You’re Invited! Style Counsel’s Fashion For Flood Relief Event Wed 23rd March from 6pm 185 George Street Brisbane City Write this in your diary, pop it on your calendar, enter it into your phone or blackberry, put it on your facebook page, tweet about it… But whatever you do, keep that night free! You really… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Styling Tips & Wardrobe Essentials
Two Words: Floods Suck
I write this blog feeling a range of emotions, but primarily as a way of updating my clients/followers who’ve been sending messages of support to me during our Brisbane Floods. It has been difficult to get time to respond until now so this is the quickest way to keep you all up to speed, and… Continue Reading
What’s a Girl to Wear?
OK, so we all know the importance of selecting the right shoes, right?! And how the wrong choices can have you exiled to Nanna territory in a “jiffy” (pardon the pun). If you follow my blog, subscribe to my newsletters or have attended any of my workshops, you’d probably already know my thoughts on shoes… Continue Reading
Forget About Numbers – Concentrate on Figures
Dress for the age, shape and weight you are right now! If I had a dollar for every person/client who said they will go shopping for new gear as soon as they’ve lost their weight, I’d be a very rich woman. Why put off looking good until you reach that magic number when you can… Continue Reading
10 Minutes with…Nine News’ Melissa Downes
Melissa Downes is every bit as gracious, gentle and stylish as I’ve found her to be on the few occasions I’ve been lucky enough to meet or work with her. Born in Brisbane 39 years ago this very talented Journalist/Newsreader says these days she “does more reading than reporting”. Married with a beautiful 1 year… Continue Reading
My Style. Your Style. So What’s Your Flavour?
I often talk about “what I know for sure”, and what I know for sure is this… Most people know what they don’t like, but they don’t necessarily know what they DO like! That’s why we all criticize, judge, complain etc with ease, and why it seems almost rare to hear people praise, compliment, recommend… Continue Reading
The Style Counsel Challenge – Sporting Heroes & Role Models
The media is a very powerful beast but all too often it teaches our kids that poor choices can still make you famous. Many believe that any publicity is better than no publicity but is it really out of the question for the media to inspire and motivate with more prime-time coverage of stories such… Continue Reading
Put this date in your Diary! Tuesday 19th October ’10.
Why? Because I want to meet you! I want you to hear my presentation, and I want you to listen to the two other great guest-speakers at the Office Professionals Big Event at the The Sebel & Citigate Hotel, King George Square! Come join me for a Style Workshop – I’ll train your eye for… Continue Reading
Opinions Are Like Bums – Everyone Has One!
It’s true! Everyone has one, and no two bums are exactly the same! So once again for what it’s worth…here’s mine (opinion that is – not my bum!) A quick guide to Spring Trends ’10: The trends to embrace; The colours/stores I’m loving right now; and Media Personality style case-studies. Always remember though, there really… Continue Reading
10 Minutes With…Emily Jade O’Keeffe
Emily Jade, Emily Jade. Emily Everywhere! Where do I start? I met EJ for the first time earlier this year when she agreed to be my Model for the YWCA’s “Love Your Body” event. I don’t get to listen to morning radio much – it’s no secret – I’m a Sunrise/Morning Show fan so unless… Continue Reading