I am really excited to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts of Devon UK based blogger Catherine Summers of Not Dressed As Lamb What is the secret to great style? Putting effort into your appearance and wearing it with confidence. Personally, I think anyone who makes an effort with their appearance is a stylish person… it…
The other day I was asked about why a floral print wasn’t appropriate for a job interview. My answer is to do with how we interpret different prints and patterns, as they say different things to us. Frequently people ask me “what patterns suit me?” and the answer lies in what are your personality traits?…
I’ve only recently found your blog, and I’ve learnt more about style in the past few weeks than I have in my previous 46 years !!! One thing that I’ve searched for but not found, is dressing for job interviews (I may be a bit biased as I’ve got one coming up soon). My situation…
I’m excited to introduce my latest Stylish Thoughts contributor, Lena from Sydney (Australia) who writes the blog The Sewing Space. What is the secret to great style? I believe that some people have innate sense of style, others have to work harder. Stylish clothes must have suitable silhouette and proportions, impeccable fit, combination of colours and…
Hi Imogen, How do you feel about coloured jeans for the over 40s? I’m a size 12-14 H shape and keep finding myself drawn to them in shops. I tried on some straight (not skinny) legs in cobalt that I really loved with a small heel, but I walk away for fear I’m too old…
Many clients tell me that they’re worried about looking like mutton dressed as lamb (ie, too young for their age). But just as much I have clients who don’t want to look or feel frumpy and old, they want to be modern and youthful, but still appropriate – so how do you achieve this? Jill…
Today’s Stylish Thoughts contributor is Jane Liddelow Style Makeover HQ who is a Sydney (Australia) based Image Consultant, and blogger. What is the secret to great style? If I had to sum this up in one word it would be…knowledge! And I think that can be broken down into 3 parts: 1. Knowledge of what…
Today Jill Chivers of My Year Without Clothes Shopping and I share part 2 of how to change your look with accessories in this short video. Get some Tips on How to Add Belts and Scarves to Your Outfit And I apologise for the background noise, next time Jill and I get together and make…
Frequently I’m asked “As an image consultant do you always have to dress up?”. My answer is, “Well I still wear jeans and t-shirts, but they’re good jeans and t-shirts and I tend to accessorize too.” You never know when you leave the house, even if it’s just the supermarket or the school run, if…
Our first Stylish Thoughts post for 2012 comes from Oregon USA based blogger Betsy of She Found Style What is the secret to great style? I’m not sure if I’m qualified to answer this question but… My secret to TRYING to get great style? Is pushing myself out of my comfort zone. Trying new things…
Maybe she’s born looking this amazing? Or maybe not … just love this video – watch it through to the end.
Merry Christmas, Hannukah or Festive Season, whatever your beliefs I hope you have an excellent holiday season. Australia pretty much shuts down for the next couple of weeks, and at the end of the week I’m off to visit the lovely Jan Fisher in New Zealand and will be spending part of my time on…
Many of you may already know Kasmira of What I Wore 2Day – but if you don’t you’re in for a real treat as Kasmira shows that money doesn’t buy you style. Kasmira is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA and writes the fabulous blog What I Wore 2Day What is the secret to great style?…
Andrea – Fox in Flats Fox in Flats – otherwise known as Andrea – is our latest Stylish Thoughts contributor. She’s a Sydney, Australia based blogger who shares her tips, ideas and inspiration to make it much, much easier to Navigate Motherhood in Style. What is the secret to great style? Being yourself, having fun,…
What is a style recipe? It’s the ingredients that go into making up your unique style. It’s also known as a style statement too and I want to help you determine your style recipe by sharing with you some simple steps to work through. Why should it matter? What I’ve discovered over the years of…
One of the benefits of blogging is the ability to peek into someone else’s wardrobe plus peek into their style philosophy and today I’m really happy to introduce you to Tennessee USA based blogger Megan Mae of Megan Mae Daily who share her Stylish Thoughts. What is the secret to great style? Know what you…
After the first 3 days of December, here are the dresses I’ve worn in my Dressember challenge. And if you’re wondering about what I’m wearing… L–>R Grey Autumn cashmere dress , Anima jacket Navy Karina Gala dress, red-bstring, no name red shrug Target dress, black b-string, Tokito cardigan So why am I wearing these dresses?…
Ok, how many of you think you’d be interested in style and fashion if you were blind? I certainly hadn’t thought about it, but then I stumbled across Michelle of Eyeronic, a blind journalist who enjoys fashion and I love her writing and her unique perspective on style so I asked her to write a…
Over the years I’ve been working as an image consultant I’ve realised that style is a journey, not a destination. When I started image consulting I worked through a process to discover my style personality, but since then it has kept evolving. I’ve learned style is not static – it’s not a “set and forget”…
Today’s Stylish Thoughts comes from Victoria – British Columbia in Canada by Sheila of the blog Ephemera, and you’re in for a treat. What is the secret to great style? My mom gave me some advice when I was in high school, back when I was really experimenting with clothes and playing with my look.…
