C is FOR COLUMN OF COLOUR What is a Column of Colour? There are many ways to combine colour in an outfit for different effects. This post looks at the what, why and how of creating an outfit using tones of the same colour (neutrals & colours) which is called a monochromatic colour scheme. …
THE WAY AHEAD 2020 CREATE Welcome to 2020 and all that it brings to you. The beginning of a new year is often a time for reflection and setting directions for the coming year. Many years ago I moved from making New Year Resolutions to choosing a Lighthouse Word which set the direction for …
8 PROMPTS FOR CREATING NEW OUTFIT COMBINATIONS There are many unworn outfit combinations in most people’s wardrobes. Let’s discover how to create more outfits with what you already have. Take some time to think about how you approach putting an outfit together. Your habits and routines when getting dressed can sometimes result in outfits …
WHAT WENT WRONG WITH MY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE It has been quite some time since I have made a wrong purchase. However this is exactly what happened to me at the last Handmade Canberra Markets. That shopping experiences did not go as planned. I reflected on the when, how and why of what happened …
THREE TOP STYLING TIPS TO ENHANCE YOUR LOOK Creating a stylish outfit that looks and feels great takes more than reaching into the wardrobe and selecting a number of clothing items and putting them on. It is not only what you wear but how you wear your clothing that can make a difference …
FIVE STEPS TO DEVELOP YOUR STYLE SENSE This Five Steps to Develop Your Style Sense post has been incubating inside my head for months. Let’s start by identifying what I mean by ‘Style Sense.’ ‘Style Sense’ refers to how our five senses can support and guide us to understand the elements of our individual …
HOW CAN VERTICAL LINES IMPACT ON YOUR LOOK? Vertical lines can have a positive effect on your look and style as they have the power to create an optical illusion that can create a lengthening and slimming effect. Our eyes travel more quickly up and down vertical lines and this means that the …
THE WAY AHEAD FOR 2019 Welcome to 2019. How do you set yourself up for a happy, fulfilled and successful year? Many people set New Year Resolutions but these never seemed to create any difference to my life. That all changed in 2012 when I started to choose a Lighthouse Word to give me …
GUIDELINES FOR SHOPPING WITH FRIENDS Who do you shop with? Do you prefer to shop alone or with a friend? There are advantages and disadvantages for shopping alone or with a friend. This guideline for shopping with friends outlines my thoughts and observations from my own and observing others shopping experiences. There can be advantages …
Five Deadly Wardrobe Sins addresses the reasons why many women feel frustrated and challenged by their wardrobe. Many of the women I work with feel that they have nothing to wear when they actually have endless outfit options hanging in their wardrobe without realising it. This usually results in an endless cycle of shopping but …
