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…
Want a quick snapshot of the best posts of 2022 here on Inside Out Style? Then you’ve come to the right place! In this post I’m sharing some of my best colour and body shape figure flattery advice from the past year. Come Alive with Colour How to Layer in Winter (or Any Season) Using…
Does Changing Your Hair Colour Change Your Colour Palette? Reader Question: How does your hair colour affect your palette. For example, if I was to return to my natural dark strawberry blonde/reddy brown colour, would that make me a different palette. I understand that it would affect my contrast but would it mean that I…
Colour analysis and personal colour analysis systems are a topic that many find fascinating and I get lots of questions about everything colour related. In fact, I spent a year in the development of my Absolute Colour System of 18 tonal colour directions back in 2009, as I’d been doing colour analysis for some…
Reader Question: I am Serene palette, live in a place where we get very harsh winters. Lots of snow, slush, very cold. My hair has gone grey. I’m having trouble figuring out how “winterize” my light palette- particularly in the footwear department! Spring/fall require a heavier shoe but not always a winter boot. I’ve got…
By Alison Goodman In October 2020, I decided to embrace my inner silver foxette and stop dyeing my hair red. It was a big decision for me because my long red mane was my trademark and I had a whole wardrobe geared towards my Spicy colours. Well, it has now been fourteen months; I am…
I recently joined Karen O’Connor of Menopause, Marriage and Motherhood, to record another podcast interview – this time we talked all about the power of colour and finding your perfect colours It was recorded when I was on a short holiday with my husband and where we were staying the internet signal wasn’t strong, so…
I’ve been asked recently to chat more about how to identify the undertone of colours Look at the Colour Wheel Overtone vs Undertone The overtone is the overt colour you see – we label warm overtone colours (yellow, orange, red, pink) as warm because they remind us of things that are warm such as the…
Wearing black and dark neutrals has been considered sophisticated and chic for some decades. It used to be that black was only worn by the grieving or for a classy night out in your little black dress (first created by Coco Chanel in the 1920s). These days black has become the safest (and honestly, boring)…
Reader Question – Why is it that you advise that those with grey hair wear smoky and more muted colours? Doesn’t this just make us fade away? Although our genetic makeup never changes, our hair changes both in colour and texture as we get older. In the same way, we lose the bloom of youth and…
Colour contrast tells you how to put colours together for you to wear in outfits that flatter your natural colouring. Your colour contrast is defined by how many colours you have naturally occurring in your colouring and how different they are from each other. You can discover your colour contrast here. Colour contrast is a…
Have you wondered about which colours really make you shine? If you’re not sure, one of the first colour challenges you face is figuring out if you have a warm or cool skin undertone. There are various analysis systems out there and each is very different from each other. When we consider colour analysis, we…
Reader Question – Biggest challenge with style is when I make a personal breakthrough and feel more aligned with who I am and want to be, my wardrobe is behind. It speaks to the older, less bold, less daring me. Most of my casual clothes and tops, in particular, speak of playing it safe and…
In This Video 0.08 How do you change your handbag and move all the stuff? It seems like a lot of work as myhandbag is always full! 3.05 I find it so hard to find pants that fit – too tight at the waist, or too big all over – help – what’s the solution?…
What Are the Best Neutrals for Your Basics? Basics are the garments that you wear as the base of your outfit. They are frequently things like a pair of trousers or jeans, a plain skirt in a neutral colour, a jacket in a neutral or even a simple and plain top. Wardrobe basics are the…
I know a lot of people have gone grey in the recent months and I too am embracing my own (trying it out for a test run to see how I like it) since we had been in lockdown with hairdressers closed for over 4 months and not being able to get in to…
In This Video 0.07 How do I wear multiple colours at the same time when I have a lower colour contrast? 2.39 How do I choose the right kind of brown for eyeshadows that suit my complexion? How do you tell warm from cool browns? 3.28 Why is it that you advise those with grey…
In This Video 0.08 What is your view on wearing blouses or tops that are longer than the sweater or jacket over the top? Doesn’t it draw attention to the hips? 2.05 – With a high value contrast with dark hair, how can I wear a light coloured turtleneck top and create the right ideal…
In This Video 0.08 How to get ideas for outfits when all the inspiration is on slim young women – it’s hard to translate this to my size 3.00 – Finding clothes that fit and are affordable when you’re short and plus size 8.13 – I’m a short waisted pear shape (A Shape) is there…
In This Video 0.13 If you have to choose between a top in 2 necklines, ideally a scoop neck works best for your face, but they only have crew neck or V neck – I have a large bust – which will be the most flattering? 2.36 – My neck is getting flabby and turkey…
Not just the bi-annual wardrobe transitions from summer to winter and back again. What do you do when your wardrobe needs a major overhaul? Where to start? You first need to define your personal style. Watch the video and discover how to transition your wardrobe to one that works for you, your lifestyle and personal…
