Do you want a more sustainable wardrobe? There are many aspects to sustainability in fashion and one that many haven’t considered is the fabrics that are used in making the garments you wear. The wrong choices can mean your clothes wear our more quickly which means more waste and environmental damage. Choosing the right fabric…
How to Stay Stylish in Scorching Heat When You Prefer a Classic Look Have you ever stood in front of your wardrobe on a sweltering summer morning and wondered how on earth you’re meant to look polished when the weather feels like it’s plotting against you? A reader in Texas recently shared this exact struggle.…
Night Life Exhibition at Rippon Lea Sequins and sparkle, bugle beads and hand painted silk are all featured in the fabulous new exhibition of divine fashion from Victoria’s 1920s and 30s. This exhibition includes over 50 divine delicate pieces, all hand made with swathes of intricate hand beading on silks and velvets. It also includes…
Every season, someone tells us what’s “in” and what’s “out,” because fashion is a $1.05 trillion dollar industrial complex that wants you to be unhappy with your current wardrobe and buy, buy, buy. But you’re smarter than that. You don’t need an influencer or a magazine to tell you what looks good. Dressing intelligently in…
After my post on flattering a soft chin, I had repeated requests for a post on flattering a pointed chin. Here are a few quick tips. Shorter hairs styles need some hair at the nape of the neck, this will balance your chin, styles that feather out at the neck or are longer will flatter. If you have…
In This Video 0.08 In a video you said that you look at the details of jewelry to avoid buying “cheap”. What specific things do you avoid? What specific things do you want? 3.03 I want to incorporate my darker greens into my wardrobe but am having trouble working out the best neutral to go…
Recently I discovered the lovely and talented Meredith Hoult who is a jewellery designer and maker of gorgeous handcrafted silver and anodised aluminium jewellery in Melbourne. Given my love of jewellery (it’s such a brilliant accessory to draw attention to your face) I picked up a few pairs of her earrings in different colours and…
There are days when you crave peace and calm before you’ve even had your morning coffee. The world feels loud, and the idea of making one more decision is exhausting. Those are the moments when your wardrobe can become your sanctuary. Choosing what to wear mindfully can help regulate emotion, ground your energy, and remind…
Hello Imogen. I very love your blog articles, great thanks for them! I have too long neck, so I am looking for advice for a very long neck. I know, that higher necklines are great, but I am not sure about earrings design. Please, would you so kindly, can you tell mewhat kind of earrings…
That will Change Your Life (and Blog) Forever Problogger PBEvent had some fabulous speakers who share their experiences both in life and blogging. I’ve posted my tips on how to get the most out of a conference (any conference or educational session you attend). Here I’ve distilled some of the most salient points which are…
What are analogous colors? Analogous colors are colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel and share a similar hue. They create a cohesive and harmonious color scheme when used together in design or art. On a colour wheel, these are the colours that are next to each other and they…
Have you ever found yourself standing in front of a rack of bold prints, wondering, “Is this me? Or am I just being swayed by what’s in right now?” If so, you’re not alone—and you’re certainly not wrong to ask. One of our style community, recently shared this honest dilemma: “I find prints tricky. I’m…
In This Video 0.11 I struggle with prints in general – what to choose. I’m a bit scared that they won’t work so I tend to avoid them. Any tips? 6.22 How do I dress practically and attractively, being comfortable but still in an interesting but not crazy way, so vibrant but not aggressive? 9.44…
I’m really excited to be telling you about my Academy of Professional Image new and updated Certified Personal Stylist and Image Mastery training programs that are now available in the classroom and as a distance learning program so that everyone who can’t come and sit in my classroom can still get really detailed and thorough…
Yesterday I did a post on What Size Handbag to Choose – one of the commenter’s asked about handbag placement, should you wear it at your hips or under your arm, down the side of your body and what happens when you wear it across your body? The answer lies in knowing your body shape and…
I’m a bit of a shoeaholic, according to my family. I love shoes. I love them in neutral. I love them in colour. I love boots, shoes and sandals. I think my love affair started when my doctor told me that I needed to wear different shoes every day so that I wouldn’t end up…
2016 was my year of renovation. We added a second story to our house (4 bedrooms and a bathroom, plus living area for the kids) and gutted the entire house (except for my office), remodelling it, moving every room’s location, except for the laundry. It’s been huge. So many decisions to make on the fixtures…
Taking the extra step to complete an outfit is where many women fall down. They put on clothes, not outfits. My clients will tell me that they don’t know how to create an outfit. They see other women look put together and wish they could do the same. They don’t know what to wear with…
In This Video 0.10am Can you explain how you determine clear vs muted colouring? 7.23 Can a colour or neutral be neither warm nor cool? 9.30 I have 20 signature colours – how do I determine the best ones? Personal Colour Analysis Understanding Colour Systems and Personal Colour Analysis https://insideoutstyleblog.com/2010/12/personal-colour-analysis-finding-the-harmony.html Personal Colour Analysis…
When it comes to choosing patterns for your clothes, it’s not just about the style or design of the fabric. Another important factor to consider is the value contrast. This refers to the difference in lightness or darkness between the different colors or and neutrals within a pattern. Choosing patterns with the right value contrast…
YOUR COREpersonality dressing style isDRAMATICScroll To Find Out More Your style personality is… Dramatic Personality Dressing Style Your base personality dressing style is at the core of your style, leave it out of any outfit and you just won’t feel right. So let’s jump right into the style so you can understand more about what you’re…
