Styling You

Styling You Journalist, turned blogger and content creator. Follow for the outfits, stay for the travel, beauty and meno chats. I'm more confident in my outfit choices.

In 2008, in my early 40s, I left my former career as a journalist and stumbled into this one as a blogger and now content creator. Writing, sharing, connecting and running my own business was like finally finding the "thing" that I was meant to be doing with my life. I started Styling You as a way to help women find confidence through their personal style. The older I get, I dress more for myself,

not for anyone else. I don't wear something just because someone else is. I wear it because I feel fabulous in it. That's such a liberating feeling. I want you to feel that way too but what I've learned through this whole process of showing up online is that clothes are just one part of the confidence conversation in our midlife years. Confidence for me is about embracing this chapter and making it a vibrant one. We only get one shot at life and I want to keep doing as much or as little as possible while I still can. If that's you too, stick around. It's great to have you here.

22/12/2025

She’s a good boss 😊 In my 17 years of self-employment whether I’ve been flying solo or with a team, I’ve always taken time out to celebrate. 2024 business me is so proud of 2025 me. This year I downsized and couldn’t be happier. I can assure you scaling back to prioritise your health is always a winning move. I cannot thank Kester enough for supporting me through some really tough business years, so glad he said yes to dinner out! We celebrated at Winnifred’s for the first time and the whole experience was impeccable. From the modern design and layout, to the engaging staff and the contemporary French cuisine, everything felt elevated but without pretentiousness. Highly recommend. My dress is currently 40% off https://liketk.it/5HoAO)

I was triggered this week by a moment from 30 years ago which only serves to underline just how tricky and pervasive gri...
20/12/2025

I was triggered this week by a moment from 30 years ago which only serves to underline just how tricky and pervasive grief is, particularly at this time of year.

Today is the 30th anniversary of the death of my mum and step-dad, who drowned while trying to cross a flooded river while tramping (hiking) near Queenstown in New Zealand.

This year we also lost a beloved sister-in-law and a step-brother, both gone from this world way too young. I have friends who will be trying to just get through their first Christmas without a parent, partner or child. And now, my thoughts are also heavily with the families and friends of 15 people I don’t know, innocent people who tragically died in last Sunday’s horrific Bondi terror attack.

For those left behind, this time of year is forever changed. In these impossibly frantic pre-Christmas days, if that’s you, I SEE you and the empty seat at your holiday table.

{I’ve shared more on my latest subscriber newsletter https://open.substack.com/pub/stylingyou/p/christmas-can-be-a-difficult-time}

🎄Festive Fits {look 8}Dress: Alemais earlier this year (at time of publishing there are three still available - size 6, ...
19/12/2025

🎄Festive Fits {look 8}

Dress: Alemais earlier this year (at time of publishing there are three still available - size 6, 14, 16) https://liketk.it/5GZ7H

Shoes: FRANKIE4 footwear Remy slides
Bag: Stitch and Hide
Sunnies: Pared Eyewear

🎄Festive Fits {look 7}I’ve linked other colours in this vest style and the shorts on my LTK: https://liketk.it/5GEdDVest...
18/12/2025

🎄Festive Fits {look 7}

I’ve linked other colours in this vest style and the shorts on my LTK: https://liketk.it/5GEdD

Vest: Onte (last year)
Shorts: Henne
Bag: Vestirsi (my code is stylingyou)
Slides: FRANKIE4 footwear Tate

🎄Festive Fits {look 6}Now more than ever I’m looking to cheerful dressing to get me through this festive season. I wrote...
17/12/2025

🎄Festive Fits {look 6}

Now more than ever I’m looking to cheerful dressing to get me through this festive season. I wrote about my “Festive Fits why” in my latest Substack newsletter which was published on Sunday (https://open.substack.com/pub/stylingyou/p/what-say-you-to-festive-dressing) just hours before the horrendous attack on innocent people at Bondi. My heart is always heavy at this time of year but even more so this week thinking of all those impacted 💔

Outfit details:

I’ve found a few of this Alemais style from last year available still available online (marked down) and similar like it as well as from other brands. All linked on my LTK: https://liketk.it/5GrqG

Shoes: FRANKIE4 footwear Jac slides
Bag: Vestirsi

I’m not one for embracing a fancy dress party but when it comes to leaning into holiday theme dressing or festive dressi...
14/12/2025

I’m not one for embracing a fancy dress party but when it comes to leaning into holiday theme dressing or festive dressing, I’m all in.

For the past few or more years I’ve been sharing my “Festive Fits” on social media. A bit like my personal tradition of watching as many cheesy Christmas rom-com movies as possible, I find that dressing in December with a nod to the season has the effect of giving me a little lift.

And boy do I need a lift. It’s a time of year that often feels like I’m limping to the finishing line. If that’s you too, then can I suggest you join me in getting a little festive with your outfits?

Read more here: https://open.substack.com/pub/stylingyou/p/what-say-you-to-festive-dressing

🎄Festive Fits {look 5}Top and skirt: Third Form (I’m wearing size 12 in both. Top is intentionally a looser fit; waist o...
14/12/2025

🎄Festive Fits {look 5}

Top and skirt: Third Form
(I’m wearing size 12 in both. Top is intentionally a looser fit; waist on skirt is fixed but flows through body)
Heels: FRANKIE4 footwear Jolie
Bag: Vestirsi (save $20 with code stylingyou https://liketk.it/5FNRb)

Not captured: antics from the naughty end of the table and strategic Stealing Santa moves.This is a night we always look...
14/12/2025

Not captured: antics from the naughty end of the table and strategic Stealing Santa moves.

This is a night we always look forward to - celebrating Christmas with friends who are family at our friend Anna’s home.

I LOVE:

🎄how everyone contributes incredible food offerings so no one person carries the full load

🎄how we choose to dress up

🎄how we have all supported each other throughout the year.

I’m particularly grateful this year for the support I received from my girlfriends during my major surgery recovery mid year.

🎄Festive Fits {look 4} you don’t need to reach for traditional Christmas colours to feel a little festive. https://liket...
12/12/2025

🎄Festive Fits {look 4} you don’t need to reach for traditional Christmas colours to feel a little festive.

https://liketk.it/5FvWZ

Witchery Cami
Solaqua skirt
FRANKIE4 footwear Jolie heels

Who finds dressing in summer tricky? A L E X Λ N D R A. knows how to do summer in cotton and linen relaxed silhouettes t...
12/12/2025

Who finds dressing in summer tricky?

A L E X Λ N D R A. knows how to do summer in cotton and linen relaxed silhouettes that feel so good on. Whether your style is a one-and-done dress or you like to mix and match separates, you’ll find looks that your wardrobe will love for many summers to come.

Shop my picks here: https://alexandraaustralia.com/collections/stylingyou (my 20% discount code on full-priced items is NIKKI20)

I’ve pinned my try-on video to the top comment.

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