Category Archives: Feature

Travelling? Mean Business? Do it In Style!

Travelling? Mean Business? Do it In Style!

As Stylist Consultant with Ciao Bella Travel, I thought I’d share with you some of my picks from their wonderful website – this time, some great buys when traveling for Business.   For me, one of the biggest challenges when traveling, is packing light! I pride myself on having a pair of shoes and a bag… Continue Reading

10 Minutes with…Channel Nine’s Sylvia Jeffreys

10 Minutes with…Channel Nine’s Sylvia Jeffreys

You heard it here first – just in case you hadn’t already noticed it yourself!  Sylvia Jeffries is one of those rare natural beauties –  stylish inside and out – which is, of course, a prerequisite if you’re going to make Style Counsel’s “People Of Great Style” list! This talented Channel Nine Journalist is definitely… Continue Reading

Winter Style Tips

Today I received another cry for help. I was asked to settle an age-old style dilemma for a client who is headed to the races this weekend. She and her colleagues had differing opinions on the subject of stockings & sandals, so I was brought in to settle the argument.  I thought I’d share this… Continue Reading

I’m Fascinated

I dunno about you, but I’m fascinated by the fascinator. So much so, I’d even go so far as to say that I actually hate most of them! The Royal Wedding has sparked renewed interest in dress codes  and while I fully appreciate that there is a time and a place for hats and the… Continue Reading

Fashion For Flood Relief Debrief

Fashion For Flood Relief Debrief

  After two months of not being able to see my dining table – let alone walk into my dining room – my house is now beginning look like a home again! I still cannot park my car in the garage but that’s no biggie. To say I am over wire coat-hangers, collapsing mobi-robes, garbage… Continue Reading

10 Minutes with…Tara Castle

10 Minutes with…Tara Castle

I first met Tara working on a project for the YWCA’s  “Love Your Body” event with Rebecca Sparrow and Emily-Jade O’Keefe. I was immediately struck by her passion for helping others and her relentless quest to rally support from corporates and individuals for so many charities. Tara’s energy and huge heart are obvious to all… Continue Reading

Don’t Judge Me. I Can Do It ALL By Myself!

A recent conversation with a Twitter follower  has got me to thinking (yep, again!).  She shared a preconceived idea of what/who I was. Don’t get me wrong – she wasn’t mean (at all) but her opinion of me was based purely on appearance and first impressions, because after all, that’s all anyone really has to… Continue Reading

Seen & Not Heard vs Heard & Not Seen – Image Impact

Seen & Not Heard vs Heard & Not Seen – Image Impact

I was in hospital the night news broke of Kevin’s de-throning. Thanks to Twitter I was privy to this info a good 20 minutes before it became breaking news all over our TV screens. I phoned my hubby to tell him. His response? “Al, they’re giving you way too many drugs in there – go… Continue Reading

Minimal Style with Maximum Manicures & Scary Hairy Trends

At this year’s SAG Awards, Kym Kardashian has at least forgone her signature look of way-too-much-makeup and way-too-many-false-lashes BUT! Here’s what this Personal Stylist would’ve done differently…In keeping with my signature styling mantra “Less is more – take one thing off as you walk out the door” AND… “Keep it simple; Keep it clean; Keep… Continue Reading