In This Video 0.10 My challenge is distinguishing between my Style and Lifestyle. My Lifestyle is very casual, I’m retired, play golf, walk the dog and tend to live in relaxed easy clothes, but wish sometimes this relaxed easy style felt more chic. I’d like to be comfortable yet elegant. How to Wear Casual…
Do you still have to follow the fashion rules of matching shoes to handbags and also shoes to your belt? When deciding on the colour for accessories like shoes, bags and belts, what are some of the different strategies you can take to make your outfit harmonious and still express your personal style? To…
In This Video 0.10 I think my biggest challenge is making my wardrobe work until I’m able to replace those pieces that don’t suit my body shape. I have spent years curating a wardrobe (expensive) that doesn’t flatter my body shape because it looked good either on the rail or on the shop assistant. I…
In Gretchen Rubin’s Happier podcast the topic of Finding Your Style was one of the topics (and Inside Out Style was mentioned as a great resource to help you do this squeeee!). There are so many reasons that finding your style can help you feel happier. 1. Dressing from the Inside Out When you find…
Do you struggle to figure out your best colours and how to wear them? I received this question from a lovely read – “The thing I struggle with is that I have neutral cool olive skin with some depth, some softness and some brightness and lightness which makes it really confusing as I feel like…
Have you ever found yourself standing in front of your closet, feeling overwhelmed and uninspired? You’re not alone. Many women face the challenge of finding outfits that make them feel confident and expressive. One recent story from a client beautifully illustrates this common struggle and offers valuable lessons for anyone seeking to refine their personal…
Wardrobes are interesting places. There is a reason for the saying “skeletons in the closet” as it can be a place of shame, of hiding things (or hiding you behind boring black clothing). Rather than having a closet of shame, what would you like your wardrobe to look like? What would you like the contents…
In This Video 0.12 I’d love to have a minimalist wardrobe but where everything works together – what’s the best way of achieving this? Tips for Building a Functional and Fabulous Wardrobe Before You Throw It All Out for a Minimalist Wardrobe Read This Creating a Wardrobe for Effortless Style in Every Season Do…
A lovely reader recently shared a concern about my Personality Dressing Style quiz as she received a “Relaxed” style result, but found herself puzzled because she didn’t connect with many of the examples provided. This situation highlights a common issue many face when using style quizzes or guides—feeling disconnected from the suggested styles. Let’s dive…
The H shape body guide is making sense to me. The one piece of advice I find confusing is to avoid anything at the waist. I though if you don’t have much waist definition you can fool the eye by adding a belt or using contrasting colors where your waist should be (in my case,…
In This Video 0.12 I’ve got Broad hips which I’d like to camouflage so am always aware of what I’m wearing . I wear straight leg pants or wide leg . My question is, how to wear my top? I do not like tucked in all around. Also I only wear long skirts, I…
What’s silhouette got to do with building your personal style and making getting dressed faster and easier each morning? It’s one of the key components to style that works for you. Silhouettes relate to body shapes, when you know your best silhouette even when fashions change you can more easily figure out how to adapt…
In This Video 0:10 I need help to figure out what jeans look good on me!!! These new styles all look dumb on me How to Choose Jeans Styles 16 Ways to Wear Jeans How To Choose The Right Jeans Rise For Your Body Shape How to Choose Jeans Styles to Flatter Your Hips…
One of the hot topics that came up in my 7 Steps to Style program members’ Zoom session this month was all about tucking tops. Why is it suddenly feeling like an issue? Well, it’s because styles of pants have changed which means that what may have worked before isn’t working as well now. As…
Frequently, my personal styling clients say to me “I don’t want to look like mutton dressed as lamb!”. It’s a common lament, but what does “Mutton dressed as lamb” really mean anyway? Meaning of Mutton Dressed as Lamb The term “mutton dressed as lamb” has its origins in British slang and has been in use…
A reader asked me if “round adds pounds” why do you say curved hems are more flattering? Aren’t curved hems round and therefore shouldn’t be more slimming than straight ones? So I thought I’d make up this really simple graphic that shows the difference between the two options: a horizontal hem and a curved…
Have you ever stood in front of your wardrobe, puzzled by a garment that combines both warm and cool colours? You’re not alone. This can be particularly challenging when the pattern includes colours like blue and orange or blue and yellow. Here’s a guide to help you navigate these tricky combinations and ensure that your…
Have you ever stood in front of a closet full of clothes and felt like you had absolutely nothing to wear? Many people find themselves in this predicament, because they lack a strategic approach to shopping, buying random pieces that catch their eye without a cohesive plan. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Let’s…
In This Video 0:08 What is a good Guide for pairing shoes and handbags with an outfit. Shoes and Handbag 3 Tips To Choose The Best Handbag For Your Body 6 Top Tips for Choosing a Handbag That’s Both Practical and Beautiful How to Have the Perfect Wardrobe of Shoes 1:30 How can I…
Reader Struggle “My main problem is that I hide my femininity also the bright warm colors are my style half my closet is Chic feminine and elegant but rarely worn I only actually wear it at home outside I still wear a kind of armor of dark ugly suits they’re very classic but even with…
