Colour analysis helps to identify the most flattering colours for us, enhancing personal style and mood. Popular in the 1980s, it sees a revival due to social media. By focusing on sustainability, it encourages mindful shopping, reducing clothing waste. The analysis promotes a longer-lasting wardrobe through informed colour choices.
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Style for Any Body
The article explores the connection between psychology and body structure, asserting that emotional and psychological changes can influence physical appearance. It discusses different somatic body types—ectomorph, endomorph, and mesomorph—and how they relate to personality traits. The author shares personal experiences, illustrating how therapy transformed both body shape and style, emphasizing authenticity in self-expression through clothing.
Unlock your colour confidence
The article discusses overcoming the fear of wearing color in fashion, stemming from personal experiences and societal perceptions. It highlights that many avoid bright colors due to confidence issues, associations, or a preference for neutrality. Suggestions include starting with small color accents, learning color theory, and shifting one’s mindset to view color positively.
#SustainableMe – An Antidote to Fast Fashion
How to repair, re-purpose, re-dye and care for your clothes and be more sustainable in your clothing choices. Yesterday, I wore a turquoise sleeveless shift dress. It was hot, and I appeared cool in the heat. The colour is perfect for me, especially with a tan, and the turquoise suede t-bar sandals and turquoise jewelleryContinue reading “#SustainableMe – An Antidote to Fast Fashion”
The Red Dress
A collaborative embroidery project bringing women together to tell their stories through fabric and stitches. We are very lucky in the UK to have the fabulous Fashion and Textile Museum in Bermondsey Village, London founded by the wonderful Dame Zandra Rhodes in 2003. It is the only UK museum dedicated to showcasing contemporary fashion and textile designContinue reading “The Red Dress”
Save time and money by shopping in your clothing style
Knowing your clothing style is a strategy that minimises the effort when buying and wearing clothes. Once you know the colours you look your best in and combine that with a consistent style, you will have the formula to shop for clothes and combine elements in your wardrobe knowing everything will go with everything andContinue reading “Save time and money by shopping in your clothing style”
How to be fashionable and maintain your style
Even though I am an advocate of ‘Style Not Fashion’ it doesn’t mean I ignore fashion. I love fashion. Fashion designers explore their creativity to bring us wonderful new creations on the catwalk which translate to the high street. (As I write this, I hear on the radio the sad news of Vivienne Westwood’s passing. RIP VivienneContinue reading “How to be fashionable and maintain your style”
The benefits of style over fashion
We often feel pressure to keep up with the constantly changing trends created by the fashion industry. Fashion by its nature is fast moving and constantly changing. As a result it is often seen as superficial and fleeting. Style, on the other hand, is timeless and a personal expression of one’s personality and lifestyle. WhileContinue reading “The benefits of style over fashion”
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