Category Archives: Image

The Thing About Fashion Tabloids

The Thing About Fashion Tabloids

You know what I hate? You know what I hate? Fashion and Beauty tabloids. Oh, hang about. Hate is probably a poor choice of words.  And don’t get me wrong. While I do love looking at pretty pics and reading about the latest “must-have” products, what I don’t love is the way many editors rely on attention… Continue Reading

What To Wear To Work

What To Wear To Work

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

How Do You See Yourself? A Lesson In Self-Image

How Do You See Yourself? A Lesson In Self-Image

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

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 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

How To Look Good In Photos

So! Does the camera love you, or do you swear that there’s really a wicked witch hiding behind that lens, out to prove to you that you are the ugliest, fattest, most un-photogenic person that will (luckily for you) never grace the covers of a magazine? Well, Moira has requested via “Ask Al” a solution… Continue Reading

60 Image Breakers

60 Image Breakers

If Corporate Image tips are what you’re after, make sure you read this! Feel free to add your own Image Breakers to this list. Anything that doesn’t leave a positive first impression is allowed here: Continue Reading

How To Create The Illusion Of Having A Waist

Let’s face it. The most desired female body shape is the hourglass. No matter how big or small, it represents balance and proportion. The key to creating this illusion lies in clever waist definition. But what do you do if you don’t naturally have much of a waist? That’s easy! Fake it ’til you make… Continue Reading

How’s Your Office Image?

Look around you. Your work and living areas are a direct reflection of you. Your taste, style, personality are on show not just via  your choice of clothing. If your workspace is cluttered and disorganised, people will often assume you are too. Work isn’t the place to exercise your fashion muscle or make a statement… Continue Reading