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πŸ‘– 9 Essential Pieces Every Woman Needs in Her Closet

I’ve never been a fan of the capsule wardrobe concept; most people don’t suit the same things. I personally find trying to force myself into a crisp white button down an exercise in humiliation. However, Allison’s identification 9 pieces which will transform your wardrobe really resonated with me because she is so vague…

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πŸ“ Finding My 3 Style Words

Reading Allison Bornstein’s Wear it Well was such a fun style experience, it unlocked so many ideas for me. One of the most celebrated systems detailed in Allison’s book is the 3 word method: the idea is that you find three core words to guide your style and the majority of your wardrobe

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πŸ‘™ Why is it so hard to find your body type?

Finding your body type is hard because the Kibbe system is complicated. There are contradictions, nuances, vague descriptions and strange jargon. It can sometimes feel like the body type system is designed to keep you stuck in the loop. The response I see from many people at this point is β€œwell it’s not real then is it”. I am the first person to say Kibbe is not a science. The way we perceive clothing and interpret clothing, I think there is science involved there, but Kibbe itself? Not a science. It’s a concept.

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πŸ‘’ Trends 101: How to Seize not Submit

Many assume that fashion and style are one and the same, when they’re more like two sides of the same coin. The only thing personal style and fashion really has in common is clothes. Fashion is the world of trends: who are you wearing? what’s on the runway? what is that designer saying? Even though I place myself firmly in the style camp, fashion is by far the more innovative, creative and exciting world. It’s always moving, it’s always changing.

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πŸ‘— My New 3-Tier Wardrobe System

We all have a brand, whether you have a business or social media like me, and style plays a huge role. Visual consistency/repetition/cohesion is a key factor in any stylish wardrobe and the things you choose to repeat say the most about you. If you are struggling with the idea of expressing your style authentically, why not think of it as your branding for a week

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🀯 The True Purpose of Style

This week I met the incredible Erica Davies, the author behind β€˜Leopard is a Neutral’, (more on that later!!), and this quote from it. I think this perfectly encapsulates the idea of style. So, what do you want your style to say about you? Sometimes, on our worst days, clothes are just something to cover us up with and feel okay again, but at its best clothing should do so much more.

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🎨 Colour Seasons Ellie-Jean | Body & Style 🎨 Colour Seasons Ellie-Jean | Body & Style

πŸ’„ How to Wear a Colour That Doesn’t Suit You

I don’t believe that finding your colour season means throwing your wardrobe in the bin and starting again. Firstly, you are likely to make mistakes when you do so as it takes time to warm up your knowledge, and secondly I believe that our personal style goes beyond rules. I use these systems as tools to make my style better, not to rule my life.

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