Style for Life

I thought long and hard about this episode as its something close to my heart.   In this episode I discuss my own relationship with alcohol,  why I have made the changes I have and how that journey unfolded.  I also wanted to explore the reasons why women from the ages of 35 - 70 have normalised regular and sometimes unhealthy drinking habits.   
This podcast unpacks the reasons why we drink,  what the health implications are and what we can do about it.  
I honestly have no judgement - I just wanted to share the facts with you and I hope this helps you in some way in your life
Thank you for listening.  
If you want some help with helping improve your health goals feel free to reach out 
https://www.brightred.co.nz/accountability-coaching
 

Wearing more clothes can often feel bulky and heavy especially at work.  This weeks podcast looks at how to dress for work in winter and still look professional.   
I discuss how to stay warm and reduce the bulk and what to choose that will make winter dressing and feeling good more possible!
 Enjoy and keep the suggestions coming.  
If you want styling services please feel free to reach out: 
https://www.brightred.co.nz/styling
 

In this episode Amanda from the  Christchurch preloved clothing store 'To Be Continued Preloved' traverses the best way to buy pre loved clothing and shares all of her industry insights.  She has been in business selling pre loved clothing for over 10 years and has an impeccable eye for pieces that she knows you will love.  
She also shares some tips and tricks to get the best out of pre loved clothing and what you need to do as a seller as well as become a discerning buyer!
Thank you so much Amanda for your most excellent insights.  Check out the store at any of the locations in Christchurch:
1.  1027 Ferry Road, Ferrymead,
2. 9B Normans Road, Strowan 
3. 182 Papanui Road, Merivale 
https://tobecontinuedpreloved.com/
 
Have a great week and enjoy this episode!  

There is a common myth that looking great is directly correlated to spending heaps of money.  This is a fallacy.  
This weeks podcast explores all the ways you can look and feel great without spending heaps of money on clothes.
My 10 top tips on how to do this include:  
Know what suits you – colour,  style and personality
Shop for items on sale
Shop outside the current season - swimwear in winter,  jerseys in summer
Go to car boot sales / preloved vintage fairs 
Pre loved shops 
Air-points, hot points and other promotions
Quality over quantity – see the last episode on fibres.
Multi season and multi way pieces - wear your clothes everywhere. 
Capsule wardrobes
Mend and repurpose fabric and clothing
Be mindful of grooming and make up
Thank you for listening.  I really appreciate all of you.  
Thank you to Image Innovators for their ongoing support and sponsorship.  
https://imageinnovators.com/
If you want some help to get the most out of your budget reach out to:  
https://www.brightred.co.nz/styling
 
 
 
 

One of the things I am very passionate about is the fabric or more specifically the fibre that garments are made from.  The fibre content of the garments you wear has a big impact on so many aspects of the fit,  cost,  performance,  look, drape and handle (how the fabric feels next to your skin) of a garment.  
In this podcast I explore the difference between man made and natural fibres and cover off the pros and cons of each.  
Natural fibres are:
Cotton 
Wool
Silk
Linen 
Manmade are:
Nylon
Polyester
Elastane
Natural fibres that require a lot of chemical processing:
Rayon
Viscose 
Bamboo
Listen to this episode to learn much more.  
Enjoy this episode.  

I often hear people commenting that they are really busy or do not have time or capacity to do something or interact.   In this podcast I explore the causes or perceived causes of busyness and what to do about it.  I explore the psychological roots or busyness and what are some practical time management tools for managing a busy life.  
Thank you for listening to this podcast and for being a supporter of the show.  
Thank you also to our sponsor Image Innovators for helping make this happen.  
https://imageinnovators.com/
For all things style and wellness you can find me at: 
https://www.brightred.co.nz/
 

Almost everyone I work with wants me to help them curate a capsule wardrobe.  
This podcast covers off the key pieces that make up a winter capsule wardrobe and how to put them all together.  
A winter capsule wardrobe is made up of around 12 pieces consisting of:  
1 -2 Jackets / blazers / cardigan
5 -6  tops 
1 - 2 skirt or dress
2 trousers 
Restricting the wardrobe to 3 -4 colours with 1 -2 hero pieces is also really useful.  Most capsules work with one pair of shoes that work with everything.  
 
If you want some help curating your own capsule wardrobe feel free to reach out. 
https://www.brightred.co.nz/
 
 
 
 

Super commonly I get asked 'how much should I spend on my wardrobe' every year?   
In this podcast I discuss how much is enough and how to plan your finances around your wardrobe. There are so many reasons why people don't shop,  plan or look after their wardrobes.  Style takes effort, budgeting and commitment.   
 
In this episode I  cover off why people don't buy clothes,  how to overcome some of the barriers that lead to style inertia and realistically what we suggest you spend on your personal appearance.  
 
Thank you so much for listening and for all your support and feedback.  
https://www.brightred.co.nz/

This week I decided to source some garments from four local retailers at different price points to showcase what is trending for Winter 2026 here on the ground in Christchurch.
Overall some trends emerged that seem to be here to stay:
1. Barrel leg trousers and jeans
2. Chocolate brown (still staying strong from summer and autumn).
3. Patterned, coloured and monogrammed knitwear
4. Skirts
5. The peasant style blouse with billowing sleeves and a lot of fullness.
6. Suiting in all colours but especially in navy and chocolate brown.
7. The trendy puffer
8. Long coats
To purchase these items check out:
https://fashionsociety.co.nz/
https://floandfrankie.com/
https://www.stormonline.com/
https://www.max.co.nz/
 
Labels featured from Fashion society are as follows:
https://fashionsociety.co.nz/collections/ag-denim
https://fashionsociety.co.nz/collections/citizens-of-humanity
https://fashionsociety.co.nz/collections/ba-sh
https://fashionsociety.co.nz/collections/lagence
https://fashionsociety.co.nz/collections/zadig-and-voltaire
 
Labels featured from Flo and Frankie
https://floandfrankie.com/collections/auguste-the-label
https://floandfrankie.com/collections/among-the-brave
 
Any feedback about the podcast is greatly welcomed.
Enjoy and many thanks to our sponsor Image Innovators
https://imageinnovators.com/
If you want some help to select some winter clothes you feel great in https://www.brightred.co.nz/styling
 

One of the most common things I see when I deal with women is the mindset that everyone else's needs are more important than theirs.  This podcast explores the reasons why women often put themselves last and the impact of this choice.  
I also look at how to change this mentality and the benefits of doing so.  
Thank you to Image Innovators for their sponsorship of the podcast 
https://imageinnovators.com/
If you want to step into who you are and find your style or rediscover yourself through health changes or style then reach out: 
https://www.brightred.co.nz/