Capsule After Baby by aileenlane featuring summer shorts As I waddle through the last weeks of pregnancy, my thoughts have now turned to what I’ll wear in the first 3-6months post natal. As I put this capsule together, I looked back to my post natal days more than 3 years ago and the thoughts that [...]

Petite H – Back to work capsule by aileenlane featuring a single breasted jacket For petite people, jackets and tops with 3/4 length sleeves or sleeves that are pushed up make you appear taller. Be careful with fit; tailored clothes that fit well will make the most of your neat figure. Match shoes to bottom [...]

Did you know that wearing the right colours gives you an immediate advantage? Your skin will look brighter and clearer, your eyes more vibrant and shiny and your skin will glow. Once you understand your colouring: Shopping will become easier, the choice of colours second nature. You will always have the right combination of colours [...]

As I advance in my pregnancy and get bigger by the day, I have found that the following tips keep me comfortable and looking my best. I wish I had known them first time around: 1. At around 4 months, I strongly recommend that you go through your wardrobe and remove any items that you [...]

  Winter Holiday Maternity Capsule by aileenlane featuring mid heel boots I’m heading off to Ireland for my holiday’s in mid December so I put together a maternity capsule (am going to be 5months by then:)) I want to survive the cold and look stylish at the same time. I will be attending my brothers [...]

1. Change the belt: Cheaper dresses, pants and skirts often come with very low quality / cheap looking belts. Swap for a more sturdy leather version and your outfit immediately looks classier. (Shop the sales for good quality leather belts.) 2. Change the buttons: Cheaper clothing often have cheap looking buttons; swap with some classier [...]

My tips on how to wear Spring 2012 colours: Tangerine Tango: This juicy colour will look fabulous in clothes, makeup & accessories on all autumns, bright and cheery in a fun print for springs and in accessories down from the face of Winters and Summers. Solar Power: This colour will pack a punch in any [...]

    Fun Smart Casual by aileenlane featuring vintage bracelets One of my blog readers Renna posed the following challenge to me: ‘I  wanted to request if it’s possible if you could do a post on outfits meant for teachers. Teachers do not have to be formal and nether too casual- somewhere in between.  And [...]

  Maternity Capsule by aileenlane featuring bangle bracelets I was asked recently for a list of the essential buys for an expectant Moms wardrobe. So here goes: 5-6 Tops designed specifically for pregnant women and go with jeans and skirt below – Try to go for plainer tops that you can layer or add accessories [...]

I am just back from a wonderful couples retreat in Bali with my husband. I decided to analyse what worked and what didn’t for my travel wardrobe capsule. See the idea of what I brought with me on a previous post at Capsule For A Five Day Tropical Holiday. The capsule worked beautifully and I [...]