Have you ever felt that your naturally relaxed, casual style lacks the polished edge of a more “put-together” look? I know exactly how it feels to want to elevate your casual style. One of my readers wrote to me and let me know that despite loving a natural, laid-back wardrobe, she sometimes struggles with the…
Paola wrote to me an asked: I’ve been reading your blog for a little while now – I really enjoy your writing and your tips. I have a suggestion for a post about a style question that leaves me a bit flummoxed. I am a mother of two kids, live in a rural area on…
I’m really happy to be sharing today the Stylish Thoughts of Nashville and Dallas (USA) based blogger Cathy of The-Middle Page. What is the secret to great style? I think the secret is being comfortable in your own skin and owning your look. It doesn’t matter your age, weight, height, etc…as long as you are…
Why are focal points in your outfits so important? They are the key to figure flattery. What Are Outfit Focal Points They create a place for the eye to stop and rest, drawing attention away from body parts you choose to camouflage, distracting, like the magician distracts you as they perform their illusions. Check out…
Imogen, I’ve just thought of an issue I don’t think I’ve seen addressed. I’ve always been a person who picks and chooses what trends to follow, and these days there’s generally enough going on that it’s easy to embrace the trends I like and ignore the rest. But what happens when a trend you’ve really…
As I discussed here when I explained how lines work, body shape tells us: Where to put the verticals Where to put the horizontals to balance, broaden or highlight Where to place detail Where to keep boring/dull/plain/no detail That’s it! So let’s look at the X Shape (commonly called the hourglass shape) So putting these…
I’m happy to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts from East San Fransisco Bay Area, USA based blogger Lisa who writes Coast to Coast 2 What is the secret to great style? I think our style is ever evolving as we age. Learning what works for your body type and what doesn’t is a crucial part…
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…
As we journey through life, change is the only constant. We grow, learn, and adapt, and our clothing choices are no exception. Just as we evolve as individuals, our wardrobes too undergo a remarkable transformation. It’s a fascinating exploration of how our style, comfort, and fashion choices transform alongside our experiences and life stages. Our…
In this video: Why do pants pull across the crotch? Is it possible to incorporate dark jeans and pants into outfits when you have a light palette? Can you love style but still subscribe to a minimalist wardrobe? Pants Fit P is for Pants Why It’s So Hard to Find Pants that Fit The…
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…
You often hear the term “Shop your wardrobe” or “shop your closet” and that’s great, but for many, they have no idea how to actually do this. There are two stages you need to work through to be able to do it successfully. 1. Organise Your Wardrobe The first is to organise your wardrobe so…
How to Style All Different Kinds of Cardigans Cardigans can be great layering pieces in lots of different weather conditions. Light summer cardigans to thicker winter weight ones. But they easily head down to frumpsville if you’re not careful about the style you choose. Either because they have too much fabric and volume (and swamp…
Please enjoy the Stylish Thoughts of McCall Idaho (USA) based blogger of North West Mountain Living & Style. 1. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? I love handbags and will spend money on them occasionally. If you purchase the right brand, you are making an investment in a…
Reader Question: My biggest issue right now is finding age-appropriate clothes that I LOVE. I’m 55 and (based on your quiz) I’m a Classic style and I do like to always have a “put together” look, but that is getting hard to do. I don’t want to look like my 27-year-old daughter, but I also…
You weren’t blessed in the leg department with those “legs that go on forever”? No need to fret, I’ve got the optical illusion tips to help you fake longer looking legs. Which Shoes to Wear with a Skirt If you’re wearing a skirt, then choose a shoe in a colour that relates to your skin…
Metscan mentioned that she wanted to know what I packed and wore at the AICI conference in Sydney over the weekend. I spent 4 days in Sydney, the weather wasn’t great, though the forecast for Monday was sunny and mid 20s (that’s something like 80F). So I’ve done a quick Polyvore on the floor of…
#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…
It attracted my attention that you mention that you wear skirts/dresses or jeans most of the time. I do the same thing, and it has been working great for the most part, thanks to your blog. The main thing that I learned is that I am X-shape and I should belt over skirts/dresses, I enjoy…
Today I’m lucky enough to have Lisa from Privilege share some of her thoughts about style. Lisa lives in Northern California, USA. 1. Who inspires you? This may sound platitudinous, (big word of the day) but it is in fact my mother. I remember her as well in a black Donald Brooks 1960s cocktail dress –…
Defining the X (Hourglass) Shape The X shape body has shoulders and hips relatively the same size, and a defined waist. The widest part of the body is the thighs, not the bottom, when viewed from the front. This is a defining point in distinguishing between the two hourglass body shapes (8 and X) you can…
