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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

My life, my style: Country Road celebrates 40 years

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…

The rules of retail therapy: Research, reconnaissance and reward

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…

How to dress — and play — the leading lady

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…

My life, my style: In the mood for a white wardrobe

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…

It’s time for some new year style resolutions

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…

How to shop — and survive — the Boxing Day sales

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…

The ultimate guide to swimsuit shopping

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…

Take a walk on the wild side: What to pack for Bali

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…

What is the best dress style for your body shape?

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?…

A little black dress is your passport to sartorial success

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.…

What to wear to the autumn racing carnivals?

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…

New season must-haves: The best shoes to buy right now

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…

10 things every stylish woman knows

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…

How to rock new-season florals

FROM dresses to shoes, the latest silhouettes are bloomin’ all over with floral prints from dark and moody to feminine and flirty. It’s a garden of delights as fashion’s ongoing…