Let me start this post with a caveat I’m assuming that you’re not on the poverty line, but that you most likely have a clothes budget that isn’t extravagant by any means. I often hear from people that they don’t have the kind of money you need (in their minds) to spend on clothes to…
I’ve written about this before – that all style rules are just guidelines. Boundaries you can follow to give you some guidance. But you can jump the fence. The fence isn’t so high that you can’t get over it, under it or around it! There are personality styles that much prefer to stick with the…
Reader Struggle “My main problem is that I hide my femininity also the bright warm colors are my style half my closet is Chic feminine and elegant but rarely worn I only actually wear it at home outside I still wear a kind of armor of dark ugly suits they’re very classic but even with…
As you may be aware I recently spent a couple of weeks in the USA (more trip posts coming soon) and I’ve been asked to share some of my highlights of my professional association the AICI’s Conference in Washington DC, which was the original purpose of my trip (I just like to add a little…
Reader Question: How do I create my own figure flattery guidelines when I have to take into consideration my body shape, my body proportions and my body variations? This is what I call the body equation and here are tips on how you can put together your own set of personalised guidelines, as you are…
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…
If you’re spending time on New Zealand’s North Island, don’t miss out on taking a detour off the highway north from Auckland to visit Brick Bay Sculpture Trail (and winery), located in the town of Warkworth. The Brick Bay Sculpture Trail is an easy and meandering 2km walk, suitable for most ages and abilities (seriously…
Putting yourself out in public on a blog, like I do here on Inside Out Style makes you a target for internet trolls. Writing a blog and sharing photos of yourself is an act of vulnerability. The internet is a big, big place, and it makes many people anonymous, so they feel it’s quite OK…
Style guidelines give you boundaries There are no style rules, just guidelines to give you a framework based on principles of line, design, harmony, colour and co-ordination. Style guidelines help you understand: What shapes of clothes flatter your figure given your body shape and proportions What kinds of fabrics flatter your figure What scale of…
Love this video – it’s a great reminder that you don’t have any flaws and that you are beautiful.
Want to become more stylish? Want to refine your style? Want to feel great and look fabulous every day? Well it’s simple, take a moment at the end of each day to analyse your outfit. Watch This Take Action Spend some time at the end of each day thinking about the elements of your outfit…
Here is a short video I’ve made about the length of sleeves on jackets. It’s one of the most common fit issues I see with clothes and in people’s wardrobes, yet can have a huge impact on your appearance. Watch this short video.
In this third of our 3 part series on choosing jewellery to work with your personality, Carol Karl of Affordable Jewellery Supplies YouTube channel and I chat about how your defining features affect the jewellery you choose and how to choose flattering jewellery taking into account both your personality and facial features. Check out parts…
Wearing black and dark neutrals has been considered sophisticated and chic for some decades. It used to be that black was only worn by the grieving or for a classy night out in your little black dress (first created by Coco Chanel in the 1920s). These days black has become the safest (and honestly, boring)…
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…
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I’ve been asked to talk about choosing makeup, and selecting the right colours is such an important part of this. So I’ve made a video to show you some tips on selecting the right colours for you so that the makeup enhances your natural beauty. Choosing The Right Makeup Colours What you’ll find if you’re…
Body image is something that can be a tricky thing to grapple with. It affects many of us, the media and photoshopping don’t help us. And now that even every movie and video clip you see can be digitally edited (bodies changed and slimmed down – I kid you not, I’ve seen a video editor…
It’s very easy in the chaos and rush of the morning (particularly when you are not only getting yourself ready but also others), to run out the door without actually having finished getting dressed. I know that I’ve: Gone out with the wrong shoes on Not finished applying makeup (kind of a half finished face…
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.
The next in Carol Karl and my series on choosing jewellery is all about getting your contrast right. Contrast is a hot topic in my online style program 7 Steps to Style – as it’s the key to how you take a generic colour swatch and then choose colours in a way that work for…
