by Alison Goodman To grey or not to grey. That has become the question. During four long months in Melbourne lockdown, I saw my meticulously dyed long red hair—a trademark look for me¬—sprout a parting of silvery grey. My first reaction was ‘good grief, hand me the root spray’. Yet, slowly, as the silver grew…
The Enigmatic Palette in the Absolute Colour System of 18 different colour directions is Smoky, Warm and Dark. It is related to the Autumn palette in the seasonal colour system but is more muted and dusky and has lost some of its obvious warmth with the additional grey. Medium-dark to dark hair, and may be…
The Exotic Palette in the Absolute Colour System of 18 different colour directions is Toasted, Dark and Warm. It commonly works for people who would be categorised as Autumns in the seasonal colour system. Darker hair, warm skin, but neither very bright or muted in their colouring. Want to know more about why I…
With great hindsight and as 2020 breaths its final breath, I’m looking back to the past 12 months which have been unlike any others in my lifetime. We started the year with terrible bushfires and it ended with a global pandemic. Who could have predicted that? Not me, but some scientist did! And now we’re…
Have you thought about setting yourself a wardrobe capsule challenge? What’s this? Well, it’s where you decide to limit what you wear in your wardrobe to just a few items for a week or longer. Project 333 is the well-known known version of this (where you take 33 items and wear them, and only them…
In This Video 0.07 I feel like I’m never stylish – it that my lack of shape means clothes don’t fit or flatter? I’m short too which doesn’t help – any suggestions? 2.39 – I’d love to wear dresses and skirts but tend to always wear trousers and tops because I’m overweight. I find it…
In This Video 0.08 What is your view on wearing blouses or tops that are longer than the sweater or jacket over the top? Doesn’t it draw attention to the hips? 2.05 – With a high value contrast with dark hair, how can I wear a light coloured turtleneck top and create the right ideal…
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss different processes of getting dressed and why it can feel so hard to get dressed stylishly. As much as we may have been getting dressed our entire lives, it is something that is often harder than we expect, which can make smart women feel a bit…
How do I find a hairstyle that suits my face shape? This is the question that we were asked to discuss and share our thoughts on. In this video, Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss the 5 essential questions you should answer before you cut your hair or choose a hairstyle! Face…
So What is Smart Casual Anyway? Smart casual treads the line between more businesslike or formal wear and relaxed casual everyday attire. It’s ideal for many relaxed business settings and social occasions with polished, yet relaxed attire. As such, nailing the perfect smart casual look requires balance. A common way to achieve a smart casual…
By Alison Goodman In October 2020, I decided to embrace my inner silver foxette and stop dyeing my hair red. It was a big decision for me because my long red mane was my trademark and I had a whole wardrobe geared towards my Spicy colours. Well, it has now been fourteen months; I am…
I often hear from women just how frustrating shopping can be. My clients tell me when we’re on a personal shopping expedition that they normally give up really quickly, and my online community of 7 Steps to Style members has also let me know just how dissatisfying and unfruitful a shopping trip can be. My…
Want to become more stylish? Want to refine your style? Want to feel great and look fabulous every day? Well it’s simple, take a moment at the end of each day to analyse your outfit. Watch This Take Action Spend some time at the end of each day thinking about the elements of your outfit…
The start of a season or the start of the year are often times that you may think about doing a bit of a wardrobe clear-out – cull or reorganization. Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I got chatting about this and decided to turn on the camera of our video-conference call and share…
In This Video 0.08 Petite A/8 Shape and finding that collared buttoned shirts bulk up when tucked in and untucked just make me look wide – should I throw them all out? 1.45 I’m a magpie shopper and just pick things up I like but end up without complete outfits – help – how do…
In This Video How do I choose a handbag size to not overwhelm my body or to look miniature? As for handbag colour, does a person match their shoes, or blend or contrast with their clothing? How do I dress in a feminine way when I have to wear orthopaedic shoes and have heavy bone…
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…
Too many wardrobes are full of clothes that their owners don’t love (and they didn’t even love them when they were in the store choosing them), and they certainly don’t flatter the owner. This is why I see so many wardrobes that are full of clothes, yet there is nothing to wear. Your clothes need…
Shopping for clothes is often a fraught experience for many women. It can be so hard to go shopping and actually find the clothes you want, the clothes that fit, the clothes in colours you love and that flatter you, and the clothes that express your personality. It’s a big ask really when you think…
The Intriguing palette in the 18 Palette Absolute Colour System is Smoky, Light and Warm in its colour properties. Does the Intriguing palette suit you? Want to know where to get some items that fit this palette and what to look for? Check out these resources with shoppable links. Looking for great neutrals for…
