Personal Style & Identity

A deeper exploration of personal style as a reflection of identity, lifestyle and values. These articles look beyond trends to understand how style shapes confidence, perception and long-term self-expression.

Values-based personal style

Values-Based Ideas to Build Your Personal Style

If you’re looking into Values-based personal styling and want to build an ethical and sustainable wardrobe – a clear values-based list can help. When you align your style with your beliefs it helps you create a meaningful wardrobe. Creating a wardrobe aligned with your values is something I am very passionate about. When your clothes […]

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What’s the difference between a tailor, a dressmaker, seamstress, or alterations specialist?

Do you know the difference between a tailor, a dressmaker, a seamstress, or an alterations specialist? Well, one thing they do have in common is these roles require specific skills that enable them to work with clothing – whether that’s creating something from scratch, adjusting, fixing, or transforming pieces. Today, these terms are used interchangeably

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Cool Winter: Colour Analysis Guide

Deep, bright and icy, Cool Winter has the most vibrant colour palette of the four 4-seasons. Picture a winter scene – everything is clear, crisp and lacking any real warmth. Winter colouring is intense and high contrast, which is why Winter types shine in black and jewel-like colours. Think bold scarlet, bright white, emerald green

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Cool Summer: Colour Analysis Guide

Light, muted and gentle, Cool Summer has one of the prettiest colour palettes of the 4-seasons. Imagine an English country garden – everything is soft and blended with delicate washes of colour. When Cool Summer (also known as True Summer) skin tones match this natural colouring to their wardrobe they look younger, healthier and more

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Roberta Style Lee _ BLOG_ Lessons I learnt Building a Sustainable Wardrobe | How to Create a Sustainable Wardrobe | Clothing Rail

7 Lessons I learned Building a Sustainable Wardrobe

Building a sustainable wardrobe sounds easy, right?  Just shop from sustainable brands or from charity shops? Actually, it’s a little bit more complex than that. The truth is, it requires discipline. Like any diet or fitness routine, you’ve got to commit and get clear on your ‘WHY’ – otherwise, it’s too easy to give in to old habits.

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