Can you do a post for professional yet comfortable clothes for those who work in education? You asked – here is my answer – as I know that it’s more than just the education sector that has this same issue. For those who work in a more relaxed business environment such as the education sector,…
To finish up my Frocktober efforts at styling dresses in different ways I’ve been raising much-needed money to support the life-saving research of the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation who are working hard funding scientists to find an early detection test for ovarian cancer. Please support my fundraising efforts here… every dollar makes a difference (and…
Menopause which is the cessation of menstruation (and Perimenopause, which is the period before that often lasts for around 10 years) are something I knew very little about until I started going through them, and even then there were a bunch of strange symptoms that have happened to me over the past 15 years that…
Does the intensity of the accessories (necklace, earrings etc.) have to match with one another OR does their intensity have to match with the clothing worn? Or, both of the above? I’m not sure if the intensity of everything is the same, then there’s no focal point? If I were to wear a warm red…
What are the keys to creating flattering outfits for the O body shape (often described as the Apple shape or Oval Shape)? The O shape can have similar width shoulders and hips or their shoulders may be narrower than their hips, but they have a rounded waistline curving outwards both at the front and sides. …
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…
When you’re thinking about how to flatter your body and enhance it in a way that makes you happy, there are a few ‘tricks of the trade’ that make it easier to decide what to wear (and what to avoid when you’re shopping so you don’t keep making expensive mistakes). How does the magician create…
Layer Try layering, not just a cardigan over your top, but think about layering tops with similar necklines, so that you create a colour contrast and some extra detail in your portrait area. Think about adding a waistcoat or vest over the top of your t-shirt, blouse or even dress. How about turning a summer…
Jackets are one of the most useful and versatile garments you may have in your wardrobe. A more formal jacket will make any outfit more formal or professional by adding a collar. A casual jacket can dress down more formal attire. One of the easiest ways to make your jeans outfit more dressy is by…
By Ms MakeItOver Bernadette Lis How many times have you stared into a store dressing room mirror and said to yourself, “This fits pretty well. The shirt is a little boxy, but that’s the fashion right now.” Alternatively, you’ve also thought, “This dress fits well. I don’t really like the short sleeves that long and…
#CovidCasual is the new hashtag appearing on all over my 7 Steps to Style program as a new “at home” dressing style is something that we’ve all been dealing with these past 6 or so weeks. When you aren’t leaving the house, do you even bother getting out of your pyjamas? How much do you…
Winter is a time of year that allows you to throw on more, not less, which means it’s way easier to create more interesting outfits as you can keep adding layers of texture, pattern and adding details (unlike in summer, where even adding a “third piece” can be too much, which is why I’ve shared…
Jackets are one of the essential third pieces in your wardrobe. They can cover a multitude of sins, and dress up a more casual outfit, or if made from a casual fabric, dress down a fancier one. Jackets bypass many of your personal ‘statistics’. The can diminish the appearance of a large bust or tummy,…
Taking the extra step to complete an outfit is where many women fall down. They put on clothes, not outfits. My clients will tell me that they don’t know how to create an outfit. They see other women look put together and wish they could do the same. They don’t know what to wear with…
1. Match without Being Matchy Think about how you put together your accessories. There is no need to buy a matching set (and it can look kind of contrived in this modern age), so think about matching: Shapes Colours Textures Sheen Sparkle Metal Read: Matching jewellery – sets without beings sets 2. Level of Refinement…
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…
In this Video: How to deal with boredom in your outfits and wardrobe when you can’t shop? How to do an inner column of colour without getting bored (particularly in summer when it’s too hot to wear a third piece)? Discuss Matchy Matchy. Matching shoes and accessories. Does this make the eye dart around or…
It’s summer here in Australia and I’m seeing lots of shorts when I’m out and about. I’m wearing them myself too! Now shorts can be a tricky garment to wear and feel that they flatter you. Sure I’ve got shorts that I wear to go running and shorts that I wear to do gardening, but…
I recently wrote a post on creating a summer wardrobe capsule using the column of colour concept (which helps you look taller and slimmer) for summer. And I know that even though the northern hemisphere is coming out of winter and heading towards summer, we in the southern hemisphere are sadly saying goodbye to summer…
Summer dressing can be tricky when you don’t like to expose too much skin but want to remain cool and stylish. Find the Right Fabrics Natural fibres breath more easily, or mix of synthetics with natural fibres work well. Look for lightweight fabrics such as lace, silk or chiffon – light and floaty is a…
