Wearing black and dark neutrals has been considered sophisticated and chic for some decades. It used to be that black was only worn by the grieving or for a classy night out in your little black dress (first created by Coco Chanel in the 1920s). These days black has become the safest (and honestly, boring)…
Hi Imogen, I have a question about the relationship between the individual style and dress codes. My personal style is more on the Natural side and I often scratch my head how to coordinate it with the dress codes associated with more traditional settings or more formal situations. By its very nature, Natural…
Everyone knows the key to warmth in the winter months is layering. But, there is a fine art to layering different textures and fabrics of clothing so that you still look stylish and put together. If you find yourself choosing between warmth and fashion, some of these suggestions might help you layer with style and…
Reader Question: I have quite a lot of fitted cotton/spandex tees. Would you wear them with knee-length skirts and flats? The skirts are corduroy, twill or cotton prints. The flats are casual ballet flats. It seems to me that the cotton tees might be too casual for skirts other than denim. I would *love* for…
Today, I want to address a question from reader, who seeks guidance on combining practicality, attractiveness, and vibrancy in her outfits. She wonders how to look comfortably stylish, interesting but not crazy, and vibrant without appearing too over the top. While these goals may seem contradictory, I firmly believe that practicality, comfort, and attractiveness are…
Wear a nude shoe – yes I’ve gone on about this illusion trick before, but it’s worth repeating – a nude shoe, one that blends with the colour of your skin on your foot, will make your legs look longer by creating a seamless transition from skin to shoe. Wear a low vamp shoe…
One of the biggest shifts that happens as you mature and really get to know yourself is moving from trying to follow fashion rules to learning how to read your own body. When you understand what works for your unique proportions, you stop second-guessing yourself and start dressing with quiet confidence. Kate recently asked me,…
If you can’t afford a professional colour analysis, here are some tips to help you find some of your best colours. How to Find Your Best Colours (Even Without a Professional Colour Analysis) If you’ve ever stood in front of a mirror holding up a top and wondering, Why does this make me look…
“Do you think certain body types/faces look better in certain styles of clothes – and what I mean here is either casual, classic, sporty, etc.I have an X shape (hourglass) and with it being spring going into summer here in Canada, everyone wears t-shirts and capris/shorts a lot, but I find I look dumpy/matronly in…
