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Reader Question: My biggest style challenge is finding my signature style. Despite my creative, rebellious nature, I tend to gravitate towards very basic clothing (although I’m partial to graphic tees, Converse sneakers, and my motorcycle jacket). I am trying to move up in the corporation I work at. I’ve been investing in some work clothing…
Recently a reader asked me if “Is it perceived as more friendly and open to blend in with others and be more toned down or to go ahead and be more unique and not from here?” This is an interesting question as there is no one right answer and really does come down to you…
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I have been asked about how often should you be re-evaluating and updating your style recipe and your colour palette? So we sat down and had a chat about these topics in this video. Reassessing Your Style Recipe The options are up to you – but here are…
I love a good quote, and here are some of my favourite fashion quotes. Do you worry about being looked at or noticed? Even if your personality is one that likes to blend-in (there are some that prefer to stand out and others that like to fit-in – you can find out which you are…
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Discover Your Personality StyleTake the quiz to discover your core personality dressing style and how it influences all your style choices. Discover Your Personality StyleTake the quiz to discover your core personality dressing style and how it influences all your style choices. Featured inLatest PostsNew to Inside Out Style?It’s the encyclopedia of colour and style…
Discover Your Personality StyleTake the quiz to discover your core personality dressing style and how it influences all your style choices. Discover Your Personality StyleTake the quiz to discover your core personality dressing style and how it influences all your style choices. Featured inFeatured inLatest PostsSubscribe to Get Weekly Style WisdomNever miss a post, get…
1. We all need a hero Every outfit needs a hero. Whether it’s an accessory or a garment that has a pattern or detail that makes it the feature of what you’re wearing. It creates a focal point for the eye to linger on. 2. Your shoes matter They finish your outfit and need 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, “I won’t shop in department stores because I’m just overwhelmed, there’s just too much out there.” The world is your oyster these days…
How do you put together stylish outfits? Is there a specific formula to follow such as a pattern, a colour, a third piece and a neutral? How about a light garment, a dark garment, a patterned shoe and a scarf? Well, either of these outfit formulas could work – but they don’t take into equation…
Finding the Perfect Fit: A Guide to Choosing Garments that Embrace Your Style If I had a dollar for every time someone said to me “I wish I could find clothes that fit me”, well I wouldn’t be a millionaire, but I’d have quite a few dollars! So why is it so hard to find…
What makeup do you regularly apply and use? For some women the answer is none! For others, it spans the gamut of available makeup products. I was asked to share my makeup essentials. I wear makeup every day, a foundation (either a liquid or a mineral powder, depending on how “made up” I want to…
Reader Question: my biggest challenge is my weight I keep thinking hoping and praying I’ll lose it meanwhile I’ve put off buying new clothes that work on the body I have now I’ve never been a big shopper even when I wore a size eight I’m now about an 18 to 20 I’ve been this…
This month I turned 55, yes it’s hard to believe as I don’t look a day over 32! I hope that I’ve learned just a few things during my lifetime, some of them I’m sure you’ll already know, and others may be helpful to you. Here goes… Life is short, spend time with people you…
Do you have a style icon? What is the use of having a style icon anyway? There are some good reasons to find a style icon to help you along your style journey (and remember that your style will always be a journey, never a destination). Inspiration – they can inspire you to improve your…
Dress Yourself With Kindness With many of us having put on some weight during the past 2 years due to the stress of living through a once in a 100-year pandemic I’ve been getting swathes of emails from women who are dissatisfied with their bodies and feeling “less than” or “not good enough” or somehow…
Reader Question – How do I get to be more adventurous with my styling? Being different, standing out, taking risks—these are things that sound scary and uncomfortable, but are actually really awesome. Since you change your outfit every day, you have a near-infinite number of chances to take risks, both big and small. And if you…
1. You’re Number One You’ll get seen first – you are the star of your story, not your clothing. Colours that flatter you make you the star. They ensure that you are seen, and noticed, rather than your clothing taking centre stage. The right colours will create a harmonious balance between what you wear and…
How we can we honour our style recipes in a retail world where quality is low, prices are high and individuality is minimum? I live in NYC and many of the interesting boutiques are gone and most stores carry very similar inventory. Honouring Your Style in a Mass Market Retail World To feel truly stylish…
