Dress codes may be subtle, and you may think they are a thing of the past, but they are powerful in shaping perceptions and guiding our interactions. Whether you’re heading to a job interview, a dinner party, or a casual outing, understanding the psychology of dress codes empowers you to navigate social norms with confidence…
Have you ever felt that your naturally relaxed, casual style lacks the polished edge of a more “put-together” look? I know exactly how it feels to want to elevate your casual style. One of my readers wrote to me and let me know that despite loving a natural, laid-back wardrobe, she sometimes struggles with the…
Personal Colour Analysis has evolved dramatically since the early 1980s, when Carol Jackson’s Colour Me Beautiful introduced the four-season model to the world. While it was a groundbreaking start, many found that the limited four-season approach didn’t capture the full spectrum of our diverse complexions. In this system, the Summer season is characterised by cool,…
Have you ever considered changing your hair colour but hesitated because you feared high maintenance, costly salon visits, or ending up with a shade that just doesn’t suit you? Choosing a flattering hair colour doesn’t have to be complicated—especially when you use your personal colour palette as a guide. Start with Your Colour…
Have you ever thought about the story your outfit tells before you even say a word? The colours you wear have a powerful ability to communicate who you are, how you’re feeling, and what you want to project to the world. But rather than just following trends, what if you could learn how to use…
If you’ve had a colour analysis in the past and discovered that you have a warm skintone (undertone) or warm season, what do you do when your hair goes gray? How does this change the colours that suit you? Navigating Your Colour Palette When Your Hair Turns White or Gray As we age, one of…
In This Video 0.10 My challenge is distinguishing between my Style and Lifestyle. My Lifestyle is very casual, I’m retired, play golf, walk the dog and tend to live in relaxed easy clothes, but wish sometimes this relaxed easy style felt more chic. I’d like to be comfortable yet elegant. How to Wear Casual…
Do you struggle to figure out your best colours and how to wear them? I received this question from a lovely read – “The thing I struggle with is that I have neutral cool olive skin with some depth, some softness and some brightness and lightness which makes it really confusing as I feel like…
Have you ever found yourself standing in front of your closet, feeling overwhelmed and uninspired? You’re not alone. Many women face the challenge of finding outfits that make them feel confident and expressive. One recent story from a client beautifully illustrates this common struggle and offers valuable lessons for anyone seeking to refine their personal…
Navigating the world of colours, especially in your outfits, can often feel overwhelming. Questions about undertones, overtones, and how to differentiate between them are common concerns. Today, we’ll dive into these concepts, shedding light on how understanding them can elevate your style game. Overtone vs. Undertone: The Basics To begin with, it’s essential to distinguish…
There are a few myths that I hear and see around personal colour analysis that I want to debunk. Strap yourself in, here goes… 1. Your Palette Never Changes This is the biggest myth that I hear, and yet it’s obvious that colouring changes, particularly as hair colour changes. When I was young I…
Let’s talk colour and personal colour analysis Personal Colour Analysis (PCA) has been around for a long time now, yet it’s developed a long way from it’s original roots. Back in the early 1980s Colour Me Beautiful by Carol Jackson took the world by storm and brought the concept of colour analysis to the masses.…
Even if You Love Clothes Like Me, Shopping for More Clothes Isn’t The Answer to Your Wardrobe Woes Have you ever stood in front of your wardrobe, filled to the brim with clothes, yet felt you had absolutely nothing to wear? This paradox is one many of us face, and the intuitive solution seems to…
Finding the Perfect Fit: A Guide to Choosing Garments that Embrace Your Style If I had a dollar for every time someone said to me “I wish I could find clothes that fit me”, well I wouldn’t be a millionaire, but I’d have quite a few dollars! So why is it so hard to find…
Is Your Palette the Right One? I’ve recently completed a personal colour analysis training course in the classroom (along with my personal colour analysis training course and one of my lovely students discovered that the colour analysis she’d had previously gave her the wrong palette of colours. As she’s of Asian descent (Vietnamese parents) it’s…
As technology keeps expanding its abilities, and more people are engaging with AI (Artificial Intelligence), I wanted to to explore the dynamic world where AI and personal style intersect so let’s delve into the fascinating realm where technology and fashion collide, uncovering the strengths of AI while pondering its limitations. AI in Style: The Benefits…
The next in Carol Karl and my series on choosing jewellery is all about getting your contrast right. Contrast is a hot topic in my online style program 7 Steps to Style – as it’s the key to how you take a generic colour swatch and then choose colours in a way that work for…
Have you ever thought about which are you knockout colours? The ones that make your eyes pop and skin glow? These are your best colours and ones you want to build your wardrobe around, and are also fantastic in your jewellery too. Carol Karl and I discuss more about choosing colours and why black isn’t…
Personal colour analysis has been around for over 50 years, and it had its original trend peak back in the early 1980s with the publication of Carole Jackson’s book Colour Me Beautiful. Since then, colour analysis tools have improved in leaps and bounds, from the original 4 seasons to the much more nuanced 18 palette…
Whether you have a YouTube channel or post live videos or reels on your social media channels, it’s important to consider what you’re wearing. While it’s essential to dress in a way that reflects your personal style, you also need to make sure that your outfit looks good on camera and doesn’t clash with your…
Reader Question: I wish I felt consistently stylish all the time, any tips? Two Types of Style Confidence Did you know that according to psychologists, there are two types of confidence – epistemic – which involves certainty about knowing that you know what you are doing or something is true. And then there is social…
