Articles by stylebyyellowtulip

About stylebyyellowtulip (247 Articles)

I fell into the art of style quite by accident. There was no defining moment when I decided that I knew what I wanted to do. I want people to feel good about themselves. Many don’t know where to shop and/or how to wear fashion. It has never been solely about cost, but of finding quality at a reasonable price and being able to wear - to suit your own figure, style and fashion. Join me as we explore – What is Style? Yellow Tulip

A WORLD away

March 4, 2014 // 2 Comments

The great thing about fashion is its uncanny ability to transport you somewhere else; on a journey to a time and place inspired by the designers’ vision. That is [...]

Embarrassing!

February 26, 2014 // 13 Comments

You probably had to be there to believe it, but here goes. I woke up early yesterday morning; rushed to get dressed – putting on my G-star jeans, sass & bide shirt [...]

Why do Women Love to Shop?

February 19, 2014 // 11 Comments

I wish that I didn’t like shopping but I do. I have a couple of friends (funnily enough Accountants) who tend to shop out of necessity, rather than pleasure and often [...]

Simplicity is in the Pattern

February 11, 2014 // 7 Comments

Is it cheaper to make your own clothes, or buy them? I found some Simplicity, Butterick, and Vogue sewing patterns that I must have been saving for a rainy day. I [...]

The Culotte is Back

February 4, 2014 // 6 Comments

Anyone worn Culottes before? I think the last time I wore them was as a teenager when I was in a musical set in the 1960’s. They were a bright, multi-coloured [...]

Kiss & Tell

January 28, 2014 // 4 Comments

I used to buy a great lip conditioner from MAC with an SPF factor 15. The lips were always kept moist, and there was just a slight hint of colour so you weren’t [...]

Fashionable Movies

January 21, 2014 // 7 Comments

Movies often bring fashion memories to the big screen and the latest offering by film director Martin Scorsese entitled “The Wolf of Wall Street” was a fantastic [...]

Paper vs Electronic

January 14, 2014 // 9 Comments

I have finally finished reading my first electronic book from cover to cover. A chic flic called “Mad about the Boy” by Helen Fielding, who also wrote Bridget Jones [...]

Orange is the New Yellow

January 7, 2014 // 10 Comments

I decided not to have any new year’s resolutions for 2014, but somewhere along the way, I must have decided that I was going to start wearing a colour that I have [...]

How was 2013?

December 31, 2013 // 6 Comments

It is thanks to all of you that whatisstyle.co.nz had such a great year. I couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you. Wishing you a fun-filled and [...]