Hello, real women of the world, how is covid-comfort-eating + slinky yoga pants going for you? Not ‘Coronavirus’, I’m Talking About The Other ‘C’ Word Ever since we got told to ‘stay home to save lives’, I think I read it as ‘stay home for snack time’ and when I chat to others, it sounds… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Dressing for your shape
THE 5 BEST LONG WINTER COATS UNDER $150!
DO YOU NEED ONE OF THESE IN YOUR WARDROBE’S SYDNEY? If you haven’t made your big winter purchase yet – or even if you have – then here’s my personal stylist edit of the best 5 winter coats on the high street right now. …And the best bit is, they won’t break the bank! ALL… Read more »
MY PERSONAL SHOPPER TOP 10 TOPS FOR JEANS (& HOW THEY FLATTER OUR WOBBLY BITS)
So now the cooler weather has finally arrived (with an arctic wind chill factor that’s more shocking than the latest election win) we’re heading in to winter, or as a personal stylist I like to call more accurately – “PANT SEASON” Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE skirts and wear them for as long as… Read more »
ALTERATIONS = A MAKEOVER FOR YOUR CLOTHES!!
Altering your clothes is the KEY to creating a strong personal image. Tailoring your clothes and giving them a personalized makeover is the difference between a good outfit and a GREAT outfit. Personal Style When you think of people with great personal style, the chances are they have a tailor on speed dial. A tailor… Read more »
Eva Longoria
This is a great example of when a woman wears the wrong shape and colour for her particular features (click on image to enlarge). Eva Longoria is a beautiful, slender woman. However, the outfit on the left:- – swamps her petite figure – makes her athletic figure look more rectangular – does not flatter her… Read more »
How to wear…the essential asymmetric wrap skirt
This skirt shape is really flattering due to the uneven hemline that doesn’t cut the legs off so harshly, like standard horizontal hemlines. It works in minis & pencils and can also look fantastic in softer fabrics too. Take care : if the fabric is thick & heavy, the wrap creates layers of fabric which… Read more »
Perfect for apple shapes
This kimono x-over shape is perfect for apple shape – those of us who carry weight around their stomachs. This is a key shape for A/W and can be found in most fashion forward retailers. I chose examples from Zara / Country Road / Lisa Ho but ASOS and Topshop also do great, well priced,… Read more »
The best skirt shape for your body shape
Love this website WHOWHATWEAR as they give some really practical fashion tips to help women dress for their body shape, which is what i’m all about. We categorise body shapes – often using the humble fruit – to help people understand what styles will look best on them and which ones to steer clear of,… Read more »