Accessories are the magic wands of your wardrobe. If you’ve ever wondered how to use accessories along with fabric choices to change the tone of your outfit, you’re in the right place. The right styling swaps can take an outfit from casual to elegant, edgy to polished, or playful to professional—without buying an entirely new…
Looking for winter evening outfit ideas that feel stylish, elegant, and warm—without defaulting to black? For some it can be tricky to find winter outfits that feel as put-together as your summer wardrobe, but with a few key styling tips, you can create polished, comfortable looks that stand out in the colder months. If you…
We’ve all heard them—those so-called “fashion rules” that claim to dictate what we should and shouldn’t wear. “Don’t mix black and navy.” “Only wear certain colours at certain ages.” “Avoid horizontal stripes if you’re not a size 8.” But as fashion continues to evolve, so too should our approach to these outdated style limitations. After…
Do you ever find yourself drawn to bold, eye-catching pieces, only to struggle with how to make them work together in an outfit? You’re not alone! Many of us love a statement piece—what I like to call a “hero” piece—but the question remains: how to style statement pieces in a way that feels cohesive? The…
When we think about building a stylish wardrobe, most of us focus on colour, fit, and shape. But there’s another often-overlooked element that can truly transform an outfit—the importance of texture in fashion. The fabrics you choose are just as important as the colours or cuts, adding depth and interest to even the simplest of…
Do you ever feel like your wardrobe is a jumble of pieces that don’t quite come together? If you’re struggling to style your clothes into outfits that make you feel confident, you’re not alone. Many of us find ourselves asking the same question: how do I create looks that resonate with my personality while still…
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…
Have you ever stood in front of a closet full of clothes and felt like you had absolutely nothing to wear? Many people find themselves in this predicament, because they lack a strategic approach to shopping, buying random pieces that catch their eye without a cohesive plan. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Let’s…
Have you ever stood in front of your wardrobe, feeling overwhelmed by the plethora of choices yet struggling to piece together an outfit that resonates with your style? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us face this sartorial challenge, but fear not, for the secret to creating a versatile and cohesive wardrobe might be…
Embracing the Art of Simplicity “Too much choice is actually a bad thing; our brains can’t really cope with too much choice. So, sometimes limiting ourselves to a slightly smaller colour palette makes life easier.” Imogen Lamport Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the myriad of choices in your wardrobe, yet found yourself unable to…
In my 7 Steps to Style online program, I do a monthly Q&A session on Zoom to answer members’ questions. This month one of the questions I received was how to wear a column of colour when you don’t always want to wear a third piece (jacket, cardigan, additional layer) because you live in a…
Do you struggle to put stylish outfits together? You can still join my Outfit Masterclass Integration Week Challenge – which runs this week 17 – 21 July and learn even more tips on putting outfits together – find out more and join here. If so you are not alone! In fact, in this video I’m…
5 Ways to Improve Your Style Are you tired of your outfits feeling dull and uninspiring? Do you want to add more interest and excitement to your personal style? If so, you’re in the right place! Here are some practical tips to help you create outfits that reflect your personality and make you feel fabulous…
When building a wardrobe capsule, it’s essential to have pieces that can be mixed and matched to create different outfits. Most capsules (with the bare minimum) are a combination of tops, bottoms and outer layers. Wardrobe capsules are a really valuable tool, particularly if you are having to rebuild a wardrobe for any reason –…
Reader Question: Footwear issues: what to wear with each kind of outfit? I can’t wear heels because of a bad back and I never know what type of shoe to wear that is both stylish and season appropriate (warm in winter. etc) and what kind of leg covering goes with what: leggings and socks, just…
Reader Question–I just read your post about wearing your good clothes every day and its effect on how people see you as well as how you feel about yourself. I work at home. People see me from the waist up. How important is it that I wear a full-on “good” outfit every day at…
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…
It’s Valentine’s Day and to celebrate I thought I’d share with you some of my best tips and advice that are dating-related! From the traditional colour of the day… Wearing Red on Valentines Day How to Wear Red to Boost Your Desirability Finding the right red for you in both clothes and lipstick Red Lips…
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types recently shared with me some of her denim upcycling projects and I asked her to share with me some of her processes as it’s a great way to create your own custom items as well as reduce landfill from garments that you no longer wear. Sustainability is important to…
One of the many benefits of my 7 Steps to Style program are the monthly Q&A sessions. We get together on Zoom and I answer member’s questions so they get the support and information they need to keep on improving and defining their own personal style. This was the question of a fabulous member,…
I was recently asked by one of my 7 Steppers about how to wear shorter sleeves over longer ones and it’s a topic I haven’t covered before, yet it’s a part of my outfits quite frequently, so here are some tips to do it well. 1. Long Sleeves With Cuff Detail A key to making…
