Shopping with friends, and a stylist
If you’ve ever been shopping with your girlfriends and bought something you didn’t like…. If your friend insists they know exactly what looks good on you… , or if you love shopping with your girlfriends but don’t have the confidence...
My lovely client has a ‘boring’ wardrobe
Today’s fun Style Passport session took us around town, from coffee and a chat, to browsing and buying, to trying on shoes. My lovely client has a ‘boring’ wardrobe – her words, not mine , that she needs to edit...
The moment I met a fashion designer by pure chance
The things that happen when you’re away for the weekend… I just happened to meet this incredible lady in NZ fashion this weekend, Penny from Designer Clothing Gallery in Greytown. We didn’t meet in store though – she was our...
I want all my clients to enjoy their style
I want all my clients to enjoy their style – that’s why I do what I do. My hope is that you’ll find styling such a powerful experience that you will feel a complete night and day difference. And actually,...
I keep in touch with my Style Travellers
I love to keep in touch with my clients – and my Style Travellers are people I regularly share tips and ideas with. One of my Style Travellers is a lady who knew her colours well before we met. In...
Behind the scenes with designer Deryn Schmidt
It was such a joy to go behind the scenes with Deryn Schmidt today, with a couple of sneak peeks of her next collection. Deryn is so generous with her making- you can literally see her making her pieces in front of...
Josie’s journey at the Style Explorer workshop
The lovely Josie Maggie has a beautiful blog called Lost in Silver Fern about moving to New Zealand and so much more. She was one of our guests at a Style Explorer workshop: “Working with Nina is all about making sure...
When the rules are plain wrong
When you work with me you’ll hear a few themes. I view fashion as a beautiful, creative tool for life – for enjoyment, for success and for fun. I am all about having fun with fashion and for me that...
“Do you always dress so smartly?”
“Do you always dress so smartly? Have you had your colours done?” The question came from an unexpected source. The guy across the table from me was my agent for keynote speeches. We met at late notice when I had...
“I get compliments nearly every day…”
“I get compliments nearly every day on my new style and colours. I always say Nina Fountain from Style Gorgeous helped.” It’s such a privilege to give women an experience that is not just fun but at the same time...
There is a way that is more powerful
If you worry about not having enough clothes, it is not all the amazing clothes you have that make you stylish. It’s not even knowing how to create balance and proportion. Nor the fact that you know quality and can...
Wellington-based event for women who sew – September 2018
Can you believe I get to do this? 8 or 10 women who sew, leading them through a fun session exploring their style foundations. I so admire sewists – they spend years perfecting their craft, months curating their collection of...