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.

For those playing along at home … I’ve arrived in my new favourite city - Budapest. Who knew posting a photo of me and m...
10/11/2025

For those playing along at home … I’ve arrived in my new favourite city - Budapest. Who knew posting a photo of me and my luggage would prompt such a spirited response? HAH.

For those keen to know more about what I packed, I’ve just posted here for my subscribers: https://stylingyou.substack.com/p/everything-i-packed-for-winter-in

✈️ And I’m off to Europe … can’t quite believe it but my checked luggage was only 21.7kg. (Update: packing is not a comp...
08/11/2025

✈️ And I’m off to Europe … can’t quite believe it but my checked luggage was only 21.7kg.

(Update: packing is not a competition. It’s personal. Here’s what I packed and why https://stylingyou.substack.com/p/everything-i-packed-for-winter-in )

Can’t wait to take you along.

(I’m travelling in a paid collaboration with Qatar Airways
and Travelmarvel)o

Discount code below ⤵️ STATE of Embrace has nailed their summer linen offering, with subtly detailed, elevated pieces cr...
08/11/2025

Discount code below ⤵️ STATE of Embrace has nailed their summer linen offering, with subtly detailed, elevated pieces crafted from French flat linen. These are timeless styles that will serve you so well summer after summer. If you’ve not checked out this Australian fashion label, this is your sign to do so! Head to the commenrs to watch my try-on video.

Discount code for you: save 20% at checkout with code Nikki20

https://stateofembrace.com

In order of appearance (I’m wearing size 12 in everything):

Stella mini in cafe
Lottie midi dress in navy
Pina midi in coral
Frame top in black + Palazzo short in white
Frame top in black + Long short in bisque

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07/11/2025

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Who has their tree up already? Disclaimer: we never go this early but a client I’m working with requested some Christmas...
06/11/2025

Who has their tree up already?

Disclaimer: we never go this early but a client I’m working with requested some Christmas theming. My husband is the “gear manager” of our tree. Yes he puts it up and down. He was happy to do it early, on one condition: I buy some red velvet ribbons. DONE! (PSA: they’re now on sale https://liketk.it/5vnKj)

04/11/2025

I’ve never claimed to be a minimalist packer. Whenever I’m asked which size Vestirsi Bella 3-1 convertible bag I take for long-haul travel, it’s always the XL. I want all my “essentials” with me and the ability to go hands free. The option to wear this cult design as a tote and now as a crossbody is genius. And, yes, this size does fit under the seat in front of you.

For me, the original size doesn’t hold all I want to take with me - it’s such a personal thing. I am, however, packing the Bella Mini as it’s an ideal travel day bag size for my needs.

Shop the bag and my travel outfit https://liketk.it/5uOoW

(gifted, affiliate collaboration)

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Cee Clear bag

02/11/2025

Move over summer, let’s cool it down for a couple of weeks in Europe.

I’m beyond excited to be partnering with and travelling with Qatar Airways to Budapest to tour along the Danube river on a contemporary river ship with premium travel brand Travelmarvel (part of the APT travel brand which I toured with in Portugal last year).

Packing when you’re travelling somewhere with consistent temperatures is so much easier than when the season can be variable. Smart casual layers that you can add to suit the level of warmth and what you’re choosing to do that day are key.

I’ve linked most items on my LTK https://liketk.it/5ufgS

All shoes are FRANKIE4 footwear as part of my ambassadorship. Two of the bags have been gifted.

Here is my discount code link to my Zoomlite suitcases and packing cubes https://www.zoomlite.com.au/NIKKI72562

I’ll be going more in depth with how I created this travel packing capsule on my Substack newsletter. Make sure you’re subscribed if you’re looking for more northern hemisphere winter packing tips. https://open.substack.com/pub/stylingyou

Strap yourself in. October is typically when most of us start looking at how we can refresh our spring-summer wardrobes....
31/10/2025

Strap yourself in. October is typically when most of us start looking at how we can refresh our spring-summer wardrobes. It’s never a wholesale refresh for me but a seasonal change to take stock and see where I’d like to inject things new - new basics and new (or revisited) trends.

Read here: https://open.substack.com/pub/stylingyou/p/time-to-refresh-your-spring-summer

UNE PIECE’s crinkle cut collection delivers stunning shapes in a textured stretch fabric that offers comfort and support...
30/10/2025

UNE PIECE’s crinkle cut collection delivers stunning shapes in a textured stretch fabric that offers comfort and support through the body - even in a string bikini! And no, this isn’t a “one size fits most” offering you might see in other brands, it’s available in sizes 6-24. Head to the comments to watch my try-on video.

Shop here: https://liketk.it/5tzMc enter code IKNOWNIKKI to save 10% (minimum spend $50; cannot be combined with other discounts)

Stick to your regular swimsuit size. I’m wearing size 12 in each style.

I’ve accessorised with the bestselling Beach Shirt Dress and three of the hats from Une Piece’s new raffia hat range. Yes, they are big head friendly. I’m in M/L in the hats and the visor has elastic to fit all sizes.

Which look is your fave? Head to the comments to watch my try-on video. It’s officially party season and Motto Fashions ...
28/10/2025

Which look is your fave? Head to the comments to watch my try-on video. It’s officially party season and Motto Fashions not only has outfit inspiration for you, it has 40 reasons to celebrate.

Happy 40th birthday Motto … 40 years ago I was freshly permed and in my first year of uni. I very much could have done with a Motto makeover. Congrats on being an enduring part of the Australian fashion landscape.

Shop here: https://motto-fashions.com.au/3WlvIud

In order of appearance (I’m in size 12 in everything):
Chocolate Tencel Lust Cami
Black Lurex Cleo Short
Black Lurex Boyfriend Blazer
Chocolate Tencel Miracle Dress
Charcoal Washed Cotton Harlow Dress
Cornflower Washed Cotton Harlow Dress

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October fits and bits. This definitely felt like my “coming out” month post surgery in late July. Very happy I took the ...
27/10/2025

October fits and bits. This definitely felt like my “coming out” month post surgery in late July. Very happy I took the time to recover properly - I’ve got a big month ahead!

✔️ Disco Club brought so much joy yet again (except for the troll who thought otherwise - see my latest subscriber newsletter for details https://open.substack.com/pub/stylingyou/p/the-irony-of-this-dm-was-not-lost)
✔️ Two client trips to Sydney - bonus getting to meet and hang out with other fabulous women from the internet
✔️ A little seasonal late night retail fun in Brisbane’s CBD
✔️ Declaring sets and scarves worn as belts my summer uniform (and yes I did this back in the late ‘80s too!)

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