Thursday, March 4, 2010

It's not what your wearing...it's how you're wearing it!!

Lets talk about personal style...

Do you realise how unique you are? You are the only person on the planet, who is exactly like you!

Do you know what you have? You have the originality of a finger print...your finger print..

Lets create your style.... Using a personal profile
I have added my profile to help guide you in the right direction.

Who are you? I am Kristin Todd - Personal Stylist

Where do you live?

I live on a property on the fringe of the city, it's relaxing at home, we have horses and goats to look at on our walks and fresh air.


What do you look like?
I am a strawberry Blondie, green eyed, freckly faced doll, with a strong facial bone structure, giving me a strong yet gentle look.
I keep my nails rounded and my teeth sparkly white. (mum spent a lot of money on my teeth when I was a teen, I would hate to let her down)

What do you do with your time?
I watch trends, runway shows, build mood boards, colour palettes and create looks.
I work in a casual office with other fashionista's and am usually presenting my creative output.
I organise our cupboards, some would say, it's borderline on obsessive compulsive.
I also walk the hounds every day and make sure I connect with them everyday.
I cook my beautiful husband his favourite dinners.
I pat Grace our kitty, at least 100 times a day. (she's sitting on my lap right now)
I am always looking to the weekend for an adventure. We head farmers markets for delicious fresh produce and then cook.
I try to go to the cinema once a week, I love the movies.
I dance - I am always going to different classes, of all disciplines.. everything.

Where do you spend your time?
I'm a bit of a home body, I feel good in my own environment.
I enjoy a good country escape to the Yarra Valley for example.
I do love the city, but as an excursion, I wouldn't live in the CBD.
I grew up on the beach - Sydney's northern beaches, and used to spend hours collecting shells, I love the water, but at this stage in my life I am quite far from the beach. We Holiday at the beach now. I still collect shells.

"Your look has already begun evolving..."

What life adventures have you been on that have shaped the person you are?
I lived in Thailand for 6 months during a gap in study, and I feel deeply connected to the ethos the Thai people live by. They are peaceful beings with smiles on their faces.
I also feel in love with colourful silks whilst I was there.

What music do you listen to?
As a dancer, I enjoy R&B and Hip hop (only the smoother, cooler beats, not the aggressive stuff) When at home I listen to mostly lounge, it puts me in a good mood.

What hobbies do you have?
I dance.. I love to dance, I would love to have been a professional dancer, sadly I was never discovered :)
I also collect things, I have quite a big crystal collection, and I collect kitchen wares too.

What inspires you?
James Bond movies, I love the exotic destinations, the glamour, the action, the drama, the predictable endings and the 1960's - this is my favourite era.
I love baking, my signature dish is apple and rhubarb crumble, the recipe is as old as the hills...thanks Nan!!
I also do a lot of people watching..I sometimes don't know when to look away?? It can embarrassing, I notice every detail on people, and I won't be able to remember their name, but I will remember what they wore??

Who inspires you?
I know Rachael Zoe is a very talented creature, she's extraordinary.. I just wish she spoke instead of releasing a moany droney noise..
You know what, I like Lady Gaga.. I believe she is responsible for major change. I may not necessarily recommend her look to myself and others, but she has a guaranteed Hi impact look, which is aspirational as well as influential.. she's like couture, it's not wearable but it is inspiring, and it breaks the rules and challenges the commercial trends!
I feel inspired all the time.. sometimes it's nature, sometimes is a dress or a colour or a picture... I am like an inspiration sponge!
Movie stars fascinate me, old and modern day.

What colour suits you the best?
I wear Navy, Black and Lilac very well, especially if I'm sun kissed. These colours tend to set off my eyes. I also feel good in a natural combos - tans, creams and stone hues.

What don't you like about your body?
I feel agro, when something fits my waistline, but then is too tight on my hips and creats pull lines (not a classy look) .. it's my hips and my thighs, I want to isolate this part of my body and conceal it when I dress.

What are your assets - All assets:
I like my feet - I am a perfect size 37 - sample size lucky me.
I like my ankles.
I like, from my waist up.
I like my hands.
I like my hair.

MY INDIVIDUAL LOOK!!
The look is like writing on the wall - This is my look, and I own it:
Rural, Glamour, adventure chic

Buying for my look:
Now every time I make a purchase I have to ask myself the questions:

Does this garment represent my look!

Does the colour look amazing on me?

The very next question I need to ask is...
Does this garment reveal my assets?
I have begun buying 3/4 sleeved Blazers, because I like to show my hands.
I wear mostly skirts and dresses which reveal my ankles and cover my hips, whilst accentuating my waistline.
I wear a lot of jewellery as a feature, to draw attention to my neckline and highlight/frame my face..

and this is how to wear you look..

Good luck!

FASHION TIPS FOR THE DAY
  • If your Blazer is a full sleeve, have it shortened to be a 3/4 or push the sleeves up, this gives you a bit of spunk!! It can also reveal the gorgeous cuff of the undergarment.. very nice look!
  • Do use those little vintage belts, you picked up at the opp shop, it will give your dress or jeans an original appeal, as well as a truly charming end result.
  • Understated dressing is better than OTT. If your outfit needs drama, (Drama is good, bold is good) Just keep it tasteful, and down to a single piece...until you know a few more rules.. then you can break the rules..just have to know them first..
  • Scarves - wear them often, they are the perfect accent to complete your outfit, no matter what the look, there is a perfect scarf out there for it!

Your personal Stylist

Kristin Todd

1 comment:

  1. Kristin, was recommended your blog from a friend. Cant wait to see more of it. I feel a little 'behind the times' now, however I am following the current scarf trend to the letter! I love them. Keep up the good blogging work.

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