Category Archives: Shopping

The Oversized Bedhead

The Head of Your Bed

Want to be the head of your bed? Looking for a bedroom style makeover without going to the expense of buying a new bed? Well, why not consider an oversized bed headboard? It makes a stylish and luxurious addition to any bedroom. Big, bold, and luxurious, an oversized headboard can make a statement without overwhelming… Continue Reading

Styling You The Label Shop Pops Up

Styling You The Label Shop Pops Up

The beautiful Nikki Parkinson from Styling You The Label has just opened her latest Pop-Up Shop in Latrobe Terrace, Paddington and stylish Brisbane women are excited! Likewise, my stylish clients will also be when they read this and discover they can access an automatic 10% discount just by mentioning that Style Counsel (or Alison Triffett)… Continue Reading

11 Great Wardrobe & Beauty Hacks

11 Great Wardrobe & Beauty Hacks

For over 12 years now, I’ve worked with countless men, women, school student, media personalities and companies, spreading my special brand of Styling from the inside out. They’ve all experienced an “up close and personal” encounter with me Continue Reading

Shoes Every Girl Needs

Shoes Every Girl Needs

I’m always telling clients that without the right shoes, all of your outfit efforts fall well-and-truly flat. In fact, I often style an outfit from the shoes up! So, if your hubby/partner has a go at you about how many shoes you have, then that my friend is a GOOD thing! Tell him/her I said… Continue Reading

Activewear for your body shape

Activewear for your body shape

Going out on a bit of a limb here. Working my butt off (puns intended). Tackling the topic of exercise, body image and Activeware. I really don’t know what I was thinking the other day. I actually hit the shops and plucked up the courage to try on some activewear (stop laughing – I’m quite serious!).… Continue Reading

How to Pack for a Summer Holiday

How to Pack for a Summer Holiday

I was recently asked to write this article for readers over at alluxia.com. I’m now sharing it with my own readers because, quite frankly, there are some damn good tips here and I just had to spread the love. In this post I’ve also included my BUDGET Capsule Wardrobe with all the items available from… Continue Reading

Real Face Kawana Shoppingworld

Real Face Kawana Shoppingworld

I was indeed honoured to be asked to be on the judging panel of The Next Real Face of Kawana Shoppingworld but I also underestimated just how hard it would be! I mean how do you choose when the calibre of all the finalists was so high? When for many different reasons, you just know they are all winners? Continue Reading

50 Shades of Gorgeous Bargains!

50 Shades of Gorgeous Bargains!

I’ve read the books. All three. And, dare I admit it, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience! And with all the recent hype over the movie (which I sadly didn’t get to see) all the talk of grey got me to thinking.  With grey Winter weather well on the way, and lots of us dying to… Continue Reading

The Labels Shop

The Labels Shop

It‘s no secret – this Stylist loves a bargain. It’s also no secret that while I have many obvious abilities – some more obvious than others and modesty isn’t one of them – I also have a hidden disability. And that means I have real soft-spot for charities that support people with disabilities. So with that… Continue Reading

How to Find The Perfect Strapless Bra

How to Find The Perfect Strapless Bra

By now, you may be aware I’ve been on the hunt for THE perfect strapless bra. It’s taken me some time, but I’ve finally reached my verdict. There is no such thing as a perfect strapless bra! Well, with that finally “off my chest” (pun intended) we all know they’re a necessary evil. So one must ditch the… Continue Reading