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
Recently I wrote a post about the DIY Wardrobe Workout. In it I shared a very handy tool – the To Keep or Not to Keep – Worksheet. It’s a great little checklist to help you decide “if it should stay or it should go” which is an important part of getting your wardrobe sorted so you… Continue Reading
I know that many people actually look forward to the colder months because they just love to cover up and pull out their collection of boots and woollies. I for one, dread it. Why? Because I really, really feel the cold, big time! And I also find it harder to look as feminine as I’d like to… Continue Reading
How often have you chatted to someone and found yourself somehow mimicking their communication style in order to make them (or yourself) feel comfortable and on the same level? If your answer is “never” then may I politely suggest that perhaps you need to address this further? Because this is a very important communication skill… Continue Reading
Ever wondered why you have a wardrobe crammed with stuff but still don’t have a thing to wear? Ever looked admiringly at others who seem to always look effortlessly stylish? Ever tried to steal someone’s style but felt like an imposter when you see yourself in the mirror? Never fear – we’ve all been here. But with the… Continue Reading
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
I promise you. This post is not about New Year’s guilt-trips resolutions. These reminders are my perennial, never-fail, tried and true personal styling tips. If you follow this formula for classic style I can assure you will look and feel better, and shop smarter ALL year round. So what are you waiting for?… Al’s Top Styling… Continue Reading
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
Create a capsule wardrobe for your kids and you won’t have to even “dress” them each day. Each and every piece of this little beauty will have your kids looking shmick all the time. And the best part, it doesn’t have to cost the earth. Continue Reading
I get really excited when I’m shopping online for my clients. So much so, that I couldn’t help but share the love with you all this week with my top Online Picks! There are always great bargains to be had online, and the huge variety means you’re not locked into the styles you find in… Continue Reading