As the seasons change it’s a great time of year to do a declutter and clear out of your wardrobe as your clothing needs change due to the change in the weather (assuming you don’t live in a tropical climate where clothing needs to remain pretty similar all year round… but if you do live…
Recently, I received a raft of notifications from Linked In (the ‘business social media’ platform) with congratulations from colleagues and clients to mark my “14 year work anniversary” as they call it. And one of these notes came from my brother which started a conversation about some of the ‘family values’ we’d been brought up…
Live a long way from stores? Shop online and have it delivered! Want to get something that isn’t available in your location? Find it online! Love to find unique and interesting pieces that nobody else is wearing? Online is the way to go. Here is my ultimate guide to online clothes shopping so that you…
One question that popped up for me (and is something I’m asked about) when I wrote about the expected fashion lifespan of your wardrobe staples here, is how long can you expect a garment to really last – as far as it still looking good and wearing well – how long will your clothes really…
What is trans-seasonal dressing anyway? Simply, it’s wearing the same garments the whole year around, through each of the seasons. It’s also particularly useful when the seasons are changing, from winter to spring, and summer to autumn. When the mornings are chilly but the days are warm, as it relies on layering garments that can…
Do You Feel the Need to Dress to Fit-In? A client I was working with shared the following with me, she felt dissatisfied with her style, particularly when she dressed to “fit-in” or “blend-in” with the style of those who lived around her, which was a more casual relaxed and slightly classic style than her…
Today I’m adding Suzanne Carillo from Toronto Canada to the Stylish Thoughts stable. Suzanne is a vintage enthusiast and avid second-hand shopper who writes her blog where she shares her adventurous style for the uncommon 40+ woman. What is the secret to great style? Great style is about knowing yourself and your body, believing in…
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss aspects of shopping for clothes that you may never have thought of before in this video. What is really going on with ourselves psychologically when we are shopping? All of Us Shop Some of us have a good relationship with shopping, whilst others have a more…
Today’s Stylish Thoughts interview comes from Wellington, New Zealand-based blogger Emma of This Kind Choice. How would you describe your personal style? My style has become a lot more refined over the past year and a half thanks to becoming more interested in the ethical and environmental impacts of my clothing choices. I began asking…
Wardrobe Full of Clothes and Nothing to Wear?With Imogen Lamport from Inside Out StyleWatch the masterclass now! Download the masterclass workbook here Wardrobe Full of Clothes and Nothing to Wear masterclass Workbook Download the masterclass workbook here Wardrobe Full of Clothes and Nothing to Wear masterclass Workbook We would love to hear from you…
Join before the end of the webinar and get these SPECIAL BONUSES! HIT THAT LIFE STAGE WHERE YOU’VE LOST YOUR SENSE OF STYLE? Or you feel like you never really had a sense of style? The answer to your wardrobe woes and closet chaos is here! It’s time to transform your life as you elevate…
Have you ever felt like your wardrobe is a puzzle, with pieces that don’t quite fit together? Or perhaps, despite your best efforts, finding clothes that truly complement your unique shape and style feels like a Herculean task? You’re not alone. Like many intelligent, professional and more mature (cough cough) women, I too have faced…
Do you struggle to figure out your best colours and how to wear them? I received this question from a lovely read – “The thing I struggle with is that I have neutral cool olive skin with some depth, some softness and some brightness and lightness which makes it really confusing as I feel like…
FREE Private Training for Women with a Closet Full of Clothes but Nothing to WearWith Imogen Lamport from Inside Out StyleWatch the masterclass now! Download the masterclass workbook here How to Confidently Select Clothes that Feel Flattering Workbook Download the masterclass workbook here Got any questions? We would love to hear from you – any…
Understanding Wardrobe Capsules Wardrobe capsules are an easy way of creating groups of clothes that mix and match so you get multiple outfits from fewer pieces, than if you keep garments as outfits. They are particularly useful if you are building (or re-building) a wardrobe due to pregnancy, weight-loss or gain, change in lifestyle, body…
Old socks with holes in them or just odd socks that have lost their pair? Worn out grubby sneakers? These are often apparel items that just get tossed in the bin, not good enough to give to any thrift store. I mean who wants your stinky old socks and shoes? Rather than throw them in…
Beyond Retail Therapy: The Real Journey to Authentic Style Do you often find yourself strolling through the dazzling aisles of boutiques or endlessly scrolling through online shopping websites in search of the perfect outfit or garment, hoping it will magically transform your style? It’s a common tale. As a personal stylist and color and image…
UNO Family Card Game This fun family card game is perfect for adults, teens and kids 7 years old and up. UNO Tin comes with 112 cards and instructions in a sturdy tin that’s great for storage and travel. Get it now! Blume Doll Just add water and like magic, a new friend will Blume…
Style and fashion can be overwhelming. There will be days when getting dressed is a struggle when you can’t pick an outfit or you find yourself wearing the same pieces in your wardrobe that you have always worn, in the same combination and not feeling excited about them. Defining your personal style and knowing your…
Do you ever feel limited by your age or height when it comes to fashion? Age and height are just numbers, not fashion sentences. While the fashion industry might skew towards the younger and taller demographic, there’s no rule stating that age dictates your style choices. So, let’s banish the notion that you’re confined to…
Reader Question: I’m starting a new position at work where I’ll need to follow a more formal dress code. The men will almost always wear a blazer, sometimes a full suit. The problem is: I’m a sweaty Betty, regardless of temperature or activity level… Even disregarding the sweat marks, blazers and dresses that are dry…
