One of the biggest things I see and hear from women who seem “lost” with their personal style is that they think they need to hone just one style and wear that one style EVERY …
How to make your wardrobe work for you regardless of its size
Looking for tips on how to make your wardrobe work for you regardless of its size? You’ve come to the right place. Wardrobes – and what we put in them – is a topic don’t …
My fresh, dewy summer makeup look that stays on all day
There is something about summer that has me doing a complete audit of my makeup kit in the quest to create a summer makeup look that stays on all day. I want it to be …
21 top books, shows and podcasts in 2021
Every week in 2021 I’ve shared my recommendations for books, shows and podcasts over on the Styling You The Label blog (yes! I write over there too!). I’ve culled each of those lists down to …
25 dos and don’ts of self-tanning for a gorgeous glow
My name is Nikki and I’m a self-tanning addict. There, I’ve got that of my fake tanned chest. I thought back to when I started regularly fake tanning and it was probably about 10 years …
The Slide Test: 5 summer looks that look great with heels or slides
(Sponsored by FRANKiE4 Footwear) What’s The Slide Test? It’s a summer test I apply to any new clothes I buy to ensure those clothes have the wardrobe versatility to either be dressed up with heels …
Why it was essential I changed how I thought about exercising
(Sponsored by The Merrymaker Sisters) Do you know why it was essential I changed how I thought about exercising? In short, the old thoughts were damaging me – physically and mentally. Mentally, even though I’d …
The mid-thigh denim shorts edit 2021
The denim short is to summer what the denim jean is to winter – a wardrobe essential that opens up so many no-brainer outfit opportunities. If you find a pair of mid-thigh denim shorts to …
The Styling You Annual Swimsuit Edition 2021
The Styling You Annual Swimsuit Edition 2021 is here and like last year we’re showcasing swimsuits on a range of women of different ages, shapes and sizes. It’s your annual reminder that your body is …
Looking for foundations for peri or menopausal skin?
Looking for new foundations for your peri or menopausal skin? Don’t worry, I’ve put my face on the line. The result: a road test of eight foundations you might like to try on your face. …
Body acceptance is a mental muscle best exercised daily
Body acceptance is a mental muscle best exercised daily. I truly don’t think you can flick a switch and suddenly undo the deep layers of societal expectation that we and others have put on how …
More natural skincare products you might love to add to your kit
As a beauty product junkie, I’m always buying and trialling new things. I’ve been doing so for my job for about 20 years now. I wouldn’t call myself an expert but I’m definitely an enthusiast. …