In the dc Blog
My travel capsule wardrobe
The basis of the capsule wardrobe I travelled with and why it worked
My real (favourite) clients
Most people I work with are not household names. In fact I've been known to say that the less certain you feel about working with a personal stylist, the more fun we’ll have working together!
What's personal style got to do with IWD?
Quite a lot, actually. Think about the rituals you engage in before leaving for work and what a man does.
How to get your headshot right
We know it’s important for your professional image to have a good headshot. Here’s a reminder on why that is and how to achieve it.
Viva Magenta
Here is Viva Magenta presented in many guises with hues that harmonise with it and others that are bolder. Inspiration if you’re looking to wear it with more than neutrals.
Colour clashing
Want some party colour in your life? How about clashing colour? Do you know how to? What makes colours clash? Is colour clashing the same as colour blocking? The answers are here.
Undressed review
My review of the new reality TV show, Undressed, and how it relates to the image consulting and style work I do.
The Queen's sartorial brand
It’s difficult to imagine someone with a stronger sense of personal style than Queen Elizabeth II. I attended the Fashioning a Reign exhibition at Buckingham Palace in 2016. These are my insights into what her sartorial style conveyed.
The Harper's Bazaar Singapore visit
When an editor-in-chief from an international magazine visits, he doesn't want to see fashion he can see in any other city; so we show him some local independents.
How to wear comfortable luxe
‘Comfortable Luxe’ is the term I’ve coined for a new blend of trends. Jeanette Findlay’s easy-wear coat with slight sheen by Andrea Nicholson fits the bill!
Will dressing up see you taken seriously at work?
Traditionally the more formally we dressed the more seriously we were taken at work. But does this still work? Here are the principles to apply now.
Busting through comfort and style
This is a dilemma I haven’t completely resolved for myself but I do have a few tips to share. I know I’m not alone in loving comfortable clothes.
Teal and other colours of politics
Colours can be evocative or provocative, depending on how they are used. They were, and are still, used to convey political meanings.
Dressing for sunshine
Tips for dressing to protect your skin from the sun. There’s more to it than a hat and some great sunglasses!
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.
Styling for Adaptive Fashion
There are some exciting things happening in the adaptive fashion market, with the looks becoming more exciting all the time!
Looking alluring
Alluring is alluring in itself. It’s a difficult thing to articulate but we know when we feel like we’re being lured in. Why does it happen and how can we manifest it?
It's my 10th birthday!
It’s been 10 years since I began my business. I’ve had a lot to think about as I reflect on the last decade!
Very Peri - an analysis of the colour of 2022
My take on the Pantone colour of the year for 2022. Have we seen this one before?? I’m struggling to find this fresh. Or warm…
Everyday Creativity
There are numerous ways to be creative every day. Even the art of getting dressed, something we almost always do on a daily basis, deserves more credit for the skill it takes to do this well.