Am I fashionable? The short answer is NO!

I have always wanted to be fashionable but for some reason, if I am completely frank, I'm not. On the odd occasions that I go to the shops, these days, I either can not afford to purchase anything, have no idea where to start or I walk into shops like sportsgirl and remember that I am 30 and not a girl any longer (WHAT ARE THE KIDS WEARING THESE DAYS?).

but look at me. I'm keen!

SOLUTION: My good friend Emma-Jane suggested we attend a Free Mini Style Consultation with Tanja Mrnjaus at Westfield Carindale and in the short space of time we spent with Tanja I learned that I should:

• wear more sunset type colours or green and not blue or grey tones (there goes half my wardrobe)
• accessorize (I have that covered!)
• wear 'A' line skirts (to hide my massive thighs)
• shop at Portmans, Witchary, Target, Sussans and Nova Shoes (just to name a few)
• wear brown tones for my eye makeup or smokey eyes

I also learned that I shouldn't:

• wear 3/4 pants
• wear short boots eg. I should wear high heels or high boots, not in between.
• wait to lose 10kg to become fashionable if I am not serious (I'm bloody serious)

I found Tanja to be fun loving, vibrant and best of all honest. I also love her saying "you can have whatever you want if you dress for it" and I pondered that, wondering what I could have, wearing my tartan $5 shorts and my fading seattle washington T shirt.

I am so impressed with Tanja that I am probably going to go back to her (after I lose 10 kgs) to update my wardrobe with a few items that suit my shape, colourings and personality.


Now if you are interested in doing the same please contact Tanja on 0432 549 018 or email at fashion.carindale@au.westfield.com. Below is a small selection of her services, please visit http://westfield.com.au/carindale/fashionconcierge/index.html to check out Tanja's fortnightly style blog.

Free Mini Style Consultation
Cost: Free. Please allow 15-20 minutes
Personal Shopping & Style Sessions
Cost: $100 per hour per person. Please allow 2-4 hours
Wardrobe Makeover & Shopping Style Session
Cost: $100 per hour per person. Please allow 3-4 hours
Colour Profiling Session
Cost: $100 per session per person. Please allow up to 2 hours.