I know. A bolder statement there's never been! And while many women will not go near a pair of skinny jeans, readers of my book The Capsule Wardrobe will know that I believe that skinny jeans can work for almost anyone. The trick was always in the elusive hunt for the perfect pair - and I think I've stumbled upon it! Denim review : Jeanswest Freeform 360 Jeanswest recently launched a new range of skinny denim called Freeform 360. With stretch in every direction, varying lengths (long & regular) and two fits (curve embracer and skinny) it read on paper like a dream come true. "I NEED to try ..read more

One of my most common style mantras is never stay dull. It's often so easy to lose your “fashion mojo” (believe me, I've seen it first hand with my clients) and fall into a rut of wearing the same thing or same brand over and over again. Next thing you know, BOOM! You’re wearing the same ratty tee and shorts everyone - even though you’ve been saying that you’ll replace them for something a bit more stylish for at least the past year. Changing your look is critical to your fashion mojo. To look contemporary you’ve got to stay up-to-date. The good news is I've got 10 ways to change your look for ..read more

There’s an “IT” bag this season and I’ve done all the hard work to find it for you. In essence, you’ll want to get your hands on anything woven, made out of straw or materials like reed or wood - because this humble little bag is all the rage this season. Yes, you will be doing the grocery run in very chic style when you’re piling your fruit and veg in to a woven shopping basket. Your maxi dress for drinks and lunch will be crying out for little straw clutch and your next trip to the beach won’t be complete without a straw bag with pom poms on it! So, which bags and where to find the “IT” bag ..read more

I’ve recently had a few requests to post tips on how to look taller.  This is a topic close to my heart being so petite myself. My love of fashion means that I’m constantly falling in love with different styles, shapes and trends. And if there’s one thing I’ve learnt over the years it’s that you need to be straight up with yourself that not all styles and trends will suit when you're petite and short. Now, I make better shopping decisions and put down the pieces that are better for someone with height. I pick up things that I know will suit my petite frame, and came up with these six sure ..read more

During the month of August in Sydney, I spent the month documenting how I lived with a 30x30 wardrobe - 30 pieces, for 30 days worth of outfits (or 31 days to be exact!). My aim was to show you that living and breathing the capsule wardrobe philosophy is very do-able, while still giving you variety and options in your outfits. It was a challenge indeed as I stayed true to the philosophy in my book and included shoes and bags in my 30 pieces. However as you can see in the following pics, it's not hard to keep things fun and interesting - even if you're working with a small, minimal wardrobe. D ..read more

With August around the corner, I am launching the August 30 Pieces, 30 Days Capsule Challenge! For those that have been living The Capsule Wardrobe lifestyle already (or even in part) - this is our chance to live and breathe it together. If you're new to this concept of mixing and matching just a few essentials to create your ultimate Capsule Wardrobe, I'll show you how to do this throughout the month of August. 30 Pieces, 30 Days Capsule Challenge Below you'll find a list of my 30 essentials - this is based on a Sydney winter but you can modify the list to best suit your current climate and ..read more

Winter is here in Australia and although the weather has cooled down, it doesn't mean that your style needs to follow suit! I've always talked about adapting your wardrobe and updating it with just a handful of key pieces every season. So for those of you battling the winter blues, here's my five key winter essentials that will not only keep you warm and cozy, but inject some new life and style in to your wardrobe this season. Don't worry my friends in the Northern Hemisphere - we're picking up top Spring / Summer picks in a blog post coming soon!) (I've also included screenshots below from a ..read more

Jeans. The thought of buying a new pair fills most of us with dread. Trust me, I know. I've impulsed purchased before (just because I work with fashion daily does not mean that I'm not prone to an emotional, feeling-ugh about myself kind of purchase!!!) and wound up with a pair that I've never worn (I had convinced myself I was as skinny as my skinny friend who was with me) AND a pair where I spend more time shoving my wobbly tummy into it, only to watch it spill out over the waistband again, than I do actually wearing it! So what are the tricks to picking jeans? Here are some of my essential ..read more

After my recent post on how to choose colours for your capsule wardrobe (if you missed it you can catch up here), I received a few requests to help you figure out which colour suits your complexion. While nothing beats being able to have an in-person consultation to work out your colours, this is a topic myself and my styling partner Rachel Worden explore in great detail in our online style course, Not About Size, and today I've borrowed a few of these colour tips to share with you.   1. What colours are you wearing? If you're unsure of what colour works for you, start by looking at ..read more

No matter who you are, when it comes to style EVERYONE has a journey. Style is rarely something you're "born" with. It's something you develop over time, as you learn more about yourself, your body and what works for you in terms of clothes, colours and accessories. And this is a journey that I know intimately, having been on it myself. I've been that kid at school, with crooked teeth and nerdy, big, terribly unflattering glasses. And thanks to the era I grew up in, I've worn some seriously awful late 80's / early 90's fashion trends :) I've also experimented as a young adult, wearing some si ..read more