If you read Inside Out Style on a regular basis you may have noticed that I’m embracing my silver foxette. Back in 2014 I transitioned from brunette to blonde as I wasn’t ready in my 40s to go grey. My kids also weren’t ready. They would say to me when my light black roots started…
An inspiring blend of sophisticated luxury, authentic Indian heritage and contemporary style – Taj Dubai is a world-class destination. Experience great Indian hospitality at the shores of modern Arabia. This Dubai experience was provided by Dubai Tourism and Nuffnang. The Taj Dubai hotel is in the Dubai Downtown area with views over the Burj Khalifa…
I’ve often heard comments about whether it’s still worth caring about style at a particular age (related to the age of the person making the comment) and whether or not they are too old at this point in their lives? I will always remember an experience where I was helping a lovely client sort out…
On your list of what to see in New York must be Central Park. It’s more than just your average park. Way more. Not only can you join the throngs of joggers on the winding roads, you can stroll for hours around the paths, discovering many delights as you turn each corner. We spent…
If you like the look of a straight or pencil skirt, which shape should you choose for your body? This Premise skirt from Nordstrom with pleat details at the waistband is only suitable for women who are and I shape, straight up and down and very slim, with no hips as it will give you…
Brooklyn Bridge Take the train to Court St Station, get out and walk up to the park, cross it then down the street (you can see the Manhattan Bridge in the skyline, that’s the direction to head), you will pass under a bridge, keep an eye out on your left for a set of stairs…
Last weekend my husband and I decided to be tourists in our own town. We had thought about going away (it was a long weekend here) but couldn’t decide where to go and then I thought, why not do all those touristy things in here which I’ve never got round to doing! So we booked…
A client once told me she’d been typed as a “Romantic Ingénue.” The words sounded beautiful – delicate, feminine, soft – but she didn’t recognise herself in them. She was warm, confident, decisive, and loved clean lines. The label had left her more puzzled than empowered. That conversation reminded me how easily systems like Kitchener’s…
Unleashing Your Inner Style Maven As women age, our relationship with style can evolve. While some embrace their newfound confidence and sartorial freedom, others may find themselves feeling lost or unsure of how to express themselves through their wardrobe. Do you feel that you’re stuck in a style rut and are not sure how to…
I’ve been asked recently to chat more about how to identify the undertone of colours… Look at the Colour Wheel Overtone vs Undertone The overtone is the overt colour you see – we label warm overtone colours (yellow, orange, red, pink) as warm because they remind us of things that are warm such as…
One of the comments left on a post the other day was this: jinnan-tonnyx said… Can you explain more about why trousers pull across the crotch on X shapes? I am an X and whenever I buy a new pair of pants my husband always says they don’t fit right – and I tell him,…
The Met Gala is often described as “fashion’s biggest night out”, and rightly so. Held annually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York each May in conjunction with Vogue magazine, it’s a fundraising gala for the museum’s Costume Institute. Each year, celebrities arrive dressed to the theme of the exhibit, sometimes dramatically, sometimes…
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…
When I started blogging 8 years ago I wanted to do it as I needed to create a marketing stream for my image consulting business, to help establish me as a credible source of information and to help find a global audience who would be interested in investing in my first ebook. As an introvert,…
Have you got a fashion or style icon? I know that many people do. It’s great when you are looking for inspiration to check out the styles of others and adapt ideas to your body, style and personality. Having a name of someone who you can search up on Pinterest to find inspiration for outfits…
Small holes appear on knitwear. Particularly around the waist and also on sleeve cuffs? Now sometimes it is moths in your wardrobe, but frequently it’s because of wear and tear. Often, jeans buttons and zips may sometimes catch the fabric and create a hole. Sadly, it’s more common these days as fabrics have become thinner…
This week I discovered a great new documentary series on ABC TV (Australia) called The Way We Wore. It’s hosted by Celeste Barber, better known for her comedic takes on celebrity instagram posts, who discusses with many iconic Australian designers and fashion insiders all about the clothes we have chosen to wear over the past…
Mexico City is a fascinating and beautiful place to visit. Everywhere you go there are artworks, murals and sculptures to enjoy as the Mexican’s seem to really love their art and culture. There are colourful murals on buildings everywhere. They celebrate Mexican culture and arts including icons such as…
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…
Picking Your Size from On-Line Size Charts by Catherine Scholze The internet has been a boon to independent designers over the last ten years: it allows us to talk directly to our customers and meet the needs of under-served markets that conventional retailers can’t address. But it also means that you, the customer, cannot try…
Like much of the Western World, I watched the Royal Wedding of William to Catherine. Kate’s dress, by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen was beautiful. A great “Princess” dress for a wedding in a Cathedral. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KatePippamiddleton (@katepippamiddleton) These days not too many brides wear the big…
