The Style Stories Podcast

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

Style and Identity on the Autism Spectrum

The clothes we wear are part of our identity. They are influenced by where we grew-up, who our friends and influences were and what music we listen to.  But what if you've never really been sure of your identity because you've never known who your 'self' is or where you belong? Buying clothes is seen by some as materialistic and frivolous and if you've always felt that way, can you change and start to embrace fashion, identity and looking nice?  These are some of the fascinating questions covered in this episode with my guest Sara-Louise Ackrill, a Social Impact Entrepreneur and Therapist. Sara was diagnosed with Autism at the quite late age of 38. It was then though that everything began to fall into place and she began a journey of exploring her own style and identity. Giving herself permission at last to embrace fashion and explore herself through her style. If you are on the spectrum or physically disabled then there is a lot of valuable info in this episode. Sara-Louise is now involved in creating specialist clothing for autistic people and she talks about the inclusive fashion movement that is now picking up a pace.  #styleforautism #logicalstyle #inclusivefashion #adaptivefashion #autism  Inclusive Fashion - also known as Adaptive Fashion: Nike and Tommy Hilfiger Kintsugi (Manchester based small label) E3Koncept - the clothing line for autistic people is currently in the design phase.  Find Sara-Louise Ackrill here https://www.wireddifferently.co.uk

Every Good Wardrobe Starts With a Declutter - Here’s how to do it properly

Are you someone who has a wardrobe full of clothes but still no good outfits? Do you hang on to things for years and tell yourself they will fit you again one day, or they might come back into fashion?  A cluttered wardrobe full of clothes makes getting dressed much harder. It's harder to pull outfits together, harder to know what's missing in the wardrobe and creates confusion in the mind. While we are all still stuck at home, it is a perfect time to declutter the wardrobe and the benefits are huge. In this episode I share the process I use when working with my clients. It's essential to leave your emotions at the door and be brave and brutal. Get rid of anything dated, that doesn't fit, that doesn't serve who you are NOW. We evolve all the time and wearing clothes that from our past life that make you feel too practical, dull or frumpy is going to drag you down. There are some great lessons to learn when going through this decluttering process to make sure once your wardrobe is decluttered it doesn't end up back there!  By following my three pillars of personal stylist process, you will end up with a streamlined and stylish wardrobe that fils you with confidence.  Grab my FREE guide here - What to wear for YOUR bodyshape. The quick-fix guide that tells you the exact clothes that suit each bodyshape. 

Step in to 2021 with Style and a Smile (and ditch the hoodie)

Thank-you for listening, I am over the moon my podcast hit 20,000 this year. This is my little wrap-up, my thoughts and summary of 2020 and why I really hope you will ditch the hoodie and wear what makes you look and feel amazing in 2021.  After a rough ride in 2020, let's make 2021 the year we step out confidently and enjoy everything life has to offer including our style and femininity.  Want to work with me in 2021 on your wardrobe? I have virtual wardrobe edit and styling sessions or digital courses 'How to Find Your Personal Style.' email me Lisa@lisagillbestyle.com  Follow me on Instagram @lisegillbestylist https://www.lisagillbestyle.com/