Hello–thank you for the wonderful website. It made me think while reading your advice on Column of Color–could you address the fashion rule of thirds for everyone–research does not reveal that much and I’d like it specifically geared toward what constitutes 1/3 and 2/3 with our outfits. Thanking you in advance! So what is the…
DetailsToday I’m introducing Singapore based blogger Sylvia from 40 Plus Style. What is the secret to great style? Showing confidence and creativity with your clothes. And knowing how to give the message you want to give with your clothes. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? A well fitted…
DetailsI’ve recently received a couple of emails asking for help: Which (flattering) colors would you choose to make light spring look serious? and Thanks for sharing those videos about finding your right colors. Very informative AND inspiring. This explains why I have a hard time finding serious looking, neutral color combinations that suit me. I…
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There are lots of ‘nude’ coloured garments in clothing stores and people often comment to me that they are impossible to wear. So I want to give you some ideas on how to wear nude so you don’t look nude or washed out. So to get past the nude nude look, you need to wear…
DetailsHere is a short video I’ve made about the length of sleeves on jackets. It’s one of the most common fit issues I see with clothes and in people’s wardrobes, yet can have a huge impact on your appearance. Watch this short video.
DetailsToday I’m excited to introduce to you the Stylish Thoughts of blogging bargain hunter extrordinare Rachel from One-Dollar Wonders. What is the secret to great style? To me, great style will highlight your favorite physical characteristics while also expressing your personality. Great style feels and looks natural – people don’t notice the clothes before they…
DetailsDear Imogen, I would be most grateful – on behalf of all the ladies blessed with wide calves – if you could write a post about winter fashion for women who can’t wear boots. Personally, my stocky legs and circulation problems prevent me from wearing boots – even if could find a pair that fits,…
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Neutrals are not universal. There are warm and cool neutrals just as there are warm and cool colours. Watch this short video to help you choose the most flattering neutrals that will work with the colours that suit you.
DetailsToday I’m excited to bring you the Stylish Thoughts of Image Consultant and Stylist Elli Lavon from Elevate in Brisbane. What is the secret to great style? Dress for your personality! What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? Shoes and jackets What is the one thing you wouldn’t spend…
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The Third piece is your hero, it’s the accessory or piece of clothing that can add the excitement and personality to your outfit when everything else you’re wearing are basics or supporting acts. Quite often it can be some sort of jacket, other times it will be a great piece of jewellery. The 3rd piece…
DetailsI’d love a blog post about appropriate dressing for those of us over 50…what looks good, what doesn’t… There are no hard and fast rules for the over 50s and I think that in many ways age is a state of mind. Trying to look 20 at 50 comes across as rather sad and desperate,…
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How to Look Smart at Work When You’re Just Not a Suit Person I was recently asked to write a post about how to look smart at work when suits are just not your thing (but others are wearing them). The key, is to look for clothes with some structure. When we think about a…
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Video is a medium that has become more and more popular, from Facebook Live, Skype, Instagram videos, Messenger Video to video conferencing and webinars all part of daily life it seems. With our smart phones in our hands we can make a video so easily. It’s often worthwhile to consider if you’re making a video…
DetailsToday I’m excited to be introducing the lovely Vix from Building a Colorful life who lives in Oregon in the USA. 1** What is the secret to great style? As many of my posts center on how I’m learning to dress myself after decades of being style-impaired, I’m still trying to unravel that! While I…
DetailsWant a quick, easy and free way to make your legs look longer? Watch this short video. And for some fun… and because George Clooney is gorgeous, enjoy!
DetailsMany of us own both gold and silver jewellery, but tend to wear one more than the other, but still want to wear all our pieces. So how can you mix your metal jewellery with style? The key to mixing metals is to have one as dominant at around 75% and the other subordinate at…
DetailsShould you match nail polish on your toe and fingernails? This is a choice, there are no hard and fast rules, but it’s not necessary, as long as they tone. It’s often easier to wear a more outrageous colour on your toes than on your fingernails, if you like to move away from the traditional…
DetailsNikki I’m excited to bring you the Stylish Thoughts of Sunshine Coast (Queensland, Australia) based Stylist and blogger of Styling You – Nikki Parkinson. What is the secret to great style? Great style comes from choosing clothes that not only fit and flatter but also show off your personality. It would be a pretty boring…
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Style is not about being traditionally beautiful. We can all be stylish. Style is an expression of our best authentic self. 6 Secrets to Style 1. Personality – your clothes must express who you are, without this you won’t appear confident (and without confidence, you won’t be anywhere as near stylish as you could be).…
DetailsI’ve just spent a few days shopping with clients and noticing all the new fashion trends coming through the stores. So I took out my trusty phone and snapped some photos of store windows to give you a picture of what you can expect to see in a store near you. Colour blocking is a…
DetailsIt attracted my attention that you mention that you wear skirts/dresses or jeans most of the time. I do the same thing, and it has been working great for the most part, thanks to your blog. The main thing that I learned is that I am X-shape and I should belt over skirts/dresses, I enjoy…
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