Hi again Imogen, Could you write an article and put up illustrations on the best jeans styles for different body shapes? Also, could you add a variety of outfits to wear with those different styles of jeans? Thanks! Regards, Eve How to Choose the Style of Jean to Suit Your Body Shape You may be…
If you are a more classic personality type, how do you translate this more simple and structured garments into casual outfits. Classic clothing is made for the office, it says professional and organised, but often you can feel that casual clothing is the hardest for you to wear as it feels too sloppy for you.…
I’ve recently received a couple of emails asking for help: Which (flattering) colors would you choose to make light spring look serious? and Thanks for sharing those videos about finding your right colors. Very informative AND inspiring. This explains why I have a hard time finding serious looking, neutral color combinations that suit me. I…
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…
Lee is a coach and a verbal communications consultant, living in Wellington, New Zealand. She is gradually shifting into retirement. She came to my notice in my Evolve Your Style and 7 Steps to Style programs as she shared her unique style – Lee has mastered the monochromatic and shows that no matter your age,…
Wearing black and dark neutrals has been considered sophisticated and chic for some decades. It used to be that black was only worn by the grieving or for a classy night out in your little black dress (first created by Coco Chanel in the 1920s). These days black has become the safest (and honestly, boring)…
I’m delighted to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts of Samantha from Scotland who writes the blog Fake Fabulous What is the secret of great style? Great style is simple. Be true to yourself. Don’t dress to make others happy, or to fit in. Do your own thing and make yourself happy. If you believe a…
Scarves seem to be the most wondered about accessory. So I thought I’d do a series on possible ways to wear them. Here is a small square chiffon scarf worn in two ways. Firstly, folded into a triangle then tied with the widest part of the triangle at the front, ends tied underneath…
Please welcome Tiina Lehtoranta from Helsinki, Finland, who is sharing her Stylish Thoughts with us! Tiina writes the blog Elegance Revisited. What is the secret to great style? Consistency, in the sense that personal style should be an extension .of personality, something that looks natural and authentic. What is the one thing you would spend…
Today we welcome Minal of the blog The Glam Nut. Based in Mumbai, India, she shares her take on style and how to travel in style with us. What is the secret to great style? Confidence is the secret to great style. If you aren’t confident enough of what you’re wearing, you will never succeed…
The other day I posted on breaking the style rules, and I thought that I’d post some more ways to do it. Knowing your rules (or as I like to think of them – as Style Guidelines) is great as you will be more empowered when making choices shopping (hello? how much money have you…
Reader Question: I’m top-heavy and can’t tuck my tops in I’m short and I would like to look taller without wearing heels Are you vertically challenged and wish you could add some height without resorting to stilettos? The struggle to find clothes that not only fit but also flatter our bodies is real. Many…
Need to find some new ways to wear a large rectangular pashmina shawl over your evening dress? When travelling if you want to add some variety and interest to your outfits pashmina style shawls are a great way of adding colour (and warmth) over your evening wear. Taking 2 or 3 scarves can make your…
I love colour (as regular readers will be aware) and I don’t have a naturally high colour contrast (ideally I’m physically more in the neutral plus 1 colour camp). But I like to wear more than one colour in patterns as they are often more versatile than a colour plus neutral print, and have found…
Warmth is something I need. I’ve discovered when doing wardrobe audits and talking to clients over the years that some of us are warm people, that is, we easily are warm and feel uncomfortable when we are too hot. Others of us are cold people, and often feel like a frozen block of ice that…
“If you’re looking in my eyes you’re not looking at my thighs.” This is one of my favourite sayings – and it’s so true! Your face is the place we look when we are communicating with you. So many women dress to conceal what they perceive to be flaws and spend their time and energy…
Op Shops, as they are known in Australia, Thrift stores as they may be known outside of this wide brown land, are a fantastic place to find clothes and accessories. Why is this? Well not everything is tired, worn out and old (yes there is some of that) as so many people have unworn garments…
We all know the feeling of going into our closet and feeling like we have nothing to wear. But there are ways to add more interest and unique colour combinations to your outfits without going shopping, just using a little creativity. Open your closet and pull out your go-to’s, look at different ways you can…
Please enjoy the Stylish Thoughts of Leanne, from Rainbow City Alabama USA who writes the blog Classy Yet Trendy. What is the secret to great style? The secret to having great style is letting your personality come through by the way you dress. Wear clothes you look great in, but also feel comfortable while wearing…
Dear Imogen, I would be most grateful – on behalf of all the ladies blessed with wide calves – if you could write a post about winter fashion for women who can’t wear boots. Personally, my stocky legs and circulation problems prevent me from wearing boots – even if could find a pair that fits,…
Colour has such a profound impact on our appearance. It really does. Because of this impact, I’m passionate about colour and you will see me wearing colour more of the time than less. It can make you look: younger or older brighter or duller more vibrant or more tired I don’t know about you but…
