Too many wardrobes are full of clothes that their owners don’t love (and they didn’t even love them when they were in the store choosing them), and they certainly don’t flatter the owner. This is why I see so many wardrobes that are full of clothes, yet there is nothing to wear. Your clothes need…
Do you own a fabulous pair of coloured shoes but struggle to style them? Adding a pop of colour to your outfit can be effortless when you know a few simple tricks! Do you want to add a pop of colour to your neutral outfit but are not sure how? Do you want to ensure…
Do you need shorter or longer hemlines on your skirts and dress, jackets, tops and sleeves? Are you better in shorter or longer necklaces? Discover the easy way to figure out whether you’re better in shorter or longer lengths. Which is the best shoe vamp for you? Which are the best proportions to flatter your…
This ‘pretend’ ad was made for the Australian ABC TV show about advertising called Gruen. Each week the show challenges ad agencies to make an ad to sell the most difficult things. I think that this ad to make wrinkles sexy is one of the best I’ve seen and has a great message for all…
In this video Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss the concept of style icons. Do you have a style icon? Who is it? Please share!
Does your personal style and decorating style match? If you’re struggling to find your style maybe you can look around you and notice the things that you love in your environment and they will give you a clue. Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss this topic in this video.
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.
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types 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!
In this video with Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types 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…
Today in this video Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types 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…
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types 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…
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types 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.
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
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. Principle of Related Line Take note of how the lines on your garments interact. Do they complement each other? For example, if you’re wearing a floral…
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…
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…
