Just had to share this fabulous new virtual tour (since none of us is able to travel at this time to the Brooklyn Museum’s costume exhibitions for the Netflix TV shows – The Queens Gambit, and The Crown. The Crown costumes are of course based on the real-life clothes of Princess Diana and the other…
If you’re a fan of the TV show Nailed It, all about home cooks attempting to make hugely complex cakes…. when I’m giving feedback here, about having nailed your outfit, I mean that your outfit is so much better than any of those cakes turned out! Instead, I’m here to offer you tips to help…
Reader Question The challenge is reinventing my style without completely replacing my wardrobe for a distinctly new phase in my life. I’m moving from the corporate world to going back to university as a very mature age student. I want to feel comfortable and self-expressive without either standing out too self-consciously so the clothes are…
Finding Clothes When You’re Not Manufacturing Standard Sizes It doesn’t matter what your height or size, you can still be stylish. Learning a bit about what works for you and how to put outfits together all that really helps no matter what your height and weight. When you’re petite, finding the right clothes can be…
In This Video 0.08 What is your view on wearing blouses or tops that are longer than the sweater or jacket over the top? Doesn’t it draw attention to the hips? 2.05 – With a high value contrast with dark hair, how can I wear a light coloured turtleneck top and create the right ideal…
Everyone knows the key to warmth in the winter months is layering. But, there is a fine art to layering different textures and fabrics of clothing so that you still look stylish and put together. If you find yourself choosing between warmth and fashion, some of these suggestions might help you layer with style and…
In This Video 0.10 How to include more interest and unique colour combinations in my outfits? 4.11 – How do I find the right neutrals to act as an anchor for my wardrobe? 9.18 How do you match clothes to your body shape, ie to make you look taller, slimmer and longer legs? Creating…
Reader Question: I’ve thought for several years that we are the most neglected demographic even though we perhaps have the time and money with our children off our hands. I live in Canberra where the shopping is limited. I’m tall and size 14-16; not busty enough for some of the plus-sized clothing. I don’t know…
Have you ever thought about how your clothes make you feel? Not just are they comfortable, itchy or have a scratchy tag, or you like the feel of velvet, or buttery soft leather, but inside your head and heart? Mental Comfort Personality is the key to finding and developing your style. Personality comes into play…
In This Video 0.08 A shape and find it hard to balance my hips and hide my tummy – any tips? 4.34 Finding clothes for the over 70s for a retired casual lifestyle when you’re a large regular size or small plus size 9.47 I can’t seem to nail down fashion guidelines for my shape…
In my online forums and programs, participants can ask each other for style advice and feedback. It can be tricky when what one person thinks of as a compliment or an offhand comment, can be felt by the recipient to be cruel and hurtful especially when the women span a variety of interests, backgrounds, cultures…
In This Video 0.08 – I like Elegant Chic as polished and poised suits me – but I have a casual lifestyle – how can I work with my Opulent palette and have ease in my clothes but capture some elegant chic style on a budget? 4.56 I have small shoulders and big hips and…
In This Video 0.13 If you have to choose between a top in 2 necklines, ideally a scoop neck works best for your face, but they only have crew neck or V neck – I have a large bust – which will be the most flattering? 2.36 – My neck is getting flabby and turkey…
Fashion. What is it and do you have to buy into it? According to the Cambridge Dictionary: Fashion is a style that is popular at a particular time, especially in clothing, hair and makeup (but of course can be applied to interior decoration, architecture and every other design industry. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it…
Not just the bi-annual wardrobe transitions from summer to winter and back again. What do you do when your wardrobe needs a major overhaul? Where to start? You first need to define your personal style. Watch the video and discover how to transition your wardrobe to one that works for you, your lifestyle and personal…
Jeans are an everyday staple for many these days. They are practical and durable and go with everything. So how do you decide what to wear with your jeans? There are just so many options of what to wear with your jeans. Depending on whether you want to dress them up or down. Here…
Fads, Trends and Classics in Fashion What is a fashion classic? How do you figure out what is going to be a fashion fad vs a fashion trend? How long do fads, trends and classic really last? Fashion Classics Not to be confused with the Classic personality dressing style, fashion classics are garments that…
In this Video 0.08 Tips for choosing the best nailpolish colours 2.15 Choosing colours for face masks 5.18 As you age, does anyone go from warm to cool and back to warm? What to do with my gold jewellery? Choosing your Nail Polish Colours How to Choose a Toenail Polish Colour When Travelling What…
Dior Haute Couture 2020 Covid -19 has changed the way the world is working and that is no different for the world of fashion. Runway shows around the world have had to be cancelled. So what is a great couture house like Dior to do? Led by artistic director Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior created a…
In this Video 0.08 How do I clean out my closet? I’ve had a lifestyle change which means what I used to wear is not now what I need. 8.15 A shape with a large bust – how can I style a Chanel style jacket 9.32 How do I find clothes that I love in…
Style and fashion are usually so intertwined that many use the terms interchangeably, but if you strip them back you’ll discover they are actually very different from each other. One is your home. The other is a tool – such as a hammer. You need tools to build your home, but they are not…
