WHY GET A PERSONAL COLOUR ANALYSIS?
There are some great reasons why getting your colours done can be an excellent start to looking and feeling your best. I’ll share those reasons with you today, but I also want to discuss extra areas you might not have considered that could help you determine if booking an online colour analysis is right for you.
The Best Vintage Shops In Sydney & Shopping Tips
Sydney has no shortage of vintage stores, Surry Hills, Newtown and Paddington are all great vintage shopping hotspots.
Benefits Of A Capsule Wardrobe
You’ve heard the words ‘Capsule Wardrobe’ repeated in fashion circles, organisational groups and minimalist movements for years! And in this weeks post, I’m sharing what are the benefits of a capsule wardrobe and why it may or may not work for you.
How To Wear A Navy Blazer – Women’s
Spring is just around the corner and considering a few months back you liked my How To Wear A Blazer […]
How To Wash Cashmere At Home | Delicate Wool Care
This week over on my YouTube channel I wanted to show you all how to wash cashmere at home, but […]
Australian Made Fashion Brands Directory – Womenswear
Whether it’s where our clothes are sewn or where our fabrics were sourced, the desire to focus on quality, Australian […]
How To Style Statement Coats
This week I’ve been wearing my lovely hot pink statement coat just about everywhere during personal shopping sessions in Sydney. It made me think of all the other beautiful statement coats in people’s wardrobes that might not be getting as much wear because they don’t know how to style statement coats with colours other than black!
How To Style A Denim Midi Skirt In Winter
We all love denim and for many of us it’s our primary go-to so I wanted to share some ideas and tips around this skirt to hopefully give you some inspiration!
How To Style Brown Ankle Boots With Jeans
Firstly, just like black, brown is a neutral tone – which means it can often serve as a base colour to build outfits from. Even if you don’t wear brown in your clothing and you really only wear brown in your accessories, you can still wear brown easily and mix it with your wardrobe.
How To Wear Wide Leg Jeans In Winter
This week I made a video showing five ways you can style your wide leg jeans as well as gave […]
How To Style A Blazer Casually – New Video
As Sydney-siders start heading back to offices for staggered workdays and those working from home still have Zoom meetings to attend, I thought it would be a good time to discuss the blazer and how we can adapt it to these in-between times. So this week, let’s talk how to style a blazer casually.
Casual Cold Weather Outfits For Sydney’s Temperatures
It’s been getting chilly outside and I thought since it’s raining and we’re all gearing up to waterproof our shoes (subtle reminder) why not put together some casual cold weather outfits for these dropping temperatures here in Sydney?
How Should A Trench Coat Fit A Woman?
It’s getting cold and even though we’ve mostly been indoors with the lockdown here, whenever I’ve had a chance to get outside I’ve been throwing on my trench coat – which made me think I hadn’t made a fit guide on that yet – so here it is! How should a trench coat fit a woman? And what should you look out for in a good quality trench, before investing in one?
What To Wear With A Pleated Midi Skirt
Today we’re chatting what to wear with a pleated midi skirt, how to wear one, where should a midi skirt hit and I’ve also made a video to go along with this post, so scroll down if you want to check that out.
How To Wear Sneakers Fashionably – Like A Stylist
The pandemic has made me a sneaker person, and if you’re after a few sneaker outfit ideas or want to learn how to wear sneakers fashionably then you’ve come to the right stylist – me!
How To Steam Your Clothes | Steaming Polyester & More
I am a steaming wiz, a unique trait to be proud of – I know. If I ever started a gang, it would be a steamer gang.
Womens: Packing List For Cold Weather
When you’re heading off on your winter get-away, the fabrics you choose and how you pack your bags is important! Let me share with you my packing list for cold weather that you can print off and customise yourself and some advice on picking the best fabrics to take with you!
Suit Terminology – Fits & Drop Sizing
Have you ever walked into an Apple store and brought a computer from someone who didn’t know a thing about them? Or rode out of a dealership with a car that the salesman knew nothing technical about? If you don’t know what type of suit you’re buying, you could be buying a dud. So, this week I’m starting a new series called Suit Terminology, designed to cover the essential knowledge you need to pick up a suit that ticks the boxes in quality, fit and style.
The Style Guide For Women Who Are Over It & Just Want To Look Good
I started this book seven years ago and today I’m excited to announce it’s release on July 30th! Learn how to build your own sense of style that is unique and works into your routine and stop spending on things you aren’t wearing.
Womens: How To Dress Broad Shoulders
Sometimes when we get dressed, we just can’t put our finger on the reason why that when our outfit seemed great in our minds, we ended up looking like a block with manicured fingernails, which is not the look we were going for.
Before You Marie Kondo Your Wardrobe – READ THIS!
I’ll be the first to admit when Marie Kondo released her book; The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up came out, I read it and loved it, thinking she had very useful tips of simplifying the clutter in my home using her KonMari Method.
How To Stop Buying Clothes You Never Wear And Build Your Own Style
We’ve all been there at least once and if you don’t know how to stop buying clothes you never wear then let me help! I’m a Personal Stylist and I work with clients on a weekly basis to get on top of their shopping habits.
Men’s: How A T-Shirt Should Fit
T-Shirts are a basic in anyone’s wardrobe, but especially a mans wardrobe. They’re worn year-round as a single piece or under layers and can be a piece heavily relied upon. With that in mind, I think we should learn how a t-shirt should fit so that every time we’re updating our wardrobe basics we’re nailing it.
Dressing For Menopause & Hot Flushes
This weeks weather had me thinking about the clients and family friends of mine currently experiencing one of the inconvenient things that come along with ageing as a woman. Menopause. Particularly, hot flushes in over 30 degree heat.
Where To Hem Your Pants To – Women’s Pants
I catch the train almost every day into the city to shop and on weekdays particularly I see hems sitting well past their intended length. Some are sitting crumpled around the ankle, others hugging the underneath of the wearers heel with a few grams of Sydney’s street grime on them and on the odd occasion I spy a little row of safety pins holding up a recently (or likely not so recently) fallen hem.
How A Pencil Skirt Should Fit
The pencil skirt is one of those items women either love or tell me that they can’t wear. In actual fact, the pencil skirt, when fitted correctly is one of the most universally flattering skirts amongst A-Line and wrap style skirts.
The Post Breakup Wardrobe & Finding Your Style
Your living arrangements, hobbies, friends circle and general lifestyle can change when you go through a break up. One thing that often doesn’t change, but needs to – is your wardrobe.
My Top 10 Menswear Stores In Sydney City
As a Fashion Stylist, I’m constantly spending my time searching through racks of clothing for that perfect piece for my client. I know my clients and who they want to be and I know that just any old pair of pants won’t do. They have to be the pair of pants, or they won’t be suitable. Over my time shopping for men in Sydney City, I’ve come across many stores but there’s just some that take the cake.
Fused Suiting VS. Half Suiting VS. Canvas Suiting | What’s The Difference?
Fused or canvased, ever heard of these words being used in a suiting store? Maybe you’ve seen them written on a tag but have no idea what they mean. In this post I’m going to give you a lesson in suiting that usually only those in the industry, or seasoned suit shoppers understand.
How to Button Your Suit | The Rules Of Buttoning Your Suit
Not sure when is the right time to button your suit or jacket? There are different rules for different types, and I’ve got you covered!
Mens Wardrobes That Will Inspire You To Makeover Your Wardrobe
An organised wardrobe helps clients to see exactly what they own so that getting dressed is simple and adding duplicates of an item is avoided. When I start organising a mens wardrobe, I love to start by making sure all of the hangers are the same. It makes such a difference to the overall look and ensures that clothing is hanging at the same level throughout.
How A Sports Jacket Should Fit
Looking to add something sharp to your wardrobe that’s not as formal as a blazer but not as casual as a bomber? The sports jacket is a great addition that’s classic, sharp and versatile and I love them! Especially when they fit well!
Men’s: How To Organise Your Wardrobe
A big reason why we feel overwhelmed with our wardrobes is because they’re not organised well.
How To Pick The Right Accessories For Your Suit
Looking good is all in the details, which is why picking the right accessories for your suit is important. Todays post is all about getting those accessories perfect, I’ll show you what ties to look for and point out a few lesser known styling tips that can make a big impact on your outfit.
What Groomsmen Should Wear
So you popped the question, said yes, or just did what my parents did and said ‘we should get married’ followed by a ‘yeah, okay,’ and now you’re searching the internet looking for the answers on what groomsmen should wear, and maybe what you should wear too.
Why Do You Need A Shoe Tree For Your Shoes?
Why do you need shoe trees and what are they for? Which type of shoe tree do you need and why? There’s a lovely cobbler in the Strand Arcade who is constantly looking at my new clients’ old shoes like he’s found a stray puppy. Paul from Coombs knows shoe care like no one else I know and he knows when someone isn’t looking after their shoes.
The new Busy Bitch Planner is here and it’s fabulous!
I’ve been a little absent on the blog in the last month for a few reasons, mainly I’ve been busy with work, this time of year is my craziest up until about March while juggling work, this blog and a few other exciting projects – this planner has been getting ready to help you all get your shit together in the new year and it’s been helping me just as much as I hope it helps you.
Men’s: How To Wear A Denim Jacket
As much as a Style Icon, Justin Timberlake is now, he’s partly responsible for making men shy away from wearing denim jackets. He caused way too much confusion where there shouldn’t be. It’s a denim jacket. It’s not hard to go wrong until you wear an entire denim suit complete with a denim hat and a matching denim Brittany Spears. But if you really want to know how to pull off the denim jacket and actually look like a complete stud, here’s how.
Why Celebrities Look Good In EVERYTHING!
There’s a big secret many talented stylists and celebrities have been keeping for years. You all know the reason I started this blog was not only to help women dress in a way that makes them feel confident but let them in on the tricks effortlessly stylish people use to make clothing work.
Fashion Over 50 – Simple Steps To Updating Your Style
It’s no secret that brands, even those intended for women in their 50’s and 60’s, use much younger models to make us feel inspired by their clothing. We all know that sometimes it’s not inspiring at all, sometimes it just makes us feel lost.
Develop Personal Style: Using Pinterest To Create A Style Moodboard
I’m sitting in a café at the moment in jeans, a tucked in long-sleeve thermal and a thick woolly knit that has pom poms on it. I sound like a piñata, but if you saw me you would think there’s just the right amount of pom poms on this jumper to not want to whack me with a stick.
How To Wear Printed Socks
It takes someone comfortable in his style to pull a look like this off, but you don’t have to be a style extraordinaire to do it. This look is perfect for the races, derby day, cocktail parties and smart casual events and helps you to look like the perfect gentleman when out and about.
Large Women’s Shoes In Australia – Brand Directory
Shoes are supposed to be our guilty pleasures, the items we invest in because they’re gorgeous! They’re supposed to lift our outfits, our spirits and our backsides! We should all be able to have a good shoe collection, regardless of size.
How To Ditch The Impulse Shopping
It’s not news to anyone that shopping for clothes can be damn hard. I love it, don’t get me wrong but I completely understand why my clients, especially my new ones don’t like to shop.
Is It Too Good To Wear?
We fell in love with them in the store and we’re worried about ruining them doing mundane tasks. So we save them, adoring them gathering dust and wishing we had the right place to wear them. I hear you!
How To Wear A Sports Jacket And Why You Need One!
The smart younger brother of the traditional blazer. A sports jacket, not to be confused with a blazer, is a smart basic option that gives versatility to the smart casual and business casual side of a man’s wardrobe.
Remove That Shoe Odour From Your Closet
Because we wear our shoes for long periods of time, experience different heat levels, sweat into them, get dirt on them, we get them wet – then if we have a shoe closet or closed in area for our shoes, we pop them away.
Kicking My Own Happy Wardrobe Goals
Can you believe it’s nearly 2018? It dawned on me today when I was working on a photo shoot in a beautiful California bungalow style home, shooting luxurious towels in the warm sun what a different year this has been for me.
How To Clean Out Your Closet
The new year will be approaching soon, reminding us of all the things we planned to do but didn’t get around to because we got stuck on Pinterest, looking up recipes for diet food that doesn’t taste like diet food (sorry, we found no pins that matched your search). So, to start the new year feeling like an Effortless Bitch, you need to learn how to clean out your closet like a Fashion Stylist.
How To Buy Vintage Clothing
Some people buy vintage clothing that seems made for them, expensive and unique – and others shop for vintage but fail, bringing back things that reek of dust, stale perfume and moths – Erk!
Summer Maternity Wear For The Hot & Pregnant
I do not, for one second, envy those Effortless Bitches carrying a baby in Spring and Summer in Australia. If you’re not swollen from the pregnancy yet, you’re certainly sporting swollen feet from the heat and those sandals you got that had extra room for just that aren’t feeling so fab anymore. If you’re after some summer maternity clothing – follow me, I have the goods.
Bathroom & Makeup Organisation Ideas
If you’ve been keeping up with my latest posts, you’d have read my Home Organisation Rampage article about being so motivated to organise that I’ve gotten angry when my Dymo labeller runs out of labels. I’m not ashamed to be that person.
What To Consider Before Having Your Wardrobe Redesigned
My passion for a well-designed wardrobe stems from wanting to make my wardrobe a place I like to be. For me, there’s nothing as calming of a morning than opening a closet that is organised, easy to use, where I can see what I own.
My Home Organisation Rampage
Part of my job as a Stylist is to help clients maintain an interchangeable and organised wardrobe. Organising for me is contagious, I love containers and my Dymo labeller. The other day when my labeller ran out of labels, I felt like throwing my Ikea step ladder, that I was standing on, through the window.
How To Store Your Clothes For A Year Or Longer
This time of year, many of my clients are jetting off overseas for a few months at a time and leaving many of their gorgeous clothes in storage. The scary part about storing your clothing for a long period of time is that you could come home to find your clothes are mouldy, rust, moth or cockroach eaten and even discoloured. A horrible thought, I know.
How To Get A Core Wardrobe
Putting your own spin on fashion is what gives you style but it’s so easy to own too many plain or out-there items without having a healthy balance of both to give you a versatile wardrobe, that doesn’t get you stuck in a style rut.
Hiring A Personal Stylist – What To Know Before You Start
All you need to know about hiring a personal stylist or image consultant before you let them into your wardrobe.
What To Wear To School Pick Up
Now I must admit, I haven’t been in a school for years.
I don’t have children and I like to keep a safe distance from un-hemmed pants, scuffed black shoes and the overwhelming scent of body spray, but when living in Sydney, it’s easy to pass the schools and see the general dress code that’s going on between mothers.
How To Care For Your Skin In Winter
I have this problem in winter where I get dry skin between my eyebrows. Being in and out of heated shopping centres all day with clients and then in the cold outside can really give my skin a less than flawless glow.
How to Wear Chelsea Boots
I’m a sucker for them! They’re comfortable, smart and there are so many styles available which gives our style more individuality! In this post I’m sharing my tips for finding a good Chelsea boot and what you can wear with them!
The First Date Outfit
When your heart is playing matchmaker, your wardrobe should too. What to wear on a first date is one of the most common questions asked on this blog, and I thought it was the right time I sit down and share my thoughts on it.
How To Make Your Shoes Comfortable
The past two weekends I’ve had a number of social engagements and mixed with the weather, I admit, it’s been hard to dress. Everything looks so much better with a simple strappy heel, but when it’s 11 degrees outside (and as an Australian, I can’t compute this), keeping all of your toes just outweighs fashion.
How To Style Plus Size Skinny Jeans
When I pick up a pair of skinny jeans or slim leg jeans for a client who ranges from a size 16 and up, I’m met with a cautious look.
Style Therapy – My New Mini Ebook
Sometimes having a wardrobe full of clothing and nothing to wear isn’t because you hold on to too much clothing, it’s because of the way you shop.
What To Wear Postpartum – Style Tips
Despite the common idea that once the baby is out, you can basically go back to wearing normal clothes – this is so not the case.
Maternity Style Inspiration For Winter
Time to forget those tunics and trapeze shaped dresses! I’ve got some fabulous winter maternity style tips that don’t involved childish prints or poorly cut fabric!
My Brand Fit Guide: Bras For Flat Chests
I’ve always been flat chested. Growing up, I was under the impression that my boobs would grow to an average size someday, but that never happened. So I’ve been buying bras for flat chests for years and I’m here to share my wisdom.
10 Reasons You’re Holding On To Clothing
I clean out at least one new wardrobe a week and after years of doing this, I’ve noticed that the reason clients hold onto things longer than necessary is for reasons other than not having time, or not knowing what to keep.
3 Easy Ways To Make Your Wardrobe Neat
Often in the new year, once we start getting back into the groove of things, our wardrobes and our homes organisation can end up taking the back seat. When part of your daily routine is finding something to wear, you want your wardrobe to be easy to use, aesthetically pleasing and maintainable. You don’t want to have to sort through a plethora of items just to find a good pair of jeans to wear.
When Do You Need To Dry Clean Your Clothing?
I’ve always been under the mindset that you shouldn’t buy an item if you won’t be able to care for it, or the care for it will be too expensive for the items use. What I notice more often than not these days though is that brands are using the ‘Dry Clean Only’ tag as more of a precaution rather than giving you proper cleaning instructions.
Top 40 Petite Clothing Brands – Sydney, Australia & Online
Shopping for petite clothing brands in Sydney, Australia or Online can be tough, so I’ve got my top 40 petite brands narrowed down for you in this handy little list!
5 Reasons Why Shopping In Bulk Is Smarter
If you’re like the majority of the population who shops for clothes in dribs and drabs, shopping in bulk probably seems a bit strange, not to mention, time consuming. Most of my clients hate shopping and I can understand why, the lines, the people, the mirrors and fitting room lighting. The ‘Oh my god, you look great it in that!’ girl who will say that to you if you’re wearing a tablecloth (as long as the store sells it). Shopping for most people can be a bit of a task. I get it.
What To Wear When You’re Single On Valentines Day
At the start of this year I became single again and one of the first thoughts I had was that this would be the first Valentines Day I’d spend as a singleton in Sydney.
How To Get A La La Land Inspired Wardrobe
Since it came out, La La Land has been the movie everyones talking about, and not only for its amazing Casablanca inspired story line, or it’s great music and stunning cast.
What Is Business Casual & How To Do It Right
With so many different work environments, different bosses and office culture – it can be hard to work out what is business casual, what’s too casual and what’s just a plain old mess of dragging hems and boring black tattered work pants.
Quick & Simple Fashion Tips For Effortless Style
I admit I am a workaholic cat lady who gets a little too emotional over fabric and at the start of this year, I was forced into really considering what I wanted.
The New Years Resolution And Going Down A Size
Ah, January 1st. That time of year when we’re all reminded to dust off our hideously stiff running shoes, strap our boobs down with sports bras and be #blessed and #eatclean until we develop summer bodies just in time for winter.
How To Get A Wardrobe Like Jessica Pearson
I love it when I have a corporate client because I get to be extra tailored, extra caffeinated and I get to throw a bit of Jessica Pearson’s style into my wardrobe.
Your Chic Summer Holiday Capsule Wardrobe
For those of you who subscribe to my news letter, you’ll know that last month I went to Hong Kong during a Typhoon.
What To Wear For Professional Headshots
Professional headshots, the source of many sleepless nights and crash diets across the globe. They scare everyone, Effortless Bitch or not.
How To Look Tall In Flats
As someone who gets her cardio from walking around shopping centres in a brisk fashion and running up escalators the wrong way because I saw an item for a client as I got half way down, I know just how important a great pair of flats is and what an impact they can have on an outfit. One of the common things I hear clients say when trying on a new item is ‘I’ll have to wear heels with this.’
Do It Yourself: Wardrobe Redesign
If you’ve been spending your time on Pinterest looking at wardrobe design and gorgeous walk-in closets, but you’re not so handy with a hammer – I have some very exciting news.
Where To Sell Or Donate Your Clothes In Sydney Or Online
When cleaning out a client’s wardrobe, one thing I hear a lot is a worried ‘How much money did I spend on clothes I’m not wearing?’ when they look to the pile of clothes we’re removing. With the new year fast approaching, many of us get the cleaning bug. We want to cull our wardrobes, our pantry’s, our garages, heck, even our makeup bags – but sometimes we don’t just want to throw the items away – we’d prefer to donate or sell them.
How To Lighten Jeans Or Your Denim Jacket
Denim jackets are one of the best light-weight jacket options for men’s and women’s summer wardrobes. Sometimes they can take a little breaking in to get that effortless look and if regular washing just isn’t doing the trick – I’ve got
How To Wear Spanx In Summer
While summer usually requires less fabric, one thing we can get really stuck with is visible panty lines because summer fabrics are usually thinner when our backsides remain the same. Now, I don’t like to rely on spanx to make a dress look good, but sometimes a few Magnum Ego’s and jars of Nutella force me to when I have a summer event to go to and I plan to wear something a little more clingy.
Where To Shop Vintage Inspired Clothing In Australia
I love a red lip, a fitted waist and a great pair of cat-eye sunglasses.
How To Fake Longer Legs With Clothing
I love a bit of leg, shaving them is quite a task, but in the right outfit – they’re amazing. Now this post isn’t for women who already have gloriously long, evenly toned legs.
How Long Should Quality Shoes Last?
I once worked in a shoe store and I would constantly get men and women coming in saying ‘I purchased these shoes x months ago, and they’re already falling apart.’ My inner effortless bitch wanted to say ‘WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING TO YOUR FABULOUS QUALITY SHOES!’ but my customer service voice had to take the shoes, refund them and blow them kisses as they left. Ugh.
What To Look For In Good Quality Shoes
A phrase I never hear women or men say when purchasing shoes are ‘only skinny people can wear that’ or ‘you’ve got to be a model to wear shoes like those.’ As a Stylist, I’m hearing these phrases come out of private clients mouths regularly when referring to clothing, but never when referring to shoes.
Introducing The Busy Bitch Planner For 2017
There is something oddly satisfying about buying new stationery.
How To Wash Your Clothing – The Basics
Knowing how to wash your clothing isn’t as easy as it used to be, with new washing machines and a variety of solutions, fabrics and methods, it can really make you sweat. And because effortless bitches don’t sweat over anything other than a good sale, I’m here to show you the ropes.
Spring Racing Fashion Tips From A Personal Stylist
I actually love the races, but more for entertainment value. Every time I think of the Melbourne Cup, or any horse racing event, I think of Kath and Kim.
Stylish Plus Size Swimwear For Effortless Bitches
When summer comes around, we often find ourselves walking past swimwear stores with one thought ‘Oh god, it’s that time again,’ and as someone whose only ever burned and jiggled in the sun myself, I’m part of that squad too.
Dress Slimmer & Perkier – Without The Gym
I hate the gym, I’m not a fan at all.
What To Wear To A Networking Event
When you run your own business, networking comes with it, as much as we may love or hate it. I have a love/hate relationship with it myself, do I go alone? Don’t I? How do I break the ice? When is the right time to hand over a business card without seeming too pushy? But one thing I’m not stuck on is knowing what to wear to a networking event.
How To Organise Your Wardrobe For Spring
It’s the perfect time of year to kick your excuses in the backside, open up those wardrobe doors and have a clean out like you’ve never had before.
How To Get Oil Stains Out Of Clothing
Pizza? Yes. Donuts? Yes. Carbonara? Yes.
What To Wear When You’re Pregnant
If you’re pregnant or have ever had to shop for someone who is pregnant, you’ll notice that in your average shopping mall theres very few maternity options.
How To Stop Your Jeans From Fading
If your jeans are intentionally faded, fabulous! But most of the time, we buy a great pair of jeans and it’s not long until our lovely denim duds have faded so much that we feel a little ripped off.
The A-Z Of Plus Size Brands In Australia
If you range between a size 8 to 12 in Australia, you usually don’t have much of a problem finding clothing, sizes 14 and 16 still aren’t that hard to find either – but once you hit a size 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 or 30 – your options can seem like they’re seriously low. But fear not my gorgeous, Effortless Bitches. I’ve been making lists again and from the reaction to our last curvy girls post where I made a lengthy list of brands you can shop with for formal wear, if you’re a size 16 to 22 in Australia (which you can have a geez at here), I decided to make another one!
Fashion On A Budget – Be Effortless AND Broke!
While I may be an expert on personal styling, there’s one thing that no matter how hard I try, I just can’t refrain from – and that’s spending money. Let me loose in a shop; furniture, clothing, cake, books, you name it and I am a dangerous financial blizzard thats bound to come out so broke that I’ll be forced into going on a tap water and buttered bread cleanse for the next two weeks. So knowing how to have style and play around with fashion on a budget is important to me for obvious reasons.
What To Look For In Perfect Fit Jeans
No one likes a saggy denim bum except Eminem, that rapper, and he’s not an Effortless Bitch.
Online Shopping Tips For Effortless Bitches And Shopaholics
As you know, I’m a Fashion Stylist, so you’ve probably guessed my preference for shopping in person trumps shopping online.
Shoes For Wide Feet & Where To Get Them!
With the current selection of shoes in stores being mainly pointed and narrow toe – what do the women with wider feet or bunions have to choose from? To the untrained eye, not much! But as a Stylist, I come up with this issue with clients often.
Are We Getting Tricked Into Being Boho?
Short answer, yes. And while you might be sitting there at your keyboard or staring at your phone, vigorously shaking your head, because boho style isn’t your thing, I hope you hair-sprayed your do today.
Where To Find Plus Size Formal Dresses
While I would be the modelling industry’s idea of plus size at a size 10, I’ve never been in the position myself where I couldn’t find an evening dress because majority of brands didn’t cater for my size.
Going Up A Dress Size Can Make You Look Chic
Fat days suck. They often come as a package deal with our time-of-month, full-moon looneys and forgetting our coffee cards right when we were due for a free coffee stamp. I hear you, sister. But lets not confuse ourselves between a fat day and a day where you might have to go up a size in clothing.
What To Wear To A Winter Formal or Cocktail Event
While we may not be red carpet event frequenters, on the odd occasion, we’re invited to attend an event where it’s formal and it’s cold.
Alterations For Petites
We all have our go-to brands that we love to shop with, but when you want something fresh, because you’re petite, you feel limited.
Five Wardrobe Essentials To Invest In
We’ve seen all the must-have’s lists online and the ‘hot trends’ seasonal blog posts, so if you thought this was one of them, I don’t apologise for wearing my practical (and timeless) pants and telling you no.
What To Wear When You Work From Home
Studies have actually shown that those who work from home and get dressed like they’re going to an office, complete with hair and makeup, have a higher productivity rate than those who stay in their pyjamas or make little effort to get dressed.
Mistakes You’re Making In The Fitting Room
We all hate the fitting rooms, no one is excluded here. I’m not like one of those people that tells you I love it (just because I’m a strong advocate for trying before buying) when I secretly hate it.
Sagitine – Wardrobe Care To Care About
If you live in a city area, you may have clothing dry-cleaned more often than you’d like and the money you spend on it per month is probably a sum you’d rather not think about.
How To Get Chocolate Out Of Clothing
We can’t all be perfect. Sometimes when we’re in need of a pick-me-up we’re in such a rush to feel that satisfaction that chocolate brings that we get chocolate all over our bold lips, manicured fingernails and amazing outfits.
How To Add Colour To Your Winter Wardrobe
While many of us are still soaking up what’s left of the sun, the stores are starting to fill with snippets of autumn and winter wardrobe pieces and we’re reminded – the dark season is coming and it’s time you learn how to add colour to your winter wardrobe.
Why You Need A Good Tailor
There is not one client I have that I don’t recommend clothing alterations to. For me, not recommending alteration would as disastrous and nightmarish as walking out of a store with a bag with a bag of spanking new crocs.
What You Should Know When Shopping For A Wedding Dress
The sound of wedding bells is like a siren or wolf call for some. The second the word ‘Wedding’ is mentioned, the price sky rockets.
What To Know About Your Next Winter Coat
Ahhh, winter. Heaters, cake, a lower frequency of shaving and my favourite – the clothes!
How To Shop For Shoes Like A Stylist
Sometimes I feel like I have a hobble radar inbuilt that beeps every time I see a woman wearing the wrong shoes.
Autumn Winter Shopping Tips For Effortless Bitches
If you’ve been frequenting the shops lately, you’ll have noticed the array of autumn and winter clothing filtering through the stores.
Why Trend Magazines Aren’t Giving You Personal Style
Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of great magazines out there with some brilliant fashion and lifestyle articles, but something that’s really hit home to me lately after a recent chat with my book agent, was how many of them actually consider you as a person and not as a consumer?
How To Dress As A Mother Of The Bride
Every time I hear the words ‘Mother Of The Bride’ I think of two things, taffeta and flesh toned stockings that are too dark for the wearer.
What You Need To Know About Buying Shapewear
When a special occasion approaches, many of us plan to change our diets, drink more water and buy more exercise gear.
How To Store Your Jewellery
If you’re an accessories lover, like me, you’ll notice that there is a huge gap in the market for jewellery storage that doesn’t take up crazy amounts of room.
Why Get A Bra Fitting? Are My Ladies Lopsided?
Boobs, they’re the best and worst things for us women, regardless of the size.
Five Signs You’re Not Dressing Your Age
You know when you duck to the bathroom after spending some time out with others and you notice you have food stuck in your teeth? You think to yourself, why didn’t anyone tell me? They didn’t want you to get embarrassed but by not telling you, let you do just that.
How To Look Effortless – According To A Personal Stylist
Not every effortlessly stylish woman is willing to share her best style tips for the greater good, which is why you have me! Let me show you how to make effortless style work for you.
Clear Nail Polish Hacks For Fashion Emergencies!
I love ah-hah moments, especially those involving things I can do to make my wardrobe better and ESPECIALLY when those things used to make said things better, are things I own already.
Conf3ss Shoes – One Pair Of Shoes – Endless Options
If you live in a city area or in an apartment, you would know that wardrobe space is just about as limited as people who can pull off crocs.
Harlow – Fashionable Plus Size Clothing
I’m hired to style plus size women on a regular basis and one thing I do notice is a huge lack of options for anyone with a sense of style.
Dressing For Your Shape Instead Of Weighing In
Focus On Dressing For Your Shape Instead Of Obsession Over A Weight.
What To Wear To Christmas Lunch
Many of us have mixed feelings about Christmas lunch, it’s a time to spend with your family, be thankful and eat until we’re definitely not zipping up our skinny jeans for at least a fortnight but it’s also a time that can be a little stressful when it comes to choosing what to wear. Sometimes you’re seeing people you haven’t seen in a while and you want to look your best but still be comfortable in the warm December weather. So what should you wear?
How To Shop The Boxing Day Sales
Being a Fashion Stylist, you could say that I never actually left retail because a big part of my job is finding items for clients. However, back when I did work in retail, I worked every boxing day sale and it wasn’t pretty, mainly because it’s filled with women who don’t know how to shop the boxing day sales like an Effortless Bitch would.
How To Shop For Accessories
Every time I meet a new client and look through their wardrobe one of the first things I do is check out their accessories collection.
5 Style Tips For New Years Eve
The size of our clutch to phone ratio is no longer the only problem us Effortless Bitches face when preparing for party season.
Heather McDowall – Custom Headwear
Ever fallen so in love with a piece of clothing or an accessory that all you want to do is wear it everywhere, take a thousand photos of it and drop its existence in your wardrobe into as many conversations as possible? You’re not alone.
How To Care For Suede Shoes
Every time you fail to waterproof your suede shoes, an Effortless Bitches hope dies.
How To Roll Your Sleeves
How do all those Effortless Bitches have their sleeves rolled so perfectly? Here’s how!
Measure Yourself For Online Shopping
Because sizing isn’t standard anymore and shopping online excites you too much, knowing your measurements is just as important as knowing how to tie your shoe laces. Step aside, That Effortless Bitch is showing you how to take your measurements this week!
How To Dress Your Bridesmaids
Getting your wedding party styled in the perfect way can be tough work, knowing how to dress your bridesmaids when they all have different bodies, styles and skin tones is just the beginning of it all.
How to Deal with Retail Therapy the Right Way
There are many ways women handle a bad day, but buying your way into feeling better won’t help and retail therapy isn’t covered by health insurance.
What to Wear When Seeing Your Ex
Eek!!! We’ve all had our fair share of awkward parties where we strategically worked the room according to where our ex-was standing, in order to avoid them.
What Are Smart Fabrics? Really.
Just because we’re seeing the words ‘Smart Fabric’ on a garment, doesn’t mean it’s a smart investment.
The Wedding Stylist
Years ago there was no such thing as a Bridal or Wedding Stylist, the person who helped the bride get her wedding parties outfits into order.
What To Pack For A Weekend Away
Knowing what to pack for a weekend away can be tough work when you want to pack light and look amazing!
Plus Size Fashion Rules You Should Break Today
When looking good only seems possible when the idea is attached to a certain size or body shape, it takes the fun right out of style and makes you feel like you’ve got less options. So instead of focusing on a number, focus on a feeling; confidence.
How To Tell Fake And Real Leather Apart
Wondering if that leather jacket is the real deal or too good to be true? This week I’m teaching you how to tell fake leather and real leather apart.
How To Wear Black On Black
While most of us can agree that black is one of the main colours in our wardrobes, we can’t all agree that we know how to wear it without looking like a walking black blob of poor style choices. Fear not, I’m here with some more tips, this time it’s how to wear black on black in the best possible way.
How To Care For Your Jeans
When we buy our jeans from the store, we try them on, twirl around in them, check our backsides, do the sit test and finally, hopefully, make a decision that they’re the winning pair. With all that fuss, only months later, you’ve got saggy jeans that look years old, have faded significantly and you don’t know why, but I do.