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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…

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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.…

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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…

How to Look Great in Darker Colours During Winter When You Have Lighter Colouring

How to Wear Medium-Low Contrast in Winter When You’re Light in Value Winter fashion can be a conundrum, especially if you have a light colour palette. Many of us instinctively reach for dark clothing during the colder months—perhaps because winter feels darker, or because darker clothes can be more practical in snowy, messy conditions. But…

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Rediscovering Your Style After a Life Transition: Practical Tips for Levelling Up Your Casual Style

Reader Struggle: “I found it difficult to know what to wear once I left the workforce and became a Mom. I knew suits weren’t going to be appropriate but I didn’t really know what was and ended up in jeans and sweatshirts which I admit was comfortable but was a bad habit. Now the kids…

Colour Coordination: A Guide to Harmonious Outfits

Struggling with colour coordination? You’re not alone – here’s a question I received from a lovely reader: “My biggest challenge is selecting solid colours that work well together. Something– the shade, brightness or intensity–causes too many of my solids to not work well together. It doesn’t help that I live in the Ozarks and am…

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.…