For many people, the words colour analysis conjure up memories of the 1980s, colour drapes or being told they can never wear black again. The reality is very different. Modern colour analysis isn't about restricting your wardrobe or telling you what you can and can't wear. It's about understanding which colours naturally complement your features so getting dressed, shopping and building a wardrobe becomes simpler. After more than 20 years as a Personal Stylist, I've found tha

When people think about working with a Personal Stylist, they often imagine the wardrobe edit, colour analysis or the shopping day. While both are incredibly valuable, there's one part of the process that clients consistently tell me is their favourite. The outfit matching session. It's also one of the most overlooked steps in personal styling, yet it's often where the real transformation happens. An outfit matching session involves spending dedicated time styling every new p

Capsule wardrobes have become one of the most talked-about concepts in fashion. Social media is full of promises that 20 carefully chosen pieces will somehow transform your mornings, save you money, and solve all of your wardrobe frustrations. But are capsule wardrobes really all they're cracked up to be? After over two decades working as a Personal Stylist, my answer is yes... and no. The reality is that a well-designed capsule wardrobe can be one of the most powerful tools

Over the past few months, I've made a conscious effort to get out more. To say yes to invitations. Attend networking events. Support charity galas. Meet new people. Build meaningful connections beyond my usual day-to-day routine. It's been refreshing, and it's also reminded me of something I discuss with clients all the time. Many of the women I work with operate in corporate environments where awards nights, fundraising dinners, industry events and black tie galas are a regu

Most people can pull together a great outfit when the occasion calls for it. A wedding. A party. A presentation. A job interview. When there's an important event in the diary, we naturally put a little more thought into what we're wearing. We plan ahead, think about the impression we want to create and make sure everything works together. But what about the other 95% of our lives? The school drop-off. The sports match. A day at the office. Running errands. Meeting a friend fo

Winter wardrobes often default to black, navy, chocolate brown and burgundy. The stores at present here is Oz look like waves of porridge and prune. While these deeper tones feel grounding and practical during the cooler months, dressing entirely in dark neutrals can sometimes start to feel a little heavy or repetitive. The good news is that adding colour in winter doesn’t need to mean bright statement dressing. Some of the most sophisticated colour combinations are actually

Australian Fashion Week has once again taken over Sydney this week, with runway shows, street style moments and social media coverage flooding our feeds. Yet quietly, and perhaps somewhat nostalgically, I’ve found myself sitting this one out for a number of years now. There was a time when Fashion Week felt like a genuine celebration of Australian fashion and creativity. Early in my career, as an upcoming Fashion Stylist, I worked backstage as both a dresser and an usher, eag

People often assume that those who always look polished are simply more fashionable, naturally stylish or spending large amounts of money on clothing. That’s rarely the case. Over the years, one of the biggest things I’ve noticed being a Personal Stylist is that people who consistently look put together usually have something much more valuable than an overflowing wardrobe. They have clarity, consistency and a wardrobe structure that supports their lifestyle. They’re not rein

Walk through the CBD at 8:30am and you’ll see it. A sea of navy and light blue. Blue suits. Blue shirts. Blue blazers. Safe, familiar, and for many men… completely over-relied on. It’s what I often refer to as the "blue trap". Lately, I’ve had several of my male clients come to me wanting to refine their style and diversify how they present. When we open the wardrobe, it’s almost entirely blue. Blue is a brilliant base. It’s reliable, professional, suits many skin ton

I work with all gender identities, because I believe style is for everyone. However, one theme that consistently comes up in my work with female clients in leadership, particularly in male-dominated environments, is how to present themselves visually within that space. It’s rarely as simple as choosing what to wear. More often, the question sits just beneath the surface: Do I need to dress more like a man to be taken seriously? The tension women navigate in leadership In le

• That there are “rules” that apply to everyone Body shape rules, colour rules, what you “should” and “shouldn’t” wear. Now, I see these more as guides, not rules. Context, personality, and lifestyle matter far more. A client recently wanted to dress in the shape of a "box", so you can't assume how someone wants to be perceived. • That more options = better outcomes I used to think giving clients lots of choices and loads of clothing was helpful. It’s not always. It can c

Everyone knows how to dress. Until they don’t. A lot of my corporate styling clients come to me at a point where, on paper, everything is working. They’ve built successful careers. They understand professional styling dress standards. They’ve been “getting it right” for years. And yet, they blink and something has shifted. A promotion. A redundancy. A new environment. A more visible role. Changes in lifestyle, health, hormones or body. Or simply… time moving on. Suddenly, the

20 years in and finally writing it down. This year marks 20 years in business. It has been a real journey. I am exctied, but mostly proud of all that I have achieved. Not 20 years “playing with clothes” as a teenager, but 20 years since I registered my ABN in my early twenties and stepped into the very real, very uncertain world of building a styling and consultancy business from the ground up. Back then, personal styling looked very different. There was no Instagram. No poli