The Style Stories Podcast

Feeling Lost with Your Style Right Now? Here’s what to do

Lots of us are going back to offices, back to social events and venturing out now that lockdown is easing off. Are you someone who hates shopping or feels full of dread when you are invited to a social event because you have no idea what to wear? Perhaps you often end up looking too casual or frumpy but you don't know where to shop anymore or how to pull together a wardrobe that works for all these occasions. Don't worry! It is ALL fixable. Just with a little bit of time and guidance, we can get your wardrobe looking stylish and you feeling much more confident and less daunted by shopping. Everyone has style, it's just about finding yours.

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How to Look Stylish When You Don’t Feel Confident About Your Weight

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. ❤️

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The episode all about jeans (and shorts)

Just a little bit on shorts right at the end! This episode is dedicated to jeans, what cuts to wear NOW and which body shapes suit which cuts.  I know that finding the right jeans can be a real headache and result in not feeling right in most shapes. The good news is, we are in the age of the high rise and that looks good on almost everyone. Also, skinny really does look good on everyone so if all else fails you can fall back on those. If you are like me though and have been stuck in skinny jeans for a few years now then be brave and venture out into the new cuts that are out there now.  Want to see my suggestions - join my FREE Facebook Group. I can answer your direct questions over there if any of this is confusing or you need more help finding the perfect jean. ❤️

The basic items that make your wardrobe work

"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.

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Style Confidence - It’s all in the mind

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.

Teresa runs a resilience programme that kicks off again on April 19th.

First Look at Spring 2021 Fashion. Let’s Get Your Wardrobe Out of Lockdown! 🎉

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. ❤️

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How to really transform your skin in your 40’s and beyond (and repair the extra lockdown damage)

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.

You can buy the Environ products she mentions from her website anywhere in the UK. Also, book Carolina's in-home services if you live in London from here. Casa Prado Spa.

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How to wear wide legged jeans and trousers when you are 5ft4” and under

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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From Prom Dresses to Hoodies

This week's guest was Finula Crewe of small fashion label New Day Originals. How does a business owner who sells prom dresses and event dresses survive when all the proms and events are canceled and we are all ordered to stay indoors? Start a new label of course!

If you like hearing inspirational stories with heart then you will love this episode. Also, as someone who would totally pair a hoodie with a prom dress as a look (right up my street) I am a fan of both of Fin's businesses!

For prom dresses and event dresses check out: https://www.finique.co.uk/

For Fin's new label New Day Originals: https://newdayoriginals.co.uk/

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Style and Identity and the value of just being yourself.

This week I was joined by social Psychologist Susie Ballentyne to discuss the power of your identity and how it is related to your style.  I once had a job in an environment that was so utterly wrong for me in every sense I shriveled up inside and lost almost all my confidence, I was a shell of myself. I was young and unaware of where I should be in life or what I was truly good at. I was yet to embrace my uniqueness.  A few years into the future I had the courage to leave financial security and set-up as an entrepreneur with my own business - I was finally on the right path and I began to flourish. 🌸 Knowing yourself - or 'Self Identity' is extremely powerful. Having a strong sense of self, an understanding of your likes and dislikes and where you want to be are essential to truly flourish in life.  What does this have to do with style? Well, until you know your inherent style you will always be flitting around unsure and not fully confident in what you wear. What you wear is part of your identity, it is instant communication of who you are, your values, your goals. When you are confident that shines out and others pick up on it. It's called The Halo Effect.  We discuss this, bias, identity and why it's SO important in this episode.  Find Susie here: https://www.susieballentyne.com/ #personalstyle #personalstylist #entrepreneurstyle