I’ve had quite a few requests from my lovely readers to do some posts on 50+ dressing, so rather than me do up another polyvore, I thought I’d bring some ‘real life’ 50+ into my blog. Let me introduce you to my gorgeous friend and colleague Jan Fisher – who is an image…
I’m really struggling at the moment to find spring/summer clothes that don’t look too young for me. I don’t know why but a lot of stuff looks too fancy or ruffled, and that’s just not me 🙁 I always end up feeling too warm in the warmer months, because I never quite get a good…
Here is a quick video of me showing a few ways of tying a pashmina style scarf. A large rectangular scarf in a soft fabric makes a great accessory and it can be tied in multiple ways. And here is a pic of Niamh who tied her own scarf.
Scarves seem to be the most wondered about accessory. So I thought I’d do a series on possible ways to wear them. Here is a small square chiffon scarf worn in two ways. Firstly, folded into a triangle then tied with the widest part of the triangle at the front, ends tied underneath…
High heels are interesting. I meet clients who love heels and wear them every day, in fact they say that heels are more comfortable than flats. I meet clients who never wear heels, no matter what the occasion, they are just too uncomfortable for them. I like both heels and flats. Heels work better for…
I’ve had a few requests on how to wear leggings after my post the other week. So here are some ideas if you’re no longer in your twenties or don’t want to show off too much leg. Some Ideas: 1.A skirt that is a bit too short – leggings that go over the knees…
Today I’m starting again working with an optometry education company doing a workshop with retail optometry staff to teach them some of the image related aspects of helping their clients choose flattering glasses frames. But before you even start trying on frames, the No. 1 factor that will affect your choice, and what you…
So we’ve covered colour contrast and value contrast, the final piece of the puzzle is how your personality affects your contrast levels. Your personality can be a ‘rule breaker’ or ‘rule stickler’ one – if you are dramatic, rebellious or high energy (life of the party), no matter what your outward appearance, you may enjoy…
Petite and curvy can be a little tricky to dress, so how do you take the X shape rules and then make them work for a petite height so that nothing overwhelms? And of course, your style also needs to relate to your personality too – this is part of the style puzzle that can…
Reader’s question: I’m 75 and have severe scoliosis. My height has shrunk from 5’8″ to 5’2″. I knew how to dress for 5’8″. Short is very different. My shoulders are not level, my waist and hips are uneven, and the middle of my back is rounded. I can’t wear heels. I’m not much of a…
These tips you may agree or disagree with, but they are a guide for the woman who is passed the age of 30. “How to stay fashionable when half of the current fashions don’t suit my shape particularly when I like the look of them.” Understanding what suits you – the colours, contrasts, clothing styles…
How to Improve Your Image While Watching TV Ok you think I’ve gone mad – you can watch TV and look better? How is this so? Here are my top ten tips: 1. De-pil jumpers – while you’re sitting in front of the TV, get out all your jumpers and de-pil them. If you don’t…
I was reading a blog about a mum getting her groove back. Sick of the sloppy she wants style. I posted this piece of advice for her to follow, and thought that you all might find it useful when working out how to find your personal style: How to Develop Your Personal Style …
So many women feel that their stomach is a region that they’d rather people didn’t notice. Whether it’s expanded due to childbirth, was never there to start with, or just age and those extra glasses of wine and chocolates have taken their toll. So here are 7 easy ways to hide your tummy. 1. Shapewear …
One of the most commonly asked questions I get from clients is where should I end my tops and jackets – what is the most flattering point? The rule is: Never end a hem on a wide point – so if your hips or thighs are your widest point, then don’t end your tops…
What are your essential wardrobe staples? My list would be dependent on your climate, lifestyle and of course preferences in what you like to wear. Great jeans – ideally at least one pair in a solid dark wash as they are the easiest to dress up or down Great pair of dark neutral dress pants in a…
So you have a big bust – did you know that one of the easiest ways to make it appear smaller is to wear a large necklace? Why is this so? Well it’s all about scale – and if your bust is larger in scale, if you put something big next to it, attention…
Now to the classic womanly shape of the A, which has the healthiest distribution of fat and the least likely to have heart disease (you lucky things!). The A shape woman has shoulders that are narrower than her hips/thighs, so you can check this by measuring both at their widest points and seeing if…
While on the subject of shoes, I was reminded whilst reading Karen’s blog about a tip with shoes to make a wider foot look narrower. It’s down to the old line and design rules that work for both clothes and shoes, one of my golden rules of horizontal lines. The rule is: Never put a…
There seems to be a range of names given to these kind of shoe/boots, but no matter what you call them, what do you wear them with? For example, these shooties end at the ankle (all pics from DUO boots which are available in foot sizes 2-10 and in 21 calf size options (30-50cm),…
I’ve been asked to give the busty, voluptuous petite woman some tips on what to wear. Keep it simple, the shorter you are the more simple your clothes need to be, avoid lots of frills and flounces, details and pockets, they will all overwhelm your smaller frame. Keep your outfits as free of detail as…
