Los Angeles, California based Blogger and designer Heather of The Style Confessions shares her Stylish Thoughts with us today. 1) What is the secret to great style? The secret to doing anything well is being interested in it. If you want to look great, work toward looking great and pretty soon you’ll look great. 2)…
You may remember that I wrote a post about Heroes and Supporting Acts some time ago, if not, you can read it here. In this video, Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss this concept in more detail.
Do you have a signature perfume or a wardrobe of perfumes? Do you wear it only for special occasions or every day? Did you know that smell is our strongest sense, which is why a smell can take you to a situation or experience in your life so easily. Scents are broken down into 4…
A new year is a time many reflect on their lives. What you want out of the coming year? The start of a year is a good time to reflect on your personal style. Time to consider if the clothes that you’ve been wearing the past few years are still representative of who you are…
In all the years I’ve been doing image consulting I have an every growing appreciation that your personality is the most important aspect of finding the clothes that makes you look and feel great. Body shapes are important, but they are just one part of the Style puzzle. The more you know about who you…
Today’s Stylish Thoughts are from Dubai based blogger Tala of My Fash Diary. What is the secret to great style? Looking effortlessly chic, and being comfortable in what you’re wearing. you need to rock it. What are your top tips for looking stylish when travelling? Wear a cosy outfit – cosy leggings, a loose tee/…
You may have noticed that I wore a scarf as a shrug on Melbourne Cup Day, and one of my lovely readers asked me to show how I made it. Luckily it’s very simple! There are two ways of doing it – the non-sew and the sew options. If you’re not a sewer or don’t…
I know that this blog is aimed at women, but I know many women shop for their man (or with him) and so I wanted to draw your attention to the current suit and tie trend in case you’re thinking about buying your guy a tie this Christmas. There is a rule in men’s dressing…
This season I have noted a lot of mid-calf dress-boot styles. Generally I would say no to the boots because they chop the leg up and mess with proportions. However, I am tempted…so cute… can you show some flattering ways to wear this type of boot, besides the under pant and with same color legging?…
Hi Imogen, I have quite small feet for my height and substantial (figure8?) build, therefore my feet always appear disproportionately tiny, and like I might topple over like a weeble. Can you give any tips for this dilemma (I’m not a huge fan of high heels, though mid-height are fine, I like comfyish shoes and…
I love the photography on Afternoon Apparel a blog by Espoo (that’s a city right next to Helskini in Finland) based blogger Charlotta. What is the secret to great style? Is there one? Please share, haha! What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? A medium sized or…
I was lucky enough to score an invite from Gem Marketing to The Birdcage at the 2012 Melbourne Cup. I didn’t have a huge amount of time to prepare, but I managed to make a new fascinator to wear and turn a scarf into a wrap to cover my shoulders and upper arms. I also…
Imogen, I’ve just thought of an issue I don’t think I’ve seen addressed. I’ve always been a person who picks and chooses what trends to follow, and these days there’s generally enough going on that it’s easy to embrace the trends I like and ignore the rest. But what happens when a trend you’ve really…
I’m excited about bringing Omega’s Stylish Thoughts to you today. Omega writes the fatshion blog Fashion Adjacent and has a really unique and interesting take on style. What is the secret to great style? My blog is called “Fashion Adjacent”, and there’s a bit of a story attached to that – I truly believe that…
I love your blog . My biggest question is proper footwear for the cold fall weather (but before it snows). I live in the Midwest of USA. I am wondering if you could do a blog post for casual ladies who like slim fit jeans and shorter boots. I like tall boots on other people,…
What is the best way to store knits/sweaters so that they hold their shape? But also so that they are easy to access and coordinate for outfits? I’ve put most of my clothes on hangers coordinated by color, which helps a lot, but I don’t think I’m supposed to hang sweaters. Do you have any…
I love sheer/see-through blouses/shirts, as they are very elegant, but what should I wear underneath to not lose from that elegance (and colour) but to tone down the sexiness/edginess of the outfit? Susie Sheer or see-through blouses are gorgeous, but to avoid looking too sexy, particularly in the workplace, it’s advisable to wear the right…
Many women, after they become mothers, end up losing their style as they spend all their time and energy looking after their families, as they put themselves at the bottom of their lists. With body shape changes also common side effects of childbearing, and often a change of lifestyle, many women feel lost when it…
Hello Imogen! I am a big fan of your blog. I have been thinking about the recent posts that you made about femininity (different ways of expressing it and the general stigma that feminine way of dressing carries) and even though it appeals to me a great deal, something was not clicking. It made sense…
Today I’m happy to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts of Canberra based image consultant and blogger Jane Allen of Styledge. What is the secret to great style? Being confident in who you are and what you wear is the key to great style. A stylish woman is a confident woman. What is the one thing…
One fantastic tool in your style arsenal is the concept of “levels of refinement.” This principle helps categorize clothing into three distinct levels, allowing you to pinpoint where different pieces fall in terms of formality. Let’s break them down: Cracking the Code of “Levels of Refinement” Level One – More Formal Wear: The top tier…
