About Ann Whitaker
COLOUR & IMAGE CONSULTANT
I still remember the moment I was shown that the colours I'd been choosing for years were doing me no favours, in fact they made me look tired and sickly. I had gone for the consultation in the UK after seeing another colleague's transformation, expecting to be told that the Autumn colours I liked, loved me back, but halfway through my consultation, I could clearly see that I was a Summer and that moment changed the direction of my life.
That moment in 2001 sent me on a journey to understand exactly why colour and style have such a powerful effect on how we feel, and how we're perceived. By 2007, in returned to the UK and trained professionally in colour and image consulting, and I've spent the years since helping women rediscover their confidence through the simple, practical power of understanding what truly suits them.
Over 19 years later, across three continents including the UK, Tanzania, South Africa and Australia (I was also lucky enough to live in the Bahamas in my twenties), I've had the privilege of working with thousands of women who felt overwhelmed, invisible or unsure how to present themselves to the world.
Today, that experience is reflected in 115+ five-star Google reviews from clients worldwide who've found real, lasting clarity.
I'm based in Kenmore, Brisbane, with consultations also available in Indooroopilly, across the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, and online via Zoom for clients anywhere in the world.
I work primarily with women 40 and older, professionals, business owners and women simply navigating life's transitions, from menopause to career change to retirement to simply wanting to feel like themselves again. My approach isn't about vanity or chasing trends., it's about giving you the tools to understand your own colouring, body shape, lifestyle and signature style so getting dressed each morning becomes easy instead of exhausting.
Style should never be about being told you need fixing. It's about finally being shown what was true about you all along. Colour can be a change, it was for me, but style and image will explain why you have loved certain pieces over the years and why others just didn't see, to work.
If you're ready to feel clear, confident and visible again, I'd love to help you get there.
How I Work
I mainly work one-on-one, in a considered and unhurried way.
Rather than focusing on individual pieces or quick fixes, I look at the whole picture. Colour, image, proportions, lifestyle, and how your wardrobe functions in real life all matter. When these elements work together, style stops feeling effortful and starts feeling natural.
My role is not to tell you what to wear forever.
It is to help you understand how to choose what you wear so that it feels uniquely you.
Confidence comes from knowledge, not dependence.
Why I Do This Work
I know firsthand how life-changing it can be to understand the power of colour and personal style.
My journey began in 2001 when I experienced my own colour analysis through the UK-based House of Colour. At the time, I was making expensive shopping mistakes, buying clothes that did not suit me, and feeling consistently dissatisfied with how I looked.
That colour & style experience changed everything.
For the first time, I understood why certain colours and styles worked for me and others did not. I stopped wasting money on clothes I never wore. I stopped chasing trends and started dressing in a way that felt aligned, confident, and genuinely like me.
In 2007, I trained and began working professionally in colour and image so I could offer the same depth of understanding to others. Since then, I have worked with clients worldwide, supporting women to feel more confident, cohesive, and comfortable in how they present themselves.
Experience Matters
Having worked in this field for many years, I have seen the industry change. What was once a considered, skill-based practice has become increasingly cluttered. There is a great deal of noise, opinion, and inexperience being presented as expertise.
My work comes from depth, not trends. Personal style should be grounding, not overwhelming. It should support who you are and how you live, not ask you to constantly keep up or second-guess yourself.
Experience matters in this work, particularly in a market that has become increasingly crowded.
What Clients Often Come To Me For
Many of the women I work with are already capable, thoughtful, and accomplished. What they are missing is not taste or effort, but clarity.
They often want to:
stop second-guessing themselves
feel more cohesive and put together
understand which colours and styles genuinely support them
move away from trends that do not feel right
trust their own judgement again
Ultimately, they want to feel confident making decisions for themselves. My work supports that shift in a practical, grounded way.
My Philosophy
I do not have preferred brands or stores. I am not here to sell you more.
Everything I do is about helping you recognise what works for you, so you can make decisions with confidence long after our work together is complete.
Style, at its best, should feel supportive.
It should make life easier, not more complicated.
A Little More About Me
I was born in the UK, have lived in 6 countries and now live in Brisbane, Australia.
I am in my mid-fifties, married, and a proud mum, our family also includes a much-loved Jack Russell.
Outside of my work, I enjoy shopping, socialising, travel and personal development. I am naturally curious and enjoy being around people, ideas, and environments that feel energising and inspiring.
At this stage of life, I value discernment, perspective, and enjoyment. Those qualities shape both how I live and how I work with clients.
Working Together
I offer a limited number of in-depth, one-on-one experiences to ensure each client receives the time, care, and attention this work requires and also offer individual and small group colour analysis consultations.
If you are ready for a thoughtful, supportive approach to colour and personal style, you are welcome to explore working together.
Not sure which option is right for you?
If you would like help understanding whether a Colour Consultation or The VIP Bespoke Colour, Image & Style is the best next step, you are welcome to book a complimentary 20-minute Style Clarity Call.
This call is a short, focused conversation designed to provide clarity and direction. It is not a sales call, and there is no expectation to book.
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