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.
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 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 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?
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why Get A Bra Fitting? Are My Ladies Lopsided?
Boobs, they’re the best and worst things for us women, regardless of the size.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 Are Smart Fabrics? Really.
Just because we’re seeing the words ‘Smart Fabric’ on a garment, doesn’t mean it’s a smart investment.
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.