Thanks to you, Imogen, I never worry about my wardrobe. Its like having a guardian angel at my finger tips. I would like some advice for Christmas accessorizing. Working around children, I like to do the red and green thing but still need to go among adults to do the banking, shopping etc. Your input…
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I have a question about how to pull a wardrobe together that is well coordinated, but not too matchy. I had never heard the term “matchy” before at first I thought it was someone’s excuse for not having a good eye for color but I am hearing a lot about it. Are there some guide…
DetailsSo another week of NoRepeat November has flown by! It’s been a super busy one for me as I’m starting my next image and colour consultant training course on Monday so I’ve packed my regular clients in this week. This has meant that I’ve missed taking pics of a few of my outfits (sorry!). The…
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Imogen, I absolutely love your blog and follow it religiously. It’s helped make my shopping quicker and easier. I have cleaned out my closet to match my clothing with more flattering styles, and I have shared it with so many friends. Thank you! My question today is around wearing sweaters. In the States it is…
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I teach style rules all the time and then I teach my clients how to break them. I like to think of it as the Picasso principle. What’s that? Well I never used to understand the though process behind Picasso’s painting, that was, until I visited the Picasso Museum in Barcelona. There in the exhibit…
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A reader question… You recently asked for reader input, and I have a styling question. How do I style an extreme dropped crotch harem pant? I saw a woman wearing something like this on the street this summer and completely fell for them. I love the clean, simple lines, and the drama and contrast if…
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Yellow is the happiest colour. It’s a bright sunshiny day. As the brightest and lightest colour in the visible colour spectrum it is fun, playful and uplifting. Because it is so light and bright and noticeable from a distance, it’s used for taxi cabs in many places and traffic signs to grab our attention and…
DetailsToday’s video from Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and me is all about having fun, getting creative, and experimenting with what you already own in your wardrobe. How have you gone experimenting with the items in your wardrobe?
DetailsOne issue that many women have is how to work their everyday clothes into something they can also wear out in the evening. It’s quite easy to change accessories to make that garment become more versatile – dressing it up and down. If you have a soft blouse like this one, it’s a no-brainer to…
DetailsHere are a few of the outfits I’ve been wearing this NoRepeat November so far. Here’s what I’m wearing (or similar cos it’s old): Red and Black outfit: Red long sleeve tee Red fur vest Black and white leopard skirt Necklaces from Big W Blue Leather Outfit Cobalt leather jacket Blue and white blouse…
DetailsIn this video Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss ways of organising your wardrobe more effectively so it’s easier to shop your wardrobe and discover more outfit options. What are your tips for organsing your wardrobe so that you can create lots of fabulous outfits from your existing clothes?
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Do you want to get the most value from your wardrobe? Then it’s time to challenge yourself to creating as many outfits a possible from your existing garments and accessories. You may worry that if they are currently working with a small wardrobe (say those Project 333 peeps) or capsule wardrobe that they will find…
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On Saturday I went to Derby Day, one of the big race days of the Melbourne Cup carnival. Derby Day has a dress-code of black and white, along with the regular racing dress code. There were many well dressed women and men at the races, but also some serious clangers. So I’ve developed my Guide…
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Purple (or violet) is a colour with many connotations and meanings. In the past it was associated with royalty as it was such a hard colour to create from natural materials to dye fabric thus was only worn but the very rich and powerful. It’s symbolic for wealth and status in Japan. These days, as…
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Want to challenge yourself get out of your rut, help you create new outfits from your wardrobe, and clear out what isn’t working from your wardrobe. Then why not spend the next few weeks going through your wardrobe and no repeatedly wearing the same outfits, instead, why not try to create 30 unique outfits (same…
DetailsToday is the last day of Frocktober – the month where we spotlight the terrible disease that is ovarian cancer. Here is what I ask of you – If you enjoy reading my blog, and appreciate the time and effort I put into it, I’d love for you to show it by donating to this…
DetailsDerby Day is traditionally the day to wear Black and White (and maybe a shade of grey or silver). Pull&Bear wedge shoes 67 AUD – pullandbear.com Morgan Taylor hat myer.com.au Dresses | Maxi, summer, cocktail & more styles at Witchery Online -… witchery.com.au David Lawrence | Spring Racing – Sleeveless V Neck Print Dress davidlawrence.com.au Cross my…
DetailsJill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss how to develop your personal style in this video. This follows on from last weeks video on finding your signature style.
Today for the 28th day of Frocktober I’m wearing a Leona Edmiston number – few years old now but looks brand new. I love her frocks for their wear-ability and their great (non-ironing) value! The jacket is from Mossman – you can get something like it here. The boots are a great staple with a…
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Orange – a colour that few list as their favourite colour, but one that radiates warmth, joy and happiness. Orange is fun, it’s playful and will encourage conversation if used in decorating an environment. Not only does it encourage communication, it also stimulates appetite. It’s not a colour that works well in business, it’s message…
DetailsThe other day I received a question about wearing shirts and blouses if you have a large bust (and particularly if you don’t have a defined waist as well). Fortunately, there are manufacturers of shirts specifically for large busts – these include: Campbell and Kate Pepperberry Carissa Rose These are made to fit over…
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