Brooches Everything old is new again, and brooches are here for both women and men. Don’t just wear one, get your granny’s entire collection and wear them all at the same time. You can pin small ones to your collars and groups of them to decorate your jacket from top to bottom if you choose. […]
Did you know that your brain may be the reason you’re not feeling or dressing as stylishly as you’d like? I’m not kidding. There is a high likelihood that your brain is sabotaging your style. There are a number of ways it can do this, but one of the most common ways is known as […]
White can be a good neutral (for some of us, who it suits), and it’s fine for a bride at a wedding, as it makes her stand out from the sea of guests wearing actual colours. But it shouldn’t be the “colour of the year”. White is a neutral, a backdrop, not the main event. […]
How to Confidently Mix Colours and Patterns Without the Overwhelm Do you ever open your wardrobe, pull out a few pieces, and then put them straight back because you’re not sure how to put them together? You’re not alone. Many women I work with—even highly intelligent, accomplished women—tell me they struggle with mixing colours and […]
Especially If You’re Over 40 Every new season brings a wave of trends—some exciting, others bewildering. And if you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Should I be wearing this?” you’re not alone. A lovely reader recently asked, “How do I incorporate new trends into my existing style?” It’s a brilliant question—and one that taps into something deeper: How do you stay […]
Perfection Is the Enemy of Expression Many intelligent and capable women fall into the “style puzzle” mindset. You might think: If I just figure out my body shape, or my colour palette, or my signature look, then I’ll have it all sorted. And while understanding your colouring, proportions, and personality is incredibly empowering (and something […]
“I struggle because of my weight. I’m 30 kilos overweight, and even with doctors, nutritionists and gyms, nothing changes. Clothes just don’t look good.” If you’ve ever stood in front of a mirror and thought, “This isn’t me,” you’re not alone. And whether it’s 5, 15, or 50 kilos—the weight isn’t the enemy. The real […]
Skin flare-ups can feel like a spotlight you never asked for, especially when acne or rosacea seems to draw attention before anything else. But the truth is, what you wear has the power to redirect the eye. With a few smart choices in colour and pattern, you can distract from pimples and other skin conditions. […]
Every season, someone tells us what’s “in” and what’s “out,” because fashion is a $1.05 trillion dollar industrial complex that wants you to be unhappy with your current wardrobe and buy, buy, buy. But you’re smarter than that. You don’t need an influencer or a magazine to tell you what looks good. Dressing intelligently in a dumb […]
I received an email a few weeks ago with a great question. A young man named Nick wanted to know how to dress well as a teenager when everyone around him at school dresses ultra-casual—think basketball shorts, cargo shorts, T-shirts, and hoodies. Nick wants to dress sharp with a more grown-up style. Maybe rock some […]
