Have you ever thought about how your clothes make you feel? Not just are they comfortable, itchy or have a scratchy tag, or you like the feel of velvet, or buttery soft leather, but inside your head and heart? Mental Comfort Personality is the key to finding and developing your style. Personality comes into play…
In This Video 0.08 How to get ideas for outfits when all the inspiration is on slim young women – it’s hard to translate this to my size 3.00 – Finding clothes that fit and are affordable when you’re short and plus size 8.13 – I’m a short waisted pear shape (A Shape) is there…
Can you show how each of the personal styles (classic, relaxed, elegant, etc) using the same base such as a pair of jeans and a top? This is a question I recently received from a reader. So I’ve put together some images to help you see some examples of different ways each of the…
In This Video 0.08 A shape and find it hard to balance my hips and hide my tummy – any tips? 4.34 Finding clothes for the over 70s for a retired casual lifestyle when you’re a large regular size or small plus size 9.47 I can’t seem to nail down fashion guidelines for my shape…
In my online forums and programs, participants can ask each other for style advice and feedback. It can be tricky when what one person thinks of as a compliment or an offhand comment, can be felt by the recipient to be cruel and hurtful especially when the women span a variety of interests, backgrounds,…
In This Video 0.09 How do you get your own taste in clothing to offer helpful advice to others? How can you distinguish personal preference from style faux pas? 7.53 – Do muted colours on sheen fabrics read as lighter or darker? Will they advance or recede? 9.02 – Can you define mental and emotional…
Are you stuck in a style rut? Are you bored with your style? How do you get out of that style rut? The first question to ask is how did you get into the style rut in the first place? Too Many of the Same Kinds of Garments One of the most common reasons you…
In This Video 0.08 – I like Elegant Chic as polished and poised suits me – but I have a casual lifestyle – how can I work with my Opulent palette and have ease in my clothes but capture some elegant chic style on a budget? 4.56 I have small shoulders and big hips and…
In This Video 0.08 I’ve lost a lot of weight and have to rebuild my wardrobe – until now I’ve used clothes as armour – how do I find my style? 5.25 I’m short X shape with short waist. Petite rules seems to overemphasise the bust and I want a creative style – what to…
Many of us spent recent months in isolation doing puzzles or baking bread. Being in isolation can be hard and self care during this uncertain time is so important. One of the things I enjoy doing that gets me out of my head is some sort of creative activity. I’ve done a few classes in…
Active wear design is something that you may not have thought a lot about whether or not it’s something that is going to create harmony with your body or not. So what should you consider when choosing your active wear tops? There are some fairly common colour blocking options that you’ll find on a lot…
Fashion. What is it and do you have to buy into it? According to the Cambridge Dictionary: Fashion is a style that is popular at a particular time, especially in clothing, hair and makeup (but of course can be applied to interior decoration, architecture and every other design industry. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it…
In this Video 0.06 With cool light colouring but like bohemian style clothes are all in the warm light Spicy (autumnal) colours – what am I to do? 3.06 I have a collection of Hermes (silk) scarves and I tend towards a relaxed style – how do I use them? 5.02: I have long arms,…
Not just the bi-annual wardrobe transitions from summer to winter and back again. What do you do when your wardrobe needs a major overhaul? Where to start? You first need to define your personal style. Watch the video and discover how to transition your wardrobe to one that works for you, your lifestyle and personal…
Jeans are an everyday staple for many these days. They are practical and durable and go with everything. So how do you decide what to wear with your jeans? There are just so many options of what to wear with your jeans. Depending on whether you want to dress them up or down. Here…
Fads, Trends and Classics in Fashion What is a fashion classic? How do you figure out what is going to be a fashion fad vs a fashion trend? How long do fads, trends and classic really last? Fashion Classics Not to be confused with the Classic personality dressing style, fashion classics are garments that…
In this Video 0.08 Tips for choosing the best nailpolish colours 2.15 Choosing colours for face masks 5.18 As you age, does anyone go from warm to cool and back to warm? What to do with my gold jewellery? Choosing your Nail Polish Colours How to Choose a Toenail Polish Colour When Travelling What…
In this Video 0.08 How do I clean out my closet? I’ve had a lifestyle change which means what I used to wear is not now what I need. 8.15 A shape with a large bust – how can I style a Chanel style jacket 9.32 How do I find clothes that I love in…
Style and fashion are usually so intertwined that many use the terms interchangeably, but if you strip them back you’ll discover they are actually very different from each other. One is your home. The other is a tool – such as a hammer. You need tools to build your home, but they are not…
Sewing is such a fantastic skill to have. It’s one that is growing in popularity again as no longer is “just like a bought one” such a compliment. I know many women my age and younger who never learned to sew as it wasn’t considered a necessary life skill. I’m lucky enough that I…
It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I write this post. The news earlier this week that a beloved colleague, friend and mentor, author Brenda Kinsel had passed away shocked me and the whole image consulting world along with her devoted fans. It is hard to believe such a vibrant soul with such a…
