Reader’s question: How do I create more interest and excitement in my outfits? 1. Add Accessories Accessories really make a difference to your outfit. They take it from plain to interesting. They add personality. They add excitement. You want to wear them. Don’t be scared, nobody died from accessorizing. In fact, what most people…
The 2019 Oscars have just happened and I was saddened at the choice of many of the frocks, I mean when you’ve got the money and the stylists and the access to amazing designers – why, why, why were there so many misses on the red carpet this year? Way too many of them resembled…
How do you choose a colour for your bathers? Swimwear can be tricky to purchase at the best of times for many of us! And wearing a swimsuit can feel very exposing, so finding a colour that will draw attention away from your body and to your face is a great way to feel more…
Following on from yesterday’s post on finding your colour personality preferences, today we’re going to look at the first category – the neutrals. What are the Classic Personality Style Colours? Those of you who tend to choose traditional neutral colours such as black and white, grey and navy, shying away from most colours of the…
How do you express yourself through your clothing? In this podcast with Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types, we discuss how personality influences clothing choices, and how we can use the personality dressing styles to express who we are. There are a variety of well-known personality dressing styles: Classic Relaxed/Casual/Natural Feminine/Romantic Creative/Innovative/Eclectic Dramatic/Bold Rebellious Elegant…
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…
The choice of scarf comes down to personal preference. A scarf might conceal or draw attention away from body parts that you don’t particularly like. If you have a pear shape and want to add more balance to your ensemble, for instance, you can wear a vibrant scarf to attract attention up to your face…
In This Video 0.08 I have put on a lot of weight and my shape has changed dramatically. I could always highlight my waist before. Now I feel like a blob and need to wear loose tunics etc. It depresses me and I’m aimless just now while I am desperately trying to regain my healthy…
Dear Imogen, I would appreciate advice of some sort, if possible 🙂 I have a dramatic personality, I love striking colours – but I have a soft, muted, low contrast, slightly warm colouring (“Intriguing”). Is there a way how to express my inner me in spite of this antagonism? Thank you very much, you are…
Are you a hot or cold person? That is, do you find that you’re always hot or cold? It might not be something you’ve thought about, but it really has a huge impact on all your style choices. Find out why you need to know the answer to this question to build a wardrobe full…
Scale is one of the most important elements to consider when thinking about dressing your body and personality. It’s one of the tools we have to create an optical illusion, we can use it to make ourselves or parts of ourselves appear larger or smaller (or just as we are), depending what we want to…
Today, I want to address a question from reader, who seeks guidance on combining practicality, attractiveness, and vibrancy in her outfits. She wonders how to look comfortably stylish, interesting but not crazy, and vibrant without appearing too over the top. While these goals may seem contradictory, I firmly believe that practicality, comfort, and attractiveness are…
Your weekly roundup of style and colour Q&A videos – please do email me your pressing colour and style questions to answer in upcoming videos! Your Questions Answered in this video 0.10 How can I create a capsule wardrobe when I have low colour contrast and don’t want to include neutrals? 4.15 As a low…
Next blogger featured this Tuesday is Huntersville, North Carolina based blogger who writes Elegantly Dressed and Stylish. “I named it after my condition, as an acronym, to see how far I’ve come. I have Ehlers- Danlos Syndrome, a chronic muscle condition.” What is the secret to great style? The secret to great style for me,…
In This Video 0.011 How to create a wardrobe between classic and casual that doesn’t feel too formal as I live in a relaxed location 4.04 How do you wear a hat for warmth or shade when hats just don’t suit you? 7.34 I don’t always want to wear dark colours – how to wear…
Recently a reader asked me if “Is it perceived as more friendly and open to blend in with others and be more toned down or to go ahead and be more unique and not from here?” This is an interesting question as there is no one right answer and really does come down to you…
Today’s Stylish Thoughts interview comes from Wellington, New Zealand-based blogger Emma of This Kind Choice. How would you describe your personal style? My style has become a lot more refined over the past year and a half thanks to becoming more interested in the ethical and environmental impacts of my clothing choices. I began asking…
In this Video 0.38 How can I wear black and white when I have grey hair and muted colouring? 6.40 How do I get a waist if belts make me look short waisted? 11.30 I’m having trouble figuring out my body shape – what tips have you got? Wearing Black and White Why Black…
What are the best winter fashion trends worth adding to your wardrobe as they are both functional and stylish? Updating your wardrobe for autumn and winter means adding some fresh layers and current fashion trends that are sure to last a few years, to keep out the winter chill. Depending on where you live, and…
In This Video 0.08 How to pick the warm/cool palette when patterns have a mix of both warm and cool colours (eg. Blue and orange, blue and yellow). How to Mix and Match Colours How to Choose Colours That Are Super Easy to Mix and Match My Style: Mixing Patterns 11 Genius Ways to…
Does Changing Your Hair Colour Change Your Colour Palette? Reader Question: How does your hair colour affect your palette. For example, if I was to return to my natural dark strawberry blonde/reddy brown colour, would that make me a different palette. I understand that it would affect my contrast but would it mean that I…
