My latest Stylish Thoughts contributor is Marie Louise who is one of the two bloggers of The F Club and who also runs a fashion PR business in London United Kingdom. What is the secret to great style? Clean hair and even better to have been for a blow-dry. What is the one thing you…
Unveiling Your Style: The Art of Subtle Transformation One of my lovely readers sent me her style conundrum (which I know she is not alone in feeling): “Can you help me find the courage to wear stylish clothes when it hasn’t been my look now I think one of the things that can often feel…
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…
Some women find shopping for clothes and accessories easy. Others find it frustrating and exhausting. Yes, it’s true. Not everyone loves to shop. So this was a topic that was requested for Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I to discuss on how have a successful shopping trip. We discovered after shopping together that…
Here are 5 Fabulous Links to help you be more creative with your style I loved this interview with Debra Rapoport one of the Advanced Style dames about how to be more creative with your style. Plus let’s celebrate our unique styles. Get some outfit inspiration from street style at New York Fashion Week Discover…
Would you like to have more joy in your life? I’m not sure anyone would answer “no” to this question. So how do you bring more joy in? And what’s it got to do with a style blog? Fortunately, there are “joy” researchers in this world and one of them, Ingrid Fetell Lee, has found…
Let me lead you through this divine exhibition of fashion. From a rare suite of Gabrielle βCocoβ Chanelβs iconic little black dresses to voluminous Dior 1950s ballgowns descending a sweeping staircase, The Krystyna Campbell-Pretty Fashion Gift exhibition showcases more than 150 superb garments from Parisien haute couture and international fashion houses. Generously gifted to…
How do I narrow down what works for me? There are so many options in stores and I get overwhelmed by all the choices. My mother says a similar thing to me, βI won’t shop in department stores because Iβm just overwhelmed, there’s just too much out there.β The world is your oyster these days…
What to wear when you have a low contrast, light colouring or high colour contrast that don’t look great in traditional business colours and contrast – how to dress to be taken seriously and still look great. Find out more on the accompanying blog post www.insideoutstyleblog.com
Do you wonder if getting a tan will change your colour palette? I know it’s a question on many women’s minds as it’s one of my frequently asked colour questions. Plus what should you match your shoes to in your outfit? Your hair, your clothes and accessory? What are the choices? And finally, in the…
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I were asked to share our personal strategies for replacing items in the wardrobe – particularly those wardrobe workhorses that wear out and need to be replaced. Replacing Items in Your Wardrobe 1. Can You Get an Exact Replacement? If it’s a particular cut/style/brand – can you buy…
Today Jill Chivers of My Year Without Clothes Shopping and I discuss shopping tips and techniques to make sure the shopping you do is a positive experience and you don’t waste money on clothes that don’t work for you, that you don’t need or a just not right for you. Watch this short video on…
Does Changing Your Hair Colour Change Your Colour Palette? Reader Question: How does your hair colour affect your palette. For example, if I was to return to my natural dark strawberry blonde/reddy brown colour, would that make me a different palette. I understand that it would affect my contrast but would it mean that I…
This video of 13 different ways to tie a pashmina or long rectangular style scarf whether winter or summer weight can help you add a little interest to your outfit. Want more ideas on scarf tying? Check out my ebook The Finishing Touch: perfecting the art of accessorizing.
We’ve all heard about hot flushes as a common symptom of peri-menopause and menopause. But there is so much more to this change of life. According to my blood tests I’m post-menopausal now but my peri-menopause started around 10 year ago along with the night-sweats, and then came other symptoms… Losing estrogen means: It’s harder…
I have read (and heard) some people say that style is something that is innate. You either have it or you don’t. And the people who say this tend to be people who are naturally stylish and have an innate sense of style and aesthetics. I believe that because they haven’t had to work at…
