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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.

25/07/2025

Proof of life.

Home now after three nights in hospital following robotic ventral rectopexy surgery.

On the outside I’ve got eight small incisions in my stomach to show for it. But it’s what’s on the inside why I have to continue to rest and treat the recovery process seriously.

So far that’s looked like pain relief (praise be!); walks to the toilet, soft food, and reading and streaming all the shows I’ve been saving for this time (feel free to add your recommendations in the comments in case they’re not already on my list).

Big thanks to Dr Brad Morris .butt.doctor on Instagram and all the staff at Greenslopes Private … I felt very cared for before, during and after the surgery.

If you missed the post about my planned surgery, scroll back. I shared then and I’m sharing now because until a few years ago I didn’t have the word - rectocele - for what I had until discovering .butt.doctor’s account. It turns out mine was quite severe.

Nikki
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20/07/2025

Permission granted to drop ALL the bum jokes in the comments.

Some people go on a holiday. I’m going to hospital.

It’s a pretty extreme way to get a break from running a small business but I’m strangely looking forward to the forced rest.

On Tuesday I’m having planned surgery - robotic ventral rectopexy - to fix a rectocele. These are all words I didn’t know until a few years ago when I came across Dr Brad Morris aka .butt.doctor on Instagram and a post that put into words and pictures symptoms I’d been experiencing for 20-30 years.

I don’t know which “kid” is to blame but they all probably contributed on their way out into this world. BLESS.

Side note: My baby turns 20 tomorrow. HOW?

I’m going to be out of action for some time and not back to full capacity for two months.

I’ve been getting in as many walks and workouts as possible. RIP all the muscles I’ve spent months building. Spending time with friends has been high on the priority list. As well as eating ALL my favourite food groups.

From tomorrow it’s liquids only and after the op I’ll be eating like a baby being introduced to solids for the first time.

I’ve done some work ahead for clients but there won’t be much happening here as I take the time I need. It’s been a very hectic and stressful six months winding up one part of my business. I’m bone tired.

I’m as ready as I ever will be to give my body its best chance to recover.

Nikki
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17/07/2025

This formula can be easily dressed up or down. You’ll still feel elevated in this look thanks to the skirt and contrast of textures.

You’ll find links to anything featured and still available to buy (or similar options) in my Winter Outfit Formulas blog post https://www.stylingyou.com.au/2025/07/winter-outfit-formulas/

Scroll back if you’ve missed parts 1-4 - or find them in the blog post. Thanks for following along.

16/07/2025

This formula feels a little more dressed up than jeans but ticks all my requirements for cosy comfort on a winter’s night out. It’s a “one and done” situation that works back perfectly with high ankle or knee high boots. Add a coat or jacket and layer underneath to suit your version of winter.

You’ll find links to anything featured and still available to buy in my Winter Outfit Formulas blog post: https://www.stylingyou.com.au/2025/07/winter-outfit-formulas/

As I publish more in this series, I’ll add more links to that blog post. Scroll back if you’ve missed parts 1, 2 and 3.

15/07/2025

I’m not going to gate keep these any longer. I couldn’t do winter mornings without them!

More here: https://liketk.it/5iRHZ

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14/07/2025

What tonal combination do you love wearing? For me, this formula is one I reach for if I want to look more put together than I feel. Even if I’m at home in loungewear. It’s not just about neutrals either. If you love colour, find new ways to wear your favourite colours by combining separates you already own.

You’ll find links to anything featured and still available to buy in my Winter Outfit Formulas blog post: https://www.stylingyou.com.au/2025/07/winter-outfit-formulas/

As I publish more in this series, I’ll add more links to that blog post. Scroll back if you’ve missed parts one and two.

11/07/2025

I could do this formula every day. This formula is about elevated comfort. Your outerwear choice is doing all the talking. It’s also a formula that’s highly adaptable no matter what variation of winter you have. Adjust the tee underneath and the coat/jacket/blazer to suit the temperatures where you are.

Just quietly, I’m obsessed with these long sleeve knit tops - both in this high neck style and crew neck - from . I have them in more than one colour. They’re a great way to get warmth in a winter outfit without bulk. They’re 100% Australian wool or merino depending on the style and not one bit scratchy.

You’ll find links to these tops and anything featured that’s still available to buy on my Winter Outfit Formulas blog post. As I publish more in this series, I’ll add more links to this blog post: https://www.stylingyou.com.au/2025/07/winter-outfit-formulas/

09/07/2025

Save this if you’re quickly losing the motivation to create winter outfits because you’d rather stay in bed. And stay tuned for more ideas in this 5-part series.

The featured outfits are all from my wardrobe but anything that’s actually available to purchase, I’ve added links to in a post on my blog. As I publish more in this series, I’ll add more links here: https://www.stylingyou.com.au/2025/07/winter-outfit-formulas/

Do you have tried and true winter outfit formulas?

07/07/2025

It started with this burgundy dress but my love for Emerson Studios and its timeless, elevated wardrobe basics continues. I mean: that coat is EVERYTHING. And yes, this Queensland girl has already taken it out to play. It does get cold here!

Every piece I’ve tried from this new independent Melbourne fashion label has been thoughtfully and impeccably crafted. From the luxe fabrics, to the detailing and colour palette, it’s impossible not to feel extremely grown up when wearing these styles.

In order of appearance:
Twist Berry Dress (size L)
Rib Knit Maxi Dress Rich Cacao (size L)
Cashmere Mohair Roll Neck Chestnut (size L)*
Tailored Trouser Ivory (size XL)* - I’ve only sized up as my waist is not in proportion to my hip measurements on a standard cut
Wool Longline Coat Rich Cacao* (L)

Yes, they won’t be to everyone’s budget but if you like to build your wardrobe with timeless, well-cut pieces, do put this label on your radar. We need our independent fashion labels to not only survive but thrive.

And if you’re in Melbourne from July 24-27, you won’t want to miss Emerson Studios’ Warehouse Sale event - details on their website.

(*gifted items - I had previously bought the two dresses featured)

04/07/2025

We’re deep into winter in Australia and I’ve done an audit of my autumn-winter 2025 fashion purchases. Apart for my ongoing obsession with different jeans shapes, the overwhelming driver of my seasonal update has been every shade of the colour chocolate ... read more here: https://stylingyou.substack.com/p/chocolate-is-so-hot-right-now

01/07/2025

🍫 Side-note re Cadbury Favourites: what chocolate should go?

I’ve linked a lot of these pieces in the video in my LTK shop https://liketk.it/5hB2i

All shoes are FRANKIE4 footwear

The chocolate blazer is by Australian start-up label Detalj Studios https://www.detaljstudios.com/products/oversized-back-side-slit-blazer-dark-brown

(And if you think chocolate is just a trending winter colour, think again. It’s very much a part of the spring-summer 2025 palette. Another tick for this elevated neutral.)

27/06/2025

The older I get the more I’m grateful I’ve consistently looked after my skin for most of my adult life. And, yes, Go-To Skin Care is still very much my go-to.

That consistency is just one of the many lessons I’ve learned along the way. In recent years I’ve learned that cleansing in the shower is just not helpful for my easily irritated skin and I’ve learned to exercise patience between serum and moisturising steps.

I also don’t have time for trends or hype products. I want quality products that help me to keep my 58-year-old skin hydrated, calm, smoothed and plumped. This Go-To nighttime routine ticks those boxes.

Read more here: http://bit.ly/4l0ZBKW

PS. Because you might be curious … in the past I’ve had injectable face tweakments (and I may do again - never say never) but have not had any for more than 12 months.

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