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HI, I'M NIKKI PARKINSON

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When I’m planning my inflight outfit, I’m not just When I’m planning my inflight outfit, I’m not just planning a plane outfit. I want to wear pieces I’ll also wear on my trip. These new @lululemonausnz two-way will not only make it on to my flight to Canada next week, I’ve got them planned for other outfits while I’m away.

Links and my sizing details on my LTK {https://liketk.it/6hyMi} Comment FLY and I’ll DM it to you.

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This is a winter outfit formula I reach for lunche This is a winter outfit formula I reach for lunches or evenings out. I love the contrast of textures, I feel a little bit dressed up but I’m still warm. 

In this series I’m going to take you through some of my tried and tested winter outfit formulas. Follow along and save for when you’re stuck for ideas.

Skirt is @dissh and knit @henne_ I’ve linked the pieces I’m wearing on my LTK https://liketk.it/6hg0I (linked in my bio) or comment WINTER and I’ll DM you the links.

Not linked: @ida.s___  Isolde leather bomber jacket (code NIKKI10) and @frankie4footwear Melrose boots
This time a year ago I closed the online doors to This time a year ago I closed the online doors to my fashion label. It was hands down the best decision I’ve made in my almost 18 years in business. I love that the clothes I designed still bring joy to so many and I’m so incredibly grateful for the support I received from thousands of customers during the 6.5 years we were in operation. 

But.

A year on, I’m a completely different person. The two years prior to closing the label had taken a huge toll on my mental and physical health.

In closing the label, I chose ME. 

Weeks after closing the label I had major surgery that required three-four months recovery. I joked about how the surgery would give me the time out every part of me was craving. It did but I would 100% suggest a holiday instead.

The reality was that if I hadn’t switched up my work life when I did, I would now be in an even worse position health wise. Not something I’d recommend for anyone at any age but in my late 50s it was definitely crunch time.

Twelve months on, my health has almost been rebuilt. I’ve rediscovered the joy that I should be experiencing at this stage of my life. I’m more present with my family and friends, without the undercurrent of anxiety that I had lived with on a daily basis.

Business wise, thankfully I never stopped content creation here on Styling You so I was able to fully step back into it post recovery, working with my new management team @ivytalentco 

Happy EOFY to all who celebrate. 

Running a business is tough. I have enormous empathy for those giving it a crack.

Thank you to the brands who choose to partner with me. Thank YOU for being here and for the support you give those brands. If you’ve been here a long time you know I don’t dish out a product or business recommendation lightly. Your trust in me is paramount.

{Photos from my EOFY celebration at @auntyonwandoo with the silent unpaid “director” of my company. Grateful as a solo business owner to have his support. It was wonderful to mark a successful year}
I’ve tried on more than 50 pairs of jeans as part I’ve tried on more than 50 pairs of jeans as part of my 2026 Jeans Series so I could share with you a selection of the best jeans for Australian women in 2026. I am, however, only one height, size and body shape so in the final part of this year’s series, I reached out to 11 other women and asked them for all the details on their favourite pair of jeans. Keep swiping and make sure you hit follow on these women’s Instagram accounts if you’re not already doing so.

Want to know what jeans they’re wearing and why they love them? And which of the 50 plus pairs tried made top polling? Head to my blog (link in bio) or comment JEANS and I’ll DM you a link.

Have you found your perfect pair? Share all the details in the comments. I want to know why you love how they feel on your shape.

@icurvy wears @justjeans

@maureen.brown.au_model wears @decjuba

@dominique.jolee wears @commonry

@kirstenandco wears @witcheryfashion

@emeliamorrisstylist wears @commonry

@prettychuffed wears @levis_anz

@stace_mcgregs wears @justjeans

@karen_suzanne_ wears @rollasjeans

@itsgeorgia.louise wears @levis_anz

@itskatejanmaree wears @justjeans

@sonish_space wears @abrandjeans via @petalandpup

I’m wearing @henne_

Links and why each of us chose the jeans we did on my blog. Comment JEANS and I’ll DM you the link

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