I was reminded on Tuesday evening, when I spent 3 hours doing some extra training with the Look Good Feel Better organisation for whom I volunteer, about what a fabulous program it is. What is Look Good Feel Better – it’s a charity that delivers programs to people with cancer, in hospitals all over the…
With my kids being school and pre-school age, I get to spend a bit of time at the school gates and see how the other mums (moms) dress. Yes I know when you’ve got kids your life changes and it’s not so much about you anymore. Your focus becomes your kids, you end up being…
With the money and professional stylists in Hollywood, you’d expect celebrities to always get their outfits right. Yet, time and time again, we see stars wearing colours and contrasts that don’t flatter them. Why does this happen? It always amazes me just how much bad advice they are given and how many outfits they wear…
How Do Your Colours Change When You Go Grey? Susan recently asked me, “I’d like to understand my colouring now that my hair has turned grey.” And I know she’s not alone. Going grey isn’t just about hair. It’s about identity. It’s about visibility. It’s about standing in front of your wardrobe thinking, Why don’t…
Hi, could you please address what color and shape of glasses to wear depending upon coloring? I am a cool brunette. Thanks. There are so many elements to choosing a flattering frame, including colour. Here are my top 5 essential factors to consider. 1. Colour Is your undertone warm or cool? If you are warm…
When you think about your shoe wardrobe what’s inside? Depending on where you live, your lifestyle, the climate, work dress codes, and of course personal preferences there are so many different considerations you need to make to have a shoe wardrobe that works for every aspect of your life. This post gives you some things…
Why should it matter what our leaders look like? Both Australia and the USA (and probably a few other countries in the world) are currently in election campaign mode. Our politicians are in front of TV and newspaper cameras every day and what they look like may influence how we vote. You may say “no,…
There has been a quiet but powerful shift happening. Women are stepping away from rigid beauty rules, harsh dye schedules, and high-maintenance styling routines. In their place, they’re choosing something that feels far more sustainable. Not just for their time, but for their identity. Embracing natural hair texture and colour is no longer a compromise.…
Today I’m delighted to feature New Jersey USA based Cherie James who writes the blog Style Nudge and sells vintage clothing. What is the secret to great style? Being yourself, trusting your gut and being fearless to wear what you want to. What is the one thing you wouldn’t spend a lot of money on?…
Your eyes are one of the features that I think is important to highlight every time you get dressed. They are at the centre of your communication centre (that’s a fancy term for your face). If people are drawn to looking at your eyes, they don’t notice much else about your body and are certainly…
As I discussed here when I explained how lines work, body shape tells us: Where to put the verticals Where to put the horizontals to balance, broaden or highlight Where to place detail Where to keep boring/dull/plain/no detail That’s it! So let’s look at the H Shape (commonly called the rectangular or brick shape) Let’s…
So you’ve got an LBD or LDD (Little Dark Dress which is a wardrobe staple) and you want to wear it with some colour to make it look more different. It may be that you need to wear it to a few different events where you’ll see a bunch of the same people and you…
If you’re a fan of the TV show Nailed It, all about home cooks attempting to make hugely complex cakes…. when I’m giving feedback here, about having nailed your outfit, I mean that your outfit is so much better than any of those cakes turned out! Instead, I’m here to offer you tips to help…
Since knee surgery and changes it has made, for whatever reason, I find I can no longer keep a lot of my low vamp shoes, particularly flats, on my feet. I walk right out of one or both at the most inopportune times – like when crossing the street. I’ve been forced to have to…
Metallics are often associated with evening wear and special occasions, but with the right styling, you can incorporate these shimmering accents into your daytime more casual wardrobe without looking over the top. The key to wearing metallics during the day is all about balance. When done well, metallics can add a touch of elegance and…
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With winter approaching way faster than I’d like, I noticed that puffer jackets were available and they’ve become such a great staple in so many wardrobes because they are both lightweight and warm. That said, because they are puffy and voluminous in their style, they do add visual bulk to your frame, so it’s worth…
I’m excited about bringing Omega’s Stylish Thoughts to you today. Omega writes the fatshion blog Fashion Adjacent and has a really unique and interesting take on style. What is the secret to great style? My blog is called “Fashion Adjacent”, and there’s a bit of a story attached to that – I truly believe that…
I’ve been making some Facebook Live videos over on my Inside Out Style page (join me there if you want to watch them live) and wanted to share them with you here too – and I’m also linking here to some useful blog posts that help answer these questions! Here I’ve compiled a few videos…
Recently I met the lovely Lizzi Richardson who writes the blog Loved By Lizzi when presenting two masterclasses at the Federation of Image Professionals in the UK. Lizzi is based in Buckinghamshire, England and I asked her to share her Stylish Thoughts with you. What is the secret to great style? Style is not just…
Reader Struggle: “I hate making decisions and not knowing whether things go together. I feel tired and cranky in the morning and don’t want to waste energy choosing my clothes. I wish I could just pick a ready-made outfit that I knew I liked and would look good.” I totally get where you’re coming from.…
