I 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 16 Style Types – 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 much of…
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…
DetailsToday’s Stylish Thoughts comes from Oregon USA based blogger Mary of Biblioblog. What is the secret to great style? A woman who knows herself and is comfortable in herself will have a natural style which is unique to her and fully authentic. I think we develop our style as we get older, because we need…
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Women are notoriously bad for not altering their garments. We have an expectation that we can walk into a shop, try on a piece of clothing, it will fit us, flatter us and off we go into the sunset. But when you consider how many different body shapes we have, our variety of body proportional…
DetailsWhat would you do if someone started copying your style? Buying the same brands, always complimenting you and asking where you got your clothes, etc? It’s not a huge deal in my case, but I am finding it annoying and rude. A graceful way to handle it would be nice. I think I’ll start by…
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Many of us, over time, lose our creativity. Or, we don’t appreciate that we are creative because we’re not creative in the ‘arts’ field – can’t paint or sculpt, write music or poetry. So we think “I’m not creative” and then proceed to go through our lives with that belief. Over the years I’ve been…
DetailsToday’s Stylish Thoughts comes from Queensland blogger Rachel from Redcliffe Style. What is the secret to great style? I think the secret to great style is confidence. If you have confidence in yourself and also pick an outfit you feel comfortable in, you can’t help but look amazing. If you are worried about your stockings…
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It’s summer in the Northern hemisphere and if it’s actually hot (sadly summer isn’t always so hot everywhere), but if you need a new swimsuit and want some tips to flatter your body shape, as they are the most unforgiving of garments, then read on. Swimwear to Flatter Your Body Shape I shape – horizontal…
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Last week I wrote about how to come up with hundreds of blog post ideas in Part 1 of what I shared at Nuffnang Blogopolis blogging conference. Today I’ll share with you a variety of different post types and title styles that can help you both create and structure your content. 5 Types of Blog…
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If your neck is a little shorter than average (less than a hand’s width) or wider than you’d like, you may feel that you look a little squat. So here are a few tips to flatter. 1. Find your balance points and make sure your necklines sit at the first balance point. 2. Wear open…
DetailsI spend a lot of time looking at colour. I spent over a year of my life developing a personal analysis colour system based on the scientific work of Albert Munsell who discovered the properties of colour. I have always thought that I have good colour acuity and have noticed that I can pick up…
DetailsMy father is a scientist, and when I was growing up we often discussed theories around the dinner table, but there always had to be a relevant, recognized study one could use to back up your point of view. For instance my hair started going grey at the age of 15 and I said to…
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I’ve been asked by a whole bunch of bloggers who heard me present at Nuffnang Blogopolis last Saturday if I’d share the content of my presentation in a blog post, so here is part one! Top 7 Ways to Find Blog Post Content Ideas. 1. Blog Comments and FAQs – the comments I receive are…
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