It’s been announced that Living Coral is the colour of 2019. It’s interesting that this colour has been in fashion for a number of years here in Australia – maybe the rest of the world is just catching on? So what are Pantone’s colour trend forecasters telling us we’ll be seeing in stores? Here they…
The Sophisticated Palette in the Absolute Colour System of 18 different colour directions is Smoky, Dark and Cool. It commonly works for people who used to be a “winter” with very dark hair, who are now greying but their hair is still more dark than light. Great neutrals for the Sophisticated palette include all…
It’s been a few years since I shared about my breast reduction surgery (in fact many who are newer to the blog won’t realise that I ever had this surgery back in 2014), and I was asked by a long-time reader who is thinking about going through the process to share an update! For me,…
I just discovered your website, and I love the photos of your wardrobe capsules. I’ll be moving from an equatorial, tropical climate (think hot and humid) to the cold dark north of Finland. I will essentially have to buy a new wardrobe from scratch, which seems scary (I hate shopping) and exciting (I get to…
Did you choose number 5 in my colour personality quiz as your overriding preference in colour choice? This is from the feminine style (some call it romantic). Feminine Personality Style Colours Colours are soft and pretty, not harsh or bold. Light blues, purples, pinks, greens, lemons. Champagne, mushroom and cream, fawn, light grey and beige…
Today’s Stylish Thoughts is from Dallas Lifestyle and Fashion Blogger, Tanya Foster. What is the secret to great style? Stay true to yourself. I’m a classic gal and try to sty in that lane. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? I always say, invest in great handbags, shoes…
Following on from the post on finding your colour personality preferences, today we’re going to look the 2nd group – at the Relaxed or Natural (often very Casual) personality dressing style. Relaxed Personality Style Colours If you prefer colours that you find in nature you like the colours of the Relaxed personality style. These are…
Are you in a style rut? They have been pretty common after the pandemic lockdowns as there wasn’t a need to get dressed up. Then we can get out of the habit of getting dressed up or just feeling conspicuous as everyone else is still dressing down in their activewear. The lack of being able…
Age is Just a Number Let’s kick off by debunking the myth that age should dictate your fashion choices. Your style is a reflection of your personality, and it’s time to embrace your unique self. Instead of conforming to what used to be style rules and societal norms such as having to cut your hair…
I’m delighted to introduce to you today the Stylish Thought of Melbourne based blogger Cecylia What is the secret to great style? Balance. Being able to balance proportions, colours, prints, fabrics and trends. Mixing classics with uniques, new with old, and having great confidence in oneself. What is the one thing you would spend a…
It’s a classic! The word classic is used a lot when related to fashion and style, yet there are two distinct meanings of it, and they are often either conflated or confused. So let’s define Classic in its two distinct ways: Classic Style – Personality Dressing Style The Classic personality style is one of the…
OK, so I’m unlikely to ever be asked to the Oscars, or any such award ceremonies, but when I’m choosing a client’s signature colours, one of the criteria I may run past the colour is “would I dress this person head to toe in this colour and it would look truly WOW” as in, if…
We are surrounded by colour, blue sky, green leaves, brown earth, red bricks, grey asphalt and white clouds all are easily pictured in our minds eye by their colours. Psychologists have shown that colour helps us to process and store visual information more efficiently than colourless experiences. Between 62%-90% of the visual impression is…
People always ask me, what do you wear to an image consultants conference? I mean – the pressure to appear stylish in front of a group of your peers. So I took a bunch of snaps of some of the outfits that were at the conference to share with you. Image consultants aren’t scared of…
Menopause which is the cessation of menstruation (and Perimenopause, which is the period before that often lasts for around 10 years) are something I knew very little about until I started going through them, and even then there were a bunch of strange symptoms that have happened to me over the past 15 years that…
Colour has such a profound impact on our appearance. It really does. Because of this impact, I’m passionate about colour and you will see me wearing colour more of the time than less. It can make you look: younger or older brighter or duller more vibrant or more tired I don’t know about you but…
I’ve only recently found your blog, and I’ve learnt more about style in the past few weeks than I have in my previous 46 years !!! One thing that I’ve searched for but not found, is dressing for job interviews (I may be a bit biased as I’ve got one coming up soon). My situation…
Have you ever thought about the story your outfit tells before you even say a word? The colours you wear have a powerful ability to communicate who you are, how you’re feeling, and what you want to project to the world. But rather than just following trends, what if you could learn how to use…
Please welcome Tiina Lehtoranta from Helsinki, Finland, who is sharing her Stylish Thoughts with us! Tiina writes the blog Elegance Revisited. What is the secret to great style? Consistency, in the sense that personal style should be an extension .of personality, something that looks natural and authentic. What is the one thing you would spend…
What are you colour and style questions? I’m here to answer them LIVE on my Inside Out Style Blog Facebook Page – come join me and get your questions answered. Now, sit back and enjoy the answers to these colour and style questions… In this video If you don’t want to match shoes to hair…
Please enjoy the Stylish Thoughts of central coast of Florida USA based blogger Patti of Not Dead Yet Style. What is the secret to great style? There’s no secret, is there? Some women do love to spend time on their wardrobes, and read and study, and shop – and some women seem to have style…
