Guest writers share their take on style.
I’m excited to be introducing Bridgette Raes of Bridgette Raes Style Group as my Stylish Thoughts contributor today. Bridgette is based in Brooklyn New York, writes a style blog and is also the author of Style Rx: Dressing the Body You Have to Create the Body You Want What is the secret to great…
I love a good quote, and here are some of my favourite fashion quotes. Do you worry about being looked at or noticed? Even if your personality is one that likes to blend-in (there are some that prefer to stand out and others that like to fit-in – you can find out which you are…
My Stylish Thoughts contributor today is Sydney based blogger Christina What is the secret to great style? Confidence. And only wear clothes you love. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? Can I pick two? Shoes and bags for sure. What is the one thing you wouldn’t spend a…
I’m really happy to introduce to you Gold Coast (Queensland Australia) blogger Jennifer of Less than a Pineapple What is the secret to great style? There are heaps of do’s and don’t out there about what you should or shouldn’t wear… for me, great style is about knowing what suits your body shape, dressing in…
People seem to either love or hate animal prints. Particularly leopard is one that produces strong reactions. For a long time I never liked or wore animal prints, but recently have been enjoying some in my wardrobe. One of the key elements to remember is to pick the animal print that suits your colouring. I…
Many of us get stuck wearing the same garments together, over and over, in the same outfits, without ever thinking about mixing them with other items to create new outfits. So today’s challenge is to get you to take something from your wardrobe that you’ve had for at least 5 years and put…
I’m wondering why I decided to put boots into the FABruary style challenge as we’re having a bit of a hot summer here this year. Still for all my northern hemisphere readers I’m sure this will be much more fun for you! There are lots of different boot styles. Flats, heels, ankle boots, motorbike boots…
I love skirts. If you have short legs, they make them look longer. If you have a long rise, or a curvier butt and find it hard to find trousers that fit, they are so much easier to fit. They can be made from casual or formal materials, dressed up or down. What’s not to…
Scarves are a great way of adding some interest to your outfit. They can be worn winter or summer, just make sure that There are loads of ways to tie them. Wear a scarf as a shrug How to accessorize with hats, scarves and gloves 13 ways to wear a long rectangular scarf Scarf advice…
Today I’m covering the next three FABruary Style Challenge subjects Blue Blues, like most colours can be warmer or cooler. Because blue is naturally a cool colour (as it has a blue undertone), those who are cool will find they can wear a wider range of blues than people with warm colouring, who…
Layering is easy. The key to layering is to choose lighter weight fabrics, rather than anything too thick or chunky (then you’ll feel and look like the Michelin Man). Today I’m layering a lavender tank under a green top that has cutouts on it (from Forever 21!). I love wearing different colours under this…
I don’t know about you but I”m loving the FABruary Style Challenge. Every day I check my Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts to see what you’ve come up with. There is a french teacher in the USA whose class has joined in on the challenge. The Hamner Library sends me daily updates with an appropriate…
Many of us were brought up to keep all things shiny and sparkly for nightime, but why not bust out some sparkle during the day? Times have changed and the old rules don’t apply so why not think about adding a dash of something shiny to your outfit. As shiny and sparkly draw attention to…
Jackets are one of the essential third pieces in your wardrobe. They can cover a multitude of sins, and dress up a more casual outfit, or if made from a casual fabric, dress down a fancier one. Jackets bypass many of your personal ‘statistics’. The can diminish the appearance of a large bust or tummy,…
Dresses are one of the staple garments in my wardrobe these days. I used to pretty much only wear pants, now I wear dresses 70% of the time as I’ve discovered they’re just so easy. I don’t have to co-ordinate a top and a bottom, a dress can so easily be put on and I’m…
How to add some arm candy to your outfit Wear a watch Wear a watch with a bracelet or two Wear a cuff on your upper arm Wear a stack of bracelets, try putting different ones together Wear a shirt with an interesting cuff Wear gloves with fur trim What’s your favourite flavour of arm…
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)…
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/…
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’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…
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…