For my last look back at 2016 I thought I’d share some of my favourite blog posts and also favourite outfits I wore last year. I’ve chosen a favourite for each month of the year just in case you missed them! January 1. What are you holding onto – January 2016 This one was…
A reader asked if I could write a post on when and how to wear necklaces. Well, I think when – anytime, all the time, whenever you want! So how is another question. How to Choose Jewellery to Suit Your Personality Style Some tips. Really long necklaces look best on those with a small bust,…
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…
There is always a lot of hype in what to wear but a great topic would be on how to dress affordably and what is in this season – Personally I love Melbourne Cup but I DREAD Having to find something to wear ( Writing this to you as I’m heading out tonight in an…
In a recent Facebook Live, a reader asked if I could advise the best styles to wear to highlight athletic curves as many clothes don’t fit properly to accommodate a small waist with strong glutes and finding tops to fit over shoulders and back muscles as they tend to have no shape around the waist…
Did you know that September celebrates all things Second Hand – via the Oxfam Charity where people pledge to buy only second-hand for the month to reduce waste and to stop your impulse to stock up on the latest season arrivals (which is so easy as change of fashion season is here). With so many…
Reader Question: “How to choose neutrals other than black, even though it doesn’t suit my personality and I find it harsh I tend to go there all the time. I find it hard to find greys that go together as there are so many different shades. What are some of the smart solutions for combining…
Diagonals are action lines – they create movement, and interest. They move your eye from one point to another (as I discussed here). This weekend, your challenge is to find some diagonals and use them in an outfit. There are lots of different places you’ll find diagonals, from necklines (V) to collars,…
I have a question, that perhaps others ponder too: What is the “life expectancy” of various clothing items from a fashion point of view? (not considering washing and sun and piling and wear and tear). I am asking because it would help me and possibly others to find a balance in how many items I…
Reader Question: Often we find blogs about elegance state that we should never wear fabrics that crush. I wear a lot of linen which crushes terribly. Could you suggest fabrics that look pressed when wearing? Linen is one of the best fabrics to wear during the summer. It’s light, it’s breathable, and that helps to…
The other day when I was asking how you all felt about accessories, one reader said that she was disappointed that accessories were as costly as an item of clothing. This can be true at times, particularly if you live somewhere that has deep discounting in sales and you take advantage of this opportunity. Why…
Reader’s question: “Hi Imogen, I was on Yelp today and reading up on reviews for clothing places to shop in NYC. I saw a number of reviewers talk about how difficult it is for the 30 or 40 something to find clothes that still make them look young but aren’t so young looking that make…
My biggest problem is not being able to find the right clothes for me in the shops. I’ve spent hours online recently, trying to find some new knitwear and tops in particular. Finding knitwear for x-shapes to define the waist is very hard at the moment. To make the search more difficult, I prefer wearing…
What to get the person who has everything or just doesn’t want any “thing”? How about an experience gift of some sort? How about something creative where they learn something new? Or go somewhere and discover something new? There are lots of fabulous experience gifts to give to someone (or just give to yourself), or…
In This Video 0:14 How to choose neutrals other than black even though it doesn’t suit my personality and I find it harsh. I find it hard to find greys that go together as there are so many different shades. What are some smart solutions for combining neutrals? Wear Your Best Neutrals How do…
In This Video 0.08 I’m retired, have a large bust and am petite plus have lymphedema so need compression stockings – I find it hard to find attractive clothes that work for me It’s a struggle to find items I like. 5.05 I am a petite O and recently bought a summery print skirt that…
Petite and curvy can be a little tricky to dress, so how do you take the X shape rules and then make them work for a petite height so that nothing overwhelms? And of course, your style also needs to relate to your personality too – this is part of the style puzzle that can…
As many of you are aware, I’ve lost a significant amount of weight in the past 7 months. 15kg (33 pounds) to be exact, not including the just under 1kg loss of my recent breast reduction surgery. As someone who has not been easily slim since I discovered chocolate when I was 15, I’ve always…
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…
Online shopping is becoming a bigger and bigger thing for people to do. It’s something that takes a bit of skill and knowledge to make it work well. 4 Essentials You Need to Know Before You Shop Online Know your body shape and body proportions and what works for you (you can do my free…
How do you know that the clothes you’re buying will wear well and are good quality? If you’re not a seamstress (where you’ve spent hours and hours of your life making clothes and learning about construction techniques and the qualities of different fabrics) it can be hard to know what you’re getting, and it’s easy…
