Reality bites for the pivotHi ,So picking up from my last email, Elena’s Colour Analysis session was booked for a couple of weeks after her Personal Style consultation.But just before the appointment, something happened that I see now and again.She h...

The April Pink Moon is today, April second. And no, it won’t actually be pink. But what it will do is give you one of the most useful prompts of the year to look at your wardrobe, your personal style, and yourself with fresh eyes. I work with women e...

Identity catches up to lifeHi ,After Elena’s Personal Style consultation, I kept thinking about how common her situation actually is.Life changes quickly. But our wardrobes, and sometimes our self-image, lag behind.During the session we spent a good...

The Google search for "Who am I now?"Hi ,About a year ago a new booking came through my website for a Personal Style consultation.Let's call her "Elena".When someone books this session, it’s often because they want to know what works best for their b...

Mindful fashion is a smart, conscious choice that blends style with sustainability. But let’s skip the preaching and try a different perspective. Being a conscious consumer doesn’t mean sacrificing style or convenience. You can make choices that alig...

I am in a phase of aligning my home with period 9 energy. If you’ve felt a deep and magnetic urge to purge the “old” and refine your aesthetic lately, you aren’t alone. As of 2024, we have entered “period 9”, which is a 20-year feng shui cycle define...

I cried myself to sleep the other night. Over dresses. Not just any dresses. Would you believe dresses from 2016-2017 that I haven’t worn in a few years. Dresses that no longer align with my current style or fashion. Dresses I’ve been keeping for sen...

Hi ,I’ve been absent from your inbox for a month.Not because I ran out of things to say, but because a nasty virus decided to floor me. My grand plans for a high-energy start to the year were replaced by a recliner, painkillers, cough mixtures, tissu...

I’ve been quiet for several weeks. Not by choice, but because a nasty virus decided to move in and stay a while. My grand plans for a high-energy “New Year, New Momentum” went out the window. I had all these lofty goals for health and home, planning...

Hi there,Quick check-in as the year winds down.December is a little chaotic and intense, hey? Work wrap-up, family pressure, the heat, sourcing + wrapping gifts, too many social events in a week… Want to lighten the load ?Two suggestions for you righ...

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...