Dress Style Inspiration – It’s not just about putting on some fabric; it’s a whole vibe that can totally change how you feel. Dresses go beyond being just clothes – they’re all about style, femininity, and confidence, and they can … Read More
Mid season can often leave us feeling a little un-inspired with our wardrobe. Here’s some tips to refresh your look and add some excitement to your outfits. Check out my 3 Ways to Boost Your Personal Style and Elevate … Read More
The Art of a Trench; Wearing a trench with style takes very little effort. Simply lift the collar slightly, scrunch-up the sleeves and tie the belt rather than belt it through the buckle. When wearing your trench open, tie … Read More
A statement I often hear is “I can’t wear stripes” or “Which way should I wear lines” Here’s some tips on horizontal and vertical lines so you can choose … Read More
Why White on White? As you can see white on white is something I wear! Let’s dive into the allure of the white-on-white fashion “Indulge in the timeless elegance of simplicity: Let’s look at the captivating allure … Read More
Each year Pantone announces its’ colour of the year. It isn’t chosen randomly they make an intentional decision around what they feel the World needs. I LOVE to follow the colour of the year and use it where I … Read More
I am so excited to be joining Reca for their Style night. ‘A Style night and much more – come inside!’ Reca, fairly new on Ponsonby Rd, Reca has graced Orakei Bay Village for some time. Myint Aung founded … Read More
It Helps to do the Math – Let’s make cents out of our Wardrobe. When it comes to your wardrobe, here’s a simple breakdown to guide your spending: 1.) Allocate 5% of your annual income for clothes. It’s … Read More
Seven things to know about Texture. When you think of fabric texture do you have a positive or negative reaction? Does it make you think of snuggly, soft, cosy fabrics or, scratchy annoying fabrics? Or perhaps something else? … Read More
A little bit of Animal print never hurt anyone! Or does it offend? Have You ever wondered what an animal print says about your personality and the type of person who wears it? Discover what your leopard, … Read More
Smarts on Pant Lengths How many times a week do you wear pants? In winter for me, it would be at least 5 days a week, a whole let less in summer. Knowing where to hem your pants is an … Read More
It’s Not about What Size you wear. It’s about How you wear your Size. It’s all too easy (thanks to the media) to believe that curvy women can’t be stylish or attractive. The same goes for women over 50. … Read More
“Are you tired of feeling like your outfits lack that extra something special? Do you want to take your style to the next level, but aren’t sure where to start? Here I am sharing some expert tips on how to … Read More
By Lillia, the Lillia label is inspired by the lotus flower symbolising purity, beauty and strength. These Lillia creations were inspired by the desire to create some feminine colourful summery resort style wear to enjoy dressed up or dressed down … Read More
What is the essence of style? It’s as simple and complex as: ⭐ Appropriateness ⭐ Authenticity ⭐ Simplicity ⭐ Confidence ⭐ Poise ⭐ Respect ⭐ Friendliness ⭐ Courtesy ⭐ Openness What do you need to accomplish great style? Not money that’s for sure! … Read More
Viva Magenta – powerful and vibrant! Every year Pantone brings out a new colour of the year. Pantone is the Universal language of Colour. What is Viva Magenta? (From Pantone) It vibrates vim and vigor. It is a shade … Read More
Am I too old to wear that? This is such a hot question that rolls off the lips of most of my clients so here it is I hope this helps you too… After fifty most women’s style naturally begins … Read More
Behind the scenes of my newly created pieces. I might be a little crazy and I really didn’t have the time but I decided to give it a shot. This summer I decided to have a few unique pieces made … Read More
Explore Everywhere – great buys are often found in unexpected places. When looking for new clothes be open-minded, great styles can sometimes be found in unexpected places. Don’t limit yourself by assumptions that: 🛍️ a particular store or label may … Read More
Wearability Factor : Appropriateness What is Appropriate? My general rule of thumb is the below… What’s fine for a 20 something year old to wear to a club; is likely not appropriate to wear to the office Monday morning … Read More
Do You Want to create a more Confident Image and Style so that you Look and Feel Amazing Every day in Business and in Life? Well HECK YEAH I hear you say!? If you answered YES then … Read More
Eleven Commandments of Personal Style – take these with you every time you SHOP! For most women, the bottom half is the hardest to fit. When you find pants or jeans that make you look fabulous, invest in a … Read More
Learn how to Shop Like a Pro : Because Classics Keep on Giving! Fast fashion is great to add a touch of fashion forwardness to your look but when it comes to getting value from your clothes, classics are the … Read More
I was really thrilled when PAMU came into my Studio. Finally a stylish, tasteful and timeless brand that is both affordable and hypoallergenic so fabulous for those with skin allergies. PĀMU is a Māori owned and operated brand from New … Read More
It’s the one dress you can count on to carry you through most occasions. One that can be dressed up, down and accessorised easily. Want one? Need one? Here are my top 9 qualities to look for: Semi-fitted: a … Read More
Be Brave – Try It! It’s good to experiment with your looks. It expands your creativity, displays your uniqueness and allows you fully get in touch with your style personality. Fashion should be all about having … Read More
A few simple ways on Transitioning Your Wardrobe to Winter, and, if you have just stepped out of winter for a while keep these tips in check for 6 months time. As temperatures start to fluxuate previewing a taste … Read More
Do you want to look expensive? This is what I hear from time to time from my clients… How can I look expensive? It’s often the little things that often have the biggest impact, so next time you want to … Read More
If you had of asked me years ago if it could or would happen I would have said a big fat NO! I think over the last two years many of us have launched our businesses online or virtually… … Read More
Some facts about Coordination with Colour It’s not only the style, line and design of your outfit that impacts your apparent shape – colour has a big part to play as well. Dark colours diminish size. Medium colours have little … Read More
Brightening up the Future with Pantone’s Very Peri. After last years dull shades this year the Colour House ‘Pantone’ has chosen a Colour to represent the year that will offer some colour and representation of “transformative times”. Both Interior Designers … Read More
Next 1 Month Image & Style Immersion Programme starts week 14 February 2022. Because of geography I can’t always work in-person with clients. It doesn’t however mean we can’t work together, one-on-one and have outstanding results all we need is … Read More
Colour blocking is wearing solid-coloured garments in such a way that the colours are the main feature of your look. Let’s learn the trick of Colour Blocking. The way you combine the colours is the key to your look. … Read More
The Power of a Print… Where would fashion and women be without prints!? From adding interest, balancing a figure, creating a mood, revealing a personality to syncing with a fashion trend, prints are a must-have part of every woman’s … Read More
Size is such a contentious and emotionally charged subject. Does size really matter? For many women the number on a label is the make-or-break aspect of a garment. Today, let me once and for all dispel the myth of size … Read More
Calling Women Professionals! Imagine learning everything you need to know to create outfits of influence, to have a wardrobe you are passionate about and know that every time you leave the house you feel amazing! I have created a … Read More
Style wisdom – Vertical Blocking I’ve been doing a lot of workshops, masterclasses and talks lately about looking and feeling the best you can with what you have. Looking your best is a matter of knowing how to dress for … Read More
Most of us love jeans but not the act of buying them. A good pair purchased is often a result of sheer good luck. Next time you head off to the stores in search of jeans take some time to … Read More
Blended fabrics are everywhere do you know what those blends consist of? When was the last time you stopped and considered the fabric content of the garment you were about to purchase? Few women except maybe those with a … Read More
Your clothes should be the creative springboard to create many different outfits that meet your many moods and occasions. Experiment with the clothes and accessories you own to create many looks and options. For example, you could: … Read More
Refreshing Your look in minutes – can it be that easy? Mid season is often a time when we start to suffer the blahs with our wardrobe. Sometimes fixing it is not always easy if your money tree … Read More
I often get asked about donating clothing to charity… here are some tips ‘Style Savvy – Donating Clothing’ If you’re blessed with so many clothes that you need to dispose of them giving them to a charity is … Read More
NEW: COLLAGEN HYDRA+ GOLD SERUM Wow, I have been waiting for this to come out and it’s so divine. We all love gold right, well, liken this to gold hydration. Used with your Noni Gel and Pellelucent your skin … Read More
A versatile wardrobe has a foundation of garments that are classic basics. Judith Rasband coined the terms ‘classic basic’ and ‘classic costume’. A classic is a simple shaped garment that has stood the test of time and suits most shapes. … Read More
It’s so easy to fall into the trap of buying things on impulse. These items often end up as closet orphans, unloved, unworn, and are a waste of your hard-earned money. Everything you buy should bring you joy, … Read More
Knowing how to accessorise an outfit or garment is simple if you remember these simple guidelines: COMPLEX OUTFITS Complex garments or outfits have multiple design features that can be easily rendered as busy if incorrectly accessorised. The main garment … Read More
As we mature most of us feel the need to dress with style, so here are my tips on how to be more stylish. To be stylish by definition is to be a person who displays elegance, taste or … Read More
Visiting a Personal Stylist is not always possible… BUT now you can work with me from anywhere at your choice of time. I’m thrilled to launch My Virtual Personal Styling packages. With these Virtual Stylist Programmes and E-Programmes you will … Read More
I am beyond thrilled to launch my new ‘Virtual Styling by Johanna-May’ Virtual styling does not take away from the purpose of ‘Me’. My expert eye is still available to work with my clients one-on-one and create the best looks … Read More
The Eyes Have It | How to take care of your eye area ~ SILK REPAIR EYE CREAM ADASHIKO dreamt of creating an eye cream for many years, and after rigorous testing and development, it’s finally here! Their targeted … Read More
Welcome to the Twenties blueprint… what will it be? A new decade has swiftly surrounded us. With the entrance of a new decade comes the opportunity to reflect on what has been and envision what could be. All areas … Read More
What do blueberries and the sky at dusk have in common with fashion? Well, Pantone’s 2020 Colour of the Year is Classic Blue. It almost seems a bit, well boring and perhaps we feel like expressing the thoughts ” … Read More
How easy – The no-frills Summer accessories… we need to be smarter about our stuff, this is the message we are getting everywhere! As such the accessories that dominated the runways in New York, London, Milan and Paris were no-frills, … Read More
Predictions are… Vintage shopping OR second-hand shopping is set to take over fast fashion in the next 10 years. ‘Hmmm’… I picture some of you thinking, because perhaps you believe it’s just ‘not for you’. Personally I think vintage … Read More
Wellness expert & author Rachel Grunwell appreciates wardrobe clutter doesn’t work for her & asks me for ‘help’. She loved it so much (she calls me the wardrobe magician) she wrote an article. Below are my ‘5 tips to a … Read More
Trends : What’s going OUT, What’s coming IN! Trends, by definition, come and go as they please, I sit and watch with an eager eye and often think some are better left alone. Some trends come and go very … Read More
FAQ on Collagen Product, plus can you get Vegan Collagen? Collagen is the word of the moment in the anti ageing/skincare realm with new brands popping up constantly but do you really know what you are buying? Without doing … Read More
Your everyday life – getting the most out of your wardrobe. It’s a Kiwi thing, us gals love to wear our activewear /athleisurewear casually. All you need to do is look around the streets on the weekend or in the … Read More
Are you one of the many that gets stuck with what colour shoes to wear? Once you’ve decided on the outfit is this something you get stuck on? Well, you’re not alone. Maybe you have just treated yourself to that … Read More
Makeup especially for you! It’s learning time! I guess you’ll call this a promotion but I believe you all know that I only promote what I truly believe in. This time I am promoting Jess, she is her brand and … Read More
Is putting outfits together tough for you? It’s okay to say you don’t know how to put outfits together… and….how confusing it is with all this pattern mixing and colour blocking plus colour mixing going on. So, I’d like to … Read More
I often get asked, how about renting out your wardrobe?! Eek, I say someone else wearing my clothes!? Sharing my clothes with dozens of strangers… wearing a dress after someone else had possibly sweat in it or spilled on … Read More
CREATE GLOWING SKIN IN A FLASH WITH ADASHIKO COLLAGEN GEL CLOTH MASQUES. Wow – what a gorgeous boost for the skin! I don’t know about you ladies but I struggle to find time to have a facial but my skin … Read More
Argh I’ve turned 40! I hear this often and to be honest, turning 40 is young, especially to me! It seems when some of us change our decade we think things have to change or we have to give … Read More
Your Athleisure Moment : We believe in a new way of dressing. Athleisure = Athletic + Leisure. Elegance combined with comfort and practicality of fitness clothing. Some of you may know and some of you may have already purchased … Read More
What’s my favourite style this summer? It’s feminine, timeless, can be worn in different ways and it works for all occasions. The Midi Skirt is one of the season’s most popular trends, but many of us still find the midi skirt … Read More
Standing the Test of Time – are you sick of buying things that go out of fashion just before you get them on the hanger? Or maybe you’re the type of person that watches everyone else wear a ‘look’ and … Read More
When a Fashion Blogger visits Milan – how lucky am I to have just come back from holidaying in Europe and visiting some of the Fashion Capitals of the world! I felt like a Piggy in Pooh, really! PLUS on … Read More
Where does neon fit in your wardrobe? I bet you weren’t expecting to hear that you will be back wearing neon again very soon. Minimalistic camels, creams and soft pastels have been for front for our winter season but, soon … Read More
Would you like lashes like these ? Dynamic Effect Mascara – Avante. What I loved about this product was not just the dynamic lashes but the fact that it conditions at the same time and has the same famous … Read More
Colour combos you need to try for winter… winter is a fab time to try colour combinations because you can layer meaning you can develop some awesome colour combos. I’m not talking your normal black and white, I am … Read More
A Heads Up Ladies… Fancy a Melbourne shop with Me? Mark your diaries, calendars & phones… we are going on an Exclusive and Private Shopping trip to Melbourne. Places are strictly limited and it will be on a first come … Read More
The Rule of 30 Wears… blog written by Jessica Matthew, Designer of her own label Aida Maeby. Hands up who regularly looks into their wardrobes and, despite it being full, despairs that they have nothing to wear? You know … Read More
A Heads Up Ladies… Fancy a Melbourne shop with Me? Mark your diaries, calendars & phones… we are going on an Exclusive and Private Shopping trip to Melbourne. Places are strictly limited and it will be on a first come first … Read More
Can I incorporate sequins into my day wear you ask? Why, YES! I just love all the sequins that are around… such fun. They can simply make the plainest garment luxe. Some ladies ask : Can I wear sequins to … Read More
The Sun is out and whether you’re jetting off to somewhere exotic or having a picnic at the beach or in the park, dressing for the hot weather should be both effortless and fabulous! Summer is the best time of … Read More
What’s having a Major Moment in Fashion ? Primary colours are having a huge time in Fashion at the Moment… And one of the current reigning favourites is RED ! Time and time again I hear ladies say … Read More
The Power of a Personal Brand : As a Business Owner, you know that developing a brand that sets you apart in the marketplace is critical. This brand should be a recognisable reflection of your business values, your ideology, … Read More
For a while we have been seeing oversized this and that… big bags, big glasses, big shoulder pads and now…. What is the next ‘big’ thing? Staying in the oversized category, big for Spring and Summer is SLEEVES! … Read More
Are you ready to ditch the skinnies? Having had a week immersed in #NZFW wide legged pants / palazzo pants / flares were well represented, they were on the catwalks and in the front row. I hear you say … Read More
A Style for Free-Spirited Women – a Style with an enduring popularity – Boho-chic ! As Spring is on our door step, the sun is ‘sometimes’ coming out there is one style that springs to mind that I am just … Read More
Would you like to save money & time plus gain confidence? How does an opportunity to have ongoing professional advice and instruction from your Own Personal Stylist sound? Plus take away all your fashion & style Woes…. … Read More
DENIM Denim denim…. how much should you wear, how bold should it be? You’ve seen the head-to-toe denim look on the runway, in magazines, and even on the street. Since spotting denim head-to-toe, you’ve been wondering how … Read More
Has this ever crossed your mind – Does your Wardrobe have a conscience? Recently released is New Zealand’s most ethical manufacturers report of brands that are readily available to us. A report exposing worker exploitation in the fashion … Read More
Let’s talk about a well known anti-aging support supplement… coming from Japan, Adashiko Collagen Ultra is full of all sorts of goodies for all round support for the skin, face and inner body…. And, take a look at the result … Read More
How to stay organised in a small wardrobe! Is it possible? Do you have a wardrobe that you gingerly twist the doorknob and wait for an avalanche of shoes, scarves or whatever to spill out? While we all might … Read More
Go Shopping in Your Wardrobe! Through the eyes of a Money Mentalist who, saw my role as a Personal Stylist one that will save you money and be value for money… Written by Lynda Moore from Money Mentalist. It’s a … Read More
Dressing by the Zodiac, how does a Capricorn shape your Style? This is the Christmas / New Year Star sign so in my mind the closing of a year and new beginnings and from a busy social/dress up … Read More
Dressing by the Stars – let’s look at the Style of a Sagittarius! This Star signs runs from the 21st November – the 21st December so I’m just squeezing this in not long before we go onto the next Zodiac. … Read More
Dressing by the Stars – let’s look at the Scorpio Style! A lot of my dearest friends are from the Scorpio Zodiac so researching this was fun. Here we go ladies… There is a lot of depth to … Read More
In this blog I’m going to share A simple styling trick to elevate any outfit. You can create the illusion of a complex outfit by contrasting two different types of materials together. You can simply elevate your everyday style … Read More
Dressing by the Zodiac – how does being a Libran shape your Wardrobe? How excited am I to write this post, being a Libran this research interested me even more and it gives me great reassurance as to … Read More
What you need to know to create a versatile wardrobe? Having just had two presentations to groups of ladies over the last week I’ve decided to write blogs about what I talked about, firstly this explains ways of helping you … Read More
Dressing by the Zodiac… how does being a Virgo shape you? Is it possible to dress by our Star Sign? Hearing the phrase “What’s your star sign” can make you shiver, but… I find it intriguing how accurate I have … Read More
Dressing by the Zodiac, how does being a Leo shape your Wardrobe? Do you think we could possibly dress by our Star Sign? Being a Leo, you are confident, ambitious and outgoing. You have a flamboyant style and love … Read More
Dressing by the Zodiac… are you a Cancerian? Is it possible to dress by our Star Sign? Hearing the phrase “What’s your star sign” can make you shiver, but… I find it intriguing how accurate dressing by your … Read More
Dressing by the Zodiac, are you a Gemini? Do you think we could possibly dress by our Star Sign? When I think Gemini and Style my immediate thought is “Oh Gemini, what will you put on next?” This comes from … Read More
Do you think you could possibly dress by the Stars? According to the Zodiac, what should a Taurus wear? Taurus is a very feminine sign, chic and ladylike, they appreciate classic looks and sensual fabrics. It’s all about comfort for … Read More
Do you actually know who made your clothes? Do you really care? Do you ever stop and think – what’s the story behind my outfit? How was that incredible dress that’s hanging in my wardrobe actually made or where was … Read More
My new Fashion find, I’d love to share it with you Normally I take a trip down to Dunedin for the ID Dunedin Fashion Week but this year I took a break. Gratefully my Mum still went down and being … Read More
Do you dress by the Stars? According to the Zodiac what should an Aries wear? Who would have thought that maybe we dress according to the Zodiac? Or maybe it’s just pure fluke that what we wear actually … Read More
Do you just wish you could ask a quick question, see Styling tips in on a regular basis or even take on a free fun Style Challenge? How about Styling tips at your finger tips, does that appeal? On … Read More
What is Age Appropriate Dressing? As a Personal Stylist, I am often asked “how do I dress appropriately for my age?”, usually this question is asked by women in their 40s and beyond who don’t want to look like … Read More
Do you dress by the Stars? It is now the middle of February going into March so we are going into the Zodiac of the Pisces… so… according to the Zodiac what should a Pisces wear? Who would have … Read More
Do you dress by the Stars? Who would have thought that maybe we dress according to the Zodiac? Or maybe it’s just pure fluke that what we wear actually matches what others with the same star sign wear. It’s … Read More
Do you ever hear yourself saying : “I’ve got nothing to wear” … & you know you have a wardrobe full of clothes? “I never look good in dresses / trousers / shorts / skirts”… and you’ve never even tried … Read More
Very exciting This Blog was published on International Website, She Is Fierce! She is Fierce is dedicated to inspiring women to live boldly! On their site, you’ll find articles written from Fierce Women around the world, who all have one thing in … Read More
Text Shopping – Peace of Mind While Shopping! A New Way of Shopping, it’s Revolutionary! To my Existing Clients, It feels like Summer is nearly here, and perhaps perfect timing to introduce my newest Service. More and more I … Read More
LiLash Luscious Lashes !! I, like most women juggle life, family, business, exercise and me time! One thing I like to know is that I keep my beauty routine as simple as possible. I have been using and selling LiLash … Read More
Flirting with skirts Fact: Women wear trousers more today as they hate to wear pantyhose! Well, let’s change that because we’re embracing femininity this season with skirts. While you still need to wear pantyhose there are also so many stunning … Read More
Once upon a time we would never have thought about mixing styles, colours and patterns… so… How about mixing up Your Style? Today we are deliberately mixing things up so that we don’t look so perfect, or, so that … Read More
Our Style – Keeping it simple – here’s a few extra tips! Your appearance affects the way in which you interact with others so feeling confident in your image is extremely important. We are who we are so knowing your body and … Read More
Knowing how to wear metallics during the day will help you make the most of one of this season’s hottest trends. Not just limited to jewellery and accessories, metallics are now making their way into our wardrobes via clothing. While … Read More
Do you spend too much time deciding what to wear? Is your wardrobe a fashion minefield? Are you spending too much on clothes that you hardly wear? If so, you need to consider creating a CAPSULE WARDROBE. More about quality than … Read More
What do you mean by a Personal Stylist or an Image Consultant? In fact we have all sorts of titles i.e. Wardrobe Consultants, Fashion Stylists or Makeover Consultants and YES we are paid to show people how to create … Read More
Do you often wonder how some people always seem to piece their outfits together so effortlessly? Why do they always look so stylish and chic? Have you ever asked yourself what all these people have in common? If you think … Read More
Time and time again I hear “Oh I wish I could wear Colour” or “You’re so lucky you can wear Colour” Let me put you straight… Everyone, yes, Everyone can wear Colour. Everyone has a blue, a green, a red, … Read More
Trend Alert – We need to take a cue from the boys this season and shop their wardrobes for the latest looks. The Pant suit is having a major comeback these days courtesy of all the A listers showing … Read More
I know we’re in Autumn and soon to be Winter but can we still get away with white jeans? I say yes, white denim is NOT only for summer! They were everywhere in Europe for winter. A-list celebrities were wearing them … Read More
It’s no secret to anybody that I’m a dress kind of gal. Walk into my wardrobe and you’ll be met with oodles of frocks in all sorts of patterns, fabrics, styles and cuts. I don’t just save these for formal … Read More
Does this suit me ? Is this colour right for me ? Is this the right style for me ? I’ve got a wardrobe full of clothes but nothing to wear ! I like this but I just don’t feel … Read More
A little bit European, a bigger bit Australian = Pellelucent, a Luxury Age Management and Anti ageing product. Pelle is Italian for skin, lucent is English for glow. Perfect name for such a stunning product. After being approached to trial … Read More