all horiztonal stripes aren't flattering and you can't mix patterns

Breaking Fashion Rules: How to Step Outside the Lines

We’ve all heard them—those so-called “fashion rules” that claim to dictate what we should and shouldn’t wear. “Don’t mix black and navy.” “Only wear certain colours at certain ages.” “Avoid horizontal stripes if you’re not a size 8.” But as fashion continues to evolve, so too should our approach to these outdated style limitations. After…

Discovering and Refining Your Personal Style: Finding Inspiration From All Around You

Discovering and Refining Your Personal Style: Finding Inspiration From All Around You

Discovering and refining your personal style is much like handwriting, while it’s unique to each individual, it’s shaped by countless influences (including your 3rd-grade teacher!). Your style is a reflection of your personality, your lifestyle, and your experiences, yet it’s also a blend of ideas, images, and inspiration you’ve picked up from the world around…

silk is elegant and emininetly wearable for many occasions

Mastering Texture: How Fabric Choices Elevate Your Wardrobe

When we think about building a stylish wardrobe, most of us focus on colour, fit, and shape. But there’s another often-overlooked element that can truly transform an outfit—the importance of texture in fashion. The fabrics you choose are just as important as the colours or cuts, adding depth and interest to even the simplest of…

Why go to outfits and knowing your best silhouette makes getting dressed easy

No More Guesswork: How to Create Your Go-To Outfits That Always Look Great

Reader Struggle: “I hate making decisions and not knowing whether things go together. I feel tired and cranky in the morning and don’t want to waste energy choosing my clothes. I wish I could just pick a ready-made outfit that I knew I liked and would look good.” I totally get where you’re coming from.…

Wear what you love to express your style no matter your age

Reinventing Age-Appropriate: Why Your Style Should Never Be Boring

Don’t Be Limited by Your Age Who says age-appropriate style has to mean boring? I’ve heard it countless times: women feeling boxed in by the idea that once you hit a certain age, your wardrobe should suddenly become classic, restrained, or worse, “invisible.” But here’s the thing: age is not a style boundary—it’s a reason…

How to Create Outfits That Flatter Your Figure

How to Create Outfits That Flatter Your Figure: A Guide to Understanding Silhouettes and Personal Style

Are you tired of feeling frustrated when putting together outfits that don’t quite feel right? Or maybe you find yourself staring at your wardrobe, wondering why certain clothes don’t flatter your figure the way you hoped they would. The secret lies in understanding the foundations of style—your body shape, proportions, and variations—so that you can…

6 Simple Strategies for Putting Stylish Outfits Together

6 Simple Strategies for Putting Stylish Outfits Together

Time constraints can make it challenging to curate and coordinate outfits that work well together. If you’re looking for strategies to streamline your outfit coordination despite a busy schedule and recent wardrobe changes, here are some actionable tips to help you efficiently put together outfits that work for your current lifestyle and body shape 1.…

What to wear with curvy hips to balance your figure

How to Choose and Style Garments for Curvy Hips

Today we are diving into a question that resonates with many woman: how to style outfits that make you feel confident, especially when you have specific areas you’d like to camouflage, like a set of curvy hips. One of my readers wrote to me looking for ways to feel confident and stylish while navigating the…

Dressing for menopausal weight gain

Menopause, Weight Gain & Wardrobe Woes: Dressing Your Changing Body & Finding Confidence Again

Navigating weight gain due to hormonal and adrenal disruptions during menopause is a common and challenging experience. When you hit that “certain age” many of us are familiar with the changes that menopause brings, and it can feel disheartening when our bodies no longer fit the clothes we once loved. Hormonal shifts often lead to…