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…
What is being stylish? How can you have style? Here is this video I explain a few ideas about 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…
In this video I answer a common question about how to dress modern and youthfully but without being mutton dressed as lamb.
“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…
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.
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…
This is one of the most powerful TED talks video by Brene Brown I’ve seen – so worth the 20 minutes!
Here in this video with Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and me we discuss why it’s important that you don’t keep your good clothes for ‘good’, but should wear them more frequently.
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss some ideas on how to have more fun with your clothing and express your creativity when getting dressed each day in this video.
Love this video – it’s a great reminder that you don’t have any flaws and that you are beautiful.
I teach style rules all the time and then I teach my clients how to break them. I like to think of it as the Picasso principle. What’s that? Well I never used to understand the though process behind Picasso’s painting, that was, until I visited the Picasso Museum in Barcelona. There in the exhibit…
In this video Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss ways of organising your wardrobe more effectively so it’s easier to shop your wardrobe and discover more outfit options. What are your tips for organsing your wardrobe so that you can create lots of fabulous outfits from your existing clothes?
Want to challenge yourself get out of your rut, help you create new outfits from your wardrobe, and clear out what isn’t working from your wardrobe. Then why not spend the next few weeks going through your wardrobe and no repeatedly wearing the same outfits, instead, why not try to create 30 unique outfits (same…
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss how to develop your personal style in this video. This follows on from last weeks video on finding your signature style.
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss how to discover your signature style. We talk about our own and also techniques you can use to find out what yours may be in this video.
