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…
Blogging is not something I’d ever thought I’d be doing “when I grew up”. I mean, it didn’t exist as a hobby or a job back when I was growing up. Who invented blogging? I’m really not sure, but back in 2000 I created a website about my travels through Europe which would have been…
The other day I was asked about why a floral print wasn’t appropriate for a job interview. My answer is to do with how we interpret different prints and patterns, as they say different things to us. Frequently people ask me “what patterns suit me?” and the answer lies in what are your personality traits?…
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…
How Do I Improve My Wardrobe When Nothing Goes with Anything? Reader question – I’ve got lots of one-off pieces in my wardrobe. I see a beautiful top; pair of shoes or a skirt but nothing goes with anything. How do I think about my wardrobe so it’s not like several jigsaws that will never…
There are so many ways to use colour in your outfit. Pink is a versatile colour, the right shade of pink will make you look fabulous as it’s a skin enhancer. How to Choose a Warm or Cool Pink Pink comes in many guises – there are both warm and cool versions so choose one…
Today is the 10 year anniversary of my 10 years of blogging! That’s huge given that most blogs don’t last 100 days, let alone 10 years. So to say thank you for stopping by and reading, I’m celebrating with a sale – and I really don’t do this often at all! For 10 days only…
And finally to no. 6 from the colour personality quiz, the Elegant Chic and sportive style. Elegant Chic Colours This style is more mature and refined than any other. Classy and traditional though not overlybusinesslike, you always look polished and put-together. It’s not so high contrast and bold as the Dramatic. It’s brighter than the…
Success – You’re In!Get Started with Visualise Your Style I’m so excited that you’ve decided to discover your signature style and have signed up for the Visualise Your Style mini course. Create a vision of your personal brand image using a simple step-by-step process. Get crystal clear as you visualise your personal brand image with…
When the temperature soars or the humidity is high, being both stylish and comfortable can become really tricky, particularly if your body shape doesn’t suit the wafty, floaty, waistless styles of clothing that end up the most comfortable in the heat. So what kinds of tops work when it’s hot, when a waisted style is…
I have found at 52 I no longer like the way prints look on me. Printed tops were once a significant part of my wardrobe, but as my hair and colouring have cooled they now overwhelm me. Can you explore the types of style changes one may need to make? What are the changed I…
I was reading a post over at Privilege and Lisa mentions how she prefers to wear neutral colours rather than most of the colours of the rainbow, some light blues excluded. It led me to think about how different personality types prefer different colours. So I thought I’d do a series of posts on choosing…
Reader Question: My biggest style challenge is finding my signature style. Despite my creative, rebellious nature, I tend to gravitate towards very basic clothing (although I’m partial to graphic tees, Converse sneakers, and my motorcycle jacket). I am trying to move up in the corporation I work at. I’ve been investing in some work clothing…
Do you buy clothes only to return them? Do you buy clothes thinking that if they don’t work you will return them, but never get around to it? How much money and time is this costing you? In my work as an image consultant I see heaps of waste, whether it be waste of money…
2021 was a busy year, even though I spent a considerable time in lockdown (again), but it didn’t stop me from aiming to dress with style most days of the week as I know there is a relationship between mental health and self-care, and what you wear is part of your self-care routine each day.…
Brought to you by Labassa Mansion Step into the Wardrobe of Miss Phryne Fisher For the many fans of the Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries TV series, one of the joys of the show are the amazing costumes designed by Marion Boyce (who was the award-winning costume designer for the recent film starring Kate Winslet, The…
How to identify your body shape? One of the questions I get asked the most is “what’s my body shape?” I get emails daily from people wanting to know their shape which is why I have developed my free Body Shape Calculator Quiz. It’s a simple test to help you discover which of the 7…
One of my greatest joys is seeing how powerful the work I do is. The positive impact it has on women’s lives as they discover who they are and learn to express their style in an authentic way that makes them look fabulous and feel great. Here is Michelle’s story in her own words…
Don’t say “I can’t” say “I can” Do you ever correct your kids when they say “I can’t do ….” and tell them that they can do it? With a little effort, or patience, experience or practise. If they work hard they can. Yet how often do you tell yourself “I’m not stylish” or “I’m…
In this Video 0.08 Tips for choosing the best nailpolish colours 2.15 Choosing colours for face masks 5.18 As you age, does anyone go from warm to cool and back to warm? What to do with my gold jewellery? Choosing your Nail Polish Colours How to Choose a Toenail Polish Colour When Travelling What…
In this Video 0.08 What is the best kind of compliment to get? One about the whole outfit or about a part of it? 2.09 How to create outfits with more classic clothing to look more casual and relaxed? 4.48 How do I hide my covid waistline Classic and Casual? Compliments Is that…
