Category Archives: Personal Styling 101

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

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

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

What Are You Like In the Bedroom?

We all have our own style whether we may know it or not. We all choose certain styles of clothing, favour certain colours, communicate in a certain way, and have our own style of coping with pretty much all of what life dishes out.  But last night’s sleep got me to thinking about our Bedroom… Continue Reading

In Memory of my Dad & Dealing with Pain

1928 – 15th Aug – Dad arrived on this earth. 1954 – Dad left Greece and settled in Australia. 2009 – 15th Aug – Dad turned 81. This was also the last day I heard his voice as I played a Youtube clip of Zorba the Greek on my iPhone, holding it up close to… Continue Reading