Welcome to my weekly round-up of my Style Q&A videos that I publish each weekday on my Inside Out Style Facebook page (please join me there and leave me questions to answer in upcoming videos. In this Video: Is there a typical transition path to one’s style as you age through the decades? How do…
In this Video 0.10 What colour wrap to wear over a coral pink dress when you have dark Exotic/Autumn colouring? 2.24 How to enhance my multi-tonal grey hair when I’m larger and don’t want to wear light colours as they don’t suit my lifestyle? 7.27 Tips on finding denim without whiskers and distressing? What…
In this Video 0.10 How do you determine your balance points? 4.19 Body 8 shape vs X shape – what’s the difference and why is the advice for each different? 6.44 Are there any shades of brown I could pick for my shoes and bags if my colouring is cool and bright? Balance Points Understanding…
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Colour is a subject that fascinates many of you. And I know I’ve written some posts on it before such as this one on understanding colour properties, but here is a picture I’ve put together to help try and explain the basics of tint, tone and shade. Colour Terminology Basics The value of…
Following on from my blog post on Understanding Colour – Tints, Tones and Shades, Sherilyn asked me: When considering what colors look best on a person, (I look best in tinted colors) should one go outside that range for contrast…say a tinted blue blouse with a chocolate brown suit….or should one try and stay with…
So you’ve got some clothes in your wardrobe in colours that don’t really agree with your colouring. It could be an element of an outfit, or it could be a whole piece. It could be a uniform that you have to wear. So how can you wear those colours that don’t do anything for…
In This Video 0.08 I have a hard time finding shirts that fit right. I am short from my shoulders to my bust (petite fits this area best), but I have a long torso and a long rise. So if a shirt fits my top portion, it’s usually too short. I’m guessing I’m going to…
In This Video 0.08 How to get ideas for outfits when all the inspiration is on slim young women – it’s hard to translate this to my size 3.00 – Finding clothes that fit and are affordable when you’re short and plus size 8.13 – I’m a short waisted pear shape (A Shape) is there…
In This Video 0.08 I’ve been following the discussion in 7 Steps on different types of feminine dressing and I really identify with the ethereal kind, with it’s long lines and floaty, gossamer-like fabrics. For example, I feel most “me” in a long almost-translucent chiffon skirt and sandals, or a maxi slip dress with drape.…
We are having a lovely summer in Melbourne this year. Last year was not a good summer, we had two hot days and then it seemed to go directly from summer to winter, missing autumn completely (and autumn is usually my favourite season in Melbourne, cool crisp mornings with mild sunny days, sadly, not in…
Overdying clothes into colours that flatter you can be a great way to “save” a garment that is a great shape and style, but the colour just isn’t right for you. You can change a colour completely, or just tweak it slightly to a more flattering shade for you. If you’ve been thinking about tackling…
Orange – a colour that few list as their favourite colour, but one that radiates warmth, joy and happiness. Orange is fun, it’s playful and will encourage conversation if used in decorating an environment. Not only does it encourage communication, it also stimulates appetite. It’s not a colour that works well in business, it’s message…
