The Style Stories Podcast

ugh! the term 'Age Appropriate' is so damaging when we should be feeling free with our style. There are FIVE other top reasons your style can be held back and I want to draw attention to these so you can shake them off and start to truly express who you are with your clothes and your style. I'm also sharing my top 3 styling hacks that make a HUGE difference to outfit building. Tune in and enjoy. 

To get a great wardrobe it takes a little bit of planning. Where should you spend your money and what items are a priority? In this week's podcast I run through the top pieces to buy now for your Spring work wardrobe. These are the items that are going to make sure you look polished and professional back in the office and make sure you can easily find a great outfit. 

What to wear on stage, presenting and/or on-camera can send even the most confident among us into a tailspin. It's always best to be comfortable and always smart. That definitely doesn't mean Corporate. There are many ways to dress appropriately and smartly when presenting and still make an impact. Tune in to hear my top tips on looking good on stage and on camera. 

How has your style changed over the years? Have you always been a bit random about it? Have you gone for it and enjoyed fashion or have you held yourself back? The key to getting a great wardrobe is having clarity on the WHY behind your style. To really understand how you want clothes to make you feel and the kinds of clothes that really work for you. Once you know this you will have a functional wardrobe that makes you feel great every day. 

If you want to know more about getting clarity on your style, grab my mini course right here:

This is the Holy Grail, the million-dollar question. We've been led to believe there is a 'one-size-fits'all' approach to this. Everyone needs these five things in their wardrobe?? How can that be right when we are all so different? It's true there is a formula to follow but it needs to be personalised to you to work. Until you know what really works for you, you will always be guessing. I lay out the 7 steps to getting a perfect capsule wardrobe that really works for your unique beautiful self. 

Dress codes at work have relaxed and as we venture back into the office, what can we expect to see in 2022? It used to be seen as frivolous to wear anything other than a suit at work but that is a distant memory. Now it's all about 'power casual' dressing - still looking the part but never too buttoned-up - comfort is still key. If your work wardrobe could do with a refresh then this is the essential episode for you. What to wear and where to get it in 2022. 

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Let's make 2022 the year you get a wardrobe that works for your lifestyle, work goals and your unique style personality. There are simple steps to get there, to end style ruts and to cut out the overwhelm. I'm here to guide you through these steps and bring my 12 years of experience as a personal stylist to give you fresh ideas and new direction on your style. Cut out the overwhelm for good, feel confident in your outfits, shop with intent and have less clothes but MORE outfits you love. Are you ready to set your wardrobe goals for 2022?

I invited two fellow personal stylists based near me in London UK to review the year. We talk about how the way we want to dress has been affected by the pandemic at work and just in normal circumstances. Also how dressing well can change how you feel, influence others and increase confidence. It was great to have these two highly experienced stylists and hear what they had to say about style and image. 

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Clothes should bring you joy, make you feel good about yourself, boost your confidence and help to make life more fun! Why then is it that so many people are too scared to wear things that aren't plain or 'safe' and when they do wear something glamorous, feel like they are being a show off in some way. This is why so many people end up in a style rut, wearing the same safe styles of clothes over and over again when they could be looking and feeling far more fabulous! Life is too short for boring clothes. This episode is all about fashion imposter syndrome and how to break away from that, be brave and enjoy your wardrobe more. 

Making your wardrobe work for you takes a little bit of time. By using these easy key steps, you can get your wardrobe from a mish-mash mess to streamlined and stylish.

It's not cold enough for tights yet so a perfect autumn outfit solution is a maxi dress of a maxi skirt. If you are petite and think you can't do this trend that is not the case. I've got some tips for you here too.

We're already in October and it's time to bring out the boots. I've pulled together a rundown of what I love in the shops right now and also my recommendation of the kinds of boots to make sure you have to create great outfit choices. 

Here's my pick of what's in the shops NOW as we come into Autumn 2021. Is your whole wardrobe practical? Then listen to why you might need to glam it up slightly and my top recommendations from the shops. 

What key pieces do you need in your wardrobe? How to shop with intent and what to invest in to make sure your wardrobe is autumn-ready. Lisa talks through the THREE steps to take before you even enter a shop and the SEVEN core pieces to make sure you have. There are certain wardrobe items that really hold the wardrobe together and these are the essential items we all need. Taking some time to get these right will pay dividends and make sure you look and feel amazing.

Meet the lovely Rachel Peru, one of the most in-demand curve models in the UK, champion of mid-life women and a woman on a mission to show ignored unrepresented women in the media. 

We talk about Rachel's journey to self-acceptance. How having her photo taken in lingerie is so powerful for other women and how going grey kicked-off her hugely successful modelling career at 46. 

This podcast has always been about empowering women in their 40's and beyond to live a fulfilling life in midlife. To wear a bikini or a short skirt if you want to. Not to feel like you're invisible but to embrace the confidence that age can bring if you let it... 

We also discuss how you should wear exactly what you want in your 40's, how British culture tries to put older women in boxes, mature women stereotypes and much more. This is one of the most inspiring interviews yet!

Hope you enjoy this and it gives you a confidence boost in some way. Please leave me a review or get in touch to let me know what you think. 

In my years as a personal stylist, I have realised there are only TWO main types of wardrobe. Practical Penny or Magpie Minnie - which one you have means you need a different approach to sort it out. 

Both types have gaps. Both have simple solutions - listen to find out what they are and to work out which type of wardrobe you have.

Are you heading back into the office soon? It's time to start breaking away from zoom and heading back into a far more relaxed work environment. I'm talking from a dress code point of view. Stuffy tailoring is OUT and loose, flowing styles with a far more relaxed vibe are IN. What are you going to wear? I've got you covered with these SIX pieces that make sure you always have the right thing to wear once you step back into work. 

What to wear when you don't want to look like you've tried too hard but still look stylish. Elevated casual is the way to go. Low-key but glam outfits that make sure you look up-to-date and not dated. I have lots of ideas to share this week - I'm especially loving wide-leg silk trousers for parties as an alternative to midi skirts and dresses. 

Also, I have TWO BIG announcements to make! 🎉 I'm so excited to share this with you! 

Do you go out to social events feeling either too casual or sometimes, too formal? Lots of people get overwhelmed when working out what to wear to low-key social events like a neighbors BBQ, pub drinks, a casual restaurant. You don't want to end up wearing what you normally wear day-to-day.

The thing is, most of us still want to look casual and feel comfortable so how can you achieve that? I've got some great outfit tips in here that will make sure you always have a 'go-to' outfit that is casual but still glam. Next time you get invited to a girls lunch, a neighbors BBQ or the pub - these are the outfits that make sure you look good and feel confident. 🥰

Do you stand in front of your wardrobe feeling like you've nothing to wear? Or panic when you get invited to an event, a lunch or to do something important at work? You are not alone! There is no 'one-size-fits-all' capsule wardrobe solution. BUT, there are ways you can hone in on what truly works for YOU. Transforming your wardrobe is only a few tips away. I hope you love this episode. 

Hands up if you've gained weight in lockdown 🙋‍♀️. LOADS of us have and if you are one of us you are not alone! It can be really difficult to feel confident when you are not happy with your weight BUT you can style yourself slimmer. 

This episode is all about feeling confident in what you wear even when you are not happy with your body. How clothes can empower you and elevate you and give you an all-important boost when you need it. ❤️

"I have nothing to wear" is the cry of many yet they have a wardrobe stuffed full of clothes. Are you someone who feels like you have a load of clothes but still no outfits? The biggest reason for that is you probably don't have the right basics.

Basics are the gel that hold a wardrobe together. They are the key items that people overlook because they aren't as exciting to buy. This issue is something I see time and time again when I do wardrobe edits for my clients so I know it is a common problem.

I've compiled my list of summer basic essentials. These are the items I highly recommend you have in your wardrobe to make it flow, to give you outfits easily that are stylish but low-key too and make the beautiful items in your wardrobe pop. 

Well, not ALL, your style is a lot to do with where you grew up, who influenced you, what messages you absorbed on your style journey, what the media tells us. It is a mosaic of different messages and experiences that make up who you are and how you dress. 

You may not think your mindset is important when it comes to getting dressed but oh boy, it can really hold you back if you have limiting beliefs about yourself. 

This week I delve into these theories with Teresa Klasener, a Mindset expert and coach. Teresa runs style workshops with me online and in real life and has fascinating insights into how we tick as humans and how it affects how we get dressed and perceive ourselves. 

I loved researching for this episode and I'm really excited to share it with you. After months of being stuck indoors and only visible on zoom, we are edging our way towards normality. Soon we will need to dress the bottom half of our bodies soon, go out, have parties and embrace our friends and family.

This really is is a perfect time to give your style a re-boot if you've been stuck in a rut, wearing the same style of clothes for years. Pack away the skinny jeans and embrace wide-legged, introduce a statement sleeve and make sure you've got a 'go-to' dress for all occasions. This is my Spring 2021 core wardrobe edit. The items that will work hard for you, make sure you look stylish and up-to-date and ensure you have the right thing to wear for all occasions. 💫 I hope you enjoy it! Please remember to subscribe and leave me a review. ❤️

BONUS EPISODE. I thought it was time to do a skincare special for those of us who don't necessarily want to go sown the botox route. There are lots of non-invasive options available that will truly transform your skin. 

Personally, my skin has taken a bashing more than ever during this latest lockdown in the UK. Months of being inside, homeschool and extra stress have all taken their toll. I'm ready to do more than just a facepack and get my skin looking plumper, more hydrated and fresher. 

My guest today is a skincare specialist with many famous clients. She uses CACI to lift and plump and recommends the brands Environ and The Ordinary.

Lots of Petite ladies think they can't pull-off the wide legged trousers or jeans look but I'm here to tell you YOU CAN. In fact, shorter women look really great in this look when it's done right. Seeing as wide-legged is a hot trend for 2021 I thought I'd do a special episode on this topic. 🔥 If you have been stuck in your skinny jeans for years now and would love a change then you are going to love this episode. These are my top tips to follow to make sure you get it right and feel absolutely amazing when wearing your wide legged jeans or trousers. I'm definitely going to be retiring my skinny jeans this year - it's great to update your look from time to time so you don't fall into a style rut. Style and fashion are here to make us feel good about ourselves and to enjoy! 

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