Get clear on your style
“Style is something each of us already has, all we need to do is find it.” —Diane von Furstenberg There were a lot of fashion mistakes I made in my teens and twenties. This set me on a learning journey...
I want more for my wardrobe
A chat with one of my Personal Styling clients over coffee recently led her to tell me her wardrobe secret. She was unexcited by her wardrobe, it was no fun at all. With my help, this client was able to...
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 Personal Styling session took us around Wellington, 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 Personal Styling 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....
I keep in touch with my Style Travellers
I love to keep in touch with my clients – and my Style Travellers are Personal Styling clients I regularly share tips and ideas with. One of my Style Travellers is a lady who knew her colours well before we...
Behind the scenes with designer Deryn Schmidt
It was so amazing that Deryn Schmidt allowed me to go behind the scenes 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...
When the rules are plain wrong
When you bring me on as your Personal Stylist 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...
“Do you always dress so smartly?”
“Do you always dress so smartly? Have you had your colours done by a Personal Stylist?” The question came from an unexpected source. The guy across the table from me was my agent for keynote speeches. We met at late...