Academy of Professional Image

Discovering and refining your personal style is much like handwriting, while it’s unique to each individual, it’s shaped by countless influences (including your 3rd-grade teacher!). Your style is a reflection of your personality, your lifestyle, and your experiences, yet it’s also a blend of ideas, images, and inspiration you’ve picked up from the world around you. The beauty of personal style is that it’s always evolving. You’re never stuck in one fashion “box.” Whether you’re starting to discover your style for the first time or looking to refine what already feels like you, finding inspiration from a variety of sources can help you create a wardrobe that is not only stylish but deeply personal. Here’s how you can explore and refine your personal style, using inspiration from a range of places and people. #fashioninspiration #personalstyleinspiration #StyleJourney

Do you ever find yourself drawn to bold, eye-catching pieces, only to struggle with how to make them work together in an outfit? You’re not alone! Many of us love a statement piece—what I like to call a "hero" piece—but the question remains: how to style statement pieces in a way that feels cohesive? #herogarments #statementpieces #supportingact #wardrobebasics

If you've had a colour analysis in the past and discovered that you have a warm skintone (undertone) or warm season, what do you do when your hair goes gray? How does this change the colours that suit you? #greyhair #personalcolouranalysis #warmundertone

Today we are diving into a question that resonates with many woman: how to style outfits that make you feel confident, especially when you have specific areas you’d like to camouflage, like a set of curvy hips. One of my readers wrote to me looking for ways to feel confident and stylish while navigating the challenges of broad hips, casual living, and the sweltering Barbados heat. The goal is to create a balanced silhouette that accentuates your natural curves without compromising your comfort. #curvy #flatteryourhips #hipsandthighs #summerdressing

In the world of fashion, neutrals serve as the backbone of any versatile wardrobe. They're the unsung heroes that provide balance, and a backdrop to the colours you wear.  Yet, many of us find ourselves gravitating towards black because it's so easy (and there is so much of it available), even when it feels harsh or doesn’t align with our personality or our colouring. Let’s explore how to choose and combine neutrals beyond black, making your wardrobe both stylish and harmonious. #combiningcolours #neutrals

It's a classic! The word classic is used a lot when related to fashion and style, yet there are two distinct meanings of it, and they are often either conflated or confused.  So let's define Classic in its two distinct ways... #Classicpersonality #dressingstyles #fashionclassics

Do You Want a Timeless Wardrobe? A wardrobe that lasts, that you can wear for many years, is a wonderful thing.  It's good for not only your bank balance (as you're not jumping on every new trend) and it's also good for the planet, as you're not buying lots of clothes that you don't end up wearing.  Plus in the long run it saves you time and energy each morning when you're getting dressed.   That said, there is more than one way to get that long lasting wardrobe. #creativestyle #fashionclassics #timelesswardrobe

Today, we’re addressing a common concern: how to elevate your classic style without veering into plain Jane territory. If you’ve found yourself feeling like your classic wardrobe is a bit too bland or uninspired, let’s explore how you can add pizzazz and personality to your outfits while staying true to your core style. Do you know your personality dressing style? #classic #Classicpersonality #personalitydressingstyles

Reader question: "Now the problem I have is I am just 5 feet and with very petite delicate features I have been told that I’m ultra petite by a good friend, so the clothes I’m drawn to can look as if they’re drowning me. The other thing is that I’m now 64 but again have been told that I look in my 40s ( perhaps that’s ok ). I would really like to know how to keep my style as feminine as I  but also appropriate for my age and not look like I’m lost in my clothing or look as if I’m dressing too young." If you're drawn to long, flowy skirts and feminine clothing but find yourself overwhelmed by the volume of fabric, you're not alone. And if you're 64 years young and looking to keep your style both age-appropriate and authentically you, the task may seem even more daunting. But don't worry—there's a way to balance it all! #petiteandfeminine

Do You Feel the Need to Dress to Fit-In? A client I was working with shared the following with me, she felt dissatisfied with her style, particularly when she dressed to "fit-in" or "blend-in" with the style of those who lived around her, which was a more casual relaxed and slightly classic style than her own desired style. What was also fascinating, was that she shared that when she dressed in a more basic manner, to fit-in with the style of those around her, she blended-in so much that she became invisible.  People didn't react particularly positively towards her. #authenticstyle #authenticity #brenebrown