The concept of possessing an inherent sense of style has often felt elusive to many, myself included. The elusive “style gene” seems out of reach for some of us. However, through my personal style journey, I’ve come to realize that style is not an inherent trait; it’s a science that can be learned. If you…
The Rule of Three and Your Style The rule of three is a writing and speaking principle that suggests that three events, examples, or ideas are more interesting and enjoyable and you will see many examples of how we use this in our every day language, such as Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Before, During, After See…
How do you express yourself through your clothing? In this podcast with Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types, we discuss how personality influences clothing choices, and how we can use the personality dressing styles to express who we are. There are a variety of well-known personality dressing styles: Classic Relaxed/Casual/Natural Feminine/Romantic Creative/Innovative/Eclectic Dramatic/Bold Rebellious Elegant…
Welcome to the Inside Out Style Blog – a sanctuary where fashion meets personal expression, and where every week brings a new opportunity to explore and refine your unique style. As our newest member, you have embarked on an exciting journey towards discovering not just trends, but timeless style that resonates with your individuality. Each…
Yesterday marked 7 years since I started this blog and what a ride it has been. Blogging has brought so much to my life from friendships to travel, and has provided me with a whole new way to run my image consulting (personal styling) business. To celebrate I’m sharing my Top7 Benefits of Blogging 1.…
Every job I’ve had over my life has had its own dress code and “uniform”. Back in the late 1980s and 1990s, there were suits and suit separates in my early career in small and large offices. Then things became a little more ‘business casual’ as office cultures changed later in the 1990s and into…
Have you ever thought that you’d love to do what I do? I know that it was something that I always had an interest in, but didn’t realise that you could get training (until I met another image consultant). It’s the most fabulous job, being able to help people look and feel great, give people…
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss aspects of shopping for clothes that you may never have thought of before in this video. What is really going on with ourselves psychologically when we are shopping? All of Us Shop Some of us have a good relationship with shopping, whilst others have a more…
Does your personal style and decorating style match? If you’re struggling to find your style maybe you can look around you and notice the things that you love in your environment and they will give you a clue. Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss this topic in this video.
Have you ever felt like you’ve lost your sense of style or that you never had one to begin with? Life can get busy, and sometimes our personal style takes a backseat. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Here we’ll explore practical tips and strategies to help you rediscover and refine your fashion identity. Find…
Are men from mars and women from venus? I don’t think so, but culturally and with many societal expectations in the way we are brought up it can sometimes feel that way, and I’ve noticed that men and women often have very different attitudes towards their wardrobe and the value of style. Do Men…
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…
Not only can you look at what you wear, and what you love to try and figure out your signature style. You can also ask the question of your friends, workmates and family. They may be able to help you define your personal style, they may notice the elements that cut across all of your…
How to Take Your Style from Ordinary to Inspiredso you no longer have a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wearFREE MASTERCLASS WEBINAR Learn why the style rules and advice you’ve learned from fashion magazines and influencers are actually myths and are keeping your style stuck. Discover how to define your personal style…
Why Does Personality Matter with Regards to Your Style? Did you know that your personality impacts greatly on what styles of clothing, kinds of accessories and everything from your makeup and grooming habits to your choices of fabrics. Understanding what’s your personal style will help you to make much better purchasing decisions when buying clothes…
Do you ever find yourself drowning in a sea of style information, colour analysis results, and body shape theories? You are not alone, because we think that getting dressed should be easy because we’ve been doing it all our lives. Yet when we start getting our style education we suddenly realise that there is so…
Have you ever thought about how your clothes make you feel? Not just are they comfortable, itchy or have a scratchy tag, or you like the feel of velvet, or buttery soft leather, but inside your head and heart? Mental Comfort Personality is the key to finding and developing your style. Personality comes into play…
What to get the person who has everything or just doesn’t want any “thing”? How about an experience gift of some sort? How about something creative where they learn something new? Or go somewhere and discover something new? There are lots of fabulous experience gifts to give to someone (or just give to yourself), or…
I’m often asked by up and coming image consultants and personal stylists how I’ve managed to achieve all that I have done, This blog with its thousands of posts, image training programs, books, videos, 16 Style Types …. what are the secrets to my success? And my answer always is – baby steps. I just…
Have you ever looked at a photograph of yourself, taken at a certain point in your life, and wondered what on earth you were thinking when you chose that outfit? It’s like peering into a time capsule, revealing your past style choices and, sometimes, fashion faux pas. But here’s the thing: style isn’t just about…
In this video, Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss the differences between signature style and personal style and give you some tips on creating yours, or just figuring out what they may be.
