Style for Life

Episode 51 - How to layer

Another style dilemma I am often asked to solve involves helping my clients with layering their clothing.  Whether its for warmth or style it can be challenging in both instances.  
Layering is often in three or more parts:
1.  Base layer garments:  sports bras,  singlets,  camisoles,  slips,  thermals.  
2.  Mid layers:  t shirts,  shorts,  long sleeved tops,  thermals
3.  Outer layers:  jackets,  jerseys/sweaters,  blazers, coats,  rain jackets
 
Why do we layer:
 
Warmth / insulation 
To keep cool
Style / creativity
To cover up lumps and bumos
To give visual balance
To give you shape
To combine pattern and colour
To wear hard to match pieces
To wear pieces trans-seasonally 
For fun!
Listen to my podcast to get all the tips and tricks and feel free to contact me if you want some help with this.  
 
Enjoy!

Episode 50 - How social pressure can affect your health choices and what to do about it.

One of things many of my accountability clients struggle with is the social pressure from others to step out of their health commitments.   This often looks like consuming food or alcohol that is not aligned with their health goals.   I have experienced this myself and know how tough it can be.  
 
This podcast addresses the 'good' and 'bad' social pressures and then gives some strategies to help with sticking to your goals when others try and derail you... 
How to respond and stand up for what you believe in:
Find like-minded people
Explain with confidence and be assertive - no thanks and not for me
Think of an excuse
Suggest something else to do
Avoid certain situations
Stand up for others
Ask questions of the other person – deflect
Be repetitive
Consider the results of giving in
Seek support – therapy
 
Enjoy and thank you for listening.. 
 

How kinesiology can change your life...

This podcast is all about the practice and journey of kinesiology.   For a science buff like me I have been blown away with the power of this practice.  
Gina shares how it works and how it could help you in all aspects of your life - style, fitness, health or just general wellbeing.  
 
To find out more check out her wonderful website: 
https://www.createflow.co.nz/
 

Episode 48 - Ginne's incredible journey...

Sometimes people come into your life that blow you away.   Ginnie was one of those for me..  She came to me to clean up her health and wellness and in the process lost 19kgs..  We did this via accountability coaching.   She is an inspiration and this is her story.  
Her transformation looked like:  
 
1. Better and settled sleep habits 
2. Weight loss of 81.3kgs to 62.6kgs in 21weeks - 18.7kgs lost 
3. 64cm off 6 measured sites (chest, waist, hips, upper arm, thigh).  An astonishing 19cm was from the hip area 
4. Large increase in fitness and mobility 
5. Able to complete 5kms running without stopping 
 
Listen to the podcast to hear how this all unfolded for her... 
Click on this link if tyou would like to take up one of my spaces for May (I have two spaces left) 
https://www.brightred.co.nz/acountability-coaching
 
 
 

Episode 47 - Autumn / Winter Fashion trends and Shopping tours 2025

This podcast is all about whats out in the shops this Autumn / Winter and how to purchase it and integrate it into your wardrobes. 
This coming weekend (26th and 27th April 2025) I am also hosting shopping tours at Merivale Mall where I will show you what these trends look like in reality and also give you some insights into what is on offer without having to filter through the racks!  Book the tours here:  
https://events.humanitix.com/autumn-style-refresh-shopping-tours-with-stephanie-rumble
Also check out my Instragram to see how these trend all look... https://www.instagram.com/brightrednz_/?hl=en
Trends for this season are: 
Maximalist dressing
Bold colourful sneakers
Big accessories
Textured dressing
70’s styling
Maroon and red and chocolate brown
Soft, slouchy bags
Animal print
Flat shoes – think loafers and school shoes, ballet flats. 
Please feel free to leave a review so I can keep making this podcast better for you.. 

Episode 46 - How and why almost anyone can run...

Running is one of those very polarising sports that most people resist because they feel in some way inadequate.  It hurts,  they feel to slow,  they worry others will judge etc etc...  
 
Physiologically and anatomically there is no real reason why most people can't get out there and run.  There are a lot of physical and mental barriers.   Thus podcast unpacks how to get started and debunks some common myths that may hold people back.  Covered are: 
The benefits of a walk / run
Starting slow
Running technique
Benefits of building strength and flexibility
Why shoes matter
Running clothes that work for you 
How to get comfortable with sweating and puffing
Enjoy and feedback is always welcomed.  

Episode 45 - How to choose the right underwear for you..

This is a response to a listener question.  Thank you VB for the suggestion!  This podcast unpacks all the niggly questions you might have about bras,  knickers and shapewear.  
The link for the non camel toe underwear is: 
https://official-aura.com/en-nz
 

Episode 44 - How to put yourself first

So often the reasons that my clients do not put themselves first come down to guilt.  This podcast explores the concept of 'workability' and how to unpack what is holding you back and stopping you achieve the life you want whether that is around your image or health goals.
 
Have a listen to find out how you can unpack some strategies to help you in this area and reprogram your brain to allow you to put yourself to the top of the list even for 1 hour per day!! 
10 tips include: 
Set an alarm. ...
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Prioritise your fitness. 
Spend 15 minutes doing exactly what you want. 
Eat your 5 a day. 
Practice affirmations. 
Use the good china. 
Smile at yourself in the mirror.
Be grateful
Choose to do something everyday that helps the future you
 
 

Episode 43 - One year of 'Style for Life' A bit about my history..

Its the one year anniversary of 'Style for Life'  - thank you you so much for listening to my podcast  - Im really grateful to all of you for listening to this Podcast and so many of you interacting with me. 
I have made this episode about my history,  when I came from and how I got to where I am..  
 

Episode 42 - Unpacking emotional eating and how to deal with it.

Many of my accountability coaching clients have trouble with emotional eating and fall into the trap of using food to manage 'unbearable feelings', quell boredom or just generally deal with stress.  
This episode explores some of the causes of emotional eating and some strategies for dealing with it.  
 
!3 strategies for managing emotional eating: 
Keep a food / mood dairy 
Tame your stress 
Check-in with your hunger – is it thirst or is it that you are thinking about food?  
Get support – call a friend,  join a support group,  let me help you…
Fight boredom - Instead of snacking when you're not hungry, distract yourself and substitute a healthier behaviour. 
Take away temptation – don’t  have the foods in the house that tempt you…
Don’t deprive yourself – don’t limit calories too much,  keep the balance of food right,  eat large amounts of healthy food
Snack on healthy things 
Learn from your setbacks  
Move your body
Schedule your meals
Banish distractions like TV
Positive self talk
 
Enjoy,  keep the feedback coming and let me know what you want to know more about..