In This Video 0.08 Want to dress age appropriate but many woman my age dress frumpy or 10 years older. I’m 63. Many women my age don’t care how they look. How do I know if I’m dressing my age? Age Appropriate Dressing What are Age Appropriate Clothes and Colours and How to Find Them?…
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Want your clothes to last longer and to look good for longer? You invest good money in your clothes. You’ve spent precious time and energy shopping for them and finding pieces you love. So you want them to last. Not only is this good for your bank account, it’s good for the planet. Now, many…
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Have you ever stopped and appreciated a sunrise or sunset, and in fact, whipped out your phone so you could take a photo of it to capture it? Maybe you were walking down a street and noticed that the houses were all painted in different colours and that grabbed your attention and made you smile?…
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We live in a world overflowing with advice—snappy soundbites, TikTok tips, and expert hot takes on everything from avocado storage to how to manifest your dream life. But every now and then, a piece of advice lodges itself in your heart and becomes part of your operating system. Back in 1999, Baz Luhrmann’s iconic spoken-word…
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In This Video 0:08 love a relaxed and natural style but most of the time it feels boring on me. I need to find the special tick to my outfits How to Embrace Your Unique Relaxed Style Colour Personality – 2. Natural – Relaxed/Casual How To Wear Jeans and a Top for Your Personality Style…
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Have you ever stood in front of your wardrobe and realised… It’s a sea of black? Black is everywhere. It’s in every store, every online catalogue, and likely, every corner of your closet. But here’s the question we need to ask: Why? Why do so many intelligent, capable women default to wearing black, even when…
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Thrifting can be a great way of finding affordable, good-quality clothing, but there are some key features to look for when choosing what to purchase from a thrift store. There are many reasons to purchase your clothing secondhand, apart from just cost: a more sustainable planet is just one of them, as the clothes do…
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In This Video 0:13 I have trouble giving myself permission to purchase more expensive items that in the long run I will love and use more than the cheap stuff – how can I overcome this? Discovering What Works for You The Secret to Effortless Style: Discovering What Works for You What’s Holding Back Your…
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A reader recently asked me a great question: “I love feminine and romantic styles of clothes, but I’m really low-maintenance. How can I incorporate these together when I feel like they’re opposites?” This is such a common concern, especially for women who are reconnecting with their style later in life. There’s a belief that…
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Smart casual. Two little words that somehow manage to cause a whole lot of confusion. If you’re like Rebecca—a woman who’s intelligent, accomplished, and completely baffled by what “smart casual” actually means—you’re not alone. This is one of the most common style struggles I hear from my clients. And it’s no wonder. The term is…
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In This Video 0:06 I struggle knowing how to mix colours and patterns – what tips do you have? Mix Colours and Prints Which Patterns Easily Mix With Anything? Struggling with Mixed-Colour Patterns? Here’s How to Choose Right Ones for Your Colour Palette Colour Coordination: A Guide to Harmonious Outfits 6:48 How do I…
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Have you ever found yourself standing in front of a rack of bold prints, wondering, “Is this me? Or am I just being swayed by what’s in right now?” If so, you’re not alone—and you’re certainly not wrong to ask. One of our style community, recently shared this honest dilemma: “I find prints tricky. I’m…
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Do you ever find yourself standing in your wardrobe, wondering, Why does it feel like I have to choose between looking fun and feeling comfortable? If you’re nodding, you’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. For decades, women have been taught to prioritise either appearance or practicality. We’ve internalised the idea that style and comfort…
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“A rut is a grave with the ends kicked out.” Vance Havner Let’s be honest: a style rut isn’t just about clothes. It’s about identity, confidence, and self-perception. If your wardrobe feels stuck, tired, or out of sync with the woman you are today, you’re not alone. But the good news? You can get unstuck.…
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We don’t just see colours – we feel them. And surprisingly, what we call a colour can have just as much impact as the colour itself. Colour names and perception are deeply intertwined. Just like the difference between “camel” and “caramel,” the words we associate with a hue shape whether we find it appealing, wearable,…
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In This Video 0.08 Finding the new confidence to wear what I like and feel right wearing and not to try tone it down so I just blend in – how do I create interesting outfits and not keep wearing the same things together? Where Does Confidence in Appearance Come From? How Your Clothes Impact…
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Your wardrobe might look full, but is it truly telling your story? As we evolve – through career shifts, life changes, or inner growth – our wardrobes often get left behind, quietly clinging to past versions of ourselves. If you feel a nagging disconnect between how you look and how you feel, your wardrobe might…
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Reader Question: I wonder what thoughts you have on double denim for those of us in our 60s whose age group invented and have worn the trend days in days gone by Is it something we can pull off or will we be perceived as too try hard i love denim and wear it almost…
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In This Video 0.08 My weight. I am 30 kilos overweight and even under Drs and nutritionists and gyms, nothing changes. Clothes just don’t look good. Body Image and Your Style 11 Ways to Improve Your Body Image, Self-Acceptance and Your Style The Myth of the ‘Ideal Weight’: Don’t Wait to Look Stylish What’s…
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Dressing to create an illusion around the shape of your body, is something we tend to think as a modern invention, yet even the Victorians were partial to using clothing to create illusions about their body shape to create the ideal shape of the day (an hourglass with a small waist). I found this Instagram…
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Let’s be honest: getting dressed shouldn’t feel like a battle—and yet, for so many of us, it does. Especially when your wardrobe feels chaotic, your body has changed, and you’re short on time (and patience). The good news? Style doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, with the right knowledge and systems, it can become…
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