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…
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.
I catch up with your blog every day or so and have learnt so much. This item about the capsule wardrobe is fantastic, could you please please please do a similar one for a summer capsule wardrobe. I think I have the basics of the winter wardrobe together but I struggle with my summer wardrobe.…
I just discovered your website, and I love the photos of your wardrobe capsules. I’ll be moving from an equatorial, tropical climate (think hot and humid) to the cold dark north of Finland. I will essentially have to buy a new wardrobe from scratch, which seems scary (I hate shopping) and exciting (I get to…
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…
Hi Imogen, I have the following question: living in the Northern hemisphere I am wondering what jewellery looks right in the darker seasons. More sparkle? Warmer or deeper colours? What styles look good with warmer clothes? I look horrible in turtlenecks so will continue to wear wider necklines (covered with a scarf, obviously, outside)…
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…
A bag question for my new style guru: All the top handle bags seem to come with shoulder straps. It’s nice to have the option of slinging the bag over your shoulder if your hands are full, but when you are carrying it by the handles or over your arm, the strap dangles…
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…
A recent study conducted in the UK says that women there spend 1/5 of their salary on clothing. This shocked me as it’s a lot of money to be spending to keep yourself looking great for you work. And it made me think about the work I do and how often I…
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…
My question is how much can I differ from the dress culture at my office? February is the coldest month where I live. I’ve been thinking of wearing my jacket at work as a extra. The thing is, is that very few women who work in my building wear a blazer / jacket. There are…
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…
I received this question from a reader: What role should winter gloves/scarves/hats play in accessorizing? I’m still figuring out how to make scarf/jewelry/shoes/bags all work together in a not matchy-matchy way, and now that it’s getting cold, and winter adds another set of items to coordinate. (Also, I happen to work in a cold…
Can you do a post for professional yet comfortable clothes for those who work in education? You asked – here is my answer – as I know that it’s more than just the education sector that has this same issue. For those who work in a more relaxed business environment such as the education sector,…
What about ‘the little black dress’? I am a ‘summer’ (cool, soft and light colouring) and therefore black is not a good colour for me, yet I would love to wear a little black dress on special occasions. Would I be able to get away with that? Wear it at night When you turn out…
I’m not sure if this is the place to ask, but I have a question. My style is and has always classic, (think Jackie or Audrey-esque) but I’m struggling with feeling like it’s boring. I am longing for a very stylish vibe while maintaining a classy and timeless style overall. Do you have any suggestions?…
This video of 13 different ways to tie a pashmina or long rectangular style scarf whether winter or summer weight can help you add a little interest to your outfit. Want more ideas on scarf tying? Check out my ebook The Finishing Touch: perfecting the art of accessorizing.
Notice how in the photos above that Denise Richards looks washed out (so she’s gone and got a serious spray tan, then packed on the makeup with a trowel) in the silver dressed, and that if you do the blink test (shut your eyes, then open them and notice what you see first), that the…
Parisian chic is loved by many and I have been asked how to have this French chic style if you haven’t got the slim Parisian body. According to the book Parisian Chic: A Style Guide by Ines de la Fressange where she shares lots of tips and I do love her Fashion Faux Pas when you’re over…
Today I’m talking knickers, well, not just knickers, but all foundation garments. Like building a house, if the foundations aren’t solid, the house won’t be stable, your underwear has a huge effect on your overall look and how great you will look. Let’s start from the top! Bras Studies show that around 70% of women…
