Are you stuck on style rules? Do you follow style rules closely or do not believe in style rules at all, that everyone can wear anything they want? Both of these are more extreme views, and I believe that your best personal style sits somewhere in the middle. Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by…
Have you thought about how the early messages you received about style may still be impacting your style and your confidence? Childhood memories often hold a treasure trove of experiences that shape our perspectives and behaviors in unexpected ways. In a recent reflection, I found myself delving into the nostalgia of hand-me-downs and how they…
Your questions answered in this video: 0.10 I’ve moved from city to country and recently retired, how do I look stylish not scruffy but still casual enough so I don’t make others feel uncomfortable? 10.22 How do you determine the undertone of greys and taupes? 12.40 I’m struggling to find my style now that I’ve…
Today I’m delighted to introduce to you Ruth Crofts of Great Dunmow, Essex (UK) based image consultant/blogger of My Colour Coach and Evolve Your Style member. What is the secret to great style? Beauty bundles! I have to give credit to Brenda Kinsel for this in her book ‘Fashion Makeover. 30 days to Diva Style.’…
Finding your authentic style can be tricky – so much mass media and social media telling you what the latest fashion is and what to wear. What you must buy this season – but is it you? Is it authentic to your style DNA? Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss in this…
In This Video 0.05 I have been feeling quite stodgy and frumpy with my style lately. I retired 3 years ago and I’ve decided it’s time to step up my game and spend some much needed time focusing my attention on updating my wardrobe. There was a time when I was always dressed very professionally…
It’s a lie that to be stylish you have to be born with an innate talent for it. Sure some people are naturally more stylish, but I know plenty of people who have learned how to become more stylish using much of the information I share on this blog. Do you feel that you should…
Many years ago (aka 2004) just after I’d completed my image consultant training course and launched my personal styling business, I was out shopping at a local boutique. I walked in the door and started looking around at what was available, immediately, I as approached by a sales assistant who said “I’ve got the perfect…
Struggling with Your Style? Every day I get emails about style struggles and I put them into these video Q&A sessions as I want to empower you to look and feel your best every day and stop wasting money randomly buying clothes that end up sitting in you wardrobe unworn cos they just aren’t quite…
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…
Do You Know Your Super Style? Have you heard about the Super Styles? Are you ready to delve into the fascinating world of fashion and personality? If you’re fascinated by personality and have wondered about the psychology of style, then you may discover that knowing your Super Style helps you further unlock your style,…
One of the things I enjoy most with my Evolve Your Style and 7 Steps to Style programs is watching women discover what they love and style recipes as they work through the information. To me this is the most important elements is finding what really suits you, beyond the body shape stuff. Now the…
Where do you get the inspiration for your personal style from? In this video Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss the idea of style inspiration. As the inimitable Dolly Parton (one of the most authentic people around) says: “Know who you are, and do it on purpose” What Inspires Your…
Today my Stylish Thoughts interview is with one of my great Evolve Your Style members who has a really great sense of style. Please let me introduce Lisa White from Chicago (USA). IMOGEN LAMPORT; WHAT IS THE SECRET TO GREAT STYLE? Lisa White: The secret to great style is knowing the difference between fashion and…
Follow my blog with Bloglovin The secret (well not so secret) is out, I’m over 40, in fact I’m well over 40, much closer to 50 than 40 these days and I love blogging about style for women who are in a similar situation. Sure I know that many of you are under 40, and…
Yesterday I asked where confidence in appearance comes from – and many commented that lack of confidence can stem from negative comments made during childhood. These comments seem to burn right into us and are often very hard to shake off as we grow up – we take them as gospel truth, rather than just…
Today I’m really privilged to be introducing you to Kris Villarta, based in Donostia, The Basque Country, Spain who is a member of my Evolve Your Style program (they call themselves Evolvers). What is the secret to great style? Confidence, effort and an experimental mood. For me, confidence comes, to a great extent, from knowing…
One of my greatest joys is seeing how powerful the work I do is. The positive impact it has on women’s lives as they discover who they are and learn to express their style in an authentic way that makes them look fabulous and feel great. Here is Michelle’s story in her own words…
I frequently hear many women saying things like… “I’m not stylish” “I have no style” “I’ve lost my style and I don’t know how to get it back” “I haven’t got the time to be stylish” “I don’t have a big budget for clothes so can’t be stylish” “I hate shopping for clothes” “I’m too…
In this Video 0.10 How do you determine your balance points? 4.19 Body 8 shape vs X shape – what’s the difference and why is the advice for each different? 6.44 Are there any shades of brown I could pick for my shoes and bags if my colouring is cool and bright? Balance Points Understanding…
