Many businesses these days have a casual dress code, especially for those non-client facing personnel, but still many people wear clothes that are inappropriate for a work environment and the bosses complain to me (as well as their own peers) about what their employees are wearing. They will also tell me that they’re not keen…
DetailsToronto, Canada based Kristen from K Line today shares her thoughts on style. What is the secret to great style? I don’t know that there’s one secret but I do think that knowing what suits you, and wearing it with utter confidence, is a big part of style… What is the one thing you would…
DetailsSince spending a bit of time doing nothing this past week, recovering from my operation, I have had a few moments to tool around the internet and do some reading, first time in ages. I was over at La Belette Rouge and she shared this video with us, fascinating stuff. If you’re budget conscious, and…
DetailsHow the sleeve is cut and fits into a top or jacket can change the way a garment appears on your body. If you have a deeper, lower cut armhole, this will add some bulk to your chest region, so is great for women with narrower shoulders (A shapes) or smaller busts who would like…
DetailsToday I’m lucky enough to have Lisa from Privilege share some of her thoughts about style. Lisa lives in Northern California, USA. 1. Who inspires you? This may sound platitudinous, (big word of the day) but it is in fact my mother. I remember her as well in a black Donald Brooks 1960s cocktail dress –…
DetailsYou may all be wondering what has happened to me, seemingly disappeared off your screens. Well while on my holiday I got severe abdominal pains which resulted in 4 days in bed and eventually a visit to the emergency department of my local hospital, who then proceeded to do some emergency exploratory surgery. Finally after 5…
DetailsToday’s guest blogger is Sally McGraw – Already Pretty from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA What is the secret to great style? I see cultivating great style as a three-part process: 1. Learning to love and accept your body, just as it is 2. Learning to dress your body in a way that aligns with your personal…
DetailsToday our guest bloggers is Melbourne, Australia based Renee who is The Bra Queen What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? Without a doubt the 3 must haves and do’s for me are my hair, good lingerie and skincare. What is the one thing you wouldn’t spend a lot…
DetailsI’m currently on holiday in Canberra with my kids, seeing the grandparents and a load of friends, so still powered down, but I’ve decided to have a series of guest posts from other bloggers around the globe, it’s always fascinating to find out what others think of as essential, and their own definition of their style.…
DetailsHappy New Year to you all. I hope 2011 brings much happiness for you all. To help you along the way why not think about getting your wardrobe sorted out for the new year with these 5 easy to follow image resolutions. 1. I will only buy what is flattering to me, the colours that…
DetailsIt’s that time of year again when the office Christmas party is the order of the day. What are the rules you should remember, between imbibing the company punch? The Rules for the Office Christmas Party 1. Remember, this is still your workplace/work colleagues, the rules of office etiquette still apply, don’t over indulge, you…
DetailsI was asked by a reader the other day for help choosing winter coats. Here are a few tips. Clockwise from top left: Show off a defined waist with a belted coat like a trench – great for X, A and 8 shapes. If you are petite, keep your coat knee length or shorter and…
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Today I welcome a guest post from Jill Chivers. Jill runs a program and award winning website called My Year Without Clothes Shopping which she invited me to be a guest contributor for, writing the lessons on colour and style. Jill’s own year-long challenge, her year without clothes shopping, finishes on Wednesday December 15 2010. Here…
Details1. If you choose to wear anything that is boxy or baggy, without belting, it will overwhelm your figure. 2. Large scale clothes with no shaping will make you look like you’re dressing up in your parents clothes. 3. Very tailored shaping such as peplums that you just can’t fill out won’t work for your…
DetailsFollowing on from my post yesterday about colours that make your eyes look brighter, here are some more examples of colours that flatter different eye colours. What are your signature eye colours? These are your Eye Enhancers, they are similar to your eye colour and reflect into your eyes and make them look stronger. I’ve…
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The colours that really make your eyes pop are part of your signature colour range. These are the colours that really brighten you up and make you look your best. If you wear a top that is similar to your eye colour it will help to brighten your eyes. Then, if choose eyeshadows that are…
DetailsOk, this is particularly off topic, but something I find fascinating, it’s all about how you taste food. I’ve been told since I’m a kid that I’m kind of ‘fussy’ about food, I’m certainly nowhere near as fussy now as I was when I was a kids, but I still find some tastes, particularly things…
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Following on from my post the other day about matching jewellery, I received this reader question: I see that the larger earrings are paired with ring / bracelet, not a necklace. How do I tell when my earrings are “too much” to be worn with a necklace? My general advice for this question would be…
DetailsDesigning my Holden Barina Spark Today I designed my first car. Well, not the engine, or even the shape, but I did get to decorate it! My daughter Niamh helped me. She has, for years, been telling me that she doesn’t live with me, instead she lives on Butterfly Rainbow Street, which is a long…
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Body image concerns among Australian youth have increased despite government and industry efforts to reverse the worrying trend, a new survey shows. Nearly a third of young people say body image is their top personal issue, ahead of bullying, alcohol, drugs and even crime, according to the largest annual survey of Australian youth, aged 11…
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Today I’m off to speak to a group of business women, and my topic is accessories and how to choose them. One topic I will talk about is how to match jewellery, without being matchy-matchy (unless you’re very classic in your personal style, matching sets tend to look old and fuddy-duddy). I’ve done up a…
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