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What can a Personal Style Specialist do for you??

I’m often asked what I do so I’ve set out some info. I like to call myself a Personal Style Specialist. I could also describe myself as a fashion advisor, image consultant or image professional. But I’m not a stylist. A Personal Style Specialist is different; read on for how…

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Wardrobe, Body Shape, Personal Style, Self Confidence Laura Coutts Wardrobe, Body Shape, Personal Style, Self Confidence Laura Coutts

Shapes, Styles and Silhouettes workshop

Putting together an outfit is like any other creative process - only you're designing it to fit on your own body. It's highly personal, but how well do you know your own body? Have you analysed its shapes and lines - and do you know how its shapes and lines relate to different styles of clothing? This workshop will teach you how.

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Body Shape, Personal Style, Fashion Laura Coutts Body Shape, Personal Style, Fashion Laura Coutts

Getting your proportions right

Changing the proportions is one of the biggest differences you can make to an outfit. There are certain proportions that look interesting or exciting and others that look boring or even chaotic. The principle of proportion is based on the Golden Mean (or golden ratio) and applies to art and design, nature and mathematics as well as other stuff. Find out how to apply this to what you wear here.

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Colour, Body Shape, Personal Style, Self Confidence Laura Coutts Colour, Body Shape, Personal Style, Self Confidence Laura Coutts

The colour black

Black is strong, rich and dramatic. Black is easy to coordinate with and can sometimes give the impression that an item is better quality than it is. So it’s easy to see why it appeals to so many women. Because of its increasing ubiquity, however, black – in Melbourne particularly – is at risk of losing its impact.

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