After 885 posts and around 400 polyvore sets, over 3.6 million page views and thousands of comments I’m belatedly celebrating my 4th blog birthday and just wanted to say to all my lovely readers just how grateful I am to you all for reading and commenting and supporting me. I always love to hear from…
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Do you have some input on occasionally wearing colors that maybe aren’t the very best, but that you still love and want to include in your wardrobe? And I mean, like a blouse or sweater, not just an accessory or something you wear far away from your face. I have reddish hair and my coloring…
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This video of 13 different ways to tie a pashmina or long rectangular style scarf whether winter or summer weight can help you add a little interest to your outfit. Want more ideas on scarf tying? Check out my ebook The Finishing Touch: perfecting the art of accessorizing.
DetailsI’m currently running an image consultant training course, part of which is learning how to do colour analysis. As part of the training the students have to drape lots of people to learn what to look for and how to identify the colours which suit each person best. One of our models this week was…
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People don’t notice your flaws until you point them out. I learned this from a friend, many years ago at University. She had heaps of friends and appeared very attractive. One day I asked her what her secret was and she told me that she never ever points out what she perceives to be a…
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Notice how in the photos above that Denise Richards looks washed out (so she’s gone and got a serious spray tan, then packed on the makeup with a trowel) in the silver dressed, and that if you do the blink test (shut your eyes, then open them and notice what you see first), that the…
DetailsI’ve brought you the Stylish Thoughts of lots of other bloggers, but never shared mine, so I thought that this week I’d give you a taste of my personal style. What is the secret to great style? Knowing who you are, owning that, and expressing it through your clothes. Good grooming. Grooming is the first…
DetailsMy 10 year old son had to write a speech this week titled “A Fair Go” and he so we were talking about what constituted a fair go. I was explaining to him that fairness and equality are really important and that for a long time there has been (and sadly still is) much unfairness…
DetailsOne of the most common issues with fit that I see in wardrobes is that the length of jacket and coat sleeves are not right. Ideally for a long sleeve, it should end at just below the wrist. If the sleeve is too long and starts engulfing the hand and makes the whole jacket look…
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Parisian chic is loved by many and I have been asked how to have this French chic style if you haven’t got the slim Parisian body. According to the book Parisian Chic: A Style Guide by Ines de la Fressange where she shares lots of tips and I do love her Fashion Faux Pas when you’re over…
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Diamond face shapes have a narrower more pointed chin, and hairline. Hairstyles that Work for a Diamond Face Shape A fringe/bangs really work well with this face shape. It can either be blunt cut, or more wispy or side swept. Layers around the chin also work well to soften your jawline and if your chin…
DetailsI was called up by a journalist on 7 News, one of the local TV stations in Melbourne on Tuesday and asked to comment on one of our local high street fashion retailers increasing their clothing sizing to a size 16. Given that according to CHOICE the average Australian woman is a size 16 (Australian),…
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Today I’m talking knickers, well, not just knickers, but all foundation garments. Like building a house, if the foundations aren’t solid, the house won’t be stable, your underwear has a huge effect on your overall look and how great you will look. Let’s start from the top! Bras Studies show that around 70% of women…
DetailsToday I want to reintroduce you to Jill Chivers of My Year Without Clothes Shopping – who is a reformed shopaholic, but who I asked to write me a post after a recent experience that I think some of you may understand all too well. I was a compulsive over shopper for years. And for…
DetailsLooking stylish when pregnant can feel like hard work. You don’t want to buy a huge maternity wardrobe. But a few essentials plus accessories can really get you through your pregnancy. A great pair of maternity jeans are worth investing in. You can pair them with jersey tops, then throw over a cardigan (doesn’t have…
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What are your defining facial features that when replicated create the harmony that makes you look fabulous? Watch this short video on how to find your defining facial features and then you will be able to choose the most flattering necklines and know which toe shape on shoes really work for you. Read more about…
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Jackets are one of the most useful and versatile garments you may have in your wardrobe. A more formal jacket will make any outfit more formal or professional by adding a collar. A casual jacket can dress down more formal attire. One of the easiest ways to make your jeans outfit more dressy is by…
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How to Choose Earrings to Flatter Your Face Shape Last week I made a video to show you how to figure out your face shape. Now I want to share with you how to choose earrings to flatter and balance your face shape. We want to think about balance – so if your face is…
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Do you think that you’d love to do what I do for a career? Or maybe you’re already working as a personal stylist and are smart enough to realise that training could really take your skills to the next level. If so, why not check out our training courses. We have both classroom training in…
DetailsAnne Hathaway is currently sporting a pixie crop hairstyle and on the right features it looks gorgeous. Having spent some time studying those women who rock it I’ve come up with a few pointers on the features you need to make it work. According to John Frieda, hairdresser to the stars, a measurement…
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People always ask me what their face shape is. Why would you want to know your face shape? Well it helps to find you the most flattering hairstyle and also affects the styles of earrings that suit you. I’ve made this short video to show you how to figure our your face shape. Once you…
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