Health, Colour and Style Blog
A blog about topical issues in my life as a colour and image consultant working with people with health issues.
Blogs are categorised by:
the type of article: 101 Series are about foundational theory, tips articles contain ideas that you can put into action immediately, behind the scenes are a peek into my life - either a close up look at my client’s experiences or mine, while reviews look at clothing, books and articles that may be of interest to readers.
There are also niche articles which look at health and adaptive clothing covering various disabilities, chronic illnesses and other health issues.
You can click on the links above to jump to all the posts on a specific topic.
Drop me a line if there are any topics you would like to see covered.
Personal Stylists: Is WearAble Wardrobes the Right Fit for You?
Have you ever considered working with a personal stylist but weren't sure how to find one that that is reputable that can help you? With so many options out there, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what to consider when choosing a personal stylist.
Colour Analysis: What’s my Season?
Are you tired of staring at your closet with no idea what to wear? Do you ever wonder why certain colours make you look and feel amazing, while others just don't seem to work? Then read on…
How to Edit My Wardrobe
I edit my wardrobe twice a year. It is a time to review what is in my wardrobe and get ready for the new season.
There are lots of reasons to do a wardrobe edit, but my personal reasons for doing it are because:
Shopping for Clothes - Tips and Tricks
If you have trouble finding clothes that are comfortable and stylish, clothes that look good and feel good to wear, then shopping can be a nightmare. With that in mind I have pulled together my top tips for shopping in person.
How to make your own adaptive clothing: Jeans
Do you find it hard to find jeans that fit and that are easy to get on and off? I know that some of my clients do…
A Summer Work Wardrobe Capsule
Wardrobe Capsules are a collection of clothes that work together. Learn how to create one to simplify getting dressed in the morning.
7 Tips to Edit your Wardrobe
Julie Cliff, declutter coach at Space and Time, and and I combine forces again to give you 7 tips to help you edit your wardrobe.
Looking Stylish with Mobility Aids
Practical and style tips on how to dress when you change your mobility aids.
7 Reasons to Edit your Wardrobe this Weekend
Julie Cliff, Declutter Coach at Space and Time and I combine forces to take you through 7 reasons to declutter your wardrobe this weekend.
Australian Adaptive Clothing: Bra Easy
Different adaptive clothing suits different disabilities. This week we take a closer look at the BraEasy, and the people who may benefit from wearing it.
Effortless Christmas Style with Simple Christmas Outfits
Dressing for Christmas events or Christmas Day shouldn’t be one more thing to add to the list of jobs to do for Christmas.
With that in mind here are some simple Christmas outfit ideas for effortless Christmas style.
3 Reasons to Stay Stylish
When you are stuck in lockdown or you are spending all day caring for someone else, it can easy to let your style slip. While you might not need smart suits and high heels during lockdown, and they just aren’t practical when you need to assist someone with daily activities, you can and should be practical and stylish.
5 Easy Ways to Look Stylish with Minimal Effort
All of us have times when we want to get dressed with minimal effort. So what are some easy ways to look put together with minimal effort.
How to Get Dressed Twisted
It is surprising how many people in the world don’t have a “normal” body.
There are a bunch of people, like me, with twisted bodies
What is an Outfit Formula and Why should You have one?
An outfit formula, also called an outfit recipe, is a template for how to pull together an outfit.
How to Connect with People Online
COVID-19 brought with it changes to how we interact with others.
Are Capsule Wardrobes Realistic?
That’s a great question, and one that we’ll explore in this article.
A Capsule Wardrobe or a Wardrobe Capsule is a collection of clothes that all work together. Every top goes with every bottom, and every top-bottom pair goes with every topper.
How does Colour Analysis Work?
There are three main properties of colour that are used during a colour analysis. Learn how what they are and how they can be used to make you look good with minimal effort.
Column of Colour Dressing
If you have been following me for a while you will have seen posts on colour and posts on body shape. A column of colour is one type of dressing that brings the two together.