I’ve shared my love of paint by numbers here before (it really helps me to unwind and relax and get out of my head) so I was excited to discover you’re not limited to the range or kits pre-created. You can now get a custom paint by numbers kit from Winnie’s Picks made from your very…
Here is my quick and easy Contoured Face Mask Pattern that takes only a few minutes to make. Contoured Face Mask Instructions Thick stretch fabric such as a scuba or Ponte knit which are water-resistant polyester-spandex blend fabrics – each piece needs 20cm x 16cm – so you can find fabric scraps to fit (this…
In current times getting to a gallery or museum or gallery to see an exhibition is pretty much impossible, which is why when I discovered that the Victoria and Albert Museum in London (V&A) were sharing a virtual tour of their latest exhibition Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk I wanted to let you know about it…
With current lockdowns we’re all spending a lot of time at home, so if you are looking for some fashion and style content to inspire you while you wait out the crisis, here are some to put on your watch list! Documentaries Iris (2014) Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven who has…
With the current global health crisis and us all having to find a new way of living and working to minimise its impact. I wanted to share with you my friend and colleague Sarah Brummitt’s article on how to be an effective communicator – her work and research on remote presence is second to none.…
This holiday season (summer) in here in Australia has been one of catastrophic devastation with so much of Australia’s bushland on fire… and these are the areas that are populated by both people and our unique native wildlife. This season’s bushfires in Australia have killed at least 28 people and destroyed more than 2000 homes…
Each year I choose a word as a replacement for a series of New Year’s Resolutions. I think of it as a focus word of what I want to do or where I want to go in the coming year. It’s a great reminder when opportunities arise to know if it’s something that will move…
I’d like to take this opportunity to send you my very best wishes for this festive season! Where ever you are in the world, whatever you’re up to I hope you have a safe and enjoyable time. I would also like to thank you for reading and commenting on Inside Out Style blog posts. This…
Have you heard of the 100 day outfit challenge? It’s where you shop your wardrobe and for 100 days, you wear a different outfit each day from what you already own in your wardrobe. You can wear the same garment twice, just not the same complete outfit twice. It’s a challenge to shop your wardrobe…
I was delighted to be interviewed by Catherine Baxter for her Industry Leader’s interview series and I got to share some of my thoughts on becoming an image consultant and some of the keys to being a great image consultant. One of the questions Catherine asked about was what obstacles I’ve overcome over my time…
One of the great first-world conundrums for women in the era of the cold shoulder, off the shoulder and other strappy top era fashion trends, is what kind of bra to wear with these items? When the temperature is nearing 40C (over 100F) degrees, loose layered and not too many foundations are often a way…
What kind of glamorous things does an image consultant and style blogger do on her weekends? Attend fashion shows …. fancy soirees …. hobnob with the beautiful people? Not this one! What I have spent many of my weekends over the past two years doing is a massive garden makeover. Over the past two years,…
What do you do with an unwanted fashion gift? Do you keep it or get rid of it? Find out more on the accompanying blog post: What Do You Do With an Unwanted Fashion Gift
I’m often asked by up and coming image consultants and personal stylists how I’ve managed to achieve all that I have done, This blog with its thousands of posts, image training programs, books, videos, 16 Style Types …. what are the secrets to my success? And my answer always is – baby steps. I just…
Shoes, I love them, they really can have a huge impact on your outfit. They can be talking points, starting conversations, and can really elevate an outfit. Which is why I was excited on my recent trip to Canda, whilst in Toronto, to visit the Bata Shoe Museum. It’s home to one of the world’s…
On my recent trip to Montreal in Canada, I was lucky enough to go and see the Thierry Mugler Couturissime exhibition, currently showing at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (closes September 8 2019). This is the very first exhibition on the work of French fashion designer Theirry Mugler. And it reveals the multiple worlds…
Recently we lost our gorgeous whippet Cleo to cancer and so it is with great joy that I’m introducing you to our new family members, Bo and Arrow the whippet puppies. Currently they are 9 weeks old and just starting to look whippety. They brother and sister (from a litter of 8) and we had…
I’ve just spent 4 days at the AICI Global Conference in Chicago along with 300 other image professionals from around the globe. It’s a time for learning and growing and connecting with others in my industry, many who have become friends over the years. These women and men have become my AICI family. When you…
Many of my long term readers and clients have met or virtually met my dog Cleo over the years. She sits next to me in the banner on this blog and spent her days in my office nudging me every few hours, knocking my hand off the keyboard requesting attention (and frequently a treat from…
The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival brings together not only fashion shows, but also fashion exhibitions and here is one worth visiting if you enjoy seeing exquisite brocades and silks and understanding more about the artisan processes to create the divine garments you see on display. Supported by the Ministry of Textiles India and the…
Let me lead you through this divine exhibition of fashion. From a rare suite of Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s iconic little black dresses to voluminous Dior 1950s ballgowns descending a sweeping staircase, The Krystyna Campbell-Pretty Fashion Gift exhibition showcases more than 150 superb garments from Parisien haute couture and international fashion houses. Generously gifted to…
