This is a list of things that will make you look bigger. I’ve tried to concentrate of things that we unintentionally wear not realizing the effect they will have, so I haven’t mentioned the obvious things like a downy parka or a thick knit sweater – because, well, duh! Weed these things that will make […]
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5 Things Over 40’s Must Do To Look Sexy
So now that we know what to avoid if over 40 what should we be doing? I’m 39 and until quite recently I used to borrow clothes out of my teenage daughters wardrobe. I’ve always loved clothes but was ‘too fat’ to have them myself so bought for my baby instead. It never occured to […]
7 Oufits That Will Instantly Age You
I’ve been doing a little research and here is a list of seven things any women over the age of 40 should keep in mind when selecting a wardrobe. 1. Covering Up Nothing says past-her-use-by-date better than being swathed head to toe in baggy shapeless clothes. So, no baggy cardigans allowed, no shapeless polyester frocks […]
6 Ways To Instantly Look Slimmer
The goal of looking slimmer is about feeling more attractive and at the end of the day that’s a mindset rather than a practical solution. Simply feeling good about how you look will do more for your confidence than any optical illusion you might create. That said it’s really a catch 22 because creating the […]
Dress It Up; Tear It Down
You know how sometimes you get up in the morning, chuck on some clothes, maybe try some different combinations, and create the perfect outfit for how you’re feeling. Mission accomplished – I look fabulous. Oh but wait, possibly this pair of jeans is not the best idea for work. Don’t give up just yet; any […]
10 Ways To Get More Stylish
There’s a famous quote by Edna Woolman Chase – “Fashion can be bought. Style one must possess.” You’ve no doubt heard it, and if you’re anything like me looked down at your sweat pants and thought, well damn! But don’t be discouraged; when you give your inner style queen a little bit of room to […]
10 Quick Style Tips
I love to read. I love to learn and I love to share what I learn with others. Sometimes I learn things that I think are interesting but not that interesting, if you know what I mean. Little bits and bobs that I couldn’t really write a whole post about but which are useful all […]
What Style Are You?
What is style and who has it? This is a pretty tough one to answer. No one seems to agree with what actually defines ‘style’, or for that matter who has it and who doesn’t. Well in terms of fashion anyway. One fashionista’s style queen is another’s badly dressed baboon. If there’s a magic formula […]
The Single Most Important Style Tip
Does my butt look big in this? How men hate that phrase. It’s a mine field, particularly if the answer is yes, but I really don’t think it’s the pants. And really the women who asks it is either fishing for a compliment or seeking validation on her outfit, which at the end of the […]
10 Basics Of Style
Most of you will have heard about the supposed “rules” of fashion – things like never wear white before labour day, or your shoes should always be darker than your hemline. These sort of rules are notoriously broken, usually by some fashion forward model or celebrity. There are however a few basics that are essential […]