Ever had what you consider to be a little harsh outfit feedback? What one person thinks of as a compliment or an offhand comment, can be felt by the recipient to be cruel and hurtful. Before you decide to retreat from the world and never ask for outfit feedback, remember that feedback isn’t necessarily criticism…
The other day chatting with my gorgeous 14-year-old daughter on the way back from her gymnastics practise she was talking about how her gym buddy, who she’s teamed up with to do a pairs competition in a few weeks, was stressing out about not being good enough, not being perfect, that she might fall off…
What is trans-seasonal dressing anyway? Simply, it’s wearing the same garments the whole year around, through each of the seasons. It’s also particularly useful when the seasons are changing, from winter to spring, and summer to autumn. When the mornings are chilly but the days are warm, as it relies on layering garments that can…
New York City based Stylist and blogger Elysha Lenkin shares her style and style tips on her blog Elysha Lenkin Styles and is sharing her Stylish Thoughts here today on Inside Out Style. What is the secret to great style? Confidence + intention + experimentation. Once you refine your taste to reflect what you love…
I am the best version of me I recently received this fun tee from Future Poet and it set me thinking about how this is such an important message for us all to take on board. As the saying goes “be you, because everyone else is taken” and this applies to your personal style as…
How do you know if your outfit needs a necklace or not? The first place to look is at the neckline of your top as it will give you the answer to this question. 1. Your Top Is Densely Patterned Does your top have a dense pattern, one that has little ‘negative space’ and is…
I’m truly delighted to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts of Liz Klebba, an image and colour consulting graduate of my Academy of Professional Image and truly stylish woman who loves helping others discover and express their style with her personal styling business Closet Play Image. Based in Augusta, Georgia, USA you can find her sharing…
I’m delighted to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts of Dayle who Instagrams at Artful City Style. Based in Manhattan, New York she shares her unique take on style regularly with her followers. Photos taken by Denton Taylor What is the secret to great style? Style is all about personal expression. As opposed to fashion,…
I’m delighted to be introducing you to Shellie Bowdoin blogger of The Fabulous Journey. Based in Manilla, the Philippines Shellie is sharing her Stylish Thoughts here. What is the secret to great style? One of my favorite “fortune cookie” sayings is, “Know Thyself.” I believe the secret to great style is knowing what works…
I’m delighted to welcome from the Midwest of the USA, Julia who writes the blog When the Girl’s Rule and shares her Stylish Thoughts with you today and I particularly love her body positive messages. You can also find her on Instagram and Youtube. What is the secret to great style? So, to me, style…
From London in the UK comes Rebecca Ffrancon, a graduate of the Academy Professional Image and Image and Colour Consultant who shares her tips on building a more stylish and colourful wardrobe on her blog and Instagram. 1. What is the secret to great style? I think it’s all about understanding the huge role your…
In interior decorating, there is a concept of the 60/30/10 rule – that is percentages of different colours to use in a decorating scheme. 60% + 30% + 10 % proportion formula is considered to be a timeless decorating rule that can be used to mix different colours in a balanced way in a room.…
Do you want to make your outfits more creative or dramatic, or a combination of both? Blake Lively has what I’d describe as a Creative/Dramatic style (a touch of Relaxed, Feminine and Elegant Chic thrown in too). What does she wear and how does she put her style together? Let’s break it down so you…
The Dramatic Personality Dressing Style is one that you may see as bold and attention seeking. Commonly it includes larger scale patterns, details or accessories, sharp angles in design and bold colours. It’s a style that suits a stronger personality, one who is not interested in blending-in with the crowd, but instead wants to stand…
The 2019 Oscars have just happened and I was saddened at the choice of many of the frocks, I mean when you’ve got the money and the stylists and the access to amazing designers – why, why, why were there so many misses on the red carpet this year? Way too many of them resembled the…
Sheer garments are lovely and light and can add a feminine or elegant element to your outfit. Assuming you’re not a Hollywood Starlet (or catwalk model) looking to get your picture in the news, the question often is, what to wear under them? How do you choose the right underlayer for your sheer garments? There…
I have found at 52 I no longer like the way prints look on me. Printed tops were once a significant part of my wardrobe, but as my hair and colouring have cooled they now overwhelm me. Can you explore the types of style changes one may need to make? What are the changed I…
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, often includes Classic dressing style elements as part of her outfit. Her take on Classic is modern and often with a Dramatic twist. It’s a fashion-forward version of Classic dressing, a style that can too easily become stuffy, old-fashioned or just plain boring. So what does she do differently? …
How do you put together stylish outfits? Is there a specific formula to follow such as a pattern, a colour, a third piece and a neutral? How about a light garment, a dark garment, a patterned shoe and a scarf? Well, either of these outfit formulas could work – but they don’t take into equation…
As I’ve discussed before here, understanding how your personality impacts on your clothing and style choices (and how it’s way more important than body shape in so many ways), The personality dressing style that is used the most these days (with the casualisation of the work dress code) and with most of us also having…
The new year is often a good time to create a new focus (this year I’m Improving). So to help you along your way and give you some guidance, why not do my Evolve Your Style 31 day Style Challenge. It only takes a month and can have a massive impact on your style. To…
