Style for Life

For the past few years I have had the privilege of being a delegate at NZ Fashion week in Auckland. This is a coming together of all people in fashion, a chance to see what is coming up for the new season and a great...

It was such a pleasure to interview fellow Stylist Abby Button this week. I feel so privileged to have her in the studio and to chat with her about her journey to being a fashion stylist. I have known Abby since she...

I thought long and hard about this episode as its something close to my heart. In this episode I discuss my own relationship with alcohol, why I have made the changes I have and how that journey unfolded. I also wanted...

Wearing more clothes can often feel bulky and heavy especially at work. This weeks podcast looks at how to dress for work in winter and still look professional. I discuss how to stay warm and reduce the bulk and what to...

In this episode Amanda from the Christchurch preloved clothing store 'To Be Continued Preloved' traverses the best way to buy pre loved clothing and shares all of her industry insights. She has been in business selling...

There is a common myth that looking great is directly correlated to spending heaps of money. This is a fallacy. This weeks podcast explores all the ways you can look and feel great without spending heaps of money on...

One of the things I am very passionate about is the fabric or more specifically the fibre that garments are made from. The fibre content of the garments you wear has a big impact on so many aspects of the fit, cost...

I often hear people commenting that they are really busy or do not have time or capacity to do something or interact. In this podcast I explore the causes or perceived causes of busyness and what to do about it. I...

Almost everyone I work with wants me to help them curate a capsule wardrobe. This podcast covers off the key pieces that make up a winter capsule wardrobe and how to put them all together. A winter capsule wardrobe is...

Super commonly I get asked 'how much should I spend on my wardrobe' every year? In this podcast I discuss how much is enough and how to plan your finances around your wardrobe. There are so many reasons why people don't...

This week I decided to source some garments from four local retailers at different price points to showcase what is trending for Winter 2026 here on the ground in Christchurch. Overall some trends emerged that seem to...

One of the most common things I see when I deal with women is the mindset that everyone else's needs are more important than theirs. This podcast explores the reasons why women often put themselves last and the impact...

So often when we get ill or injured our first response is to stop all activity especially exercise and hope that doing vey little will allow us to heal or recover. There is definite merit in this approach in some cases...

Having clothes that transcend both colder and warmer seasons can be challenging. In this episode I discuss how to wear your summer clothes in the cooler months and still look stylish. I talk about how to add layers...

Such a great chat this week about styling and AI. In this podcast Clare Maxfield (Image Innovators) and I unpack the pros and cons of using AI in the styling space.