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This month, we had the wonderful opportunity to chat with professional stylist and image consultant Lizanne Anderson. Born in the vibrant city of Cape Town, Lizanne Anderson left the corporate world to pursue her passion in fashion.

With a fashion philosophy rooted in comfort and embracing one’s unique features, Lizanne helps people recover their authentic selves through personalised style advice. Her business, “Hello Beautiful” offers a range of services tailored to advising individuals on different aspects of fashion and how best to dress for their lifestyle and figure.

In this blog, we’ll get to know Lizanne better, explore her insights into the industry, and discover how she styles her footwear from Cable & Co. Read on to learn more!

Getting to Know Lizanne

Q: Did you always have a passion for the fashion industry?

A: I have always had a love for style and putting stylish outfits together. I can remember, even in high school, I always made an effort to look stylish and neat. I know what it means to have the confidence which comes with wearing the correct styles for my body, and being able to impart that on other women, gives me so much joy! I’ve also always wanted to be an entrepreneur and own my own business - I haven’t looked back a day since making a career change from corporate to fashion.

Q: What are some of your favourite 2024 fashion trends and why?

A: The peplum trend- yes, it’s back, and in a big way! In all kinds of prints and patterns. It’s such a flattering style for many body shapes. Also, the transparent / see-through trend - this trend immediately gives your whole outfit another dimension and it’s an easy way to look fashionable...just add a see-through blouse or skirt and you look oh-so-chic! You don’t have to reveal everything underneath with this trend - you can wear a solid layer in a top, pants or skirt, underneath your see-through item as a base to your outfit.

Perhaps some of you are wondering what an appointment with a stylist and image consultant entails. Lizanne outlined the process for us, and how she gathers the information about her clients, to help them transform their wardrobes.

Step 1: We meet at my studio to discuss their wardrobe needs.

Step 2: I take your measurements, which will help me determine their:

• Bone structure: which reveals what size in patterns/prints look really great on them.
• Body shape: which will indicate what styles out there suit their body and which ones don’t.
• Neck length: which will tell me what necklines are the most flattering for them.
• Face shape: which will indicate what hairstyles, frames/glasses, etc, suit them the best.
• Body segments: which will be a clear directive of how they should style their clothes/outfits.

Step 3: I do a Style Personality test with them. This will indicate what their current lifestyle is and which style best suits them/their lifestyle. This is a great tool for promoting confidence, as we should dress for OUR lifestyles.

Step 4: I do a Colour Analysis. This segment reveals if they have a Warm or a Cool tendency overall. Their eye colour, eye pattern, natural hair colour, skin tone etc, is all taken into consideration when determining their colour palette! These specifics will all also indicate what Colour Flow they’re leaning towards.

Lizanne fell in love with the Merrell Agility Peak 5 in the colourways peach/spray, and white. For her chat with us, she showed us the different ways she would style these trail runners.

“In my eyes, these shoes are not only trail runners, but can also easily be styled as a modern sneaker, which immediately elevates any outfit.”

“I styled them by mixing Athleisure wear and smart, in one outfit. I find mixing 2 different styles in one outfit creates an interesting and edgy outfit. “

“I also styled them in all-Athleisure looks, with brighter leggings, in order to create contrast in the look, while making the edgy white Agility Peak 5's stand out - and it works! Having modern looking footwear like the Agility Peak 5's as part of your Capsule Wardrobe will give you many outfit options, come Winter or Summer, as they can be worn with any outfit! A denim skirt look, a dress, shorts, and jeans.”

How Will You Transform Your Wardrobe to Reflect Your Authentic Self?

The key takeaway from Lizanne's advice is that, while fashion trends are constantly changing in this dynamic landscape, the secret to transforming your wardrobe is ensuring it suits your lifestyle.

“I always say, knowledge equals confidence! It’s not about being the perfect body shape, etc, it’s about knowing HOW to style themselves and thus bringing balance. Every woman out there can look GOOD!”

So, begin your journey by rediscovering who you truly are and finding the wardrobe that best matches that! And don’t be afraid to ask for help— if you would like to book an appointment with Lizanne, you can visit her Instagram profile or website directly.

At Cable & Co., our store assistants are also here to help you on your style journey. We take pride in having a knowledgeable team that understands the various uses for our footwear and is eager to assist you. Simply pop into your nearest store, let us know what footwear you’re looking for, and we’ll advise you on what works best.