What are the best glasses frames for your face shape?
ONCE regarded the domain of the nerd, glasses have become the epitome of cool chic. But do you know what are the best glasses frames for your face shape? Glasses,…
Are you wearing the wrong size bra?
A bra is the most important garment of every woman’s wardrobe. But according to industry experts, 70 to 80 per cent of women wear the wrong bra size. That’s eight out of…
How to go grey gracefully
WHY do some older women struggle with the idea of going grey gracefully when young women today are choosing to? Young women colouring their hair grey or silver is all…
Going greenery: How to wear the colour of the year
GOING green is the global catch cry for those wanting to improve their overall quality of life. So it’s no coincidence that the colour experts at Pantone have announced that…
A stylish life: Hairstylist Wendy Iles
AS a young girl living on a dairy farm in northwest Tasmania, I had no idea what I wanted to do when I grew up. For a long while I…
The looks that made Jackie Kennedy Onassis a style icon
SHE was a style icon, but as a new First Lady — Melania Trump — enters the White House, it’s a great time to reflect on the chicest of them…
She’s still got it! Lauren Hutton stars in new Bottega Veneta campaign
THERE is something really attractive about a woman who is confident — and comfortable — with her age and style. And American model and actress Lauren Hutton has got it…
Hollywood stars go makeup free for Pirelli calendar
WHAT do you get when you line up a bevy of beauties? A Pirelli calendar, of course! The latest incarnation is like no other. In a refreshing take on the…
How to wear summer’s must-have kaftan
NOVEMBER is beginning to tease us with its warm embrace — and I couldn’t be happier. Summer is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about our…
The secret to looking boho chic in an embroidered peasant-style top
ALL that is old is new again. And so it would seem that boho chic is back. Fashion is cyclical; what goes around comes back again. However, the return version is…
Sam Wagner celebrates 20 years of Sambag
MENTION the name Sambag and most women will immediately think of ballet flats and tote bags. But Sambag is so much more. A brand synonymous with the sophisticated casual ease of Australian…
New breast cancer campaign reminds women to “touch themselves”
OCTOBER is breast cancer month, a time when we usually “think pink”. But this year we’ve been encouraged to “rock out in black”. In tribute to Australian rock goddess, Chrissy…
What is the right hat for your face shape?
IF you’re planning to head to the races this season don’t get pipped at the post in the style stakes — a hat or headpiece is an absolute must,…
The fashion habits that age you
OK, so you’ve graduated to middle age with honours. Apart from the obvious congratulations, it generally means you don’t have to suffer for fashion any more. Reaching the half-century mark…
A stylish life: Natalie Knoll
I LOVE a good home-grown success story and local scarf brand Bird and Knoll is a great tale. It’s the tale of a chance meeting of two women, of the discovery of a…
How to keep your white sneakers (and shoes) white
OKAY, so you’ve got your new white kicks, but how do you keep white sneakers white and bright all year round? If you read my last post you’re probably wondering…
The new white shoe (sneakers) brigade
THE humble white sneaker has bounced out of the gym and onto the street, but most noticeably into our workwear wardrobes. No longer just a sports shoe, the classic all-white…
How to look fabulous at 50 (and beyond)
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…
Borrowed from the boys: Flat shoes for every woman’s wardrobe
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…
Style matters: Old is the new black
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…
How to age gracefully: 20 tips for a happier healthier you
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…
How to rock a statement necklace
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…
How to look rich when you’re not
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…
10 innovations that changed fashion forever
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…
Made with love: Courtesy Of The Artist
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…
A stylish life: Charlotte Blakeney
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…
How to wear black and navy together
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,…
When is style “iconic”? When it’s absolutely perfect
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…
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