Whether you’re looking to re-enter the workforce, or already working/hoping to climb the corporate ladder, there is one thing I know for sure. With so many different careers – each with varying dress codes – there really is no one-size fits all when it comes to answering the “What to Wear to Work” dilemma. So,… Continue Reading
I recently discovered the uber-cool menswear fashion label UBERMEN, and I am very happy I did. You see, when my husband Shane decides he will wear something other than his oldest, daggiest and baggiest, he actually doesn’t scrub up too bad! And as I was lucky enough to be asked to review some samples from Ubermen’s… Continue Reading
“I just love shopping for new jeans.” Said no woman. Ever. Me included. With one exception. When I’m helping clients/friends find their new jeans. You see, I’m really, really good at finding jeans to fit others. Just not for myself, because I don’t have normal legs. But what’s normal anyway? When I work that out, I’ll get… Continue Reading
Ok. So yes. This IS a screen grab from a private message with my friend dear friend Tanya who is currently holidaying in Kho Samui (Yep. Bitch.) She also just got engaged, in the most romantic, idyllic and delightful setting. Yep, she’s living the dream! While I freeze my you-know-what’s off here and write blogs… Continue Reading
An “Ask Al” Question from Rachael Following on from my recent post “How To Get Big Hair” I thought it timely to answer another reader’s question about thinning hair. I mean let’s face it; getting big hair is in some ways, also a solution to fine or thinning hair. So, I’m sharing with you my… Continue Reading
Mirror mirror on the wall…. When Style Counsel launched (way back in 2004) I had a reason for choosing that name. I was never really interested in helping women follow fashion. I was always more keen on teaching them the two other things which I’ve always felt were far more important: 1. Style. 2. Confidence. Continue Reading
They say “The bigger the hair, the closer to God”. So I figure I should make it my mission to get bigger hair right now! Someone commented on my hair the other day. She asked what I’d been doing with it lately? I said “If I tell you, I’ll have to kill you. There’s a… Continue Reading
Here’s a copy of the article I wrote for www.happychild.com. In it, I actually admit to styling my children when they were babies. The use of a helicopter hat may or may not have been included in said styling, and my son may quite possibly have been scarred for life. For this I can only… Continue Reading
Honestly, if you learn nothing else from reading any of the content on this site, I really do hope this one little pearl of styling wisdom is what you will heed… Just because it’s IN doesn’t mean you have to be IN IT! There are many fashionistas who gain confidence buying all the latest designer… Continue Reading
By far, the best advice I can give is to “touch up” throughout the day. NO lippy – no matter how perfectly applied or how it’s marketed – will last all day and look fabulous unless it’s re-applied! And often! Here are some of my tried and true tips for prettier than pretty lips! Continue Reading