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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If you have a relaxed dressing style how do you still be yourself if you work in a corporate business environment? This is the topic of Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and my podcast episode. Why are you expected to dress more formally anyway? Rather than consider corporate dress codes as an imposed restriction…
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I bought my first pair of brogues back in the late 1980s, they were the fashion trend at the time – but with a long pointy toe (not quite a winklepicker but heading that way). My next pair arrived into my life in the early 1990s, a rounded toe, and traditional decorative perforations. A third…
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When the temperature soars or the humidity is high, being both stylish and comfortable can become really tricky, particularly if your body shape doesn’t suit the wafty, floaty, waistless styles of clothing that end up the most comfortable in the heat. So what kinds of tops work when it’s hot, when a waisted style is…
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When you are thinking about putting outfits together, there are lots of things you need to consider to create harmony with your natural appearance. Just to name a few: Body shape Body proportions Body variations Colouring – undertone, intensity and value Contrast – colour and value Scale Texture and Sheen Personality Now, this can start…
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Please welcome Nancy from the Netherlands who writes the blog Nancy’s Fashion Style and is sharing her Stylish Thoughts with us! What is the secret to great style? To be yourself! Only then you look at your best. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? Shoes! I definitely am…
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Have you ever said to yourself: “I won’t wear a scarf/statement necklace/animal print because I might wear it wrong and will look foolish” “I can’t wear a hat/waistcoat/dress/skirt/pants/cardigan/jacket because I’d feel stupid” Or something along these lines? Why is it that the potential for being wrong or feeling foolish stops us from trying something new…
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