guest writers share their take on style
It’s a delight to share with you the Stylish Thoughts of Scottish West Highlands blogger Kristin of Highland Fashionista What is the secret to great style? The secret to great style at any age is really knowing yourself…and I mean that in a way that is bigger than just knowing your measurements and what styles…
Today I’m excited to be introducing you to Sonoma (California wine country) Adrienne Shubin blogger of The Rich Life on a Budget 1.. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? A classic high-quality handbag that goes with everything. I bought a Louis Vuitton tote in 2003 and carried it nearly…
Today I’m delighted to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts of Southern Californian blogger Tamera Beardsley What is the secret to great style? For me … the secret to great style … is truly loving what I am wearing … for the particular occasion. So many of my favorite outfits are very site and occasion…
Today I’m excited to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts of Californian blogger Dawn Lucy of Fashion Should be Fun What is the best piece of style advice that you’ve ever received? The best style advice I ever received was from the TV show “What Not to Wear” and their focus on fit and tailoring. Before…
Today I’m introducing you to San Antonio, Texas based high school journalism teacher by day and fashion blogger by night Pam of Over 50 Feeling 40 What is the secret to great style? I believe it is important to decide what messages you want to communicate with your style. We all say something with our clothing…
I’m really pleased to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts of Southern California based blogger Glenda from So What to Twenty. What is the secret to great style? I’m a firm believer in the idea that fashion is only a small part of great style. Style is the entire essence of a woman. It is important…
This Stylish Thoughts post comes from Sydney (Australia) based blogger Jen Bishop of Interiors Addict. What is the secret to great style? Knowing what suits you, wearing it confidently and not being a slave to trends What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? Either the perfect pair of well-fitting,…
Today’s Stylish Thoughts interview comes from Wellington, New Zealand based blogger Emma of This Kind Choice. How would you describe your personal style? My style has become a lot more refined over the past year and a half thanks to becoming more interested in the ethical and environmental impacts of my clothing choices. I began…
This week’s Stylish Thoughts is from the blogger Phoebe who writes the blog Lady Melbourne. What is the secret to great style? It can’t be learned, you either have it or you don’t in my book. Chanel, Vreeland, Hepburn- I don’t even need to use their first name and we can all conjure how truly…
This Stylish Thoughts post is from Debbie of Recovering Shopaholic who is based in San Diego, California How would you define your personal style? My style has evolved considerably over the past few years as I’ve worked to recover from a decades-long compulsive shopping problem. For longer than I can remember, I bought so many…
I’m excited to be introducing Bridgette Raes of Bridgette Raes Style Group as my Stylish Thoughts contributor today. Bridgette is based in Brooklyn New York, writes a style blog and is also the author of Style Rx: Dressing the Body You Have to Create the Body You Want What is the secret to great…
I love a good quote, and here are some of my favourite fashion quotes. Do you worry about being looked at or noticed? Even if your personality is one that likes to blend-in (there are some that prefer to stand out and others that like to fit-in – you can find out which you are…
My Stylish Thoughts contributor today is Sydney based blogger Christina What is the secret to great style? Confidence. And only wear clothes you love. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? Can I pick two? Shoes and bags for sure. What is the one thing you wouldn’t spend a…
I’m really happy to introduce to you Gold Coast (Queensland Australia) blogger Jennifer of Less than a Pineapple What is the secret to great style? There are heaps of do’s and don’t out there about what you should or shouldn’t wear… for me, great style is about knowing what suits your body shape, dressing in…
People seem to either love or hate animal prints. Particularly leopard is one that produces strong reactions. For a long time I never liked or wore animal prints, but recently have been enjoying some in my wardrobe. One of the key elements to remember is to pick the animal print that suits your colouring. I…
Many of us get stuck wearing the same garments together, over and over, in the same outfits, without ever thinking about mixing them with other items to create new outfits. So today’s challenge is to get you to take something from your wardrobe that you’ve had for at least 5 years and put it with…
I’m wondering why I decided to put boots into the FABruary style challenge as we’re having a bit of a hot summer here this year. Still for all my northern hemisphere readers I’m sure this will be much more fun for you! There are lots of different boot styles. Flats, heels, ankle boots, motorbike boots…
I love skirts. If you have short legs, they make them look longer. If you have a long rise, or a curvier butt and find it hard to find trousers that fit, they are so much easier to fit. They can be made from casual or formal materials, dressed up or down. What’s not to…
Scarves are a great way of adding some interest to your outfit. They can be worn winter or summer, just make sure that There are loads of ways to tie them. Wear a scarf as a shrug How to accessorize with hats, scarves and gloves 13 ways to wear a long rectangular scarf Scarf advice…
Today I’m covering the next three FABruary Style Challenge subjects Blue Blues, like most colours can be warmer or cooler. Because blue is naturally a cool colour (as it has a blue undertone), those who are cool will find they can wear a wider range of blues than people with warm colouring, who…
Layering is easy. The key to layering is to choose lighter weight fabrics, rather than anything too thick or chunky (then you’ll feel and look like the Michelin Man). Today I’m layering a lavender tank under a green top that has cutouts on it (from Forever 21!). I love wearing different colours under this top as…
