent some time trawling through it and found some fabulous ideas for Christmas gifts. For Around the House Unique handmade glass splat wall clock Recycled wood hanging display…
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It’s now been a little over 9 weeks since I had my bunion surgery and I thought I’d give you an update. What’s Changed in the Past 3 Weeks Since My Last Bunion Surgery Update I can stand the bed covers weighing down on my toes, it’s now no longer uncomfortable and I don’t need…
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I’ve written posts on the fashion lifecycle – fads – trends and classics, and also the expected lifespan of different fabrics and clothing. And whilst doing research on these topics, I stumbled over research on how long people actually keep their clothes – and thought it was quite fascinating and wanted to share some salient…
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Recently I discovered the lovely and talented Meredith Hoult who is a jewellery designer and maker of gorgeous handcrafted silver and anodised aluminium jewellery in Melbourne. Given my love of jewellery (it’s such a brilliant accessory to draw attention to your face) I picked up a few pairs of her earrings in different colours and…
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How do you know when you’ve hit your happy point on your style journey? Is it the same for everyone? Once you’ve hit your happy point, where do you go from there? What do you do on a regular basis to keep yourself up to date? This is the question Jill Chivers of 16 Style…
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I’m asked quite frequently on how to find a flattering lipstick colour. This can be tricky as so often buying lipstick is not a “try before you buy” experience, in fact, you don’t try til you get home and then you are sadly disappointed with the result. Try Before You Buy Take a tissue and…
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One question that popped up for me (and is something I’m asked about) when I wrote about the expected fashion lifespan of your wardrobe staples here, is how long can you expect a garment to really last – as far as it still looking good and wearing well – how long will your clothes really…
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I have a question, that perhaps others ponder too: What is the “life expectancy” of various clothing items from a fashion point of view? (not considering washing and sun and piling and wear and tear). I am asking because it would help me and possibly others to find a balance in how many items I…
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When you’re thinking about how to flatter your body and enhance it in a way that makes you happy, there are a few ‘tricks of the trade’ that make it easier to decide what to wear (and what to avoid when you’re shopping so you don’t keep making expensive mistakes). How does the magician create…
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Your skin covers your body, it’s always visible even in small parts when you cover up with clothing. The human eye cannot help but look at skin, our eyes are naturally drawn to where the skin is (skin can be exciting – that’s why there is such a thing as strippers, and why most work…
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Have you seen those snap closing donut bun makers and wonder if they really work? I decided to give the snap styling donut ones a go (sometimes called “magic bun makers”) as so often some of these hair tools don’t quite work as well as they do in the ads! Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised…
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It’s been 6 weeks since my bunion surgery and I’m so so excited that I can finally drive again! I think that has been one of the hardest things about the recovery from my recent bunion surgery. Having to ask others for help and being only able to go out and do things at the…
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No, I’m not talking about having a kidney operation removal – or even thinking about that old urban myth about the kidney thieves who steal kidneys from people and leave them the in a bathtub filled with ice. I’m talking about fashions that leave your kidney’s out in the cold. Physical Needs that Influence Fashion Choices…
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This next couple of weeks in Melbourne is the height of the Spring Racing Carnival, and if you’re still not sure what to wear I thought I’d share some tips to help you find an outfit. 1. Is it Racewear? Find out if what you’re planning to wear is race appropriate with this fun flowchart…
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Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I were asked to discuss the topic of style and aesthetics and how they relate to fashion trends (particularly if you’re not a keen follower of the trends but still love attractive and beautiful clothing and enjoy style and dressing. In this podcast, we reference The Lost Art…
DetailsHow do the 5 art principles of beauty relate to fashion and style – and how to have style when you don’t follow or care about fashion – Find out more about this topic on the accompanying blog post The Aesthetics of Beauty and Style and How They Relate to Fashion
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Today I reached my first half-century- not playing cricket (eeeghads no!), but in years, and I was thinking about how to celebrate this momentous occasion with you in a way that would be even marginally interesting to you. So I thought I’d create a photographic look back at the past 10 years of my style…
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It’s now just over 4 weeks since I had my bones realigned in my right foot to remove my bunion and fix my foot. Under doctor’s orders, I’m still wearing the post-operative shoe and have to do so for another 2 weeks) and find that I still need to keep my foot elevated a lot,…
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Having spent the past 4 weeks with my butt glued to either the couch or my bed (on strict doctors orders- down to my bunionectomy) I’ve watched lots of TV (thanks Fetch TV and Netflix) and have also been doing lots of reading. I used to spend a small fortune on magazines and books. Then…
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