I’m currently writing an ebook on packing tips – and I want your input – what are your essentials that you never leave home without? How much do you take for a week? How much do you take for 2-3 weeks? What do you leave behind? How big is the bag your take? What are…
If I had to describe my personal style in 3 words it would be creative, dramatic, feminine. When I discovered my personal style preferences when I was undertaking my image consultant training (though it has developed and morphed some in the past few years), I finally understood why I can’t wear sneakers if I’m not…
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…
Cat from Thrify Muse has challenged the blogging world to take part in the Michelle Obama Wardrobe Challenge. Here is my take on Michelle Obama’s personal style. Do you think she would wear this outfit?
Cybill asked how the woman who doesn’t want to show off her upper arms can look stylish and hide this asset. Options to Make Your Upper Arms Look Slimmer 3/4 sleeves – they cut off the arms at a slim point and make the whole arm look slimmer. Alternatively, try a slightly shorter sleeve, that…
I know that many of my readers are in the northern hemisphere where it’s currently winter, but here in Melbourne, we’re sweltering – or in the words of Cole Porter “It’s too darn hot!”. The heat from my laptop feels extreme, something I normally don’t notice. My hands are sweating on the keyboard as I…
Deja Pseu of Une Femme d’un Certain Age asked for help. She is petite, and in her words, “I think the biggest issue is dressing my 5’1″ body, especially finding petite (short) styles that work for my shape and are flattering. I have broad shoulders, big bust (34DD) short-waisted. Currently size 10 US/14UK. I’ve settled…
I’ve just spent the past 2 weeks teaching an Image Consulting Training Course, and during the process, my students do real consultations with a client, the students do colour analysis, a style consultation, wardrobe audit and personal shopping expedition. This was the feedback I received from one of our student’s clients, and this is the…
I’ve spent the past two weeks teaching an image consultant training course (that is, all the skills and knowledge you need to become an image consultant), and today we were talking about wardrobes, hanging clothes and folding. One of my students asked how to fold a t-shirt and I remembered I’d seen this great guide…
When I take a client shopping, it’s worthwhile suggesting an outfit, as we want to make it as easy as possible to get changed repeatedly. Having spent many hours/days/months shopping with clients over the years, I’ve learned that what you wear can make a huge difference to your shopping experience. Here are my recommendations. What…
Deja Pseu of Une femme d’un certain age recently asked if horizontal lines could ever be worn by a fuller figure. So what do you think? Horizontal lines – good or bad? Most of us just steer clear of horizontal stripes as they’re fattening – which they are in general, but there are ways you…
I was recently having a conversation with a bespoke tailor friend and colleague, and she mentioned that she has a friend with scoliosis who has difficulty buying clothes that camouflage her scapula, which sticks out her back at an odd angle. My friend mentioned she’d done some web searching and could find nothing on how…
Pattern, and whether or not you like it, and the kinds of patterns you like, is based on your personality and not everyone is into pattern mixing. You don’t have to like or wear it, but if you do, go for it. So as a little guide, I’ve done up an image with a limited…
In keeping with my list making posts of the past week, one more… these tips you may agree or disagree with, but they are a guide for the woman who is passed the age of 30. Style Revivals – If you’ve worn it before, and it’s a fad, don’t wear it again unless it’s a…
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…
Did you know that sewing machine sales have skyrocketed in recent years. This made me think – are people actually going to start making their clothes again? Or is it more about revamping and altering what they currently own? As an image consultant, I spend a lot of time in people’s wardrobes. They often think I’m…
Wear sunscreen – every day of the year – no matter where you live –even if you don’t think you’re going to go outside. 80% of wrinkles come from environmental damage. Just look of pictures of Brigitte Bardot today and compare her to her 20 year old self … not a good advertisement for baking…
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 some ways of combatting this as an issue. 1.…
How to Style a Jacket 4 Ways One of the garments I think that is really essential in a wardrobe is a casual jacket that you can wear with everything from jeans to floral skirts – dress it up or down. It’s a versatile addition to your wardrobe (if you don’t have one) and something…
To create a more effective wardrobe, you need to think about what you already have in your wardrobe, and what other items will make it work even better. A few well chosen items can create multiple new outfits – so how do you decide what you might need? Here’s how you put together a shopping…
