What size are you? That’s a loaded question. I can tell you that I’m not a size. It’s not how I define myself and defining your self worth on a size is a very negative thing to do for your psychological health. I wear clothing that has size labels inside, and I van tell you…
There’s something magical about stepping into a thrift store or vintage boutique. If you love vintage and second-hand fashion, you know the thrill of uncovering unique, high-quality pieces that bring personality to your wardrobe. But mastering the art of thrifting requires skill—one that can transform your personal style while being budget-friendly and sustainable. Why Vintage…
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…
For many women, colour analysis can feel like a never-ending puzzle. You might have been told you’re a “Spring,” only to be re-draped as an “Autumn” later. You try on those palettes, but somehow they still don’t feel right. You look washed out in some hues, overwhelmed by others, and the result is confusion rather…
Welcome to my weekly round-up of my Style Q&A videos that I publish each weekday on my Inside Out Style Facebook page (please join me there and leave me questions to answer in upcoming videos. In this Video: Is there a typical transition path to one’s style as you age through the decades? How do…
With the new Absolutely Fabulous movie and some eye-scorching fashions revealed in it I thought I’d take a look at what you can learn from the wardrobes of Edina, Patsy and Saffy. Absolutely Fabulous is a great example of just how much what you wear tells the world so much about who you are, what…
In This Video 0.08 I want to look smart and elegant, I love coloured shoes. But also comfy ones (in addition, I have problems with my toes, so there is no option in which I wear pointy shoes or stilletos.). But still – barefoot shoes, or the comfortable ones are often like for people 80+.…
Sponsored by Nuffnang What does your morning routine look like? Mine goes something like this: Wake Up – around 7am Get Up – and have a shower Dress Up – in something that makes me feel great Make Up – it takes no more than 5 minutes Pretty Up – hair is 3 minutes or…
If you don’t know which colours flatter your complexion and then you get a colour analysis and discover that a heap of your clothes are not in the right colours, it can feel like an expensive exercise to replace everything. But this doesn’t have to be so as there are ways around this conundrum without…
In this video with Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types we discuss the importance of words, self-care, and self-esteem. I’ve mentioned this topic of self-talk before here, as I really think it’s a super important one. Tell us your strategy for stopping your negative self-talk? We’d love to know how you manage to keep…
Discovering clothes that not only suit your age but also flatter your figure can be a daunting task. Many women face the challenge of sifting through racks of clothing, only to find options that are either too revealing or ill-fitting. If you resonate with this struggle, rest assured that you are not alone. Fashion Trends…
One question that popped up for me (and is something I’m asked about) when I wrote about the expected fashion lifespan of your wardrobe staples here, is how long can you expect a garment to really last – as far as it still looking good and wearing well – how long will your clothes really…
As a child, I learned to sew. I was lucky, my grandmother taught me to knit, and my step-mother taught me to sew (as she sewed), and I always loved making things (we did a lot of toilet roll craft in our house and for many years had napkin rings covered with wool made from…
There is so much out here on the internet about wardrobe capsules. When I started writing about them six years ago, it wasn’t something that people talked much about. Now, they are everywhere and there are hundreds (if not thousands) of blog posts giving advice on how to create your ideal capsule. But what I…
My daughter and her friends were chatting with they were saying low rise jeans were coming back into fashion. They were adamant that they were never going to wear lower rise jeans. When I was their age, back in the 80s, high-rise jeans were the trend. I could never imagine wearing low-rise jeans. To my…
