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 [...]

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  Rectangle or H – Casual to Smart by aileenlane featuring an anchor necklace As mentioned previously, the aim with this figure is to detract from the straight up and down torso and wider rib cage; make the waist look smaller by drawing the eye out at the bust and above and the hips and [...]

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 [...]

Print On Print by Aileen Lane featuring a scoop neck blouse Match a print and a solid and it gives a perfectly nice outfit. Match a print and a print and create a showstopper. The trick to matching prints is to find a common thread. Colour is always easy to match and is a common [...]

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 [...]

Some great colour combo’s for people with spring colouring: A bright yellow based Chinese blue jumpsuit with lime green earrings – so fresh and unexpected. A clear mustard yellow as seen in bangles will also  look great with this blue. Coral top and lime green/ coral skirt (opposites on the colour wheel) create a vibrant and fun [...]

If you are currently an image consultant or an aspiring image consultant, then you should definitely consider joining AICI which is the Association of Image Consultants International.  AICI provides many benefits such as training, networking and professional certification. I got the opportunity to give a talk on ‘Plus Sized Dressing’ to my image consultant colleagues last month at [...]

The nature of a city break is that you plan it on the spur of the moment and you want to get there and back without too much hassle but have a great time and look stylish while all this is happening. The best way to achieve this is through planning a capsule that will [...]