Option A Option B After posting my previous article, a long time friend and client of mine asked about choosing glasses based on faceshape. As she rightly asserted, faceshape can be very difficult to define and there are huge variations depending on placement and size of facial features as well as colouring. There is a [...]

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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 [...]

    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 [...]

You might be wondering why I have been rather quiet on my blog lately and I must say I have been very busy since I got back  from my hollers in early August. Among other things, I have just spend the last few weeks training the lovely girls at Ocean Paradise. Ocean Paradise provides beautiful [...]

Ever notice that there are certain necklines or accessories that work and other that look completely wrong. Well it could come down to balance points. Finding your balance points will help you choose flattering necklines, placement of accessories and details on your upper body. There are two common balance points on the upper body as [...]

Take 3 Classic Pieces… by Aileen Lane featuring camel sandals If you have learnt anything from me from reading my blog, you’ll know I am a big fan of the classics. I have chosen 3 of my favorites here; a navy blazer, a nautical striped T and stone beige shorts. These are ideal items to [...]