There’s a style rule I teach clients, and it’s the fastest way to understand whether your image is working for you or working against you. I call it the One-Second Rule. The premise is simple. If someone glances at you for one second – walking into a...

It’s All Hallows’ Eve. A night when the veil is thin, shadows whisper, and intuition speaks up (if you’re willing to listen). And personal style has its own ghosts too. The ghosts of your fashion past. The “what was I thinking?” outfits, the expensiv...

I used to think snagging a bargain was just smart shopping. Who doesn’t love getting something “on sale”? But over time, especially as I began reshaping my relationship with personal style, I realised the real thrill of the bargain hunt wasn’t about...

How the people around you quietly shape (and mirror) your personal style. There’s something fascinating about how style energy spreads. Last night at choir, I noticed a woman – someone our some age that my friend and I have sung alongside for a coupl...

I should warn you upfront. This is not the blog post you think it is. I’m not here to tell you to “invest in yourself” or “look your best to feel confident.” You already know that by now. You’re not here for slogans. You’re here because you understan...

Colour is a powerful tool in your wardrobe. The right colours don’t just make you look good, they can change how you feel, influence how others perceive you, and even shift your entire outlook on the day ahead. This isn’t just a theory. It’s science,...

Brisbane fashion put on its most stylish weekend and I got to be right in the middle of it. A personal stylist-dedicated weekend called “Styled to Succeed” in late August was two days of fashion, connection, and inspiration. I can’t wait to share wha...

There’s a myth that great style requires a bottomless budget. In reality, it comes down to choices. Every stylish woman you admire isn’t just throwing money at the problem. She’s making smart decisions that keep her looking sharp, aligned to her pers...

Brisbane is a city that celebrates sunshine, colour and an outdoors lifestyle. There seems to be a sense of more “open” and positive energy around. It’s one of the things I love about living here. But after 20 years working in corporate, government,...

Something shifted this week in Brisbane. The air felt lighter. The sun, warmer. Daffodils started pushing through like they knew we were all ready to come alive again. For me, that’s always the cue that Spring/Summer is around the corner. And so logi...