Following on from my post on how to interpret prints and patterns I want to talk more about different elements of prints and how they also relate to other elements of ourselves. You would be aware that not all florals are the same, just as not all animal prints, stripes or checks are the same,…
Style is a journey, not a destination. Click To Tweet It’s a journey that you progress through your entire life. What is stylish on an 10 year old is not stylish on a 20 year old. Your personality develops and changes. You grow, learn and evolve, as should your style too. Style is not one-size-fits-all…
FREE MASTERCLASS FOR WOMEN WHO WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR PERSONAL STYLE Why You Have a Wardrobe Full of Clothes and Nothing to WearBecause you’re making these 4 mistakes Why do you feel like you have nothing to wear even though you can see that your closet is full of clothes? And how can you start…
“Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable we have to alter it every six months”, so said Oscar Wilde Fashion is an industry, designed to make money. Nothing wrong with that. We all have to make money to live, feed ourselves and kids, keep a roof over our heads…. but the fashion industry…
I have provided post upon post of style ‘rules’ to follow, but one of the things I always teach my clients is how to break the style rules. Why Follow Style Rules? Why have rules at all? They help those who have no idea or no reference to figure out what works for their body…
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss aspects of shopping for clothes that you may never have thought of before in this video. What is really going on with ourselves psychologically when we are shopping? All of Us Shop Some of us have a good relationship with shopping, whilst others have a more…
Another great quote from Oscar Wilde … You can never be overdressed or overeducated Let’s tackle the overeducated bit of this quote first. Getting a Style Education One of the things I notice and have experienced myself, before I took on my extensive study of colour and style, is that we are not taught the…
Have you ever looked at a photograph of yourself, taken at a certain point in your life, and wondered what on earth you were thinking when you chose that outfit? It’s like peering into a time capsule, revealing your past style choices and, sometimes, fashion faux pas. But here’s the thing: style isn’t just about…
How much do you want your style to blend in or stand out? Do you want to be the focus of attention or to disappear into the background? Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss this in the video. Watch the Video on Blending in or Standing out with your Style This is…
The style that those with a highly relaxed, natural and more casual personality style find hardest to wear is evening wear. All that fuss, uncomfortable clothing (and possibly underwear required), high heels, highly groomed. Do you really have to dress up? Does it really matter? Are these a couple of questions you ask yourself? If…
Do you ever find yourself standing in front of your wardrobe, staring at a sea of solid colours, feeling a tad uninspired? For some patterns can be a bit scary (you don’t want to get it wrong), and I know that I spent years with a mostly solid coloured wardrobe until I decided to figure…
Rosina wrote me this question: My style question is one of confidence.. I think I alluded to it once before. I really think I have a style: Jeans, boots, long tops, my own jewellery designs, huge purses, arm warmers or opera gloves, and lots of texture. However, I never, ever, EVER feel confident. If someone…
Today my Stylish Thoughts interview is with one of my great Evolve Your Style members who has a really great sense of style. Please let me introduce Lisa White from Chicago (USA). IMOGEN LAMPORT; WHAT IS THE SECRET TO GREAT STYLE? Lisa White: The secret to great style is knowing the difference between fashion and…
Do you have a preference in your life for things to remain more stable or to have more variety and difference? What’s interesting, is that this may influence your wardrobe choices as well as other choices in your life. Discover How Your Personality Type May Influence Your Style and Need for Either Stability or Variety…
I love a good quote, and here are some of my favourite fashion quotes. Do you worry about being looked at or noticed? Even if your personality is one that likes to blend-in (there are some that prefer to stand out and others that like to fit-in – you can find out which you are…
One of my greatest joys is seeing how powerful the work I do is. The positive impact it has on women’s lives as they discover who they are and learn to express their style in an authentic way that makes them look fabulous and feel great. Here is Michelle’s story in her own words…
What is style? Most of the people I see want to have style and look stylish – yet they will all dress differently. Style is not about a particular look, but the way you put together your clothing and accessories that suits your unique personality. Style is the best expression of you. Click To Tweet…
Reader Question – How do I get to be more adventurous with my styling? Being different, standing out, taking risks—these are things that sound scary and uncomfortable, but are actually really awesome. Since you change your outfit every day, you have a near-infinite number of chances to take risks, both big and small. And if you…
Do you want to make your outfits more creative or dramatic, or a combination of both? Blake Lively has what I’d describe as a Creative/Dramatic style (a touch of Relaxed, Feminine and Elegant Chic thrown in too). What does she wear and how does she put her style together? Let’s break it down so you…
In This Video 0.07 How do I wear multiple colours at the same time when I have a lower colour contrast? 2.39 How do I choose the right kind of brown for eyeshadows that suit my complexion? How do you tell warm from cool browns? 3.28 Why is it that you advise those with grey…
I’d love more information on jeans styles. If you end up having time and thoughts on the matter, I am very curious as to what element is key to an item’s style: Fabric? Color? Texture? Structure/cut? For example, if the blazer is a dark neutral color and very structured but is corduroy, does texture…
