Category Archives: ASK AL

Autumn Must Haves

Autumn Must Haves

Autumn is here, and even if the weather is still slightly moody, the stores are telling us Winter has arrived! I must admit I do feel a little down when I see the shift from colour and lightness to black, plum, greys and a bit more black in nearly every shop window 🙁 But, there… Continue Reading

Is It Boot Time Yet?

Is It Boot Time Yet?

I received another Ask Al question the other day… “Good question”, I thought. “There’s a blog in that”, I thought. So here it is Donna! Following on from my response via my Facebook page… Continue Reading

How To Wear Skinny Jeans

Once upon a time – many moons ago – I commented that skinny jeans were a passing trend and should only be considered if you were tall and thin. Well, am I eating my words! Over time, the silhouette – like most trends which we may balk at initially -have grown on me (and many… Continue Reading

Body Shape: So you know what shape you are, but NOW WHAT?

Body Shape: So you know what shape you are, but NOW WHAT?

I don’t know about you, but I do know that in the past, when “body shape” became the buzz-words for stylists (indeed for any woman wanting to know how to look/feel good and choose the right clothes), many were left feeling more confused than ever.  Including me! So I’ve come up with my own method… Continue Reading

Your Working Week Sorted – Friday

Your Working Week Sorted – Friday

Yes! It’s Friday! And here’s  your last outfit inspiration created from my original 7 piece Corporate Capsule Wardrobe last week. Many workplaces offer the option of “Casual Friday” but there are still rules for this. Casual for work doesn’t translate to the same casual you may think of on weekends… Continue Reading

Your Working Week Sorted – Thursday

Here’s your outfit for Thursday – yes, you guessed it, using the same 7 key pieces in the original capsule wardrobe I created for you. Are you getting the hang of it by now? I bet you are!  Continue Reading

Your Working Week Sorted – Wednesday

So by now, I’m sure you’re getting the hang of how a capsule wardrobe works – and how to work out your own version. But if you’re new to this series, I’ve reposted my original capsule of 7 key items below to remind you what we’re working with. Today, I’ve put together my suggestion for… Continue Reading

Your Working Week Sorted – Tuesday’s Outfit

As promised, below is your outfit inspiration for Tuesday, using the same original 7 key pieces presented earlier this week. Remember, you can mix and match according to your own personal style preferences. This is just an example how the same 7 key items (when carefully selected) can form the basis of your Corporate Capsule… Continue Reading

Your Working Wardrobe Sorted – MONDAY

  As promised recently on my Facebook page, here’s the first of my series to help you solve the “I haven’t got thing to wear to work” styling dilemma without having to buy a s**t-load of clothes! I’m hoping it will explain to you the basics of building a Capsule Wardrobe. A concept I know… Continue Reading

What’s Your Body Shape?

For years, women all over the world have been fixated on naming and shaming. Well, let me clarify…on labeling their body shape. And years later, many are still struggling to work which category they fit into. More importantly though, many are then at a loss to know what to do with it once they work it out!… Continue Reading