Category Archives: Styling Tips & Wardrobe Essentials

10 Things NOT to Wear

A picture tells a thousand words, and the following pictures really should say it all.  Remember though, opinions are like bums. Everyone has one. This post represents just that – MY opinion. Feel free to add your comments of what looks you think should be outlawed. Come on! Let’s play fashion-police, just for one day.… Continue Reading

What To Wear To a Wedding

Everyone panics – even if just a little – when a Wedding invitation arrives. For most of us questions arise, such as “What on earth am I going to wear?” Or “My hubby/partner is SO going to need a new suit!” So unless you have a wardrobe full of after-5 selections, check this ready-reckoner before… Continue Reading

More Witchery Spring Fashions

More Witchery Spring Fashions

“Today I went shopping and this is what I found…” Following on from my last post featuring my favourite white-hot pieces from Witchery, I’ve put together another set for you – again from Witchery – this time a few basic neutrals. Remember girls, no matter how much neon or pastel is “in” you will always… Continue Reading

White Hot Witchery Must Haves

Spring Racing Carnival is almost upon us once more. That means  it’ll soon be time to frock up in your Sunday best for Melbourne Cup, Derby Day and everything in between. Feminine classics such as black and white are ALWAYS going to be in, despite the neon brights making super-strong statements this season. But then… Continue Reading

Style For The Guys

Style For The Guys

  Yes, well the queen of Online Shopping is at it again! This time I’m giving some love to the guys, and all from one of my favourite online stores – ASOS.com.au These are just a few key basics for your casual wardrobe – all quite classic with a modern edge – all easy to… Continue Reading

How to Choose the Right Shoes for Your Outfit

We girls all know shoes rule, don’t we!  Yet selecting the right shoes to wear with an outfit is one of the the most common questions I’m asked. So, to help you all, here’s the Style Counsel down-low on what to wear low-down. My Shoe Rules! The first step is making sure they complement, not… Continue Reading

When Fashion Fails – and Why

OK. I know it sounds a bit harsh. And I know there will already be some of you saying to yourself “But why? I think she looks lovely in the red skirt. And besides, it would hide my legs, and I’m not a great fan of them” etc etc… But if you want my professional… Continue Reading

Perfect Plane Outfits

Perfect Plane Outfits

  This post was inspired by my lovely friend Sally who has a very good reason for wanting to know more about THE perfect outfit for the plane, given how much time she spends travelling, sharing local insights to help you plan your perfect escape! She’s just launched a wonderful new website www.alluxia.com which is an irresistible collection of… Continue Reading

How To Pick the Right Hat

During a recent Facebook conversation, I had a request from Bethan – a lovely long-time client of mine, residing in Canada. She wrote “I currently have a choice between a baseball cap (which I think is great when I actually go to the baseball, otherwise not so much) and a wide-brim floppy hat that just… Continue Reading

Bright Blues for Spring ’12

Bit tentative about embracing this season’s hyper-brights but definitely over all the “Shades of Grey” and dull colours of Winter? Then give bright blue a go! Team it with light neutrals or black and white and you’ll give your wardrobe a quick  lift for Spring without feeling like you’re revisiting those hyper-colour tees that we… Continue Reading