OLD is the new black. Fifty is the new 30. Sixty is the new 40. Or as one friend recently suggested – 70 is the new 55! Whatever your number, age is all…
WHILE there is a place for heels in every woman’s wardrobe, flat shoes are an obvious choice for practical reasons. But with flats this amazing, who needs heels? Unless you…
BLAME it on Ari Seth Cohen or call it the Advanced Style phenomena, but age is all the rage. Read it another way and it means that old is the…
There are plenty of creams, facial botox or other treatments that promise to erase wrinkles and slow down the hands of time. But how do we age gracefully? Despite all…
GIORGIO Armani once said “elegance is not about being noticed, it’s about being remembered”. Being remembered is one thing, but what woman doesn’t want to be noticed? The best way…
WANT to look like you have more cash than dash? More luxe than less? Or just want to upgrade your look? Being rich and fabulous isn’t always about money. And…
WHERE would women be without a bra? Imagine getting undressed without zips? A life without jeans? Fashion trends come and go, but our lives have been transformed by the invention…
EVERY city has its different destinations, those “quarters”, districts or laneways known for specific interests. It might be food-related, high fashion, fabric, homewares or the banking and legal fraternities. It’s also…
IT’S funny what life throws at you sometimes. How paths cross in life’s little journeys or run parallel with others. Or how we have short interactions and go on our…
BLACK would have to be the most popular fashion colour in the world. It’s WARDROBE 101 and there’s a reason why we wear so much of it. Just like the LBD,…


AS a journalist, one of my pet hates is the misuse of certain words. Words such as “like” when used instead of “such as, as or as if”. Or the…
THEY talk about “great years” when describing vintages of wine. I know it’s a long bow but you could also draw similar parallels in the fashion industry. While 1974 was…
A NEW season promises new inspiration, new ideas and a new energy. It’s also about research, reconnaissance and reward — the rules of retail therapy. Autumn is one of my…
RECENT seasons have seen the return of a retro ladylike style aesthetic. A real favourite of mine, the ladylike style trend means it’s time to embrace the woman within and express…
SHE’S one of Sydney’s most stylish women, but Susie Stenmark has always yearned to create. The former Chanel communications manager is the epitome of grace and humility. She has an innate sense of calm and…
WHITE is so hot white now! While I’m in the mood for a white wardrobe (and continuing on from my previous post), thought I’d share some more of the summer…
I’M not a big new year’s resolutions person. My father always used to say “rules are meant to be broken!” So unless I feel so strongly about something, I generally just resolve…
CHRISTMAS is done and dusted! And the new year is just around the corner. But what every woman loves more than anything, is a great bargain. So with the Boxing…
IN a perfect world we’d all be super organised and the festive frolic would be in full swing! The tree trimmed and tinsel twinkling. The shopping done and wrapped. Christmas…
FOR many in the southern hemisphere, summer is the time for the annual pilgrimage to a beach, river or holiday house — otherwise known as the shack. A time for…
TROPICAL climates call for clothes that are lightweight and fuss-free. Pieces you just pull on and go but also work together. Ideally, you need a travel capsule wardrobe. Shorts, tops…
SO, you need a new dress for your next party, a night out with the girls, or date night. But what is the best dress style for your body shape?…
EVERY woman needs something in her wardrobe that is classless, timeless and ageless. And there’s probably no single item of clothing that is more useful than the little black dress.…
IT’S time for all fillies to saddle up for the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival. So it’s little wonder that some women take months to plan their racing wardrobes. They have…
MENTION the name Sambag and most women will think of ballet flats and tote bags. Now a household name, the brand is synonymous with the sophisticated ease of Australian style.…
WHAT is about women and their shoes. Not sure about you, but my biggest weakness — and obsession — is shoes! I love shoes. As a former fashion editor, I…
OCTOBER is Breast Cancer month. It’s that time of the year when we all “think pink” and support those affected by the disease in our community. Originally co-created and launched more than 20 years ago…
EVER wondered how some women always look so stylish? How they make it look so easy and effortless, in that “oh-that-old-thing, I-just-threw-it-on” kind of way? How they never look like…
