Melbourne is having a few (seriously, just 3) glorious spring days at present (well by the time you read this they will have come and gone), so I’ve been going through my summer wardrobe as it’s hot enough that I don’t have to wear layer upon layer of clothing to stay sane (and warm). Inspired…
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Today I’m delighted to be introducing you to Perth, Australia based blogger Emily of She Does What is the secret to great style? I think being comfortable with what you are wearing is the most important thing! There is no point looking fabulous if you are not feeling fabulous in your outfit! What is the…
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My name is Imogen and I’m a bagoholic! OK, there is my confession. I’ve always loved handbags – I guess it’s because you never feel fat in them! No matter whether you lose or gain weight they fit the same. I never carried a nappy bag when my kids were young, just a larger handbag…
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Before I share the healthy and yummy recipes, here are some posts worth perusing! What are the 10 behaviours of genuine people? Being genuine makes it easy to spot a fake! And on another psychological note – did you know that a luxury handbag can influence your relationships? VoxFrock shares the upcoming trends for spring…
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One of the questions I get asked most about since changing my hair colour so radically from deep brunette to light blonde, is how have the colours I wear changed. In a word, black, used to be my go-to dark neutral. Particularly in the 15 years where it was impossible to buy anything in navy…
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In this video Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss the concept of style icons. Do you have a style icon? Who is it? Please share!
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With the Spring Racing Carnival shortly to begin, I know that many are looking for outfits and guidance on what to wear. What is and isn’t appropriate, and what you need to create a great racing outfit. Is it Race-Wear? In Sydney the first race of the season was last week and in Melbourne…
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Brisbane based blogger Belle of Parties, Pearls and Being Precious is today’s Stylish Thoughts contributor. What is the secret to great style? I think the secret to great style is knowing what works for your body and knowing yourself. Great style is timeless so it has nothing to do with the latest trends. What is…
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The seasons are changing (I’m so happy that spring is finally here, the blossoms are appearing on the trees and we are getting slightly less cold weather, as you all know how much I don’t love the cold!). The change of seasons had me thinking about my own wardrobe and how I pack up…
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I found this fascinating article about the new words that have been added to the dictionary each year – the year I was born was the year that “Gasp” was added – I find it hard to believe that it wasn’t around before then. You can discover the word from the year of your birth…
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On your list of what to see in New York must be Central Park. It’s more than just your average park. Way more. Not only can you join the throngs of joggers on the winding roads, you can stroll for hours around the paths, discovering many delights as you turn each corner. We spent…
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Does your personal style and decorating style match? If you’re struggling to find your style maybe you can look around you and notice the things that you love in your environment and they will give you a clue. Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss this topic in this video
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I’m really delighted to introduce to you one of my Image Consultant training graduates Anne Whalley who shares her Stylish Thoughts. Anne is otherwise known as The Fabric Whisperer who lives and works in Melbourne (Australia) as a fabric and sewing specialist. 1.How would you describe your personal style My personal style journey began at 12…
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Today is the first day of the inaugural Dress Up in September style challenge which I wrote about last week. Dress Up in September I’m going to challenge you to dress up every day as if you were going on a great outing each day for the whole month. This is the opportunity to get out…
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In this video Jill Chivers and I discuss the conundrum of whether One is Enough or Multiple of the same garment in different colours are the way to go in this video.
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The other day I shared this article from the New York Post on why people are dressing so badly on my Facbook page and it had a huge response. I know from this response that I’m not the only person in this world who wishes that people would take a little more care and dress just a…
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Why Are We So Worried about Dressing Up? Are you worried that if you change your style or dress more stylishly you will get ‘the look’ or comments from friends family and co-workers? Even if these comments are complimentary? Many people fear change. And sometimes those around us are surprised and don’t quite know how…
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Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss our processes for deciding what to wear and how we dress each day in this video. Do you have a dressing process for deciding what to wear each day? I’d love to know about it!
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Yesterday marked 7 years since I started this blog and what a ride it has been. Blogging has brought so much to my life from friendships to travel, and has provided me with a whole new way to run my image consulting (personal styling) business. To celebrate I’m sharing my Top 7 Benefits of Blogging…
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I’m delighted to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts of Johnson City, TN, USA based blogger Susan of Fifty, Not Frumpy and President of Vintage Jewelery Supplies What is the secret to great style? One must first know what colors and shapes flatter your body. Great style comes when you realize that you are communicating…
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If you are Others Focused you are the most likely to suffer from a less than desirable wardrobe. Why so? Well you focus on others first and tend to put your own needs last. You go shopping, but bring home clothes for the kids or your husband, but not you. You want to shop, but…
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