How do you know when you’ve hit your happy point on your style journey? Is it the same for everyone? Once you’ve hit your happy point, where do you go from there? What do you do on a regular basis to keep yourself up to date? This is the question Jill Chivers of 16 Style…
I’ve written posts on the fashion lifecycle – fads – trends and classics, and also the expected lifespan of different fabrics and clothing. And whilst doing research on these topics, I stumbled over research on how long people actually keep their clothes – and thought it was quite fascinating and wanted to share some salient…
I’ve just spent a few days shopping with clients and noticing all the new fashion trends coming through the stores. So I took out my trusty phone and snapped some photos of store windows to give you a picture of what you can expect to see in a store near you. Colour blocking is a…
On my recent trip to Montreal in Canada, I was lucky enough to go and see the Thierry Mugler Couturissime exhibition, currently showing at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (closes September 8 2019). This is the very first exhibition on the work of French fashion designer Theirry Mugler. And it reveals the multiple worlds…
What makeup do you regularly apply and use? For some women the answer is none! For others, it spans the gamut of available makeup products. I was asked to share my makeup essentials. I wear makeup every day, a foundation (either a liquid or a mineral powder, depending on how “made up” I want to…
One of the delights of London is the Victoria and Albert Museum (also known as the V & A) which always has a fashion exhibition to enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PaCzbe_gsU Currently (and running until 27 January 2019) is the Fashioned from Nature exhibition, a fascinating look into the influence of the natural world on fashion through history…
There are some fashion trends that will stand the test of time and are worth splurging on, spend more on quality as you will get years of wear from them. Other trends are in and out in a season or two, these are the ones that you may want to enjoy, but don’t waste your…
HIT THAT LIFE STAGE WHERE YOU’VE LOST YOUR SENSE OF STYLE? Or you feel like you never really had a sense of style? The answer to your wardrobe woes and closet chaos is here! It’s time to transform your life as you elevate your style with So you look FABULOUS and feel CONFIDENT every day!…
Today Audi from Fashion for Nerds (who also has a fab Etsy shop, check it out Audra Jean Accessories) is based in San Fransisco and has a fabulous personal style that she shares with her daily outfits on her blog. What is the secret to great style? In a word: confidence. Confidence in your body,…
n Peep Toe with patterned fishnet style hosiery I received this request from one of my lovely readers: Imogen, I’d appreciate your professional opinion and advice on the matter of whether it is okay to wear hosiery with shoes that have either an open toe (such as a strappy sandal or peep-toe pump) or an…
If you’ve been in outer Mongolia this past week and haven’t seen any pictures from the British Royal Wedding,. then you may not have realised that colour blocking is the fashion trend at present. Some of the outfits (like Tara Palmer-Tompkinson’s all ultramarine outfit) were over the top with their colour blocking, really a nude…
Embracing the Art of Simplicity “Too much choice is actually a bad thing; our brains can’t really cope with too much choice. So, sometimes limiting ourselves to a slightly smaller colour palette makes life easier.” Imogen Lamport Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the myriad of choices in your wardrobe, yet found yourself unable to…
How do I narrow down what works for me? There are so many options in stores and I get overwhelmed by all the choices. My mother says a similar thing to me, “I won’t shop in department stores because I’m just overwhelmed, there’s just too much out there.” The world is your oyster these days…
In this Video How to Organise your wardrobe? How do I figure out where my jeans should end, as I like to wear sneakers and roll up my jeans I have a fairly balanced body proportionally (just a marginally short waist) so how do I make my legs look longer? Wardrobe Organisation How to…
Yesterday I was emailed some photos by Katherine one of my lovely readers who wanted to know if she should save or spend on items. Which would last years in her wardrobe, and which wouldn’t be worth the money. The pictures she sent me were this skirt and dress. One I advised to spend on…
As we get older, it’s common to worry about dressing ‘too young,’ but in reality, that fear can lead to playing it too safe and avoid current fashions. If you’ve ever wondered how to stop dressing too safe while still feeling like you’re not going to look like you’re too young (or feeling ridiculous),…
One of the trends that has appeared in stores in the past season or so is the culotte. Now I remember wearing these in my teen years and I wasn’t that keen to try on another pair as sometimes in fashion you can feel like “been there, done that trend and not going back”. When…
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Age is Just a Number Let’s kick off by debunking the myth that age should dictate your fashion choices. Your style is a reflection of your personality, and it’s time to embrace your unique self. Instead of conforming to what used to be style rules and societal norms such as having to cut your hair…
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…
When I first started blogging back in 2008 I was worried that I’d run out of ideas to blog about. Over 700 posts later I have more ideas now than I did back then and I’m no longer worried about that ever happening! Blogging has made my brain more creative. I’ve built new neural pathways…
