Personal Style Exploration

Put simply, personal style and self expression matters to us.  You may, or may not, realise you have a personal style and that it reveals who you are in a  non-verbal way.  It is entirely unique to you.  While style is presented externally it’s a deeply internal form of self-expression. The clothes we wear, our accessories, hair and make-up, have the power to express the person we are visually.  They positively influence how we feel about ourselves and how others see us. 

Perhaps you are comfortable with your style but want the confidence to explore new ideas and to be creative.  Maybe you feel stuck in a style rut, unsure what suits you or out of tune with yourself and the clothing styles you need to suit yourself and your life.  Maybe something has changed in your life and you want to express yourself in a different way.  We’ll discuss your style tastes and aspirations and what influences your personal style.  

It can be life changing  to look at  the colours that suit and inspire us, the styles that work on our body, for our lifestyle, and our personal style. We and our personal style evolve and develop over time and through the different phases of life.  It’s far more than finding the clothes that we love to wear and that make us feel confident, comfortable and ourselves….but that is a good place to start. As clothing is something we wear every day, influences our mood  and the responses we receive from those around us, we want to feel totally at home in our clothes …..  our style is an extension and expression of ourselves.  

You’ll find this goes beyond the clothes you wear and we’ll tune into the visual clues that bring a positive influence to your life – clothes….nature….art….interior design. You’ll  begin to gather a visual collection of things that attract you and inform your personal style and we’ll go through these together  and  interpret those into outfits that work for you.

Your current wardrobe is a learning place. It’s the starting point to note the main themes that attract you to the outfits you wear and the reasons for those you don’t.   Increased awareness of the styles you’re drawn to makes it easier to develop your own.  We’ll note the colours, textures, and fabrics you are repeatedly attracted  to. Are the looks you’re drawn to classic, bold and experimental, natural, vintage, minimalist, casual or dramatic ? Have they changed? Referencing the images in your style folder we’ll discuss  trying out different looks by styling your own clothes in a new way while considering the colours and styles that flatter you. 

This is the session in which you make the styling skills and knowledge personal.  

Personal style is also about practicality, which is why it’s vital to make sure your desired style and the finishing touches work in your everyday life