It’s a lie that to be stylish you have to be born with an innate talent for it. Sure some people are naturally more stylish, but I know plenty of people who have learned how to become more stylish using much of the information I share on this blog. Do you feel that you should…
Every job I’ve had over my life has had its own dress code and “uniform”. Back in the late 1980s and 1990s, there were suits and suit separates in my early career in small and large offices. Then things became a little more ‘business casual’ as office cultures changed later in the 1990s and into…
Social media, Instagram in particular, is changing the way many women consume clothing. This is the topic of discussion with Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe in our video. The ubiquitous outfit photo that is posted daily on Instagram creates a pressure to turn over your wardrobe, or just acquire more and more new items…
Introducing Deborah, also known on Instagram as Czarina of Style who is sharing her Stylish Thoughts with us today. Deborah is a dressmaker and lives in Newcastle Australia and is a 7 Steps to Style member. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? I wouldn’t spend a lot of…
Jill Chivers from Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss why showing your vulnerability is an act of strength. Many women want to hide, to be invisible, to not draw attention to themselves. There are many reasons for this, often through feelings of poor self-esteem and worthiness, sometimes from messages received whilst growing up. Frequently people…
Please enjoy the Stylish Thoughts of Leanne, from Rainbow City Alabama USA who writes the blog Classy Yet Trendy. What is the secret to great style? The secret to having great style is letting your personality come through by the way you dress. Wear clothes you look great in, but also feel comfortable while wearing…
Following on from the video post we did about feeling fabulous in your style, Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss this topic again, and in this video, Jill shares her journey to feeling fabulous. How to Feel Fabulous About Your Style Jill shares that feeling fabulous about her style is a conscious…
Based in North Yorkshire England, it’s my great pleasure to welcome Lizzy who writes the blog What Lizzy Loves to share her Stylish Thoughts. What is the secret to great style? Believing in yourself and having the confidence to wear what you want. That way, whatever you wear will always be a true reflection of…
What does the back of your outfit look like? It’s something that many of us ignore. Pretty much every outfit you see here is a front view, sometimes a little side, but that’s about it. So how about what is going on in the back? What’s Your Back View? Most of the time our back…
I’d like to welcome from Wales UK, Michelle who writes the blog Barefaced Chic – a definitive guide to ageing with attitude and who shares her stylish thoughts with us today. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? Definitely investment pieces. Those wardrobe basics that I reach for over…
Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I were asked about how to be comfortable, have a practical wardrobe but still be elegantly stylish. In this video we discuss some strategies to create a wardrobe that is both functional and comfortable yet stylish. Fabric Selection to Be Comfortable and Stylish Comfort and Ease Do fabrics…
Please welcome, from Cheshire in the UK, freelance journalist Emma Peach who writes the blog Style Splash and share her Stylish Thoughts with us! What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? A handbag. If the budget allowed I’d buy a Chanel handbag, and maybe a few others? That said…
Got a top that a bit too long and kind of shapeless (kind of even looks a little maternity)? Love to wear it with your jeans or any sort of pants or skirt( like my denim skirt here) that has belt loops? Then it’s time to try the belt-loop half-tuck. You may have picked up…
I’m excited to be introducing you to UK based Alyson Walsh who writes the blog That’s Not My Age and is the author of the books Know Your Style and Style Forever. What is the secret to great style? Wearing what you always feel right in, what you feel comfortable in. Being authentic. What…
The Personality of Patterns in Scarves This is the topic of the video Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss, though the personality of prints and the discussion on fabric choices extends into other clothing elements outside of the scarf! So how do you express personality through your patterns? Patterns Classic – stripes…
My Stylish Thoughts interview today, hailing from The Netherlands is Greetje who writes the blog No Fear of Fashion and shares her fabulous sense of style with us. What is the secret to great style? Knowing your body shape, what suits you and what doesn’t, emphasizing your best features and try try again. Take pictures…
How to Style All Different Kinds of Cardigans Cardigans can be great layering pieces in lots of different weather conditions. Light summer cardigans to thicker winter weight ones. But they easily head down to frumpsville if you’re not careful about the style you choose. Either because they have too much fabric and volume (and swamp…
How do your shoes communicate? What is the personality dressing style of your shoes? In this video with Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe, we discuss and show examples of different shoe styles and elements of shoes so you can learn how to interpret your shoes and what they are communicating. What are The Design…
To finish up my Frocktober efforts at styling dresses in different ways I’ve been raising much-needed money to support the life-saving research of the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation who are working hard funding scientists to find an early detection test for ovarian cancer. Please support my fundraising efforts here… every dollar makes a difference (and…
Please enjoy the Stylish Thoughts of McCall Idaho (USA) based blogger of North West Mountain Living & Style. 1. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? I love handbags and will spend money on them occasionally. If you purchase the right brand, you are making an investment in a…
Spring in Melbourne is a period of unstable weather. 30C /86F one day, then 17C/62F the next. This makes dressing a little trickier, plus you get those cooler mornings with warmer days. This week for my Frocktober post I’m sharing how to layer summer dresses for spring and autumn, those often more temperamental seasons that…
