Have you ever struggled to put together an outfit that truly represents your personality and style? If so, you’re not alone. Many people find it challenging to combine clothes harmoniously to create a cohesive look. Let’s explore how to create a harmonious and personal style recipe that reflects your personality and style. Define Your Style…
Have you ever considered Yin and Yang (or Receding and Advancing) in relation to your clothes? I first read about this concept in Judith Rasband’s Wardrobe Strategies for Women, and realised that it relates to all personality style and why each style communicates in the way it does. Understanding Ying and Yang of Clothing…
There are two main things to consider when deciding on whether you are a fan of simple outfits and patterns or complex ones. The first and most important one is your personality and values The second and only marginally less important is your physicality. So let’s look at both these aspects. Personality and Values Who…
1. You’re Number One You’ll get seen first – you are the star of your story, not your clothing. Colours that flatter you make you the star. They ensure that you are seen, and noticed, rather than your clothing taking centre stage. The right colours will create a harmonious balance between what you wear and…
I recently found this Colour Matching Guide and think it’s a nifty tool to help you find the value of a colour. In fact, using it will make you an expert in finding the value of a colour and then putting together the right value contrast for you. How to Use the Colour Matching Guide…
After a year of doing the Evolve Your Style challenge (which is really only 31 days, but you can repeat and do extended challenges if you wish), Ruth Crofts, an English Image Consultant shares her thoughts and some photos about how her style has changed. Experimenting with Colour Combinations The outfits are made of new…
Playing with colour is so much fun. Today I’ve mixed together a combination I’ve never tried before. I had planned to put on a different outfit, either a jacket or coloured jeans, but it’s just too hot here for a longer sleeved layer so I had to layer a cami under my t-shirt…
Whenever I’m going through a wardrobe and sorting it out for a client, I’m always making sure they have a few basics that will make the rest of the wardrobe work. So what is a basic and what am I looking for? To me, a basic is something that you need to make…
Dear Imogen, I love reading your blog and have learnt so much from you. I have a question regarding colour and hope you could help me to add some more colour into my wardrobe. I’m a cool brunette with green eyes, but after arranging my clothes in a rainbow, I realised the only garments…
I’m delighted to introduce you to Lorna from Manchester in the UK who writes the blog Colour Queen What is the secret to great style? Wearing outfits that flatter your body and skin tone. Knowing what you look good in will encourage confidence and self-esteem. If there’s a trend and you know it doesn’t do…
Reader Question: How much of each colour should you wear – what are the proportions when putting an outfit together? Balance and Harmony You want to create a balance between the inner you, your personality, and the outer you, your appearance and natural colouring. You want to feel like you when wearing your colours…
What are analogous colors? Analogous colors are colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel and share a similar hue. They create a cohesive and harmonious color scheme when used together in design or art. On a colour wheel, these are the colours that are next to each other and they…
When there is nothing going on, no special outings or social gatherings, it’s very easy to let your style slip if you’re just staying at home. So on those days that you’re not leaving the house how do you keep yourself motivated to dress stylishly? Here are 3 ways that I’m keeping myself motivated to…
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…
What is your process for morphing your style rules change – such as body shape, colouring or lifestyle changes that happen to us all over time? Change happens to us all and how we deal with it is something can be tricky for many of us. In this video with Jill Chivers of 16 Style…
Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz says “Clothes should match a woman’s presence – her figure and colouring – and when you discover a shade that works well for you, wear it! The right colour gives you power, no matter what it is.” It’s great to see a designer understand that clothes should be about flattering you…
Analysis of the Pantone Colour of the Year 2023 – Viva Magenta plus some of the fashion colours forecast for Spring/Summer 2023 Watch the Video About the 2023 Pantone Forecast Colours Viva Magenta – Colour of 2023 Cool red – some brightness – Dynamic, Dramatic, Refined (though you’ll find softer versions suitable for Elegant and…
Today’s Stylish Thoughts come from Australia based Instagrammer Belinda of bels_style_file. How would you describe your personal style? I would say my style is a relaxed, comfortable, practical (for running around with pets and family) and colourful. It is generally classic pieces with a bit of fun with colour and print. What is…
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…
Reader Question: I am magpie shopper and just pick up clothing and accessories I like but I end up without complete outfits and lots of wardrobe orphans. How do I create a cohesive wardrobe? Being a magpie shopper is great if you are careful! It’s a gathering style shopping that is often more about the…
What is a style recipe? It’s the ingredients that go into making up your unique style. It’s also known as a style statement too and I want to help you determine your style recipe by sharing with you some simple steps to work through. Why should it matter? What I’ve discovered over the years of…
