If you don’t ask – you don’t get?
I was asked by my teenage shopping friend when overseas recently ‘can I ask for discounts in stores if I don’t want to spend that much money on [...]
Fake or Real by What is Style by Yellow Tulip
I don’t buy fake anything – even when fake tan was in, I refused to be like everyone else, rushing off to the beauty parlours to turn a lovely shade of orange. I [...]
Dressing for your Body Shape
I went looking for a tape measure over the weekend, as wanted to buy a dress on-line from boohoo.com but had no idea what size. Having a wardrobe full of clothes, I was still [...]
An Interview Style Guide
Call me old-fashioned, but do you think I am being unrealistic expecting people to turn up for an interview suitably dressed – looking smart and well presented? I am [...]
An Image Speaks a Thousand Words
I went to an exhibition at the Auckland Art Gallery over the weekend entitled “Who Shot Rock & Roll”. As I have always been into music and more recently photography [...]
My love affair with the ‘cardigan’
I have never been one of those girly girls that like to look ‘pretty’. My wardrobe has an abundance of black and white. I tend to accessorise my outfits with colour. [...]
An Indian Summer’s Wedding BY What is Style by Yellow Tulip
I have always thought it was an honour to be invited to share in a friend’s wedding day – so being invited to an Indian wedding was something to look forward to, and a [...]
What is Style? Home Edition
A friend visited last week, who has a keen eye for style both fashion and interiors. I wanted to get some advice from her on restoring my home back to its finer glory. She [...]
Quote of the Week by What is Style by Yellow Tulip
“Bags are wonderful companions. They have a secret inner life, they never cheat on you, and still they adorn every woman.” Jette Joop Yellow [...]
Fashion Treasures by What is Style by Yellow Tulip
What is your oldest and most treasured fashion item in your wardrobe? I was thinking about what mine would be. Many years ago Mum gave me her engagement dress with matching [...]
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