In This Video How do I choose a handbag size to not overwhelm my body or to look miniature? As for handbag colour, does a person match their shoes, or blend or contrast with their clothing? How do I dress in a feminine way when I have to wear orthopaedic shoes and have heavy bone…
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…
Denim is a staple in most wardrobes, and rightly so. It has many uses, is a hard-wearing fabric, and can be dressed up or down (to a certain extent). As far as cost per wear goes, most people get the maximum value from their favourite jeans. It’s likely that you’ve noticed denim comes in a…
The colour red is one of the boldest and most exciting shades that one can wear, which explains its unwavering popularity. No other colour is so rich in symbolism. Red is the colour of extremes. It’s the colour of passionate love, seduction, violence, danger, anger, and adventure. Going into the red means you’re in debt,…
How Do You Plan a Colour Scheme for a Wardrobe Capsule? If you have a colour palette from a personal colour analysis this tool makes it super easy. But even then, where to start? Start with Your Hair Colour The first place to start when choosing the neutrals to base your wardrobe capsule around is…
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…
We all know the feeling of going into our closet and feeling like we have nothing to wear. But there are ways to add more interest and unique colour combinations to your outfits without going shopping, just using a little creativity. Open your closet and pull out your go-to’s, look at different ways you can…
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?…
In This Video 0.08 How much of each colours should I wear when combining colours? 3.34 How do you wear multiple long sleeves in winter without them twisting? 4.30 I have a diamond shape face and H body shape – what’s my best neckline? How to Mix Colours 7 Important Factors for Working with…
Which Outfits Should You Wear Nude Shoes With? Nude shoes are something you see frequently on the red carpet and they can be a great addition to your shoe wardrobe. But when should you wear them and who do they suit the most? How to decide when to wear nude shoes to elongate the leg…
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 0.10 How to include more interest and unique colour combinations in my outfits? 4.11 – How do I find the right neutrals to act as an anchor for my wardrobe? 9.18 How do you match clothes to your body shape, ie to make you look taller, slimmer and longer legs? Creating…
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 0.09 How do you get your own taste in clothing to offer helpful advice to others? How can you distinguish personal preference from style faux pas? 7.53 – Do muted colours on sheen fabrics read as lighter or darker? Will they advance or recede? 9.02 – Can you define mental and emotional…
In This Video 0.08 I’ve lost a lot of weight and have to rebuild my wardrobe – until now I’ve used clothes as armour – how do I find my style? 5.25 I’m short X shape with short waist. Petite rules seems to overemphasise the bust and I want a creative style – what to…
