I recently read this quote from writer and designer Edith Wharton, the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize, on what causes old age: “The producer of old age is habit: the deathly process of doing the same thing in the same way at the same hour day after day, first from carelessness, then…
One question I get asked a lot after a personal colour analysis and the client now has their palette and signature colours in their hand, is “Who sells my colours and where can I buy them?” Now I’ve got some posts here to help you identify colours that fit your palette when you’re out shopping…
Do you have a colour palette but are not 100% sure how best to use it? Maybe you’ve been looking for individual colours in the palette and trying to match garments and accessories to those exact colours and ignoring anything that doesn’t match exactly? If this is you, then this post is for you, as…
Post-mastectomy dressing can be tricky as women’s clothing is made to fit a curvier body shape. One of my fabulous 7 Steps to Style readers, Kelly, who has had a double mastectomy offered to share her tips on what she’s found has helped her style and the garments she’s found most flattering when you have…
In This Video 0.12 I struggle with styling my clothes into outfits where I feel confident for any situation Putting Outfits Together Is There a Process for Putting Stylish Outfits Together? How to Throw on an Outfit in Minutes and Have Nailed It The Value of Having Go-To Outfits and Your Own Outfit Formula…
With winter approaching way faster than I’d like, I noticed that puffer jackets were available and they’ve become such a great staple in so many wardrobes because they are both lightweight and warm. That said, because they are puffy and voluminous in their style, they do add visual bulk to your frame, so it’s worth…
What Styles of Tops Suit Your Shape? Depending on your shape there are some differences in the styles of tops that you should look for when shopping (or sewing) for them. I’ve collected a variety of styles for each of the body shapes on these shoppable boards so that you can easily find some great…
Have you ever thought about how the clothes you wear affect how you feel? I recently took a trip down memory lane, reflecting on my childhood and how the hand-me-down clothes I wore had a profound impact on my style journey. As a young girl, many of my outfits were passed down from my older…
According to fashion trend forecasters, metallics are trending in 2024. As a person who has more shiny skin, I’ve always love a metallic as it’s in harmony with my natural glow. This is why I’m enjoying this trend and am enjoying wearing this silver top this autumn. The thing is, you really want to make…
Happy World Book Day! Let’s Crack Open a Universe of Style Have you ever stopped to think about the magic a book holds? It’s a portal to countless worlds, a repository of wisdom whispered across centuries, and a wellspring of inspiration waiting to be tapped. As someone who spends a good chunk of my time…
Did you know that back at the turn of the 20th Century there were women known as the Dress Doctors, who taught in universities how to develop your style and create and curate a wardrobe of clothes that you love to wear and that fit, flatter and express your personality, using concepts from the world…
Did you know that (according to recent research) the average woman spends between $1800 – $4000 per year on clothing and accessories yet wears less than half of that? So that’s 50% of your clothing budget wasted. A minimum of $900 per year. Add that up over a few years and it adds up to…
In This Video 0.08 I struggle with my mid-section. I believe I’m an 8 shape. I’m lean with an hourglass shape with a slightly wider high hip. I’m always trying to hide my tummy and I’m sure of how to look long and lean. How to Dress Your 8 Shape Body 5 Stylish Outfit…
Even if You Love Clothes Like Me, Shopping for More Clothes Isn’t The Answer to Your Wardrobe Woes Have you ever stood in front of your wardrobe, filled to the brim with clothes, yet felt you had absolutely nothing to wear? This paradox is one many of us face, and the intuitive solution seems to…
If you’ve read my post on why a seasonal declutter of your wardrobe will change your life (for the better) then you’re already on board this wardrobe auditing train. You know why you want to do it, so here are some practical tips and steps to help you achieve your goal of a streamlined…
As the seasons change it’s a great time of year to do a declutter and clear out of your wardrobe as your clothing needs change due to the change in the weather (assuming you don’t live in a tropical climate where clothing needs to remain pretty similar all year round… but if you do live…
Do you ever find yourself standing in front of your wardrobe, staring at a sea of solid colours, feeling a tad uninspired? For some patterns can be a bit scary (you don’t want to get it wrong), and I know that I spent years with a mostly solid coloured wardrobe until I decided to figure…
Do you ever feel limited by your age or height when it comes to fashion? Age and height are just numbers, not fashion sentences. While the fashion industry might skew towards the younger and taller demographic, there’s no rule stating that age dictates your style choices. So, let’s banish the notion that you’re confined to…
Reader Question: my biggest challenge is my weight I keep thinking hoping and praying I’ll lose it meanwhile I’ve put off buying new clothes that work on the body I have now I’ve never been a big shopper even when I wore a size eight I’m now about an 18 to 20 I’ve been this…
With the recent spate of red carpets including the Oscars (and after-party), you may have seen a lot of formal frocks abounding. Which, if you’re like me, are not something I need in my wardrobe as I just don’t have a red-carpet lifestyle. But what the red carpet frocks can tell you about is some…
Have you ever felt like your wardrobe is a puzzle, with pieces that don’t quite fit together? Or perhaps, despite your best efforts, finding clothes that truly complement your unique shape and style feels like a Herculean task? You’re not alone. Like many intelligent, professional and more mature (cough cough) women, I too have faced…
