Top charting podcast The Style Stories Podcast is back to solve all your style and wardrobe dilemmas. Highly experienced London based personal stylist Lisa Gillbe brings wardrobe tips and tricks that make sure you get a capsule wardrobe that really works for you. This advice will get you thinking differently about your style and image so you can feel inspired, confident and excited about your wardrobe.
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How to Get the French Look (and work out if it actually suits YOU!) with Aurélie founder Lucy Robinson
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Do you love the French look? Timeless and effortless. But how do you actually achieve it? In this episode I am joined by Founder of Aurélie, Lucy Robinson. She has created a wonderful brand with a personal touch. Lucy writes handwritten notes with every order, to make each and every purchase feel special. Aurélie is all about creating timeless look…
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How to get out of a style rut with Amy Simpson and Lisa Farley
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Do you ever feel stuck in a rut with your clothes? You don’t know what to choose, or what goes with what. You feel like it’s just all too overwhelming. Well, you’re not alone. In this episode I am joined by the fabulous Amy Simpson and Lisa Farley, creators of NUDI SPRAY™. They share their struggles when choosing outfits to wear, either from their …
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What to wear to Royal Ascot - Lisa chats with milliner Rachel Skinner
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It's officially Summer and the Summer-specific events are kicking off with Epsom Darby this weekend and Royal Ascot just around the corner. These are events where there is a license to get really dressed up and enjoy the pomp and ceremony that surronds these unique gatherings. With this in mind, I invited Rachel Skinner or Rachel Skinner Milineray …
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Chatting about my favourite topic on the podcast today. How to curate a winning work wardrobe - six items I suggest to make sure you always feel great. You can also shop this episode! Sign up to my newsletter and get a shoppable board where you can view all my suggestions and shop directly - nice and easy. 💅 If you do not want to get future newslet…
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Getting your style mojo back in mid-life and wearing fitted clothes at ANY size
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Should you tuck your top in or not? Where do you shop for jeans over 40? Why the fashion police need to shut up! I was joined by the vibrantly stylish Maxine Sumner woolly of @dressedtothemax - an ex-banker turned later life fashion influencer. Maxine is so inspiring, she embraces everything about life and just has this warm, bright aura that made …
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How to look stylish when you are a busy Mum on the run 🏃♀️
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Abi Lynn @stealmystyle40 on Instagram joined me to talk about how to look put together when you need to wear casual and practical clothes. That's more or less all of us then! Your wardrobe needs to meet the demands of your life and make you feel good at the same time. Practical style doesn't need to be boring and you can still look and feel stylish…
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Tall Girl Style - Tips from tall fashion influencer Olivia Laura Turner
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Today's guest on The Style Stories Podcast is the gorgeous 5ft 11" fashion influencer Olivia Laura Turner @olivialaura_ on Instagram. It was so lovely to chat with Olivia and find out about where she shops as a tall girl plus her journey to becoming a fashion influencer. Olivia shares her tips on how to dress (she's 5ft 11") and the shops she recom…
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How to do public speaking and what to wear when you do with Caroline Goyder
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Lots of us have to get up and speak to a crowd at some point and confidence is key! This is a special episode dedicated to public speaking with grace, confidence and gravitas with a true expert, Caroline Goyder. I've known Caroline for many years now and love her compassionate, calm take on how you can own a stage. She is the queen of owning who yo…
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Outfit secrets and shopping tips for petite women with Patricia Jones
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Are you 5ft 4" or under? Then this is the episode for you! Get ready for lots of tips on where to shop and how to create great outfits when you are petite. The truly fabulous, charismatic and gorgeous Patricia Jones joined me this week to share her tips as a 5ft 3" style influencer. I'm gushing I know, but she was such a great guest, connect with P…
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Storytelling with your clothes, where to shop and the joys of Vinted
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This week Lisa was joined by podcast host, TV presenter and stylist Emma Lightbown to talk all things style. Emma mostly styles for TV and adverts and explains how the clothes the actors wear are crucial to telling the viewer who they are. This is also true in real life, what you wear tells a story about you. If you think about TV dramas, the chara…
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Spring Trends 2024 - What's Hot for the New Season 🔥
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It's so nice to be talking about Spring today! The new season is almost here and it's time to talk about the trends we'll be seeing in the lighter months this year. This is my take on the trends with a few outfit ideas and tips to find your personal style thrown in. Not only that, this weeks podcast is a shoppable one! I have pulled together a boar…
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A bit of a workwear special today - especially if you work in Corporate but these tips apply to any workplace. As I've mentioned many times on this podcast, what you wear matters. Clothes can be used as a tool for success and importantly as armour to help you look polished and professional and feel it inside. But that's not enough by itself. Of cou…
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How to find the right colours for you and why it matters
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This week’s episode is all about colour and the fascinating psychology behind it. Colour makes us feel things, we associate times and feelings with certain colours. Lots of people can’t bear to wear their school uniform colours and I've got a strange hatred of the colour orange. This episode really went off on some interesting tangents! I love it w…
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How to use clothes to show your identity and confidence at work with Zena Everett
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I am joined by one of my listeners this week - Zena Everett. Zena is a leadership coach, author and public speaker and she helps people to project confidently at work. My job is to help people LOOK the part at work so our skills work well in tandem. We had an interesting discussion around: - Using clothes as armour at work - How our style evolves o…
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How to build your perfect capsule wardrobe
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Following on from the last two episodes with fellow London Stylist Lizzie Edwards, I am digging deeper into how to create a perfect capsule wardrobe. This is going to look different for everyone. We are all so different! One person loves wearing dresses and florals, another is a minimalist. It's all about your taste and your vibe so how does this t…
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What to wear to work in 2024 and how to get style clarity. With Lizzie Edwards - PART 2
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This is part 2 in a mini-series I created with renowned Personal Stylist Lizzie Edwards. We have created two episodes to kick-start your style in 2024. Packed full of tips, this is going to make an instant impact on your wardrobe. Would you love to get clarity on your style? Do you only wear a small proportion of your wardrobe? Then you need to lis…
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How to get a stylish wardrobe in 2024 with Lizzie Edwards - PART 1
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This week I am joined by best-selling author, style coach and personal stylist Lizzie Edwards. Lizzie is a hugely experienced stylist, and is sharing her insider knowledge on what it takes to get a streamlined, stylish wardrobe. In this episode we discuss why style matters, how to get a perfectly balanced wardrobe and how you can use clothes to boo…
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The Christmas Special with fellow stylists Sally & Sarah 🎄
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This is the one-off Christmas edition of The Style Stories Podcast!✨ A great episode to listen to while wrapping presents. 🎁 We are discussing; what to wear over Christmas, Christmas traditions & having no New Year resolutions. Also, the recent controversial article in the Daily Mail which stated you can't wear sequins over 50 because you are too o…
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What to wear this Christmas - Outfit Ideas & trends 🎄
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Have you planned what you are wearing this holiday season? It's December 1st today and that means it is acceptable to wear sequins all day, every day! If you want to of course, there are plenty of people who do not and prefer a low-key more casual vibe this time of year. In this episode I have lots of ideas for festive party dressing from casual an…
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Hot trends, outfit ideas and accessorising - Listeners questions PART4
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This week I am answering more real style dilemmas from my listeners. In this episode find out the hottest trends for winter 23/24, how to wear vintage, outfit ideas and loads more! Plus I've added a bonus link this week with a few of the items I mention in the podcast. If you want outfit inspiration then click below. I've included the best from the…
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Colour, Style Personality and How to Get a Great Wardrobe with Stylist Karen
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I'm excited to have a guest this week! I was joined by fellow personal stylist and influencer Karen Peters Amphlet to talk all things style. Karen has amazing style and is brilliant over on Instagram creating lots of daily outfit inspiration with a big dose of joyful colour. We talked about how important it is to get clear on your personal style an…
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Listeners Q’s Part 3 - Date Night Outfits, Dressing Smart When it’s Hot and More!
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Loads of style and outfit tips are packed into today's episode. You ask and I answer! This podcast answers real-life relatable style issues. We all have similar worries when it comes to style and fashion so it's very likely you'll get an answer to a style dilemma of your own. Also in this episode, outfit ideas and brands to shop. Enjoy! ✨ Follow Li…
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This week I am answering a few more style questions sent in by my listeners. I am covering where to shop, my favourite brands, capsule wardrobe essentials and how to take an outfit from basic to stylish and elevated! Lots of the questions I get asked are so common so it's very likely you will be feeling the same about your own wardrobe. Tune in for…
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Today I am solving real-life style dilemmas on the podcast. I can guarantee these questions will feel relatable as I hear the same issues over and over again. This is what I'm covering in this first episode: Amanda wants to know how to shake her style up and how to create great outfits. Alison wants to know how to look current when none of the styl…
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The Monthly Mash-Up - Style Chat with stylists Sarah and Sally
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What are the hot trends for autumn 2023? How can you dress in a professional AND stylish way at work? We answer these questions and lots more in this latest episode. I am joined by fellow London stylists Sally from Queen Bee Styling and Sarah from Sartoria Lab for the special Monthly Mash-Up episode. This is the episode where we discuss any style n…
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Kickstart your unique style personality with this, the Holy Grail of knowledge. Honestly, when you get clarity on your personal style, your tastes, your aesthetic everything falls into place. It becomes easier to shop, it's easier to create outfits that feel like you and you get more from your wardrobe as a whole. You will save a ton of time gettin…
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It really helps to know this information. The right colours can light you up and the wrong colours can drain you. Also, knowing the right colours for you will narrow down choice in the shops and save time and money! It's true that 'fit is king' - do you know your body shape and proportions? Once you do you can dress to flatter yours more and increa…
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How to shift your mindset and get great style! With Teresa Klasener
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This week I'm excited to have The Style Stories regular - Teresa Klasener joining me on the podcast to talk all things mindset. What the hell has mindset got to do with style and fashion? EVERYTHING. Because your mindset plays a massive part in ruling your life. It can be a powerful tool or it can hold you back and it's well worth having a listen t…
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How to declutter your wardrobe and shop with intent
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'Every good wardrobe starts with a declutter' is one of my most said sayings because I'm determined to hammer this point home! I have been a personal stylist for 15 years and I have seen inside literally hundreds of wardrobes. I can confirm that it is very rare to find a perfectly organised wardrobe - I usually come across wardrobes stuffed full of…
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NEW SERIES INTRO - Kicking off a brand new packed style series!
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I'm back! Phew, it's been a bit of an unplanned extended break but it feels great to be back behind the microphone. I always strive to bring lots of inspiration and clarity to your style and wardrobe. So many people struggle with what to wear but it's a hugely important part of how we feel about ourselves. Stick with me over the next few weeks and …
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Big Dress Energy - How Fashion Psychology Can Transform Your Wardrobe and Your Confidence
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In this week's episode I am joined by the best-selling author of the book - Big Dress Energy, consultant, TV commentator, podcast host and fashion psychologist Shakaila Forbes-Bell to find out what BDE is and how you can use it to be the absolute best-dressed version of yourself. Buckle-up because you are going to learn so many gems in this episode…
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The Monthly Mash-Up: What’s in the shops, brands we love and the fake-death of the floral dress
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This week I am joined by fellow stylists Sarah Gilfilan from Sartoria Lab and Sally Smy from Queen Bee Styling to discuss Spring wardrobe must-haves, our favourite brands, favourite trends and the faux death of the floral dress! What does the latter mean I hear you ask!? Well, tune in to hear more but in short, John Lewis announced that no-one is g…
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Style, identity and where to shop for ’plus size’ clothes
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This week I am joined by the professional copywriter and fashion lover Georgina Nestor. Georgina is wildly successful in her field and shares the same values as I do around the importance of showing up authentically, not caring what others think and saying it how it is. Georgina loves fashion and make up and her image is a really important part of …
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Confusing work dress codes and trusting your gut with your style
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This week a big City law firm sent an email round to staff saying 'dress like you are going to Annabel's (the exclusive private members club) - if that's not confusing as a work dress code I don't know what is. The subtext is ditch your suits unless you have an important meeting but what do you wear the rest of the time? We discuss this and lots mo…
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Fashion, hormones and jumpsuits - how to dress to feel good
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This week on the podcast I am joined by Hannah Pearn, an expert in acupuncture for fertility. Hannah LOVES fashion and she's been on the podcast before and spoke with such passion about both topics, fertility and fashion, I invited her on again. Hannah helps many women struggling to conceive with her specific acupuncture and other therapies at her …
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How to choose glasses that really suit you with Zoe Cosby
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This is a special episode all about choosing the right glasses for your face and personal style. It's actually a really difficult decision and glasses often aren't cheap either so you want to get it right. Zoe has lots of tips to share and is a total expert in the eyewear sector. Whilst face shape is a consideration, personal style is more importan…
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How to get great personal branding photos with Rosie Parsons
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If you need professional photos taken for your business or work it can be nerve-wracking. It's a big investment so you want the photos to look good and to get the best from the photo shoot. A huge worry is what to wear and also, how to pose. These shoots can make people feel really awkward but it's crucial to show up in your business, especially if…
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How to get your wardrobe ready for Spring 2023. Work, weekends and trends.
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It's time folks! We have turned that Winter corner and it's time to start thinking about your style for Spring 2023. Are you ready for a refresh? Do you want to upgrade your style this year? Maybe you've got a new job or some exciting social events on the horizon. Whatever awaits you in this new year, let's make sure your wardrobe makes you look yo…
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The Monthly Mash Up episode is when I am joined by fellow stylists to talk about what we've spotted in the shops, trends, TV, and anything that's been going on around us this month that is (mostly) style-related. In this week's episode, I manage to offend the whole City of Portsmouth completely by accident whilst trying to make an important point! …
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Elevating your outfits with jewellery with Amy Elson
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Accessories can really make an outfit. It's a super quick and easy way to add personality and interest and also to look like you've got dressed intentionally. Even when you are wearing a pair of jeans and a white tee, by adding jewellery you can create a great outfit. This week on the podcast I am joined by my favourite jewellery designer Amy Elson…
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Ageism and amazing confidence as you get older with top curve model Rachel Peru
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This week I am joined by very successful and very beautiful 52 year old silver haired curve model Rachel Peru. Rachel recently posted a reel on her Instagram (see reel here) of her wearing a tailored blazer with a bralette underneath. This post got lots and lots of positive comments but it also attracted a lot of negative comments like "tell nanna …
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The final podcast episode of 2022 and it's a Christmas special! We filmed this one so there are little snippets on my Instagram @lisegillbestylist. Sally chats about £5k handbags in a cost of living crisis then the conversation turns to favourite Christmas party outfits, favourite Christmas songs and favourite movies too. Come and join the fun. 🎄 F…
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Why it pays to invest in your image and wardrobe and how to do it
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Most of my personal styling clients tell me they want to look "pulled together but not too try-hard" - People worry about looking 'try-hard' because they don't want others to think they've spent a lot of time on how they look in case they are deemed to be vain or vacuous. People fear that paying attention to their clothes and image is frivolous and…
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5 things that will instantly elevate your style ✨
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What do you actually need in your wardrobe and how can you look pulled together? It's better to be considered about what you buy and make sure your wardrobe contains hard working pieces that stand the test of time and help you to feel great. We all want an easy answer of what to wear in the morning and there are certain core pieces that can do that…
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3 Christmas Outfit Ideas - Christmas 2022 Outfit Special 🎄
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There's so much to do in the run-up to Christmas it's a good idea to start planning right here and right now, especially what you are going to wear this year. I have you covered in this special episode that is also accompanied by a blog with all the outfits I am suggesting here. Of course there is sparkle - it's Christmas! But there might be one pi…
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How to regain or just discover your style
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Did you used to feel stylish but now have lost your way? Or maybe you have no idea what your style is and now want to spend some time discovering it? Finding your style is something that will make life more fun all round and it's something I am incredibly passionate about helping people with. This is about taking care of yourself and reaching your …
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I've done an edit from the shops for this week's episode that is also accompanied by a blog so you can see the pieces I'm suggesting. It's time-consuming to trawl the shops and it's also time-consuming just to work out the actual pieces you need! I have done the groundwork for you in what I hope is a helpful episode that is going to make an impact …
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The Monthly Mash Up - with fellow personal stylists Sally & Sarah
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What's been happening in October and what fashion has caught our eye? I'm joined again by stylists Sarah and Sally to de-brief the month including BBC weathermen wearing trainers, Liz Truss making mess but in a nice dress and the main topic of the show, work dress codes - what they are now, how to decipher them and what to wear to get it spot on. W…
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How your mindset can elevate or hold back your style
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Today is such a fascinating episode packed full of ideas to really get you thinking about how you get dressed, why you hang on to clothes you don't need, and how your influences have shaped your identity. It's all about clothes but a lot LOT more this week. I see every day in my work how people hold themselves back with what they wear and how they …
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Six reasons that mean you need a wardrobe refresh
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Too many clothes but no outfits, an overlooked wardrobe, a lifestyle change? There are many times in our lives when we need a little (or an entire) wardrobe refresh. After a global pandemic is a new one but definitely a great time to re-assess your clothes. Are they speaking to who you are today? Do you have outfits that make you feel good? Have a …
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