Should You Own Only One of Any Garment or Buy it In Every Colour?
In this video Jill Chivers and I discuss the conundrum of whether One is Enough or Multiple of the same garment in different colours are the way to go in this video.
Do You Have a Process for Deciding What to Wear?
Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss our processes for deciding what to wear and how we dress each day in this video. Do you have a dressing process for deciding what to wear each day? I’d love to know about it!
How Your Upbringing May Influence Your Style and The Way You Shop
In this video with Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe we discuss how early influences from our years of growing up have influenced the way we shop and elements of our style. Tell me – has anything from your childhood influenced the way you dress or shop? Does it still affect you today or have…
Do You Like the Idea of “Uniform” Dressing?
Today in this video Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss the idea of “uniform dressing” (think Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Audrey Hepburn, Anna Wintour) and who it may appeal to (and who it doesn’t). I would love to know your thoughts – do you like to dress to a formula or a uniform…
Destination Style – In Conversation with Jill Chivers
Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss some of our Ah-ha moments relating to our personal styles – from the discovery of a signature print to the moment where I realised that there was something about my body shape that really mattered in my selection of clothing. Watch the video here now. Have…
How Being and Introvert or Extrovert May Affect Your Shopping Experience
Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss in this video how being an introvert or extrovert may change how you approach shopping and your experiences while doing it. In this video we mention another video about knowing your rules which you can watch here.
How Knowing Your Style Rules Will Help You Dress More Creatively and Stylishly
Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I got together and made this video on why knowing your style rules doesn’t make you less creative when you dress (some people think that if you know your rules you will become a less stylish dresser). We don’t agree – discover why as you watch it. Want to…
How to Choose a Makeup Foundation Colour
I received an email from Maria of Colour Me Happy who was asking on behalf of one of her readers about choosing Makeup Foundation Colours. It’s a tricky task, and I see so many people with the wrong colour, so here is my guide to help you choose. Undertone and Overtone of Skin The undertone…
Jean Paul Gaultier Exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria
Recently I went to see the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition at the NGV (National Gallery of Victoria) and I can say that it’s the best fashion/clothing exhibition I’ve ever been to! And one of the first thing you see is that some of the mannequins talk! In fact there is Jean Paul Gaultier mannequin who…
How to Know if You Have a Long or Short Neck
After my post the other day on how to accessorize a long neck, I was asked how do you figure out if you have a long, short or average neck length, so I made this short video to show you. It all comes down to your hand! And it’s important you use your hand as…
What’s Your Contrast?
Contrast is one of those subjects that has been coming up lots in my Evolve Your Style and 7 Steps to Style programs in the past week or so. I thought I’d make this video to talk about understanding your contrast and how to figure it out. Here is a handy contrast tool for you…
How to Pack 72 Outfits into Carry On Luggage
Here in this video I show you how I get 72 outfits from 12 garments and that they can all be packed into this carry-on sized suitcase. If you want more packing trips grab a copy of my Travelling Light ebook!
Principles of Co-ordination – Related Line
In this short video about one of the Principles of Coordination – Related line – I will explain how to put your outfits together so they are harmonious and pleasing. Here is an example
How to Make Stress a Positive Force in Your LIfe
We tend to think of stress as all bad, but it doesn’t have to be. Without stress, we might feel less motivated, and if we’re pushing our life forward, getting things done and achieving our goals, stress will always be part of that.Stress is a fixed and natural part of our lives so, instead of…
How We Really Need to Think about Weight Loss and Other Weekend Reading
The other day I was talking to a client about weight loss. She mentioned how she was in the process of losing weight, using a system of pre-packaged foods, but she felt hungry all the time, so was finding it really hard. Given that this company advertises that you won’t feel hungry, as do many…
What is Stylish?
What is being stylish? How can you have style? Here is this video I explain a few ideas about style.
Your Voice and Movement and How They Influence Your Style
In this video I talk about the elements of your voice and the way you move and give insights about how these may influence your personal style. Yin and Yang Posts The Yin and Yang of Clothing More on Identifying Yin and Yang in Clothing Design Ways to Balance Your Yin and Yang Creating…
How to Dress Youthfully But Not Too Young
In this video I answer a common question about how to dress modern and youthfully but without being mutton dressed as lamb.
Why You Should Dress Your Portrait First
“If you’re looking in my eyes you’re not looking at my thighs.” This is one of my favourite sayings and it’s to remind you to dress your portrait area first to draw attention to your face and away from your perceived flaws. Your portrait area is the first part of you that people see. It’s…
Where to End Your Sleeves
Recently I was asked what is the best place to end sleeves. When you think about a sleeve hem, it’s a horizontal line. Here in this short video I talk about where to end sleeves to flatter your figure.
How to Measure Your Body Proportions
I’ve been asked once again to share with you how to measure your body proportions, so I made a new video to help you figure out where you are proportionally longer and shorter. Just remember, when you’re measuring. 1 head length (top of head to base of chin) – use this length to determine…