Hi Imogen. I am working on making a wardrobe capsule. The colors are brown, red, grey and white. I have an argyle sweater that I would like to build the capsule around. Would like to have some print pieces in the capsule. My question, what print patterns would work with the argyle sweater or should…
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I can’t tell you how many time I’ve heard (and if I had a dollar for every time, well I’d have a few dollars) people say to me “I don’t accessorize because I don’t want to make a mistake” or “I can’t wear – INSERT GARMENT/ACCESSORY NAME HERE – because I don’t want – INSERT…
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One of the questions that Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I were asked recently by readers was “How to Up Your Style Game”. We thought it would prove an interesting topic for a video discussion and are sharing it with you here today. How to Up Your Style Game so You Look and…
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I’ve seen firsthand for around a decade of volunteering for the charity Look Good Feel Better which supports cancer patients deal with the side effects of their treatments, just what a positive impact a little makeup can do for their confidence and self esteem. In Australia more than 125,000 women, men and teens have participated…
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Capsule Wardrobes are a great concept that can be a god-send to many. They don’t suit everyone, but if you’re trying to decide if you should “capsule” your wardrobe here are 5 excellent reasons to build a capsule wardrobe 1. You Want to Keep it Simple You enjoy owning very few clothes. You want to…
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Some women find shopping for clothes and accessories easy. Others find it frustrating and exhausting. Yes, it’s true. Not everyone loves to shop. So this was a topic that was requested for Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I to discuss on how have a successful shopping trip. We discovered after shopping together that…
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I’ve written about this before – that all style rules are just guidelines. Boundaries you can follow to give you some guidance. But you can jump the fence. The fence isn’t so high that you can’t get over it, under it or around it! There are personality styles that much prefer to stick with the…
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Just because you’re petite doesn’t mean you can break your style rules. You just have to do it in a knowledgeable way. You can read up lots of rules (which are of course just guidelines) here on the blog. Some of the petite style rules that I find matter the most are: Scale – don’t…
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I was asked by a reader who is petite but has long legs for tips on dressing. Now more often than not, petite (5’4″/162cm or under) women are petite because their legs are proportionally short. But not all petite’s have short legs so some advice needs to be altered to dress well for the long…
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In this video Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss shopping processes and share how ours are quite different from each other. Understanding how you shop can help you know more about what does and doesn’t work for you and even if you should shop alone or with a like minded friend (check…
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I have read (and heard) some people say that style is something that is innate. You either have it or you don’t. And the people who say this tend to be people who are naturally stylish and have an innate sense of style and aesthetics. I believe that because they haven’t had to work at…
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Style – it’s a big topic and there certainly isn’t only one way to be stylish, but there is one thing you must do to be stylish. “What’s the one thing?” you ask. You must dress in a way that expresses your personal style every day. Your style (based around your style recipe and personality)…
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If you’ve been reading this blog for a while you’ll know that I really believe with a passion that colour can change your life and it’s a super important part of your clothing and style decisions. It’s not only because I can see in my own life and experiences of the colours changing other’s reactions…
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In this first of 3 videos on the topic of shopping, Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss in this video one of the shopping processes that is worth thinking about to have the best shopping result for you. These tips on shopping strategies will have you understanding more about how you can…
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Let me start this post with a caveat I’m assuming that you’re not on the poverty line, but that you most likely have a clothes budget that isn’t extravagant by any means. I often hear from people that they don’t have the kind of money you need (in their minds) to spend on clothes to…
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Jeans are a staple in so many wardrobes. In fact, I think some people almost exclusively wear jeans (I’ve seen them at weddings … not a good look unless it’s a casual dress code!), but I also often get asked how to make jeans look more than really casual. So I thought I’d share a…
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Many X, 8 and A shapes ask me how to make their hips look slimmer, and with jeans being such a staple of so many wardrobes it’s useful to know what kind of details to avoid when choosing a pair. 3 Simple Tips for Choosing Jeans Styles to Make Your Hips Look Slimmer It’s pretty…
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Do you prefer to stand out from the crowd or the people around you (where you work, live) with your style, or do you prefer to blend in and not be so noticeable as you prefer not to get any comments or attract attention? This video subject was inspired by a reader question who asked…
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Want to become more stylish? Want to refine your style? Want to feel great and look fabulous every day? Well it’s simple, take a moment at the end of each day to analyse your outfit. Watch This Take Action Spend some time at the end of each day thinking about the elements of your outfit…
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This has got to be the easiest garment to knit – seriously! Hand knits are right on trend this year and you can pay a fortune buying them, or a few days knitting one like this (I like to knit while watching TV, but nothing complicated so that I can just knit without looking which…
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