Your clothes don’t fit you perfectly straight off the rack? So what! Needing alterations is not a sign of failure. It’s not a sign that something is wrong with you or your body. Clothing manufacturers are trying to make clothes: Cheaply (means cutting clothes straighter rather than curvier) To get onto the bodies of as…
Too many wardrobes are full of clothes that their owners don’t love (and they didn’t even love them when they were in the store choosing them), and they certainly don’t flatter the owner. This is why I see so many wardrobes that are full of clothes, yet there is nothing to wear. Your clothes need…
Do you want a more stylish wardrobe? I’m sure you do! In fact that could be why you’re here. Why not check out my top 10 list over on Cuponation and discover what I think is essential (plus you can get a whole bunch of great promo codes and discount vouchers while you’re there). Want some…
Some great tips on why it really doesn’t matter what your clothes “size” is, it’s all about fit (and that will vary from store to store). Sometimes the larger size will make you look slimmer! Want to go to a thrift store but unsure how to find the best bargains? This great guide of 10…
My wonderful friend and AICI colleague Thea Wood has created this great new online magazine She Spark, it’s a monthly digital magazine focused on style/beauty/wellness advice and products for women over 40 (though all ages are welcome). In this issue you can read some great articles on: 10 Ways To Up Your Image Four Effective Ways…
Inside Out Style is number 3 in this list of the top 50 fashion blogs! I asked how they came up with the list and was told that it is based on content! Now for some weekend reading Loved this post from Bridgette Raes on finding your You’niform Some excellent resources for the…
Recent purchase of a blue and white Leona Edmiston dress , great for my H shape body as it doesn’t hightlight my lack of waist or create a muffin top, now there is a win! I like the unusual sleeve detail which I can say lets some breeze in on a hot summer day!…
I totally dug Sally’s post on saying “Yes and …” and decided that I’d make it a theme for this weekend’s recommended reading roundup. So why not take her advice and then use the following blog posts as inspiration for an outfit or two over the next week. Please do share which you’re…
Here are 5 Fabulous Links to help you be more creative with your style I loved this interview with Debra Rapoport one of the Advanced Style dames about how to be more creative with your style. Plus let’s celebrate our unique styles. Get some outfit inspiration from street style at New York Fashion Week Discover…
5 Really Useful Blog Posts to Improve Your Style or Fashion Blog Click To Tweet Do you write a fashion or style blog? I know that I’m always looking for ways to improve my blog and increase my reach. As someone who is not ‘technical’ and has no background in photography, journalism, graphic design, web…
Some interesting research on how your shoes communicate elements of your personality and income as well how anxious or calm you may be! What do your shoes say about you? Research on the Power of Shoes and how it affects us both physically and emotionally. Mette shares her 5 Year Shopping Plan and how it’s…
Before I share the healthy and yummy recipes, here are some posts worth perusing! What are the 10 behaviours of genuine people? Being genuine makes it easy to spot a fake! And on another psychological note – did you know that a luxury handbag can influence your relationships? VoxFrock shares the upcoming trends for spring…
I found this fascinating article about the new words that have been added to the dictionary each year – the year I was born was the year that “Gasp” was added – I find it hard to believe that it wasn’t around before then. You can discover the word from the year of your birth…
I was very happy to be included in this great blog post by Lisa and am keen to read through all the other blogs she recommended as inspirational or educational. Now for some other interior inspiration, this post from Maria Killam about using what you have when decorating (before you buy something new) provides some…
Loved this post from Vintage Current about how a cat call made Candice’s day and helped her think more positively about body image This post from Sal about seeing her body through the lens of style is a great read. Carly shares how embracing a label has been powerful for her. Grown up dressing and a…
This weekend my theme is Outfit Inspiration so I’m sharing a few of my outfits this past couple of weeks. It’s been very cold in my office as I have no heating (broken down, waiting on a part) and it’s mid-winter here so I’m all layered up. My wardrobe is still full of black…
AICI has just released it’s quarterly AICI Global magazine which is always a good read. You can read the previous issues here. Sal offers her tips on how to dress for a post-pregnancy mid-section. Do you ever feel stressed? Helen offers some great tips on how to become more resilient to stress. If you’re…
Have you got a fashion or style icon? I know that many people do. It’s great when you are looking for inspiration to check out the styles of others and adapt ideas to your body, style and personality. I was pointed in the direction of this article about Frida Khalo as a fashion icon by…
Recently I’ve read some great posts on alterations, and yes, we all need them, and if you’re petite, or have a non-manufacturing standard body shape (well that’s pretty much 99% of us) then you really need to do them. So I thought I’d share with you some useful posts on the topic this week. A…
After my topic of finding flattering colours when you have warm skin and grey hair I thought I’d find some more reading on the topic of grey. Cindy shares her tips on how to go grey successfully. Lauren shares her tips on dealing with the emotional aspect of going grey And Sue shares her tips on packing…
Got expensive taste but want to look great? Plus a fascinating article on minimalist dressing and all important proportions Have you thought about downsizing your wardrobe or having a minimalist wardrobe? There are lots of blogs about it but I found this post an interesting read on the topic Angie shares her thoughts on how…
