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As my wonderful website designer is busily working As my wonderful website designer is busily working on Power of Etiquette, I find myself reflecting on what I want to bring into the world. My hope? To share my knowledge and training to help people navigate life with more kindness, respect, grace and genuine confidence. There’s so much I want to do and it’s overwhelming. So I’m taking it bit by bit. One conversation at a time. Today’s question: What’s the difference between Grace and Etiquette? Grace is how you move through the world when you’re genuinely at ease with yourself. It’s being kind when no one’s watching, apologising when you’re wrong, extending understanding even when it’s not required. Grace flows from within. Etiquette is the framework that helps us show respect to others. It’s knowing how to navigate any situation with confidence and poise ... not just at gala events, but in everyday moments. Whether it’s a first date, popping into the supermarket, catching the train or starting a conversation with someone new ... just to mention a few. Etiquette is the practical expression of respect. You can have perfect etiquette without grace, but true grace always includes consideration for others - which is the heart of etiquette. The magic is when they work together. What do you think - are they different or two sides of the same coin? I’d love to know your thoughts. @tim_oconnor_design @jane_juwelry @dior #sydneyfashionblogger #etiquettecoach #australianfashion #lifewisdom #outfitinspiration
Last week I treated myself to a facial with the lo Last week I treated myself to a facial with the lovely Pippa @skinbypippajames and I’m still floating. It has been a very long time since I’d had a proper hands-on facial - no lasers, no machines, just skilled hands and beautiful products. I remember these from years ago and how they left me feeling calm and peaceful. Pippa’s Holistic Sculpt with Buccal Face Treatment was extraordinary. I walked out glowing inside and out. What made it different - it works on your whole system, not just your skin. It shifts you into that rest and heal state and that’s where the real magic happens. My treatment included some brilliant techniques - vigorous facial massage (Pippa calls it “face slapping,” and yes, it’s as effective as it sounds 😊) lymphatic drainage and fascia release. These fast movements genuinely lift and sculpt your face. The buccal bit? That’s massage from inside your mouth, working the cheek and jaw muscles. Sounds odd, feels incredible, creates natural lift from within. I left feeling relaxed, lighter, with skin that actually glowed. If you’re in Sydney and treat yourself to Pippa’s hands and sanctuary. Trust me on this one. ✨ My top cotton + silk top is from @oncewas__ #pippajamesskinhealth #skinbypippajames #buccalmassage #facesculpting #facialtreatments #skintreatment
I bought this @closedofficial suit from @riadaconc I bought this @closedofficial suit from @riadaconcept back in 2023 and I chose it specifically for the raw hem. Not just raw, but threads hanging off it raw. Proper edge. And oh, do I love a bit of edge. Perhaps it says something about daring to push boundaries ... just a little, not too much. It provokes without poking, teases without trying too hard. It’s cheeky excitement in tailored form. This suit is perfect for days when life feels a bit mundane and I need a little provocation to get out of a slump or when I’m not in the mood to take anything too seriously. Elegance is supreme, especially in suiting, but a little mischief doesn’t go astray. The two can absolutely coexist. ✨ My fashion tip? If you spot something with a mischievous edge hanging on the rack, try it on. If your face lights up, buy it! Suit @closedofficial Brown suede bag @jujuandco #australianfashion #sydneyfashionblogger #womenover50style #over50fashion
It was Friday morning, I was going to a coffee cat It was Friday morning, I was going to a coffee catch-up and I had a moment ... “What to wear?” I rarely have these, believe it or not, as I’d normally pop on pants and a shirt or a very relaxed suit. But something made me stop and reach for this silk-cotton set from @oncewas__ instead. I slipped it on and felt the shift. The softness and flow of the fabric soothed something in me. The vivid ruby skirt and muted floral print felt uplifting, joyful. I wanted to feel my feminine side that morning and this outfit just gave it to me. Except it wasn’t just a coffee catch-up. I arrived at a morning tea organised by my dear friend @geriforsaith (Courage Coach and founder of Fab Femmes) and stepped into a room of 40 incredible women. I knew instantly I’d chosen what to wear perfectly. What a morning it was. Geri’s topic, “Calm and Courage,” sparked a conversation in my head, that gently haunted me for the rest of the day. It made me think how important it is to have these women only gatherings, where we hold space for each other in the loveliest way. My outfit was perfect for that morning. It matched the softer side in me that day. Thank you to @oncewas__ for creating pieces that honour femininity with such grace. And thank you, Geri, for a warm, fun, deeply connecting morning. Curious? Peek at @geriforsaith for wonderful insights on courage and calm and @oncewas__ for the most gorgeous feminine collection. I’m wearing... Cordelia Shirred Waist Silk Cotton Skirt in Ruby Sakina Cotton Silk Blouse in Palmarosa ✨ Available online @oncewas__ #sydneyfashionblogger #australianfashion #over50fashion #styleover50 #outfitinspo
This is a beautiful foundation brush from @kindreb This is a beautiful foundation brush from @kindrebelco In fact it is the best I have used ... and there have been quite a few. Use my code: CLAUDIA for 40% OFF + FREE GIFT 🩷 Link = ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://kindrebelco.com/products/premium-plus-face-and-body- brush @kindrebelco #makeupbrush #kindrebel #AD #makeuptips #over50makeup
After our Scottish adventure, my daughter and I he After our Scottish adventure, my daughter and I headed to Morocco in June. First stop ... Fez. As always, I did my research and this time the intel came from an insider - a friend of a friend and his choice was @lamaisonbleuefes. Great intel! Our driver/guide parked outside the medina and guided us through numerous laneways that grew narrower as we walked. I admit I was getting a little anxious... but then there was this door, with no doors near by and when we stepped inside it was a quiet wow. I’d imagined something quite small given the narrow lane, but this place just kept revealing more rooms, more beauty, more magic. The tilework alone had me in awe. Those intricate zellige patterns everywhere - walls, floors, fountains. Carved cedar ceilings overhead. Jewel-toned fabrics and ornate lanterns casting the most beautiful light in the evening. I could have spent hours just exploring the space. Dining on the rooftop restaurant was fabulous. Slow cooked tagines and Moroccan salads with flavours that made you close your eyes and just savour. The central courtyard with its fountains and swimming pool was our happy place. We’d retreat there between medina explorations for tea and some quiet time. The hammam was wonderful with proper traditional rituals, done with such care and definitely worth experiencing. My lasting memory? Orange blossoms. That scent followed us everywhere in this gem of a riad. #LaMaisonBleue #FezMorocco #MoroccoTravel #FezMedina #Over50Travel
Navy & White, or a Pop of Flame? Sometimes you wa Navy & White, or a Pop of Flame? Sometimes you want the timeless ease of navy and white... Enter the Tamara Linen V-Neck Dress in Beachside. Clean lines, that classic pairing, endlessly wearable. Other times, you want colour that makes you feel alive ... The Valentina Tiered Frill Dress in Flame does exactly that. Vibrant, joyful, unapologetically bold. Two moods, two beautiful choices from a new collection @adriftclothing Shop online or visit your nearest Adrift store. ✨ #adriftclothing #australianfashion #styleover50 #effortlessstyle #sydneyfashionblogger
Confession: It took me weeks to write my brand sto Confession: It took me weeks to write my brand story video. Not because I couldn’t write it. Because I wasn’t sure how much of me to reveal. In the video (coming soon to my new website!), I share something I’ve never talked about publicly - how I changed my name as a child, letter by letter - trying to fit into a culture that felt foreign after my family migrated to Australia in the mid-60s. If I couldn’t fix my “unpronounceable” name, I thought maybe I could fix how I looked. So I became obsessed with dressing “right.” By my mid-20s, running my first boutique, I wore Prada like armour. European fashion shows, designer meetings - I needed those labels to feel like I belonged. Here’s what changed - I realised I could walk into those same rooms in a crisp white tee and pressed jeans and feel just as confident. Not because the clothes mattered less, but because I finally understood what mattered more. How you carry yourself. How you connect. Confidence that doesn’t need a logo. I still love my Prada (obviously). But these days? I feel just as good in my Uniqlo. And that’s the confidence I teach now. Video drops soon. It’s vulnerable. It’s honest. And it’s the real story behind Power of Etiquette. #ConfidenceWithin #PowerOfEtiquette #AuthenticStyle #ModernEtiquette #PersonalTransformation #Over50Style #SydneyFashionBlogger #LifeWisdom
There’s something special about pieces that feel There’s something special about pieces that feel both simple and considered. @adriftclothing’s new collection brings that balance so beautifully - the Tatum Flutter Sleeve in timeless navy, the Tanya Dress with its delicate embroider and the Tamara V-Neck in that soft dune tone you can style anywhere. Three dresses, endless ways to wear them. Shop online or pop into your nearest Adrift store. #adriftclothing #australianfashion #styleover50 #effortlessstyle #sydneyfashionblogger
Six hours from Edinburgh. Three irresistible stops Six hours from Edinburgh. Three irresistible stops. Endless hiking, roaming through people’s fields (perfectly legal in Scotland!) and those Highland cows with their extraordinary faces. The Old Man of Storr left us breathless. The Quiraing left us speechless. Skye, you were magnificent. #IsleOfSkye #ScotlandAdventure #HighlandCows #SkyeIsland #ScottishHighlands #MotherDaughterTravel #ScotlandHiking #Over50Travel #OldManofStorr
The drive from Edinburgh to Skye tested our resolv The drive from Edinburgh to Skye tested our resolve to actually arrive anywhere (we made three stops on the way, the views were that irresistible), but we were determined to reach Flodigarry Hotel and hike The Old Man of Storr and The Quiraing. And finally, we reached it. The six-hour drive was more than worth it. There was Flodigarry, perched on its coastal promontory looking out to sea and we understood why this place has been standing sentry here for centuries. This is a gracious Scottish house that simply opens its doors and makes you feel at home. Beautiful timber, high ceilings, fireplaces and deep sofas positioned to frame the endless sea views. We loved the pace here and how it matched the island’s unhurried tempo. A small, dedicated team who were genuinely warm without ever hovering. Dining, of course, was a treat ... fresh Scottish seafood, local ingredients and a great wine list. After a day of exploring we indulged, without guilt. The location? Perfect. Everything we wanted to hike and roam was within easy driving distance. And hike we did! Or should I say roamed ... Scotland has this marvellous law allowing you to roam freely across the landscape, even private land. Such fun walking through people’s fields and the occasional backyard. For all the details, insider tips and what made our Skye experience unforgettable, read the full travel blog on my website. Link in bio. #flodigarryhotel #flodigarryhotelskye #isleofskye #visitscotland #travelscotland #hiddenscotland #motherdaughtertravel #scotlandhiking #hikinglife #over50travel #scotlandhiking #oldmanofstorr
For me, Christmas doesn’t truly begin until @lan For me, Christmas doesn’t truly begin until @langhamsydney lights their tree. It’s become my personal signal that the festive season, with all its beautiful chaos, has officially arrived. And I genuinely love it! The last-minute gift hunting (why do I always leave at least one person till the end?), the decorating, the catching up with loved ones, the joyfulness and gratitude that seem to bubble up more easily this time of year. There’s something about these final weeks racing towards the 25th that fills me with childlike anticipation, even when I’m slightly overwhelmed by it all. The Langham Sydney does this evening with such grace. Children’s voices filling the beautiful foyer with carols that only sound right when sung by kids. The formality of the tree lighting ceremony. The General Manager’s warm thank you. Generous platters of canapés and treats (and yes, the bubbles are rather lovely too). It’s a tradition I look forward to and this year was no exception. So from me to you, Langham Sydney - thank you for marking the season so beautifully. And to my dear friends here, may the coming weeks bring you moments of joy, however they show up for you. ✨. How cool is the Slipper Christmas Tree ??!!✨ I’m wearing ... Silk top + pants @zimmermann 2022 Tapestry clutch from @grandbazaarofistanbul #over50style #australianfashion #langhamsydney #lovinglangham #celebratetheeveryday
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