2021 was a busy year, even though I spent a considerable time in lockdown (again), but it didn’t stop me from aiming to dress with style most days of the week as I know there is a relationship between mental health and self-care, and what you wear is part of your self-care routine each day.…
In This Video 0.11 I struggle with prints in general – what to choose. I’m a bit scared that they won’t work so I tend to avoid them. Any tips? 6.22 How do I dress practically and attractively, being comfortable but still in an interesting but not crazy way, so vibrant but not aggressive? 9.44…
In This Video 0.08 What challenges me is how to move from my existing wardrobe to a more curated style – especially with a restricted budget. 4.03 I have a really nice light beige dress pants and jacket that I really like to wear in summer. As an “enigmatic”, I tend to wear it with…
Today’s Stylish Thoughts come from Australia based Instagrammer Belinda of bels_style_file. How would you describe your personal style? I would say my style is a relaxed, comfortable, practical (for running around with pets and family) and colourful. It is generally classic pieces with a bit of fun with colour and print. What is…
In This Video 0.08 How to choose staple wardrobe pieces – I second guess myself a lot! 3.52 I retired last year and I dress in jeans and t-shirts a lot. I could tell by the time I retired I was getting lazy but it is bad now. I do NOT want to be that…
In This Video 0.05 How do I figure out what I really want to project with my appearance? 2.50 How do I choose a 2nd neutrals if my colour contrast is 1-2 neutrals plus a colour? Do the neutrals need to relate to the colour? 6.15 How to flatter my figure in clothes that aren’t…
In This Video 0.07 My challenge is that I’ve put on weight and no longer feel good in my clothes and find it hard to find anything flattering. 4.25 I’m upset with my hips because I dno’t get jeans of my choice and size – any tips? 6.38 Proportions – I’m not sure of the…
In This Video 0.04 Being older and not very tall I struggle with knowing where and how to shop for my style 7.09 What is your opinion on the French/half tuck of tops? It works with my style recipe and it definitely improves proportions sometimes. But I always feel a little bit like I am…
In This Video 0.07 I feel like I’m never stylish – it that my lack of shape means clothes don’t fit or flatter? I’m short too which doesn’t help – any suggestions? 2.39 – I’d love to wear dresses and skirts but tend to always wear trousers and tops because I’m overweight. I find it…
In This Video 0.09 How to stop being so safe and spend all my time finding clothes that hide the unflattering parts of me? 6.23 – Which tops and jackets to make a busty H-shape body with high hips and short, waist, long legs look good? 9.58 How to find the right balance of clothes…
In This Video 0.08 How to mix and match greys so they look good and I don’t look like I’ve gotten dressed in the dark 4.36 – I have a back issue that means I can’t wear heels but I don’t feel polished in my corporate work outfits in ballet flats. 7.20 – Petite H…
In This Video 0.14 – How to look good on video conference – not corporate, but not sloppy! How to look technically competent and feminine but not too overdressed. 4.38 I’m an O shape and find jeans never stay up and they hurt when you belt them – any tips? 6.56 Can you tell me…
In This Video 0.10 Is it perceived as more friendly and open to blend in with others or be more toned down? Should I be more unique as it relates to my personality? 4.13 I’ve got lots of one-off pieces in my wardrobe but nothing goes with anything? How do I think about my wardrobe…
In This Video 0.11 Where do you buy your necklaces from and what’s your low price point to find the quality you want? 4.22 My challenge is to find clothes that I’m comfortable wearing but lack confidence in trying new styles (and typically wear jeans and a tee) 9.38 I’ve got some lovely and more…
In This Video 0.08 Petite A/8 Shape and finding that collared buttoned shirts bulk up when tucked in and untucked just make me look wide – should I throw them all out? 1.45 I’m a magpie shopper and just pick things up I like but end up without complete outfits – help – how do…
In This Video 0.09 How do you get your own taste in clothing to offer helpful advice to others? How can you distinguish personal preference from style faux pas? 7.53 – Do muted colours on sheen fabrics read as lighter or darker? Will they advance or recede? 9.02 – Can you define mental and emotional…
In This Video 0.08 I’ve lost a lot of weight and have to rebuild my wardrobe – until now I’ve used clothes as armour – how do I find my style? 5.25 I’m short X shape with short waist. Petite rules seems to overemphasise the bust and I want a creative style – what to…
The Style Conundrum Clothing manufacture is a big polluter of our planet, yet we have to wear clothing for our entire lives. Clothes also wear out, so they need to be replaced too. You can’t just buy one set o clothing to see you through the rest of your life! So how do you…
Have you heard of the 100 day outfit challenge? It’s where you shop your wardrobe and for 100 days, you wear a different outfit each day from what you already own in your wardrobe. You can wear the same garment twice, just not the same complete outfit twice. It’s a challenge to shop your wardrobe…
“Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable we have to alter it every six months”, so said Oscar Wilde Fashion is an industry, designed to make money. Nothing wrong with that. We all have to make money to live, feed ourselves and kids, keep a roof over our heads…. but the fashion industry…
I’m excited to be sharing with you here the latest copy of the AICI (Association of Image Consultant’s International) Global magazine, in which I’m featured in an in-depth interview. AICI is the image consultants professional association and I was awarded the 2019 AICI Jane Segerstrom award earlier this year when I was in Chicago at…
