Shop local: How many of you want to wear neutrals that aren’t black? Lots of women realise that black isn’t all that flattering to everyone, specially as we get older, but where to get non-black neutrals from? At the moment I’m seeing lots of soft taupes, beiges and browns at Portmans, a few at Jacquie…
Could you also clarify monochrome? I know it’s technically different shades of the one colour but so many magazines and websites are calling black and white together monochrome, so I’m wondering how it works with two neutrals together. Monochromatic Means Mono = One Chromatic = Colour So is just means One Colour it could be…
What is Leopard Print? Leopards are large jungle cats known for their distinctive spotted coats. Most leopards have warm, golden tan coats with black spots. These spots are actually black rosettes with light brown spots in the middle. This combination of basic neutral colors, black and brown in densely packed rosettes tricks the eye into…
Did you know that February 19th is Whippet Day? Unless you’re a whippet owner (like me) there’s little chance you knew that. But as a certified crazy whippet lady, well, I couldn’t let this day pass without celebrating it and shoehorning my whippets into some sort of style-related content! How Can Whippets Inspire Your Style?…
OK, so I’m unlikely to ever be asked to the Oscars, or any such award ceremonies, but when I’m choosing a client’s signature colours, one of the criteria I may run past the colour is “would I dress this person head to toe in this colour and it would look truly WOW” as in, if…
Age is Just a Number Let’s kick off by debunking the myth that age should dictate your fashion choices. Your style is a reflection of your personality, and it’s time to embrace your unique self. Instead of conforming to what used to be style rules and societal norms such as having to cut your hair…
In This Video 0.08 I am 5’9’, medium brown hair, bright blue eyes, and rosy skin. I’ve assessed myself as medium value contrast and as a neutral plus two colors. I’m more comfortable in classic clothes and I’m not comfortable with scarves and necklaces when I’m busy during the day. My question is about the…
Contrast is a hot topic amongst my 7 Steps to Style and Evolve Your Style program members, because once you see its impact, you can’t go back to ignoring it. It’s an important part of any personal colour analysis – discovering how to wear your ideal colours (not just what they are). Colour contrast =…
This Stylish Thoughts post is from Debbie of Recovering Shopaholic who is based in San Diego, California How would you define your personal style? My style has evolved considerably over the past few years as I’ve worked to recover from a decades-long compulsive shopping problem. For longer than I can remember, I bought so many…
Winter is a time of year that allows you to throw on more, not less, which means it’s way easier to create more interesting outfits as you can keep adding layers of texture, pattern and adding details (unlike in summer, where even adding a “third piece” can be too much, which is why I’ve shared…
Parisian chic is loved by many and I have been asked how to have this French chic style if you haven’t got the slim Parisian body. According to the book Parisian Chic: A Style Guide by Ines de la Fressange where she shares lots of tips and I do love her Fashion Faux Pas when you’re over…
“There’s no brown downtown” It is a saying of my gorgeous and super talented image consultant friend and colleague Sarah Brummitt from London. You don’t wear brown in the traditional corporate world (think big finance) in big cities like London and New York. Why no brown? Brown is about stability (think about the tree trunk…
More Inside Out Style readers nominate their favourite blog posts here. What would you add to this list? Please share in the comments! Lucie – I would nominate the Fibonacci blog post as my favourite – it was a real aha moment as to why some things ‘felt’ wrong and I had to get changed!…
I like to wear skirts and dresses as well as pants in winter, I’m wondering what is the best legwear to go with my skirts and dresses. Sometimes black tights and leggings just don’t feel right with some colours or styles.I’m in my 60’s and live in the Macedon Ranges where it is a bit…
I’m delighted to introduce to you today the Stylish Thought of Melbourne based blogger Cecylia What is the secret to great style? Balance. Being able to balance proportions, colours, prints, fabrics and trends. Mixing classics with uniques, new with old, and having great confidence in oneself. What is the one thing you would spend a…
Today’s Stylish Thoughts is from Dallas Lifestyle and Fashion Blogger, Tanya Foster. What is the secret to great style? Stay true to yourself. I’m a classic gal and try to sty in that lane. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? I always say, invest in great handbags, shoes…
Another post from one of my lovely readers. Here Kaira share’s her “outfit checklist” as she puts it. The posts she’s found have helped her put together her outfits each day. Here is an *outfit checklist* I recently compiled, with references to your blog posts that relate predominantly to my colouring. What are your best…
I’m frequently asked the question “what is a neutral”, so I made this short video to explain. I’m frequently asked the question “what is a neutral”, so I made this short video to explain. If you’re interested in figuring out the best neutrals for you, check out these posts. What’s Your Best Neutral – Red…
With the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II it seemed like a good time to celebrate her style, which was completely identifiable as she had a very strong personal brand image. The reason for this is that her style needed to be consistent (which is an important aspect of creating a strong style and personal…
There are lots of ‘nude’ coloured garments in clothing stores and people often comment to me that they are impossible to wear. So I want to give you some ideas on how to wear nude so you don’t look nude or washed out. So to get past the nude nude look, you need to wear…
I was asked by one of my lovely readers, Jennifer, to do a post on Elegant Chic and Strict styles. Not having come across the term before I read it on Deja Pseu’s blog and then Duchesse’s, I don’t feel Strict is something I’ve yet come to grips with fully. According to Duchesse the look…
