Fashion trends are constantly changing, and new silhouettes are key to staying current. However, it’s important to stay true to your own personal style without feeling left behind. For example, if you’ve been wearing skinny jeans or pants for years, and now wide leg pants are coming back in, you may wonder how to adapt…
In the ever-changing landscape of our lives, personal style undergoes transformations, reflecting shifts in routines and surroundings. Since 2020, the professional realm has embraced the virtual, and the challenge of maintaining a stylish yet comfortable wardrobe has become a shared experience. Recognizing changes in lifestyle and work climate is crucial. It’s more than adapting to…
Today I’m pleased to bring you the stylish thoughts of the completely gorgeous Kat Stewart, Australian actress and former publicist of Penguin Books Australia (yep, we used to work together many years ago). Kat is currently starring in Offspring (Channel 10) and Tangle (Foxtel/Austar) and was in the first brilliant Underbelly Series and on Newstopia.…
Please enjoy the Stylish Thoughts of USA based (European at heart) La Contessa who writes the blog The Vintage Contessa. What is the secret to great style? Being yourself and having fun when you dress yourself! Make yourself happy and comfortable! Dressing one’s body happens early in the day………make it count! You should feel good…
Orange – a colour that few list as their favourite colour, but one that radiates warmth, joy and happiness. Orange is fun, it’s playful and will encourage conversation if used in decorating an environment. Not only does it encourage communication, it also stimulates appetite. It’s not a colour that works well in business, it’s message…
Looking stylish when pregnant can feel like hard work. You don’t want to buy a huge maternity wardrobe. But a few essentials plus accessories can really get you through your pregnancy. A great pair of maternity jeans are worth investing in. You can pair them with jersey tops, then throw over a cardigan (doesn’t have…
I’ve just been reading the latest issue of In Style magazine which has got me all het up. In the makeup feature, they list the latest fashion colours: Orange Fuchsia Violet Emerald And then proceed to tell you that everyone can wear them. Sadly, this is not true. For a naturally enhanced look, your makeup…
Today I’m delighted to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts of Southern Californian blogger Tamera Beardsley What is the secret to great style? For me … the secret to great style … is truly loving what I am wearing … for the particular occasion. So many of my favorite outfits are very site and occasion specific…
Does it spark joy? This question works for some when sorting a wardrobe but not for everyone. What are some ways to cull or review your closet so that your wardrobe space is optimal for you? An optimal wardrobe indicates movement of clothes both into the wardrobe and out of it too. It’s too often…
Reader Question: “For the last 20 years (since retirement) I have attended a theatrical production several times a week and I wore long flowing dresses, hats and heels. now due to age and tripping, I am restricted to runners and pants. I’m very petite with long torso, a bit of a belly, and very short…
Your Style Isn’t Lost. Every week, hundreds of thousands of women type the same hopeful question into Google: “How do I find my personal style?” They think they’re looking for a quiz or a Pinterest board. Or a deep dive into ‘capsule wardrobe essentials’ that somehow always includes a white button-down shirt and a trench…
I’ve got a confession. I’m a chocoholic. I’ve been a chocoholic since childhood. My brother hates chocolate, and I love it. I always thought that I got the love of chocolate for two since he didn’t like it. He got the love of licorice (I hate that). When I was invited to take a Chocolate…
Today, we’re addressing a common concern: how to elevate your classic style without veering into plain Jane territory. If you’ve found yourself feeling like your classic wardrobe is a bit too bland or uninspired, let’s explore how you can add pizzazz and personality to your outfits while staying true to your core style. Do you…
I know that many of my readers are in the northern hemisphere where it’s currently winter, but here in Melbourne, we’re sweltering – or in the words of Cole Porter “It’s too darn hot!”. The heat from my laptop feels extreme, something I normally don’t notice. My hands are sweating on the keyboard as I…
I’m wondering why I decided to put boots into the FABruary style challenge as we’re having a bit of a hot summer here this year. Still for all my northern hemisphere readers I’m sure this will be much more fun for you! There are lots of different boot styles. Flats, heels, ankle boots, motorbike boots…
