Reader Question: I am magpie shopper and just pick up clothing and accessories I like but I end up without complete outfits and lots of wardrobe orphans. How do I create a cohesive wardrobe? Being a magpie shopper is great if you are careful! It’s a gathering style shopping that is often more about the…
Why have a style recipe? In my opinion it’s one of the most useful tools anyone can have when developing their style. So much of your style comes down to your personality, what you do and don’t like, from fabric to fit, shape to detail, scale and proportion. A style recipe will help you define…
Ruth Essex is also an image consultant (in the UK) who has taken part in my 31 day Evolve Your Style challenge has written this review of the program and I asked her if I could share it with you. She kindly said yes. Prologue: This summer I went on a big adventure and together…
Struggling with Your Style? Every day I get emails about style struggles and I put them into these video Q&A sessions as I want to empower you to look and feel your best every day and stop wasting money randomly buying clothes that end up sitting in you wardrobe unworn cos they just aren’t quite…
What is Authentic Style It’s one of my central principals as my aim in life is to help you find a style that is authentic to you, It’s why I don’t do lots of “you must buy this garment” posts because just buying what I wear or what I recommend is unlikely to be authentic…
What does playing it safe with your style mean to you? Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss this in the video below and link it to personality type. Do you want to stand out or blend in? Do you naturally want to play it safe? It feels comfortable? or Do you feel…
Please welcome Susan from Ottawa in Canada who writes the blog High Heels in the Wilderness and is sharing her Stylish Thoughts with you here. What’s the Secret to Great Style? I don’t think there is any one secret to great style. I also don’t think that I have particularly great style, I just love…
Whether you have a YouTube channel or post live videos or reels on your social media channels, it’s important to consider what you’re wearing. While it’s essential to dress in a way that reflects your personal style, you also need to make sure that your outfit looks good on camera and doesn’t clash with your…
Today’s Stylish Thoughts comes from Newcastle (Australia) based Evolve Your Style member and purveyor Vintage and Pre-loved clothing via her online store Over the Hill and Far Away, the lovely Sue Serle. What is the secret to great style? Confidence! Knowing that every day is a new opportunity and confidence is the key. Style to…
Not only can you look at what you wear, and what you love to try and figure out your signature style. You can also ask the question of your friends, workmates and family. They may be able to help you define your personal style, they may notice the elements that cut across all of your…
We’ve come to the end of November and the NoRepeat November Style Challenge. What have you learned about your style and your wardrobe and how you utilize your clothes and accessories? I’ve been super busy this month running my Personal Stylist and Image Mastery training and Personal Colour Analysis training courses (it’s so much…
In This Video 0.10am Can you explain how you determine clear vs muted colouring? 7.23 Can a colour or neutral be neither warm nor cool? 9.30 I have 20 signature colours – how do I determine the best ones? Personal Colour Analysis Understanding Colour Systems and Personal Colour Analysis https://insideoutstyleblog.com/2010/12/personal-colour-analysis-finding-the-harmony.html Personal Colour Analysis Training Universal…
In this Stylish Thoughts interview, I’d like to introduce you to a very stylish woman Sara Kimmel, who I’ve come to know through my 7 Steps to Style program. She from the USA and has her own innate sense of style that I hope you enjoy. What is the secret to great style? I think…
I have a question about how to pull a wardrobe together that is well coordinated, but not too matchy. I had never heard the term “matchy” before at first I thought it was someone’s excuse for not having a good eye for color but I am hearing a lot about it. Are there some guide…
Not just the bi-annual wardrobe transitions from summer to winter and back again. What do you do when your wardrobe needs a major overhaul? Where to start? You first need to define your personal style. Watch the video and discover how to transition your wardrobe to one that works for you, your lifestyle and personal…
Many of my clients want to develop their own personal style, their signature style, that is truly a reflection of their personality. So how do you do it? Tips on How to Discover Your Personal Style I’ve written a series of posts on this which you can read here. Also, why not consider adding in…
Recently I did a personal colour analysis for two women who ended up with the same palette, even though they would never have guessed that their colouring fit the same palette. One was a dark blonde with golden skin and brown eyes. The other was a light golden blonde with green eyes and fair skin. …
How Do You Plan a Colour Scheme for a Wardrobe Capsule? If you have a colour palette from a personal colour analysis this tool makes it super easy. But even then, where to start? Start with Your Hair Colour The first place to start when choosing the neutrals to base your wardrobe capsule around is…
Are you tired of staring at your closet full of clothes and feeling like you have nothing to wear? Or maybe you’re just overwhelmed by the idea of putting together stylish outfits every day. Well, fear not! Developing a core capsule wardrobe could be the solution you’ve been searching for. So, how can you create…
In my online forums and programs, participants can ask each other for style advice and feedback. It can be tricky when what one person thinks of as a compliment or an offhand comment, can be felt by the recipient to be cruel and hurtful especially when the women span a variety of interests, backgrounds, cultures…
I’m excited to be able to welcome Denver Colorado (USA) based blogger and avid second hand shopper Judith Boyd of Style Crone to the Stylish Thoughts family. What is the secret to great style? For me, there really isn’t a secret. I think it’s important to take care of myself, which helps me to feel…
