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How to Wear a Print That Doesn’t Suit Your Colour Type

(Without Looking Like You’ve Borrowed From Someone Else’s Wardrobe)
 

Let’s talk about something quietly rebellious.

You know that print that technically… doesn’t suit you?

The one that’s sharper, louder, stronger, higher contrast than your natural colouring? But the garment itself? The cut? The design? The colour against your skin?

Stunning!

So now what?

Do we walk away because “stripes aren’t my best print”?

Absolutely not. We use a strategy. 


When a Print Feels Foreign
 

Stripes will feel so foreign to Hair and Creative colour types as they are sharp. It will feel like you’re wearing someone else’s personality (and you are!).

Take a classic white and blue stripe.

It’s higher contrast.
It’s graphic with clear direction.
It’s crisp and clean lines.

If your colour type is that of a natural low contrast, that combination can feel jarring.

But stick with it.

Because that skirt, that shirt, that dress? It might bring an entirely...

Here’s how to move forward using Coco:

1. Your Skin Colour Page:
Once you’ve worked out which colour type you most likely are (Eyes, Hair, Creative, or Vibrant), your skin colour page will be:

• Eyes = Soft Blue
• Hair = Blush Pink
• Creative = Soft Orange
• Vibrant = Soft Peach

• Theatrical = Soft Blue
• Romantic = Blush Pink
• Creative = Orange
• Vibrant = Soft Peach

Now here’s where the magic happens, look for colours that appear on both your skin colour page and your personality page.

         

Those are your power colours. They not only suit you beautifully, but also reflect your personal vibe. That’s what gives you that “put-together without trying” look.

Once you’ve found both pages, cross-reference them. ...

Friction Equals Style: The Secret to Effortless Outfits.
 

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in styling, and the one I teach religiously, is this: friction equals style.

What do I mean by that?

It’s simple. When an outfit leans too far in one direction, it often looks… expected, safe, or even a little boring.

Or worse, it can go over the top and feel costume-y. That’s where friction comes in, adding an element from the opposite style “genre” to balance the look.

Let me break it down with some examples:

• A light grey knit and skirt paired with Gazelle sneakers and a handbag = two elements feminine, two elements masculine.
   

• A pretty apricot blouse with navy tracksuit pants and silver heels. Again, the feminine blouse and metallic heels are balanced by the sporty pants and no-one plays sport while wearing a handbag.
   

                 

That tension? That’s the magic. It’s subtle, but it elevates the outfit instantly. It’s unexpected, it’s effortless, an...

Shoes & Bags: organising by lifestyle. 

Before we even start where to store shoes and bags, we need to get clear on what actually belongs in your life.

Instead of buying lots of different styles “just in case,” I want you to notice what you already reach for on repeat. Shape. Strap placement. Toe shape. 

Once you spot that pattern, you build variations of the same style.



I always do this very intentionally:

• If I own the flat version I love, I hunt down the elevated version

• If I own the elevated version I live in, I add the casual flat equivalent
   

Same style. Same footprint. Same visual balance. Just different levels of dressiness.

Only then do I organise by colour.

The how and why of protecting your Faux Suede handbags.
 

You should spray protect faux suede (e.g. shoes, boots, bags) if you want to repel water, stains, dirt, and generally make daily wear easier to clean and longer‑lasting.

Without protection, faux suede is not naturally waterproof and can stain easily from moisture, oil or grime. 

Why Protect Faux Suede?

• Faux suede is porous and can absorb liquids & stains.
• A protective spray adds a clear, breathable barrier that helps liquids bead up on the surface rather than soaking in.
• This makes spills and everyday marks easier to wipe or brush away.  

Tip: Always test any spray on a small, hidden area first (the bottom works well for me) to make sure colour or texture doesn’t change.

How to Apply

1. Clean first: Brush away dust/dirt with a soft suede brush or cloth.
2. Spray evenly: Hold the spray ~20 cm / 8 in away and mist the surface lightly — don’t soak.
3. Dry fully: Let it air‑dry completely before wearing....

Have you ever noticed how some sandals make your feet look wider, while others instantly feel lighter and more refined, even when they’re the same colour and heel height?

That difference isn’t accidental. It comes down to how the straps lead the eye.

Let’s take these two black sandals as an example.

           

A wide strap sandal that runs straight across the foot creates a strong horizontal line. The eye naturally moves side-to-side, which can make the foot appear broader. There’s nothing wrong with this, it reads relaxed, grounded and casual but it does create visual width.

Now compare that to a woven or criss-cross sandal. Here, the straps move diagonally and vertically, guiding the eye up the foot rather than across it. This creates a more elongating effect, making the foot appear slimmer, lighter and a little more elevated, even when the sandal is flat and black.

Small detail. Big difference.

Now here’s where it gets really interesting and where you get to choose.

When ...