A WORLD away
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!
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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 [...]
What is Style? 