Every year we have the awards ceremonies – and with it comes the equally as important Red Carpet Frock. My chosen few this year are in the two colours which I rarely choose to dress my clients – red and black. It’s not that I don’t like either, it’s just that most of my clients… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Personal Styling 101
Take it to the Maxi!
Take it to the Maxi! by stylecounsel featuring dresses Dress $48 – surfstitch.com Guinevere $64 – surfstitch.com Vigorella 3/4 Sleeve Shrug – Birdsnest 50 AUD – birdsnest.com.au Emerge Grecian Maxi : EziBuy (Colour “petal” 49 AUD – ezibuy.com.au Continue Reading
Accessory Styles
Accessory Styles by Style Counsel on Polyvore.com Peter Lang – Earth Stone Necklace – Final Sale – Accessories -… 225 AUD – frockaholics.com.au Continue Reading
Winter Style Tips
Today I received another cry for help. I was asked to settle an age-old style dilemma for a client who is headed to the races this weekend. She and her colleagues had differing opinions on the subject of stockings & sandals, so I was brought in to settle the argument. I thought I’d share this… Continue Reading
I’m Fascinated
I dunno about you, but I’m fascinated by the fascinator. So much so, I’d even go so far as to say that I actually hate most of them! The Royal Wedding has sparked renewed interest in dress codes and while I fully appreciate that there is a time and a place for hats and the… Continue Reading
Don’t Judge Me. I Can Do It ALL By Myself!
A recent conversation with a Twitter follower has got me to thinking (yep, again!). She shared a preconceived idea of what/who I was. Don’t get me wrong – she wasn’t mean (at all) but her opinion of me was based purely on appearance and first impressions, because after all, that’s all anyone really has to… Continue Reading
Seen & Not Heard vs Heard & Not Seen – Image Impact
I was in hospital the night news broke of Kevin’s de-throning. Thanks to Twitter I was privy to this info a good 20 minutes before it became breaking news all over our TV screens. I phoned my hubby to tell him. His response? “Al, they’re giving you way too many drugs in there – go… Continue Reading
Minimal Style with Maximum Manicures & Scary Hairy Trends
At this year’s SAG Awards, Kym Kardashian has at least forgone her signature look of way-too-much-makeup and way-too-many-false-lashes BUT! Here’s what this Personal Stylist would’ve done differently…In keeping with my signature styling mantra “Less is more – take one thing off as you walk out the door” AND… “Keep it simple; Keep it clean; Keep… Continue Reading
Fashion For Flood Relief
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
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