We are always quick to believe any criticism aimed at us, yet many find a compliment unbelievable. I’ve written before about how hard it is for many to take a compliment graciously, but considering that today is World Kindness Day I thought that I’d encourage you all to be generous with compliments today and be…
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Getting dressed – how do you do that? Well let’s think of that more like meal planning! I’m sure that many of you plan your meals for the week so that when you go to the store you know what ingredients you need to buy to make those meals, and it really can take a…
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I received this reader question in my email: Where do you find all those lovely matching shoes in such a comfortable style. Every outfit perfectly co-ordinated. Where do you find the time to care for your kids, make dinner, clean house, have time with your spouse and kids and look so good. I would love…
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I’m delighted to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts of Alison from Washington DC who writes the fabulous blog Wardrobe Oxygen What are your top tips for looking stylish when travelling? Choose refined knits that stretch but don’t stretch out over a long flight. My favorites are matte jersey and Ponte de Roma. I swear by…
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Do you get stuck in a rut and wear the same outfits to work day after day? Want some work outfit inspiration? Here are 6 work appropriate outfits you can use as inspiration for your office attire. 1. Cropped pants with a bootie This outfit is medium value contrast as it steps from white, through…
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Melbourne is known for its four seasons in one day weather, and Spring is the time of year that you really feel the brunt of it. It makes choosing an outfit difficult, because it might be cold, then hot, rainy then sunny and there is only so much layering you can do. Here is how…
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This recent humorous video served as a reminder to me to write about active-wear. I’m sure if you’re reading this blog you don’t spend all your time in your active-wear. To me, active-wear serves a great purpose, to allow you to move freely when exercising, but once you’ve finished that activity, it’s time to get…
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If you wonder just how long your skirt or dress (or even a pair of longer shorts) should be, then you can take some inspiration from the Golden Ratio – which is a magical number for mathematicians, is used by architects and designers and even cosmetic dentists to create the ideal proportions. Because this ratio…
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As many of you would be aware, I love accessories. They truly are the icing on your sartorial cake (I even wrote a book about using them which you can find here). I love to find interesting and unique accessories and so Etsy has become one of the best marketplaces to source interesting pieces from.…
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I totally dug Sally’s post on saying “Yes and …” and decided that I’d make it a theme for this weekend’s recommended reading roundup. So why not take her advice and then use the following blog posts as inspiration for an outfit or two over the next week. Please do share which you’re going to…
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An Interior decorator once told me that she always treated stripes as a ‘solid’ rather than as a pattern as they are so easy to mix with multiple other prints and patterns. Many of you will have a simple striped t-shirt which you may usually wear as your patterned element of your garment. But how…
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Depending on your colour contrast (and you can find out how to discover yours here) and personality, you may want to add an accent colour to your outfit to make it pop. So how do you add that extra colour so it makes the outfit look cohesive, rather than as a random element? It’s as…
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I’m delighted to introduce you to Lorna from Manchester in the UK who writes the blog Colour Queen What is the secret to great style? Wearing outfits that flatter your body and skin tone. Knowing what you look good in will encourage confidence and self-esteem. If there’s a trend and you know it doesn’t do…
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Normcore is one of those trends that I find bewildering. Really it’s just wearing sloppy clothes with little attention to fit or accessorizing. It’s jumpers (sweaters) and jeans, with sneakers or comfy but highly unattractive shoes. Normcore is about neutral blandness. Discover how to wear this trend without looking sloppy Click To Tweet It’s about…
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Refashioning old garments is something that can be worth doing if you’re a little creative, or if the garment just isn’t quite right anymore. I’m currently attempting to refashion a leather skirt (hopefully it will work out, and then I’ll show you my efforts). So if you’d like some refashioning inspiration here are some great…
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Thank you for your posts – I really enjoy them and find them useful. I have a question about mixing the colour navy. I tend to wear a lot of (brighter) navy to work (can’t do black) but wonder about mixing different navy pieces, particularly plain navy pants and a jacket/cardigan not from the same…
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When I was in New York in August we stayed on the Upper West Side – 77th St and I have to say it was a great location. It’s quiet and quaint with lots of gothic architecture, and there are heaps of places to eat and you are close to Central Park and also the Hudson…
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Maxi skirts and dresses are everywhere again this summer here in Australia. They can be a glamorous addition to your wardrobe, work for day and night (though not the office). There are a few tips to consider when wearing maxi’s depending on your height and body shape which I’ll share with you here. So what…
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How do you talk to your body? What you don’t think you talk to it? I can bet that you do. We have conversations with ourselves all the time and sadly, most women have negative conversations with their body the majority of the time. What are the common things your body hears you say? You’re…
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Mixing patterns is one of the bigger trends on the catwalk at present. It’s not something for everyone and tends to be something that is only for those with more creative or dramatic personality styles. These images are from the Marc Jacobs Spring 2016 and Gucci Spring 2016 catwalk shows and show examples of successful…
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1. We all need a hero Every outfit needs a hero. Whether it’s an accessory or a garment that has a pattern or detail that makes it the feature of what you’re wearing. It creates a focal point for the eye to linger on. 2. Your shoes matter They finish your outfit and need to…
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