What defines an ‘old’ piece of clothing? Is it ‘old’ because of its age or is it ‘old’ because we simply don’t wear it anymore?  By now, it is almost unavoidable not to be aware of our current clothing waste crisis. So much so, that our unwanted clothing is now a mountain visible from space! What will it take to create a lasting impact on our consumer habits? And can we truly re-love our existing wardrobes? View this post on Instagram A post shared by @ideservecouture Clothing to excess According to the UN, fast fashion holds 20% of the total waste produced global ..read more

Have you ever wondered why two people can wear the same item of clothing, but it can look so different on them? Enter the Kibbe body type system. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FCC Daily (@fashion_celebs_critics_) The Kibbe body types are a collection of archetypes designed to help you choose and wear clothes most harmonious with your body’s ‘essence’. In other words, the overall vibe of your body determined by physical characteristics such as bone structure, body flesh and facial features, as well as your body’s unique combination of yin and yang – or feminine a ..read more

*Disclaimer* this won’t find your instant ‘aesthetic’ nor will it be a guide to the latest trends, more so, navigating how you want to feel as you mirror your primary love language to your own personal style! Love never felt so good! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr. Wendy O'Connor LMFT,PsyD (@iamdrwendy) We are familiar with the five love languages… YES? We all trying to understand if we love compliments, cuddles, spending time or being showered with gifts and so much more. Personal style has become the equivalent of soul searching. By expressing our self-lo ..read more

Beyond the glistening of the diamonds, the ability to connect and express yourselves hangs in our jewellery. Just like carrots help us to see in the dark, carats can shine a light into who we want to be Let’s get into some psychological studies…  “Just let me do the talking.” - Jewellery Jewellery can be a ‘status object’, showcasing your… Wealth/ Social status – Rolex Religious beliefs – Cross Necklace Romantic availability – Diamond ring For example, from time, pearls, also known as the ‘queen of gems’ have been regarded by many cultures as one of the most precious natural ..read more

Hey, fashionistas! Ever wonder why some people seem to effortlessly make the best product choices while others struggle with decisions? Well, the answer may lie in our emotional intelligence, according to a groundbreaking study by Blair Kidwell, David M. Hardesty, and Terry L. Childers from the University of Kentucky. Picture this: You stroll into a store, eyeing those tantalizing outfits or the latest makeup trends. Your rational mind may know what’s good for you, but it turns out that your emotional intelligence plays a significant role in making those savvy fashion and health decisions ..read more

I’m back with another piece for @mrporter !! This time I’m here with tactics and even cheat codes (33 to be exact), that can give you what you need to battle winter. ⁠ ⁠ No one would consider the shorter, darker, colder days to be fertile ground for positivity. With a scroll of the timeline and a quick glance at the TV, we can collectively agree that, at this time of the year, you have to fight for your happiness – it’s not just going to drop in your lap. ⁠ ⁠ Check out the piece here for the inside track on defeating winter blues this season and making it through to the other ..read more

The mass production of individuality In some ways we are forever jeopardized by our own taste. When at the last Met Gala Olivia Wilde and Margaret Zhang wore the same dress in different colors the very dress was quickly forgotten (perhaps rightfully so) while there were a ton of articles commenting on their non-negative attitude towards the situation. The understanding being apparently that it’s something naturally embarrassing or at least uncomfortable to wear the same thing as somebody else to the same event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by E! News (@enews) A ..read more

You know that saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” It turns out our brains are hardwired to do the opposite. We’re talking about confirmation bias – that sneaky tendency to stick with our first impressions. It’s just how our brains work. How does this relate to clothing and social change? Clothing is like a megaphone for our values and beliefs. When people use fashion to go against the grain, it makes society sit up and take notice. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Vivienne Westwood Archives (@thewestwoodarchives) Imagine this: A bunch of people dead set ..read more

Such a fantastic audience and turn out to my talk all about how you can use #fashionpsychology to dress your best self at work! “For many years, we were taught to adopt ’workplace personas’ – to leave our true selves at the door and become the perfect boss or the ideal colleague. But now, for many of us, this has been flipped on its head, with ‘authenticity’ quickly becoming the new buzzword in many workplaces. This leaves us with a conundrum: how can we dress for work in a way that feels authentic but still manages to say all the right things to our colleagues? To ..read more

“The Hollywood film business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There is also a negative side.” – Hunter S. Thompson  Thompson likely wasn’t trying to be funny and it’s really, only mostly true. In 2022 I worked on some of my all-time favorite Hollywood gigs. I met ‘Animal’, ‘Dr. Teeth’ and the entire muppets band. I became part of a TV show-family with an unheard of 10 year run. I walked on Mars, attended a 1980’s Madonna concert and watched Larry Bird play for the Boston Celtics, courtside ..read more