Healthy Brain – Healthy LIfe – Ideas Worth Sharing
A fascinating TED talk on the importance of your brain.
How Formal is That Print or Fabric?
I’ve been Googled about this for a long time but never got any answers. This is a thing that is always misleading when it come to formality. I understand the concept of fabrics and that some prints/colors are less formal/professional than others, but the trickiest part is when it comes to garments that has more…
Choosing Prints to Disguise Your Tummy
Hi Imogen, Here’s my question: I’m an H shape but with a bit of a postpartum tummy (also short waisted with short mid-body). I’ve been thinking about purchasing some gingham/plaid tops but am wondering what elements I should be looking for or avoiding. What pattern size/density of check should I look for? (small/large/uniform shape/irregular?) Should…
Dressing Up Your Casual Clothing
In your most recent e-mail, you asked for fashion questions. I do have one question. I have quite a lot of fitted cotton/spandex tees. Would you wear them with knee-length skirts and flats? The skirts are corduroy, twill or cotton prints. The flats are casual ballet flats. It seems to me that the cotton tees…
What to Wear with a Denim Vest
I’d love to see a column about vests. I have a jean vest that I adore but I am running out of ideas for it. Putting it on over a sweater or long sleeve T-shirt is getting old. I’d like to explore multiple layers but haven’t had much luck. Same with mixing patterns with the…
Why Your Clothes are Not Like Fine China
Here in this video with Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and me we discuss why it’s important that you don’t keep your good clothes for ‘good’, but should wear them more frequently.
What Are You Putting Off?
This short video from the survivor of a plane crash has some great life lessons for all of us.
How to be More Creative with Your Wardrobe
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss some ideas on how to have more fun with your clothing and express your creativity when getting dressed each day in this video.
Tips for Finding a Flattering Sun Hat
In Melbourne right now, we’re being burnt to a crisp with weather in the 40sC this week (that’s over 100F) so a sunhat is imperative in this weather. If you’re heading into summer or warmer weather, it’s good to wear a hat outside so you don’t get burnt (melanoma is not something you want!). Here…
The Quick and Easy Way to Keep Your Dark Denim Dark
If you want to stop your dark denim from fading. Set the colour in your dark denim jeans before you wear them. Set the colour by handwashing them in a bucket of cold salty water (use 1 cup of table salt) before you machine wash them. Then they will stay looking fresh and new for…
Remember, You are Beautiful
Love this video – it’s a great reminder that you don’t have any flaws and that you are beautiful.
Tips for Belting When You Don’t Have a Defined Waist
If you don’t have a defined waist, but find dresses or cardigans that you like that come with a tie belt, this short video will show you how to do it best to flatter your figure. Tips for Belting an Undefined Waist Get more belting tips here.
What to Wear to a Summer Garden Wedding
What is appropriate to were to a summer wedding- garden ceremony with cocktail reception? Emma A summer garden wedding is crying out for a pretty frock. The cocktail reception says, ‘dress up, not down’. Key points: A knee length dress (cocktail length) A small clutch handbag – leave your regular everyday handbag at home and…
18 Funky Storage Ideas for Your Accessories
In my experience as an image consultant (personal stylist) working in client’s wardrobes, accessory storage is something that can make a big difference to how stylish you are. Why? Well if it’s hard to find your accessories, hard to see them or access them, then it’s unlikely you’ll bother wearing them. If it’s easy to…
How to Choose the Correct Sleeve Length
Are there any rules for the right sleeve length? Jacket and long sleeves should usually end just below the wrist bone for most women. A too short sleeve makes your arms look longer and that you’ve outgrown the garment. A too long sleeve makes the arms look short and that the garment is too large…
What to Wear to the Gym or to Exercise
Choosing flattering activewear can be tricky as there is little room to hide as the fabrics are tight and revealing. So how do you choose what to wear to flatter your figure? Given that most of us are not natural athletes or models, here are my tips on how to choose exercise clothing that looks…
Handbag Shapes and Styles – How to Choose To Suit You
Length of Handbag Strap Strap length will determine how the bag is carried and where the emphasis is placed on your body. If you have a larger tummy you may like to hold a bag in front – thus a short strap is ideal as you can hook it over your arm and wear it…
How to Break Your Style Rules
I teach style rules all the time and then I teach my clients how to break them. I like to think of it as the Picasso principle. What’s that? Well I never used to understand the though process behind Picasso’s painting, that was, until I visited the Picasso Museum in Barcelona. There in the exhibit…
How to Wear Extreme Drop Crotch Harem Pants
A reader question… You recently asked for reader input, and I have a styling question. How do I style an extreme dropped crotch harem pant? I saw a woman wearing something like this on the street this summer and completely fell for them. I love the clean, simple lines, and the drama and contrast if…
One Blouse Worn Four Ways
One issue that many women have is how to work their everyday clothes into something they can also wear out in the evening. It’s quite easy to change accessories to make that garment become more versatile – dressing it up and down. If you have a soft blouse like this one, it’s a no-brainer to…
Tips for Organising Your Wardrobe
In this video Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss ways of organising your wardrobe more effectively so it’s easier to shop your wardrobe and discover more outfit options. What are your tips for organsing your wardrobe so that you can create lots of fabulous outfits from your existing clothes?