In the dc Blog
English country comfort
This is the final post on the challenge I set myself to travel Europe with just carry-on luggage and includes a snapshot of every outfit I wore.
Country house casual
Continuing my challenge of living out of a small suitcase, this is how it worked in surprisingly warm weather and a look at how I fitted it all in.
Travelling to Europe just with carry on
I’ve set myself a challenge to travel to Europe with only carry on luggage. Follow along to see if and / or how I manage!
Benefits of Capsule Wardrobes
Are you a capsule wardrobe kind of person? There are lots of benefits to them but they're not for everyone.
Ethical, sustainable, circular and slow
Ethical, sustainable, circular and slow fashion? Are you familiar with these terms?
And are you interested in being part of a brand new program for applying these concepts to fashion?
Returning to work; from comfort to client facing
What to do when you want to wear your PJ inspired lockdown attire when returning to work?! You’ve gotten used to comfy but now you need to meet clients again - transitioning from COVID19 enforced working from home…
Why I broke my pledge
Buying clothes is an occupational hazard for me, seeing so many beautiful and ethically made pieces, as I do.
Versatility is a great path to a more ethical fashion industry
Making your wardrobe more sustainable begins with getting more creative with your clothes.
New reasons to have a colour analysis
Simplification and downsizing. There’s a new trend happening around colour analysis, and it’s looking promising for the environment! Read about the genesis for my book, COLOUR: the secret to creating a Sustainable Wardrobe.
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…
What's your wardrobe style?
When I delve into a woman’s wardrobe I usually see one of two things… either there’s a conglomeration of disparate but potentially exciting items or there’s a sparse, neatly ordered system with few pieces but in co-ordinating colours.
Fitzroy fashion tour
Picture this: a glass of bubbly, meeting some of our finest independent fashion and accessories designers in their studios, a guided tour through Melbourne’s hippest fashion precinct, uncovering hidden gems and finding fabulous fashion – and of course free style advice all the way!
Fast fashion - is it for you?
Out walking recently, I came across one of those things I’ve always loved – a large market full of home baked goodies and secondhand and vintage fashion in a pretty, sunny garden. Sadly, I have to say I only found 4-5 things even worth considering. The rest of it was junk. Pure junk. The designs were bad, the fabrics had pilled or faded and the seams looked dodgy. In a word: cheap. Cheap, disposable, fast fashion.