Currently showing at the Design Museum in London is an exhibition of couturier Azzedine Alaïa’s creations. Tunisian-born Alaia tirelessly upheld the traditions of haute couture from his first show in the late 1970s until is final one just before his death in 2017. He worked in the tradition of the great couturiers he admired, Madeleine…
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From leafy Surrey in the UK (just outside of London) comes midlife blogger Maria who writes the lifestyle blog Passion Fruit, Paws and Peonies and she’s kind enough to share her Stylish Thoughts with you today. What is the secret to great style? I love a chic and elegant look and for me that is…
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Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I have been asked to talk about wardrobe decluttering. Some of you may regularly declutter or edit your wardrobes (this is both my and Jill’s current approach, what you might call a ‘continuous assessment’ method), whilst others may do a larger spring clean every now and again. Jill…
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Handbags – I think they were my first fashion love (and gosh if I had any design skill, I’d love to be a handbag designer). Before shoes, for me, it was a handbag obsession which started in my university years. I have quite a collection of handbags and love to change up my bags with…
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Winter is a time of year that allows you to throw on more, not less, which means it’s way easier to create more interesting outfits as you can keep adding layers of texture, pattern and adding details (unlike in summer, where even adding a “third piece” can be too much, which is why I’ve shared…
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On one of my two days off in London on my recent trip there, I decided to visit Kensington Palace – current home of Prince William and Kate Middleton and their children, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle along with Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, The Duke and Duchess…
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I’m happy to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts of mid-life East Midlands UK blogger Stephanie C of Priceless Life of Mine. Please do go and check out her blog. What is the secret to great style? I think the secret is dress for your shape, and wear whatever you like and whatever makes you happy.…
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One of the delights of London is the Victoria and Albert Museum (also known as the V & A) which always has a fashion exhibition to enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PaCzbe_gsU Currently (and running until 27 January 2019) is the Fashioned from Nature exhibition, a fascinating look into the influence of the natural world on fashion through history…
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I have a business casual workplace, but do a lot of travel, and have many formal meetings in countries like the US and Europe. So I have many shirts, blouses and Jersey tops, and wear them mainly with light trousers suitable for the warm climate in which I work, and also for travel and business…
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Recently I met the lovely Lizzi Richardson who writes the blog Loved By Lizzi when presenting two masterclasses at the Federation of Image Professionals in the UK. Lizzi is based in Buckinghamshire, England and I asked her to share her Stylish Thoughts with you. What is the secret to great style? Style is not just…
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How we can we honour our style recipes in a retail world where quality is low, prices are high and individuality is minimum? I live in NYC and many of the interesting boutiques are gone and most stores carry very similar inventory. Honouring Your Style in a Mass Market Retail World To feel truly stylish…
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I’m delighted to share the Stylish Thoughts of Kent, UK based blogger Jacqui who writes Mummabstylish. What’s the secret to great style? The secret to great style is classic dressing with a hint of on-trend items. What would you spend money on? I would spend the most money on a dress for a special occasion.…
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Please welcome Tiina Lehtoranta from Helsinki, Finland, who is sharing her Stylish Thoughts with us! Tiina writes the blog Elegance Revisited. What is the secret to great style? Consistency, in the sense that personal style should be an extension .of personality, something that looks natural and authentic. What is the one thing you would spend…
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Whenever I visit London (and I realised on the way over on the plane – in that 24 hours that is such fun in a tin tube – that it’s been 16 years since I was last here), I love to visit Liberty of London – just off Regent Street in Central London – as…
DetailsDiscover tips on how to find your authentic style – your style essence – your style DNA – so that you feel truly confident and at home in your clothing and style – get more tips on the accompanying blog post here: Tips on Finding and Defining Your Authentic Style DNA
DetailsHow each of the 16 Style Types – psychological types as defined by Jung and Myers Briggs will dress and express themselves differently. Read the accompanying blog posts here for more tips and examples How to Express Your Personality Through Your Personal Style
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In this podcast episode, Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss how solid garments can still be classed as heroes. Not all statement (hero) items are prints, so what other elements of garments can be heroes and how can you tell the difference between a hero print and an interest print. Which Kind of…
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Tell me …. are you often pushed for time? Do you want to know you look great without having to fuss or think too much? Know you can throw on an outfit and some accessories that go together and get out the door? This is what you get when you spend some time work (or…
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I’m delighted to welcome Cheryl, author of the blog Cheryl Shops and San Fransisco resident (USA) to share her Stylish Thoughts. What is the secret to great style? Wearing what you love—things that make you feel good from the inside out. I truly believe that when you feel good, you look good. It’s all about…
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The era of disposable fashion is coming to a close (well I really hope so), that buy it, wear it once or twice, then throw it out fashion that has been rampant in what is known as the “junior market” (that is the young women’s fashion 16 – 25 age market). And I believe that…
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