<![CDATA[A Styled Life]]>Welcome to A Styled Life, the podcast for purpose-led female founders & senior leaders ready to use style as a powerful tool for confidence, impact, and influence. I'm your host, Alex Standley, multi award-winning Personal Stylist, Speaker and Sustainable Fashion Consultant, with two decades of experience in the fast-paced world of fashion. Join me as we redefine success from the inside out. This podcast isn’t just about clothes. It’s about personal power, purposeful style, and creating a life that aligns with your values. So whether you’re running a business, leading a movement, or stepping into your next chapter, you’re in the right place. Each week, we’ll dive into the world of personal style, sustainability, female empowerment, and living with intention. Through real stories, expert insights, and plenty of inspiration.

]]>www.alexandrastandley.co.ukRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 17 May 2026 01:08:23 GMTThu, 31 Jul 2025 10:13:06 GMT60Alex Standley<p>Welcome to A Styled Life, the podcast for purpose-led female founders &amp; senior leaders ready to use style as a powerful tool for confidence, impact, and influence. I'm your host, Alex Standley, multi award-winning Personal Stylist, Speaker and Sustainable Fashion Consultant, with two decades of experience in the fast-paced world of fashion. Join me as we redefine success from the inside out. This podcast isn’t just about clothes. It’s about personal power, purposeful style, and creating a life that aligns with your values. So whether you’re running a business, leading a movement, or stepping into your next chapter, you’re in the right place. Each week, we’ll dive into the world of personal style, sustainability, female empowerment, and living with intention. Through real stories, expert insights, and plenty of inspiration.</p>episodicAlex Standleyalex@alexandrastandley.co.ukno<![CDATA[Why Your Style Still Doesn't Feel Like You - Human Design Astrology & Identity For Results That Last]]>You've done the work. The coaching, the therapy, the wardrobe edit. And you still walk into a room and get experienced as a smaller version of who you actually are. That's not a you problem, that's a missing piece.

Most approaches to style start with the wardrobe and never go beneath it. Most approaches to identity stay in the mind and never land in the physical world.

Nobody has held both together. Until now.

In this episode, Alex unpacks the identity-led framework she has been using with powerful results, but quietly keeping to herself. Human Design, Astrology, Numerology, Character Strengths, Values. Not as a personality exercise. As the foundation that makes every styling decision rooted in who you actually are, not who you've been performing as.

If you've ever thought this doesn't feel like me - this is the episode that explains why. And what to do about it.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — The part Alex has been keeping quiet

02:15 — Why coaching, therapy and styling all work in isolation, and miss the whole picture

06:40 — The five identity lenses: what they are and how they're used

10:20 — Reading presence before the client says a word

13:45 — The questions that build the living picture underneath everything

17:10 — Colours, silhouette and signature style, only after identity clarity

19:30 — 15 years as a global fashion buyer: capable, competent, completely disconnected

23:00 — What changed when her daughter was born

26:15 — What her north node in Aries was asking her to stop doing

29:40 — Character strengths: why honesty first means she can't perform a version of herself that isn't true

33:00 — Human Design and style as embodiment, written into who she is

37:20 — The gap between who you are and how you're experienced is an embodiment problem

40:05 — Why the most lasting transformations feel like coming home

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Identity before clothing. Always. The sequence is the methodology.
  • The gap between who you are and how you're experienced is not a wardrobe problem. It is an embodiment problem.
  • The most confident transformations aren't a performance of someone new. They're a reclamation of who you already are.

READY TO CLOSE THE GAP?

If this episode landed and you're ready for someone to hold the whole picture together, start with the Styled for Impact guide. It's the beginning of the identity piece and will help you start asking the right questions before any of this work begins.

Download it here: https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/styledforimpactguide

Or if you're ready to talk, book a free Style Strategy Call: https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

]]>71904f70-a949-410a-87c7-d641e60b0e6dWed, 13 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT<p>You've done the work. The coaching, the therapy, the wardrobe edit. And you still walk into a room and get experienced as a smaller version of who you actually are. That's not a you problem, that's a missing piece.</p><p></p><p>Most approaches to style start with the wardrobe and never go beneath it. Most approaches to identity stay in the mind and never land in the physical world.</p><p></p><p>Nobody has held both together. Until now.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Alex unpacks the identity-led framework she has been using with powerful results, but quietly keeping to herself. Human Design, Astrology, Numerology, Character Strengths, Values. Not as a personality exercise. As the foundation that makes every styling decision rooted in who you actually are, not who you've been performing as.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever thought <i>this doesn't feel like me</i> - this is the episode that explains why. And what to do about it.</p><p></p><p><b>TIMESTAMPS</b></p><p>00:00 — The part Alex has been keeping quiet</p><p>02:15 — Why coaching, therapy and styling all work in isolation, and miss the whole picture</p><p>06:40 — The five identity lenses: what they are and how they're used</p><p>10:20 — Reading presence before the client says a word</p><p>13:45 — The questions that build the living picture underneath everything</p><p>17:10 — Colours, silhouette and signature style, only after identity clarity</p><p>19:30 — 15 years as a global fashion buyer: capable, competent, completely disconnected</p><p>23:00 — What changed when her daughter was born</p><p>26:15 — What her north node in Aries was asking her to stop doing</p><p>29:40 — Character strengths: why honesty first means she can't perform a version of herself that isn't true</p><p>33:00 — Human Design and style as embodiment, written into who she is</p><p>37:20 — The gap between who you are and how you're experienced is an embodiment problem</p><p>40:05 — Why the most lasting transformations feel like coming home</p><p></p><p><b>KEY TAKEAWAYS</b></p><ul><li>Identity before clothing. Always. The sequence is the methodology.</li><li>The gap between who you are and how you're experienced is not a wardrobe problem. It is an embodiment problem.</li><li>The most confident transformations aren't a performance of someone new. They're a reclamation of who you already are.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>READY TO CLOSE THE GAP?</b></p><p>If this episode landed and you're ready for someone to hold the whole picture together, start with the Styled for Impact guide. It's the beginning of the identity piece and will help you start asking the right questions before any of this work begins.</p><p></p><p>Download it here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/styledforimpactguide" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/styledforimpactguide</a></p><p></p><p>Or if you're ready to talk, book a free Style Strategy Call: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p>no00:15:5834Why Your Style Still Doesn't Feel Like You - Human Design Astrology & Identity For Results That Lastfull<![CDATA[How to Make Your First Impressions Count: Style, Presence and Communication with Priscilla Pollara]]>By the time you walk into the room, the first impression is already forming. The question is whether you shaped it or it shaped you.

Priscilla Pollara has spent her career helping leaders, brands and politicians answer that question before it matters.

This is a conversation about what actually happens in the moments that matter. The ones you have prepared for and still somehow not quite nailed. The filmed interview, the keynote, the high-stakes meeting where you knew your material but left feeling like you hadn't quite landed.

Priscilla and Alex explore why style, presence and communication have to work together, and what falls apart when they don't. It is direct, honest and full of things you will want to write down as a female founder or senior leader.

YOU'LL EXPLORE

  • Why first impressions are made before you open your mouth
  • The difference between performing confidence and being prepared
  • Why buying something new for a high-stakes moment is one of the most common mistakes women make
  • What journalism teaches you about commanding attention
  • How to decide what impression you want to leave before you walk in
  • Why Priscilla wants more women to learn to professionally boast
  • What style and communication have in common and why they have to work together

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — First impressions and where Priscilla's work begins 

01:02 — From newsroom to communications consultant 

08:23 — What journalism teaches you about finding the story in a person 

13:32 — Knowing the impression you want to make before you walk in 

21:00 — When credibility doesn't translate into the room 

28:08 — Being better in smaller groups and why that is not a weakness 

35:28 — Dress how you want to be treated 

37:27 — Why buying something new before a high-stakes moment lets you down 

40:12 — Authenticity versus performance - where the line is 

50:51 — Perception: how you see yourself is not how others see you 55:13 — The one thing Priscilla wishes more women would give themselves permission to do 

58:13 — Quickfire: the wedding dress, the blazer collection and no fashion regrets

If this conversation landed for you and you are ready to work on your own style, presence and communication before your next big moment, Stage Ready Style is a full-day in-person event on 17th June at Citizen M Tower Bridge, London. Alex and Priscilla are working with a small group of women, on exactly what this episode covers.

Tickets are £497. Places are limited.

👉 https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/stagereadystyle

Or if you want to start the conversation before then, book a free Style Strategy Call.

👉 https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

Find Priscilla at www.toptrick.co.uk, on Instagram @priscillacomms and on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscilla-pollara/

]]>717792ad-087e-4927-a159-050a5ca79898Wed, 06 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT<p>By the time you walk into the room, the first impression is already forming. The question is whether you shaped it or it shaped you.</p><p></p><p>Priscilla Pollara has spent her career helping leaders, brands and politicians answer that question before it matters.</p><p></p><p>This is a conversation about what actually happens in the moments that matter. The ones you have prepared for and still somehow not quite nailed. The filmed interview, the keynote, the high-stakes meeting where you knew your material but left feeling like you hadn't quite landed.</p><p></p><p>Priscilla and Alex explore why style, presence and communication have to work together, and what falls apart when they don't. It is direct, honest and full of things you will want to write down as a female founder or senior leader.</p><p></p><p><b>YOU'LL EXPLORE</b></p><ul><li>Why first impressions are made before you open your mouth</li><li>The difference between performing confidence and being prepared</li><li>Why buying something new for a high-stakes moment is one of the most common mistakes women make</li><li>What journalism teaches you about commanding attention</li><li>How to decide what impression you want to leave before you walk in</li><li>Why Priscilla wants more women to learn to professionally boast</li><li>What style and communication have in common and why they have to work together</li></ul><p></p><p><b>TIMESTAMPS</b></p><p>00:00 — First impressions and where Priscilla's work begins </p><p>01:02 — From newsroom to communications consultant </p><p>08:23 — What journalism teaches you about finding the story in a person </p><p>13:32 — Knowing the impression you want to make before you walk in </p><p>21:00 — When credibility doesn't translate into the room </p><p>28:08 — Being better in smaller groups and why that is not a weakness </p><p>35:28 — Dress how you want to be treated </p><p>37:27 — Why buying something new before a high-stakes moment lets you down </p><p>40:12 — Authenticity versus performance - where the line is </p><p>50:51 — Perception: how you see yourself is not how others see you 55:13 — The one thing Priscilla wishes more women would give themselves permission to do </p><p>58:13 — Quickfire: the wedding dress, the blazer collection and no fashion regrets</p><p></p><p>If this conversation landed for you and you are ready to work on your own style, presence and communication before your next big moment, Stage Ready Style is a full-day in-person event on 17th June at Citizen M Tower Bridge, London. Alex and Priscilla are working with a small group of women, on exactly what this episode covers.</p><p></p><p>Tickets are £497. Places are limited.</p><p>👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/stagereadystyle" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/stagereadystyle</a></p><p></p><p>Or if you want to start the conversation before then, book a free Style Strategy Call.</p><p>👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p>Find Priscilla at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.toptrick.co.uk" target="_blank">www.toptrick.co.uk</a>, on Instagram @priscillacomms and on LinkedIn:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscilla-pollara/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscilla-pollara/</a></p>no01:00:5833How to Make Your First Impressions Count: Style, Presence and Communication with Priscilla Pollarafull<![CDATA[The Style Identity Gap That Shopping Will Never Fix for Female Founders & Senior Leaders]]>You have been meaning to sort your style for about eighteen months. You know this because the evidence is everywhere - the saved posts, the abandoned basket, the thing you bought, returned, then bought a safer version of and wore twice.

You told yourself you would deal with it properly before the next big thing. And then the next big thing arrived, and you wore something fine. There is always a next big thing. There is never more time afterwards.

In this episode, Alex Standley, Personal Stylist and Identity-Led Style Strategist, names the pattern that keeps capable, established women stuck in the getting-ready-to-get-ready loop, and why the solutions most of us reach for do not work.

This is not a shopping problem. It is not a wardrobe problem. It is an identity problem. And until you solve it at that level, nothing else will stick.

You will learn why effort alone does not fix the gap, what actually needs to come first before any style work will hold, and how the Mirror Moment changes everything that comes after.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — The question most women are privately sitting with 

01:20 — Not a laziness problem 

02:17 — What we actually do when we want to sort our style 

03:30 — Three patterns that show up again and again 

04:37 — Treating the symptom, not the cause 

05:10 — Why previous style work drifts 

06:37 — What needs to come before anything else 

10:00 — The free guide: Styled for Impact

Ready to close the gap?

If this episode named something you have been sitting with, start here. Download the free guide, Styled for Impact below.

The style visibility guide for trailblazing female founders and senior leaders stepping into keynotes, media features, photo shoots and high-stakes rooms. So you walk in thinking about your message, not your reflection. 

Work through it before you buy anything, clear out anything, or do anything practical at all.

www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/styledforimpactguide

]]>8cd34771-b7d0-4250-ac3d-94ace094f87cWed, 29 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT<p>You have been meaning to sort your style for about eighteen months. You know this because the evidence is everywhere - the saved posts, the abandoned basket, the thing you bought, returned, then bought a safer version of and wore twice.</p><p></p><p>You told yourself you would deal with it properly before the next big thing. And then the next big thing arrived, and you wore something fine. There is always a next big thing. There is never more time afterwards.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Alex Standley, Personal Stylist and Identity-Led Style Strategist, names the pattern that keeps capable, established women stuck in the getting-ready-to-get-ready loop, and why the solutions most of us reach for do not work.</p><p></p><p>This is not a shopping problem. It is not a wardrobe problem. It is an identity problem. And until you solve it at that level, nothing else will stick.</p><p></p><p>You will learn why effort alone does not fix the gap, what actually needs to come first before any style work will hold, and how the Mirror Moment changes everything that comes after.</p><p></p><p><b>TIMESTAMPS</b></p><p>00:00 — The question most women are privately sitting with </p><p>01:20 — Not a laziness problem </p><p>02:17 — What we actually do when we want to sort our style </p><p>03:30 — Three patterns that show up again and again </p><p>04:37 — Treating the symptom, not the cause </p><p>05:10 — Why previous style work drifts </p><p>06:37 — What needs to come before anything else </p><p>10:00 — The free guide: Styled for Impact</p><p></p><p><b>Ready to close the gap?</b></p><p></p><p>If this episode named something you have been sitting with, start here. Download the free guide, Styled for Impact below.</p><p></p><p>The style visibility guide for trailblazing female founders and senior leaders stepping into keynotes, media features, photo shoots and high-stakes rooms. So you walk in thinking about your message, not your reflection. </p><p></p><p>Work through it before you buy anything, clear out anything, or do anything practical at all.</p><p></p><p>www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/styledforimpactguide</p>no00:12:3232The Style Identity Gap That Shopping Will Never Fix for Female Founders & Senior Leadersfull<![CDATA[The Energy of Getting Dressed: Flower Essences, Identity and How We Show Up - with Saskia Marjoram]]>Every morning you answer a question - consciously or not. Who do I have to be today? Or, if you're lucky: who do I want to be today? Saskia Marjoram has spent over two decades helping women get back to the second question. 

Saskia Marjoram is the founder of Saskia's Flower Essences, a former professional gardener, and spent a decade as assistant florist to the then Prince of Wales before building her own brand from the ground up. She now has a thriving online business and a retail shop in Somerset.

Her world is botanicals and vibrational medicine. But what she's really talking about is the same thing I talk about every day: we're being photographed, filmed and expected to show up as our own personal brand more than ever, and that has changed how women relate to their own image. This conversation is about the gap between who you are and how you're coming across. And what it takes to close it.

We explore:

  • How flower essences work and what they actually treat
  • Why being constantly photographed has changed how women relate to their own image
  • The Speaking with Confidence blend and why Saskia took it before we hit record
  • Growing into a piece and what it means when the world finally sees you in it
  • You don’t ‘have nothing to wear’ you have nothing to wear for all the things you have to do today
  • The energetics of natural fibres, colour, and dressing as a daily act of self-expression

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — When the most important conversations don't start with the clothes

00:52 — High Grove, Sandringham, and shooting parties in the Cotswolds

03:23 — Why the story behind you matters

08:33 — What flower essences actually do

09:22 — Bringing you back to the truest version of yourself

13:16 — The hemline at the wedding: knowing when something's slightly off

17:15 — Where the love of clothes began

27:06 — The blend for "I don't know what to wear anymore"

32:22 — Speaking with confidence: why you deserve to be heard

38:02 — Who do I have to be today? Or who do I want to be?

43:25 — Growing into your own presence

45:43 — Quick fire round

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  1. How you get dressed is a question you're already answering - the work is to answer it consciously.
  2. Style isn't what you wear. It's every way you move through the world.

READY TO CLOSE THE GAP?

If this conversation landed for you and you want your style to match where you're headed, a Style Strategy Call is where we begin. Book yours here: https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

FIND SASKIA

Website: www.saskiasfloweressences.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saskiasessences/

Use code ALEX at checkout for 15% off.

]]>9ba531d5-249f-4209-958f-172f5211c62bWed, 22 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT<p>Every morning you answer a question - consciously or not. Who do I have to be today? Or, if you're lucky: who do I <i>want</i> to be today? Saskia Marjoram has spent over two decades helping women get back to the second question. </p><p></p><p>Saskia Marjoram is the founder of Saskia's Flower Essences, a former professional gardener, and spent a decade as assistant florist to the then Prince of Wales before building her own brand from the ground up. She now has a thriving online business and a retail shop in Somerset.</p><p></p><p>Her world is botanicals and vibrational medicine. But what she's really talking about is the same thing I talk about every day: we're being photographed, filmed and expected to show up as our own personal brand more than ever, and that has changed how women relate to their own image. This conversation is about the gap between who you are and how you're coming across. And what it takes to close it.</p><p></p><p>We explore:</p><ul><li>How flower essences work and what they actually treat</li><li>Why being constantly photographed has changed how women relate to their own image</li><li>The Speaking with Confidence blend and why Saskia took it before we hit record</li><li>Growing into a piece and what it means when the world finally sees you in it</li><li>You don’t ‘have nothing to wear’ you have nothing to wear for <i>all the things you have to do today</i></li><li>The energetics of natural fibres, colour, and dressing as a daily act of self-expression</li></ul><p></p><p><b>TIMESTAMPS</b></p><p>00:00 — When the most important conversations don't start with the clothes</p><p>00:52 — High Grove, Sandringham, and shooting parties in the Cotswolds</p><p>03:23 — Why the story behind you matters</p><p>08:33 — What flower essences actually do</p><p>09:22 — Bringing you back to the truest version of yourself</p><p>13:16 — The hemline at the wedding: knowing when something's slightly off</p><p>17:15 — Where the love of clothes began</p><p>27:06 — The blend for "I don't know what to wear anymore"</p><p>32:22 — Speaking with confidence: why you deserve to be heard</p><p>38:02 — Who do I have to be today? Or who do I want to be?</p><p>43:25 — Growing into your own presence</p><p>45:43 — Quick fire round</p><p></p><p><b>KEY TAKEAWAYS</b></p><ol><li>How you get dressed is a question you're already answering - the work is to answer it consciously.</li><li>Style isn't what you wear. It's every way you move through the world.</li></ol><p></p><p><b>READY TO CLOSE THE GAP?</b></p><p>If this conversation landed for you and you want your style to match where you're headed, a Style Strategy Call is where we begin. Book yours here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p><b>FIND SASKIA</b></p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.saskiasfloweressences.com" target="_blank">www.saskiasfloweressences.com</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/saskiasessences/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/saskiasessences/</a></p><p><i>Use code ALEX at checkout for 15% off.</i></p>no00:49:4131The Energy of Getting Dressed: Flower Essences, Identity and How We Show Up - with Saskia Marjoramfull<![CDATA[Being Seen on Your Own Terms: Visibility, Identity & Permission, with Antonia Taylor, PR]]>What does it really mean to be visible? Not just seen, but seen in a way that feels aligned, intentional, and true to who you actually are right now?

That question sits at the heart of this conversation. And the answer is more complicated than most visibility advice lets on.

In this episode, Alex Standley is joined by Antonia Taylor, PR and communications strategist, founder of Antonia Taylor PR and Comms, and author of the report Being Seen: Women, Leadership and Visibility at Work. With over 25 years in B2B communications, Antonia has spent her career helping organisations amplify female voices and create environments where women can lead sustainably and visibly.

Alex and Antonia explore the real barriers that hold women back from being seen, and why the answer is rarely about strategy, and almost always about self.

They talk about the paradox of visibility (keep your head down and get overlooked; step forward and face the backlash), the internal critic that talks us out of everything, and what it actually means to build a visibility practice that you can sustain. 

They also get into identity transitions, the symbolic power of shedding old versions of ourselves, and why your wardrobe might be holding a version of you that you've quietly outgrown.

This is a conversation for the woman who wants to be seen, but on her own terms.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

06:03 — When the purpose behind your business quietly shifts

08:27 — What professional visibility actually looks like for women (it's not one thing)

10:17 — How hybrid working pushed women to the margins

14:35 — The paradox of visibility: overlooked or punished for standing out

16:24 — Wanting to be seen, wanting to be liked, and the permission women aren't giving themselves

17:05 — Fearing the exposure that comes with being visible

19:00 — The misogyny women have internalised about other women — and where it really comes from

23:22 — Consistency not constancy: building a visibility practice that doesn't break you

27:30 — Brené Brown, Adam Grant, and the bit everyone missed about vulnerability and boundaries

29:00 — Defining your own version of visibility and knowing your boundaries before you begin

31:02 — Loop it through your heart: the filter one TED Talk speaker uses before posting anything

38:32 — The black column dresses: a coach's advice and a symbolic shedding of an old identity

41:12 — Wardrobe scarcity mindset and the "one day" clothes that quietly chip away at self-worth

51:44 — Style evolution: Antonia on finding your own aesthetic as you get clearer on who you are

54:13 — Why caring about style is joyful, not frivolous

58:36 — The first step if you want to be seen but aren't sure how

1:00:14 — Having a bigger purpose than yourself as the reason to stand on stage

CONNECT WITH ANTONIA

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/antoniataylorpr/

Report: Being Seen: Women, Leadership and Visibility at Work

https://www.antoniataylorpr.com/being-seen/

ENJOYED THIS EPISODE?

If this conversation resonated, share it with a woman in your world who is ready to be seen, but hasn't quite given herself permission yet.

Ready to align how you show up with who you are actually becoming? Book a Style Strategy Call with Alex:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

]]>ffa36a7e-886c-4895-b7dd-4666c010a251Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT<p>What does it really mean to be visible? Not just seen, but seen in a way that feels aligned, intentional, and true to who you actually are right now?</p><p></p><p>That question sits at the heart of this conversation. And the answer is more complicated than most visibility advice lets on.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Alex Standley is joined by Antonia Taylor, PR and communications strategist, founder of Antonia Taylor PR and Comms, and author of the report <i>Being Seen: Women, Leadership and Visibility at Work</i>. With over 25 years in B2B communications, Antonia has spent her career helping organisations amplify female voices and create environments where women can lead sustainably and visibly.</p><p></p><p>Alex and Antonia explore the real barriers that hold women back from being seen, and why the answer is rarely about strategy, and almost always about self.</p><p></p><p>They talk about the paradox of visibility (keep your head down and get overlooked; step forward and face the backlash), the internal critic that talks us out of everything, and what it actually means to build a visibility practice that you can sustain. </p><p></p><p>They also get into identity transitions, the symbolic power of shedding old versions of ourselves, and why your wardrobe might be holding a version of you that you've quietly outgrown.</p><p></p><p>This is a conversation for the woman who wants to be seen, but on her own terms.</p><p></p><p><b>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS</b></p><p>06:03 — When the purpose behind your business quietly shifts</p><p>08:27 — What professional visibility actually looks like for women (it's not one thing)</p><p>10:17 — How hybrid working pushed women to the margins</p><p>14:35 — The paradox of visibility: overlooked or punished for standing out</p><p>16:24 — Wanting to be seen, wanting to be liked, and the permission women aren't giving themselves</p><p>17:05 — Fearing the exposure that comes with being visible</p><p>19:00 — The misogyny women have internalised about other women — and where it really comes from</p><p>23:22 — Consistency not constancy: building a visibility practice that doesn't break you</p><p>27:30 — Brené Brown, Adam Grant, and the bit everyone missed about vulnerability and boundaries</p><p>29:00 — Defining your own version of visibility and knowing your boundaries before you begin</p><p>31:02 — Loop it through your heart: the filter one TED Talk speaker uses before posting anything</p><p>38:32 — The black column dresses: a coach's advice and a symbolic shedding of an old identity</p><p>41:12 — Wardrobe scarcity mindset and the "one day" clothes that quietly chip away at self-worth</p><p>51:44 — Style evolution: Antonia on finding your own aesthetic as you get clearer on who you are</p><p>54:13 — Why caring about style is joyful, not frivolous</p><p>58:36 — The first step if you want to be seen but aren't sure how</p><p>1:00:14 — Having a bigger purpose than yourself as the reason to stand on stage</p><p></p><p><b>CONNECT WITH ANTONIA</b></p><p>Instagram:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/antoniataylorpr/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/antoniataylorpr/</a></p><p></p><p>Report: <i>Being Seen: Women, Leadership and Visibility at Work</i></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.antoniataylorpr.com/being-seen/" target="_blank">https://www.antoniataylorpr.com/being-seen/</a></p><p></p><p><b>ENJOYED THIS EPISODE?</b></p><p>If this conversation resonated, share it with a woman in your world who is ready to be seen, but hasn't quite given herself permission yet.</p><p></p><p>Ready to align how you show up with who you are actually becoming? Book a Style Strategy Call with Alex:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p>no01:05:30214Being Seen on Your Own Terms: Visibility, Identity & Permission, with Antonia Taylor, PRfull<![CDATA[The Power of Being Seen: Visibility, Self-Worth, and Style]]>What actually stops accomplished women from stepping into visibility and what does it take to move through the fear that comes up at every level?

In this episode of A Styled Life, we cover what visibility truly costs women, why self-worth is at the root of almost every block, and what it means to be in a room that actually changes how you see yourself.

I'm joined by Sara Spindle and Jess Levy, sisters, co-founders of Level Up Ladies, and two of the most energetic and honest voices in the women's entrepreneurship space. Over three years, they've built a community of hundreds of women, created over 100 business collaborations, and consistently sold out every event they run. They also speak on stages in front of thousands of women. 

Sara is also a client. We worked together on her bespoke colour palette & wardrobe foundations. So there's a personal thread running through this conversation, including what happened to Sara's relationship with colour and confidence after leaving teaching, and what it actually felt like to reconnect with both.

In this episode we explore:

  • Why low self-worth is the most common block to female visibility and why most women don't recognise it
  • How other people's projections become the scripts we live by
  • The role colour plays in confidence, energy and how you show up
  • What Sara gained from working together and what she tells other women considering it
  • Why waiting until you feel "ready" in your body to invest in style is the wrong order
  • The daily practice that rebuilds self-belief and why putting yourself last is a choice, not a fact

Episode Highlights

00:00 — How Level Up Ladies began (a dream in Mauritius at 4am)

03:00 — Energy-first networking and why it changes everything

08:10 — The sister dynamic: seven years apart, radical honesty, and why that's the foundation

14:30 — What actually stops women from stepping into visibility

17:00 — How other people's fear shows up as criticism

19:45 — Why the work is never finished and why that's okay

23:20 — Colour as a conscious leadership choice

24:40 — Losing confidence after becoming a mum

27:00 — Using colour as a wellbeing tool, not just a style choice

29:50 — What Sara gained from the wardrobe edit and what changed her mornings

33:30 — Why waiting for the "right" body before working on your style is the wrong order

36:10 — Why high-achieving women still don't feel enough

43:25 — The dopamine list and the wins round

45:30 — "I just don't have time for myself" and why that's a choice

If this conversation landed for you and you're ready to stop dressing for who you were and start dressing for who you're becoming a Style Strategy Call is where we begin. It's a free, no-pressure conversation.

👉 Book yours here: https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

Connect with Sara & Jess: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_levelupladies/

Website: https://levelupladies.co.uk/

]]>b3e8a950-e3ed-41d7-b8c9-ffee5848398fWed, 01 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT<p><b>What actually stops accomplished women from stepping into visibility and what does it take to move through the fear that comes up at every level?</b></p><p></p><p>In this episode of A Styled Life, we cover what visibility truly costs women, why self-worth is at the root of almost every block, and what it means to be in a room that actually changes how you see yourself.</p><p></p><p>I'm joined by Sara Spindle and Jess Levy, sisters, co-founders of Level Up Ladies, and two of the most energetic and honest voices in the women's entrepreneurship space. Over three years, they've built a community of hundreds of women, created over 100 business collaborations, and consistently sold out every event they run. They also speak on stages in front of thousands of women. </p><p></p><p>Sara is also a client. We worked together on her bespoke colour palette &amp; wardrobe foundations. So there's a personal thread running through this conversation, including what happened to Sara's relationship with colour and confidence after leaving teaching, and what it actually felt like to reconnect with both.</p><p></p><p><b>In this episode we explore:</b></p><ul><li>Why low self-worth is the most common block to female visibility and why most women don't recognise it</li><li>How other people's projections become the scripts we live by</li><li>The role colour plays in confidence, energy and how you show up</li><li>What Sara gained from working together and what she tells other women considering it</li><li>Why waiting until you feel "ready" in your body to invest in style is the wrong order</li><li>The daily practice that rebuilds self-belief and why putting yourself last is a choice, not a fact</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Episode Highlights</b></p><p><b>00:00</b> — How Level Up Ladies began (a dream in Mauritius at 4am)</p><p><b>03:00</b> — Energy-first networking and why it changes everything</p><p><b>08:10</b> — The sister dynamic: seven years apart, radical honesty, and why that's the foundation</p><p><b>14:30</b> — What actually stops women from stepping into visibility</p><p><b>17:00</b> — How other people's fear shows up as criticism</p><p><b>19:45</b> — Why the work is never finished and why that's okay</p><p><b>23:20</b> — Colour as a conscious leadership choice</p><p><b>24:40</b> — Losing confidence after becoming a mum</p><p><b>27:00</b> — Using colour as a wellbeing tool, not just a style choice</p><p><b>29:50</b> — What Sara gained from the wardrobe edit and what changed her mornings</p><p><b>33:30</b> — Why waiting for the "right" body before working on your style is the wrong order</p><p><b>36:10</b> — Why high-achieving women still don't feel enough</p><p><b>43:25</b> — The dopamine list and the wins round</p><p><b>45:30</b> — "I just don't have time for myself" and why that's a choice</p><p></p><p>If this conversation landed for you and you're ready to stop dressing for who you were and start dressing for who you're becoming a Style Strategy Call is where we begin. It's a free, no-pressure conversation.</p><p></p><p>👉 Book yours here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Sara &amp; Jess:</b> </p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/_levelupladies/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/_levelupladies/</a></p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://levelupladies.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://levelupladies.co.uk/</a></p>no00:58:25213The Power of Being Seen: Visibility, Self-Worth, and Stylefull<![CDATA[Clothing Is Identity: Pre-Loved Luxury, Conscious Style and Finding Your Armour with Paige Mengers]]>What does it really mean to dress with intention? And what happens when the industry you've spent your career building starts to feel like the problem?

In this episode I'm joined by Paige Mengers, founder of Phoenix Style, a group of luxury resale boutiques and thriving online store focused on sustainable fashion and conscious style. Paige has spent 25 years in the fashion industry, from running her own communications agency to acquiring a tiny pre-loved store in Cobham and building it into something that genuinely reflects her values.

Her story is one of reinvention. And it starts with a red dress that had no meaning behind it at all.

We talk about the moment Paige realised she was part of the problem, why she walked away from PR at the height of her career, and how buying Phoenix eight years ago, before sustainable fashion was cool, turned out to be one of the most important decisions she's ever made.

We also go deep on something I think about every day in my work: the connection between clothing and identity. Not as a surface-level concept, but as something we feel in our bodies. The way a piece carries meaning. The armour we reach for before walking into a room we've already earned a seat in.

In this episode we cover:

  • The red dress story, and the moment Paige knew she had to leave PR
  • Why she bought Phoenix when secondhand still had a stigma
  • How the pre-loved market has shifted, and what's still holding women back
  • Clothing as identity, not performance
  • The difference between trend-led dressing and individual style
  • Fabric composition, quality, and why it matters more than ever
  • How to shop secondhand without feeling overwhelmed, practical tips from someone who lives it
  • Why size labels are irrelevant (and what to do about it)
  • The one blazer Paige would never part with

This is a conversation about values, reinvention, and why what we wear is never just about the clothes.

Connect with Paige & Phoenix Style: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoenixstyle_/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-mengers-07a8849/

Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@phoenixstyle_

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@phoenixstyleboutique

Website: https://www.phoenixstyle.co.uk/

]]>8212fc1d-ecbb-407b-a1a7-dc8cf328e6d7Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT<p>What does it really mean to dress with intention? And what happens when the industry you've spent your career building starts to feel like the problem?</p><p></p><p>In this episode I'm joined by Paige Mengers, founder of Phoenix Style, a group of luxury resale boutiques and thriving online store focused on sustainable fashion and conscious style. Paige has spent 25 years in the fashion industry, from running her own communications agency to acquiring a tiny pre-loved store in Cobham and building it into something that genuinely reflects her values.</p><p></p><p>Her story is one of reinvention. And it starts with a red dress that had no meaning behind it at all.</p><p></p><p>We talk about the moment Paige realised she was part of the problem, why she walked away from PR at the height of her career, and how buying Phoenix eight years ago, before sustainable fashion was cool, turned out to be one of the most important decisions she's ever made.</p><p></p><p>We also go deep on something I think about every day in my work: the connection between clothing and identity. Not as a surface-level concept, but as something we feel in our bodies. The way a piece carries meaning. The armour we reach for before walking into a room we've already earned a seat in.</p><p></p><p>In this episode we cover:</p><ul><li>The red dress story, and the moment Paige knew she had to leave PR</li><li>Why she bought Phoenix when secondhand still had a stigma</li><li>How the pre-loved market has shifted, and what's still holding women back</li><li>Clothing as identity, not performance</li><li>The difference between trend-led dressing and individual style</li><li>Fabric composition, quality, and why it matters more than ever</li><li>How to shop secondhand without feeling overwhelmed, practical tips from someone who lives it</li><li>Why size labels are irrelevant (and what to do about it)</li><li>The one blazer Paige would never part with</li></ul><p></p><p>This is a conversation about values, reinvention, and why what we wear is never just about the clothes.</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Paige &amp; Phoenix Style:</b> </p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/phoenixstyle_/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/phoenixstyle_/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-mengers-07a8849/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-mengers-07a8849/</a></p><p>Tiktok:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@phoenixstyle_" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@phoenixstyle_</a></p><p>Youtube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@phoenixstyleboutique" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@phoenixstyleboutique</a></p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.phoenixstyle.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.phoenixstyle.co.uk/</a></p>no00:43:43212Clothing Is Identity: Pre-Loved Luxury, Conscious Style and Finding Your Armour with Paige Mengersfull<![CDATA[Why Clothes Don't Fit Anymore:High Street Sizing Secrets from an Ex Fashion Buyer & Personal Stylist]]>You're standing in front of a wardrobe full of clothes with nothing to wear. You've come home from a shopping trip empty-handed, again. And somewhere between the changing room and the car park, you made it mean something about you.

It doesn't. Here's what's actually going on…

Sizing on the high street is in chaos and it's not your body that's the problem. In this episode, Alex Standley goes behind the scenes of the fashion industry she spent 15 years inside as a buyer at M&S and Amazon, to explain exactly why finding clothes that fit has become so difficult and so demoralising.

Fast fashion has quietly done away with the rigorous checks that used to ensure clothes actually fitted real women. The result? Garments that vary wildly in size, even within the same brand, on the same rail. And women who walk out of changing rooms feeling like the problem is them.

It isn't. And this episode explains why and what to do instead.

You'll learn:

  • Preloved is a strategy, not a compromise. Know your measurements, not your size.
  • Style is a leadership tool and every woman deserves to dress with intention.
  • Why your label size means nothing and what to use instead
  • How vanity sizing and production shortcuts created this landscape
  • Why grading up from a size 12 is not the same as designing for a larger body
  • The environmental cost of sizing chaos that brands don't talk about
  • Brands worth knowing that combine quality and considered sizing

Episode Highlights: 

00:00 — The pattern Alex keeps hearing: overwhelmed, not defeated 

02:00 — Why the high street has become harder to navigate for most women 

03:20 — Vanity sizing: when the number is made for your feelings, not your fit 

04:00 — What a proper fit process looks like — and who's cutting corners 

06:40 — The changing room moment: an industry failure, not a personal one 

07:20 — Grading explained: why scaling up is not the same as redesigning 

09:00 — The environmental cost: returns, landfill, and the data nobody collects 

11:00 — Three shifts: label, body logic, and preloved as strategy

13:20 — Brands worth knowing 

15:00 — The identity and visibility layer beneath every shopping trip

Ready for a wardrobe that works for the woman you are now?

If you're stepping into bigger visibility and done with the guesswork, a Style Strategy Call is where we begin.

👉 Book yours here:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley

Independent Article:

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/clothes-size-shop-high-street-b2623886.html

]]>5f2c4283-f0f5-43b3-8eb4-18c6b4f00ee8Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT<p>You're standing in front of a wardrobe full of clothes with nothing to wear. You've come home from a shopping trip empty-handed, again. And somewhere between the changing room and the car park, you made it mean something about you.</p><p></p><p>It doesn't. Here's what's actually going on…</p><p></p><p>Sizing on the high street is in chaos and it's not your body that's the problem. In this episode, Alex Standley goes behind the scenes of the fashion industry she spent 15 years inside as a buyer at M&amp;S and Amazon, to explain exactly why finding clothes that fit has become so difficult and so demoralising.</p><p></p><p>Fast fashion has quietly done away with the rigorous checks that used to ensure clothes actually fitted real women. The result? Garments that vary wildly in size, even within the same brand, on the same rail. And women who walk out of changing rooms feeling like the problem is them.</p><p></p><p>It isn't. And this episode explains why and what to do instead.</p><p></p><p><b>You'll learn:</b></p><ul><li>Preloved is a strategy, not a compromise. Know your measurements, not your size.</li><li>Style is a leadership tool and every woman deserves to dress with intention.</li><li>Why your label size means nothing and what to use instead</li><li>How vanity sizing and production shortcuts created this landscape</li><li>Why grading up from a size 12 is not the same as designing for a larger body</li><li>The environmental cost of sizing chaos that brands don't talk about</li><li>Brands worth knowing that combine quality and considered sizing</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Episode Highlights:</b> </p><p>00:00 — The pattern Alex keeps hearing: overwhelmed, not defeated </p><p>02:00 — Why the high street has become harder to navigate for most women </p><p>03:20 — Vanity sizing: when the number is made for your feelings, not your fit </p><p>04:00 — What a proper fit process looks like — and who's cutting corners </p><p>06:40 — The changing room moment: an industry failure, not a personal one </p><p>07:20 — Grading explained: why scaling up is not the same as redesigning </p><p>09:00 — The environmental cost: returns, landfill, and the data nobody collects </p><p>11:00 — Three shifts: label, body logic, and preloved as strategy </p><p>13:20 — Brands worth knowing </p><p>15:00 — The identity and visibility layer beneath every shopping trip</p><p></p><p>Ready for a wardrobe that works for the woman you are now?</p><p>If you're stepping into bigger visibility and done with the guesswork, a Style Strategy Call is where we begin.</p><p></p><p>👉 Book yours here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley</a> </p><p>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist</a> Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031</a> TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley" target="_blank">www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p><p>Independent Article:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/clothes-size-shop-high-street-b2623886.html" target="_blank">https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/clothes-size-shop-high-street-b2623886.html</a></p>no00:17:45211Why Clothes Don't Fit Anymore:High Street Sizing Secrets from an Ex Fashion Buyer & Personal Stylistfull<![CDATA[Authenticity Isn’t Enough: Visibility, Leadership & Disrupting Tradition with Founder Amanda Thomson]]>What does it really mean to show up?

In this episode of A Styled Life, I’m joined by Amanda Thomson, founder of NOUGHTY, the world’s first premium non-alcoholic wine portfolio. For a conversation about leadership presence, cultural conditioning, and the responsibility that comes with visibility.

Amanda went from BBC arts broadcaster to building her own global brand disrupting a deeply traditional industry, whilst holding her nerve when she was ahead of the curve.

We explore:

• Getting comfortable being uncomfortable as a founder led brand

• Why British self-deprecation limits scale

• The difference between authenticity and being underprepared

• The hidden time tax placed on female leaders

• Modern luxury as quiet confidence

• And how style directly impacts behaviour and performance

A few years ago, I quietly chose to stop drinking. What surprised me most wasn’t the lifestyle shift, it was the identity shift.

This conversation goes far beyond alcohol. It’s about how ambitious women take up space.

If you’re stepping into bigger rooms, this one will resonate.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Why I stopped drinking and the identity shift that followed

01:34 From BBC broadcaster to founder

07:24 The white space in the wine industry, creating an innovative brand

15:46 Alcohol as a signal of success and belonging

24:23 Founder life: getting comfortable being uncomfortable

28:10 The time and energy cost of being a female leader

36:23 The rise of founder visibility

41:06 Leadership = showing up (even on your worst day)

45:45 Authenticity vs underprepared, why style affects performance

49:08 Holding your nerve when you’re ahead of the curve

56:31 Why we should teach resilience over perfection

3 Core Takeaways

• Visibility is a responsibility, not just a privilege.

• Authenticity isn’t about doing less, it’s about alignment.

• Style isn’t superficial. It’s a leadership tool.

Book a free style strategy call & connect with Alex:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

Connect with Alex on Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031

www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist

Connect with Noughty & Amanda:

https://noughtyaf.com/

https://www.instagram.com/noughtyaf/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/noughtyamanda/

https://www.facebook.com/noughtyaf

]]>3ee843ba-5c2e-4c07-ae93-4f720d3f6248Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT<p>What does it really mean to show up?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>A Styled Life</i>, I’m joined by Amanda Thomson, founder of NOUGHTY, the world’s first premium non-alcoholic wine portfolio. For a conversation about leadership presence, cultural conditioning, and the responsibility that comes with visibility.</p><p></p><p>Amanda went from BBC arts broadcaster to building her own global brand disrupting a deeply traditional industry, whilst holding her nerve when she was ahead of the curve.</p><p></p><p>We explore:</p><p>• Getting comfortable being uncomfortable as a founder led brand</p><p>• Why British self-deprecation limits scale</p><p>• The difference between authenticity and being underprepared</p><p>• The hidden time tax placed on female leaders</p><p>• Modern luxury as quiet confidence</p><p>• And how style directly impacts behaviour and performance</p><p></p><p>A few years ago, I quietly chose to stop drinking. What surprised me most wasn’t the lifestyle shift, it was the identity shift.</p><p></p><p>This conversation goes far beyond alcohol. It’s about how ambitious women take up space.</p><p></p><p>If you’re stepping into bigger rooms, this one will resonate.</p><p></p><p><b>Episode Highlights</b></p><p></p><p><b>00:00</b> Why I stopped drinking and the identity shift that followed</p><p><b>01:34</b> From BBC broadcaster to founder</p><p><b>07:24</b> The white space in the wine industry, creating an innovative brand</p><p><b>15:46</b> Alcohol as a signal of success and belonging</p><p><b>24:23</b> Founder life: getting comfortable being uncomfortable</p><p><b>28:10</b> The time and energy cost of being a female leader</p><p><b>36:23</b> The rise of founder visibility</p><p><b>41:06</b> Leadership = showing up (even on your worst day)</p><p><b>45:45</b> Authenticity vs underprepared, why style affects performance</p><p><b>49:08</b> Holding your nerve when you’re ahead of the curve</p><p><b>56:31</b> Why we should teach resilience over perfection</p><p></p><p><b>3 Core Takeaways</b></p><p></p><p>• Visibility is a responsibility, not just a privilege.</p><p>• Authenticity isn’t about doing less, it’s about alignment.</p><p>• Style isn’t superficial. It’s a leadership tool.</p><p></p><p>Book a free style strategy call &amp; connect with Alex:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Alex on Socials:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley" target="_blank">www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Noughty &amp; Amanda:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://noughtyaf.com/" target="_blank">https://noughtyaf.com/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/noughtyaf/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/noughtyaf/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/noughtyamanda/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/noughtyamanda/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/noughtyaf" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/noughtyaf</a></p>no01:05:30210Authenticity Isn’t Enough: Visibility, Leadership & Disrupting Tradition with Founder Amanda Thomsonfull<![CDATA[I Thought Success Meant Toning Down My Style: Why Ambitious Women Mute Their Personal Style]]>As your business or career grows and your visibility increases, something subtle can happen for ambitious women. You start editing yourself.

The bold colour becomes navy.

The quirky details get left at home.

The statement earrings feel “too much.”

Somewhere along the way, we absorbed the message that serious equals neutral, sophisticated equals subtle, premium equals beige.

In this episode, I share the moment in my rebrand journey when I caught myself wondering whether success meant becoming quieter. And why that belief is one of the biggest style mistakes ambitious women make as they rise.

We unpack:

• Why growth triggers the urge to visually shrink

• The nervous system response behind “safe neutrals”

• The difference between refining your style and erasing your personality

• Why authority doesn’t come from beige, it comes from alignment

• How your wardrobe can support your visibility instead of diluting it

If you’re stepping into bigger rooms, charging more, leading more, or entering a new visibility era, this episode will help you redefine what “elevated” really means.

You don’t need to dim. You need to define.

🎧 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

00:01 – The quiet thought that success might mean toning down

01:20 – Why ambitious women start editing themselves as they grow

02:10 – The first things women mute (hint: it’s colour)

04:00 – The belonging instinct and nervous system response

05:30 – Refining vs shrinking (the turning point)

07:00 – What actually happens inside personal styling 

09:30 – The lie about sophistication and beige authority

10:00 – Enclothed cognition and how clothes impact behaviour

11:40 – Dressing appropriately vs dressing anonymously

13:00 – Using your wardrobe as support in new rooms

14:30 – The reframe: Growth requires definition, not reduction

Ready for Your Wardrobe to Match Who You’re Becoming?

If you’re stepping into bigger visibility: leadership roles, speaking, media, or simply being seen more, and you want to be remembered for your unique presence, not a polished version of everyone else…

The Luxe Style Formula is Alex Standley’s 1-to-1 strategic and transformational styling work for high-achieving women stepping into visibility and leadership.

It’s about aligning your wardrobe with who you’re becoming, through identity, intention, and ease. This is high-level, intimate work, which is why Alex works with just three private clients per month.

👉 Book a free Style Strategy Call below to find out more

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

Connect with Alex on Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031

www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist

]]>0667ef90-f9d8-42a4-a0bc-c4f32ecd853cFri, 27 Feb 2026 11:55:47 GMT<p>As your business or career grows and your visibility increases, something subtle can happen for ambitious women. You start editing yourself.</p><p></p><p>The bold colour becomes navy.</p><p>The quirky details get left at home.</p><p>The statement earrings feel “too much.”</p><p></p><p>Somewhere along the way, we absorbed the message that serious equals neutral, sophisticated equals subtle, premium equals beige.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, I share the moment in my rebrand journey when I caught myself wondering whether success meant becoming quieter. And why that belief is one of the biggest style mistakes ambitious women make as they rise.</p><p></p><p>We unpack:</p><p>• Why growth triggers the urge to visually shrink</p><p>• The nervous system response behind “safe neutrals”</p><p>• The difference between refining your style and erasing your personality</p><p>• Why authority doesn’t come from beige, it comes from alignment</p><p>• How your wardrobe can support your visibility instead of diluting it</p><p></p><p>If you’re stepping into bigger rooms, charging more, leading more, or entering a new visibility era, this episode will help you redefine what “elevated” really means.</p><p></p><p>You don’t need to dim. You need to define.</p><p></p><p></p><p>🎧<b> EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS</b></p><p></p><p>00:01 – The quiet thought that success might mean toning down</p><p></p><p>01:20 – Why ambitious women start editing themselves as they grow</p><p></p><p>02:10 – The first things women mute (hint: it’s colour)</p><p></p><p>04:00 – The belonging instinct and nervous system response</p><p></p><p>05:30 – Refining vs shrinking (the turning point)</p><p></p><p>07:00 – What actually happens inside personal styling </p><p></p><p>09:30 – The lie about sophistication and beige authority</p><p></p><p>10:00 – Enclothed cognition and how clothes impact behaviour</p><p></p><p>11:40 – Dressing appropriately vs dressing anonymously</p><p></p><p>13:00 – Using your wardrobe as support in new rooms</p><p></p><p>14:30 – The reframe: Growth requires definition, not reduction</p><p></p><p><b>Ready for Your Wardrobe to Match Who You’re Becoming?</b></p><p>If you’re stepping into bigger visibility: leadership roles, speaking, media, or simply being seen more, and you want to be remembered for your <b>unique presence</b>, not a polished version of everyone else…</p><p></p><p>The <b>Luxe Style Formula</b> is Alex Standley’s 1-to-1 strategic and transformational styling work for <b>high-achieving women stepping into visibility and leadership</b>.</p><p></p><p>It’s about aligning your wardrobe with who you’re becoming, through identity, intention, and ease. This is high-level, intimate work, which is why Alex works with <b>just three private clients per month</b>.</p><p></p><p>👉 <b>Book a free Style Strategy Call</b> below to find out more</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank"><b>https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</b></a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Alex on Socials:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley" target="_blank"><b>https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley</b></a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031" target="_blank"><b>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031</b></a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley" target="_blank"><b>www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley</b></a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist" target="_blank"><b>https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist</b></a></p>no00:14:3929I Thought Success Meant Toning Down My Style: Why Ambitious Women Mute Their Personal Stylefull<![CDATA[Menopause, Mindset & Style: Why Confidence Shifts in Midlife (and how to rebuild it)]]>In this episode of A Styled Life, Alex sits down with Dani Diosi (menopause support coach, hypnotherapist, NLP Master Coach & trauma therapist) to unpack what really happens during perimenopause and menopause and why it can feel so disorientating. 

Dani explains the neural side of menopause, why confidence and body image often take a hit, and how years of conditioning around “thin = good” collide with a changing body.

Together, they talk about the fashion industry’s age gap, the pressure to look younger, and why confidence isn’t a “look” it’s a practice. They also share practical mindset shifts: moving from cardio-and-calorie obsession to strength, longevity, and self-worth, plus why tracking symptoms can help you advocate for yourself with a GP.

Episode highlights


02:34 Dani’s career pivot: from pregnancy/postnatal to menopause support
05:00 “It’s not just hormones” why menopause is neural
06:57 Beauty standards, body change, and the midlife “double whammy”
09:00 Why the “ideal body” keeps changing (and why it messes with us)
12:18 The upside: the freedom of caring less and people-pleasing less
16:19 How menopause can change how you dress (comfort vs hiding)
19:15 “My wardrobe hasn’t caught up with my mindset”
20:20 Fashion’s ageism problem + “where do I shop now?”
24:20 Weight-loss jabs: why they don’t solve the root confidence story
28:10 What women struggle with most: self-doubt, body image, brain fog
33:15 Why old fitness rules stop working (cardio, cortisol, weight retention)
34:41 Senior women doubting themselves in meetings: confidence impact
39:00 The oxygen mask truth: self-care isn’t optional
43:20 Alex on shifting from “calories burned” to strength + longevity
49:10 “If you’re mid-40s, you’re likely perimenopausal” (even without hot flushes)
50:30 Dani’s menopause symptom tracker: how it helps you advocate at the GP
54:45 Quickfire style Qs: jeans, beige neutrals, the gold birthday dress

Connect with Dani:

https://www.instagram.com/danidiosicoaching/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-diosi-coaching/

Download the menopause symptom tracker:

https://danidiosi.com/menopause-symptom-tracker

Book a free style strategy call with Alex:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

]]>0f96dc3b-4d4e-45d2-bc93-2c7699c76e50Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of <b>A Styled Life</b>, Alex sits down with <b>Dani Diosi</b> (menopause support coach, hypnotherapist, NLP Master Coach &amp; trauma therapist) to unpack what really happens during <b>perimenopause and menopause</b> and why it can feel so disorientating. </p><p></p><p>Dani explains the <i>neural side</i> of menopause, why confidence and body image often take a hit, and how years of conditioning around “thin = good” collide with a changing body.</p><p></p><p>Together, they talk about the fashion industry’s age gap, the pressure to look younger, and why confidence isn’t a “look” it’s a practice. They also share practical mindset shifts: moving from cardio-and-calorie obsession to strength, longevity, and self-worth, plus why tracking symptoms can help you advocate for yourself with a GP.</p><p></p><p><b>Episode highlights</b></p><p><br /><b>02:34</b> Dani’s career pivot: from pregnancy/postnatal to menopause support<br /><b>05:00</b> “It’s not just hormones” why menopause is <i>neural</i><br /><b>06:57</b> Beauty standards, body change, and the midlife “double whammy”<br /><b>09:00</b> Why the “ideal body” keeps changing (and why it messes with us)<br /><b>12:18</b> The upside: the freedom of caring less and people-pleasing less<br /><b>16:19</b> How menopause can change how you dress (comfort vs hiding)<br /><b>19:15</b> “My wardrobe hasn’t caught up with my mindset”<br /><b>20:20</b> Fashion’s ageism problem + “where do I shop now?”<br /><b>24:20</b> Weight-loss jabs: why they don’t solve the root confidence story<br /><b>28:10</b> What women struggle with most: self-doubt, body image, brain fog<br /><b>33:15</b> Why old fitness rules stop working (cardio, cortisol, weight retention)<br /><b>34:41</b> Senior women doubting themselves in meetings: confidence impact<br /><b>39:00</b> The oxygen mask truth: self-care isn’t optional<br /><b>43:20</b> Alex on shifting from “calories burned” to strength + longevity<br /><b>49:10</b> “If you’re mid-40s, you’re likely perimenopausal” (even without hot flushes)<br /><b>50:30</b> Dani’s menopause symptom tracker: how it helps you advocate at the GP<br /><b>54:45</b> Quickfire style Qs: jeans, beige neutrals, the gold birthday dress</p><p></p><p>Connect with Dani:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/danidiosicoaching/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/danidiosicoaching/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-diosi-coaching/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-diosi-coaching/</a></p><p>Download the menopause symptom tracker:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://danidiosi.com/menopause-symptom-tracker" target="_blank">https://danidiosi.com/menopause-symptom-tracker</a></p><p></p><p>Book a free style strategy call with Alex:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p>no00:57:4828Menopause, Mindset & Style: Why Confidence Shifts in Midlife (and how to rebuild it)full<![CDATA[Style, self-worth and second chances: Rosie Nixon on reinvention, confidence and clothes]]>What happens when the career that once defined you…stops fitting?

In this episode of A Styled Life, Alex Standley Personal Stylist is joined by Rosie Nixon, founder of Rosie’s Reinvention Retreats, author of the Stylist novel series, and former Editor-in-Chief of HELLO! Magazine. They talk about the moment Rosie came close to burnout, how perimenopause and “always on” culture collided, and why reinvention isn’t a one-time pivot, it’s a mindset for the rest of your life.

They also dive into style: how clothes can support your mental health, why dressing “too power dressed” can change the tone in a room, and the freedom that comes from understanding what truly works for you (not what the job, the trend cycle, or social expectations say you should wear).

We cover:

  • Burnout as a breakthrough (and what changed after)
  • The “pause, reflect, organise” formula Rosie now teaches
  • Identity beyond your job title
  • Why confidence and clothing are more connected than we admit
  • Sustainable style shifts: pre-loved, investment pieces, and letting go of “outfit repeating” shame
  • How to start a reinvention when you feel stuck: begin with joy

Episode highlights

  • 00:34 Rosie’s magazine career journey (Red, Glamour, Grazia, HELLO!)
  • 01:23 The “perfect storm” that led to burnout (2022)
  • 03:46 Stress, nervous system burnout, and perimenopause overlap
  • 06:59 Why “busy” became a badge of honour (and why it’s breaking us)
  • 08:00 “Reinvention mindset” navigating change over and over again
  • 10:51 The swan effect: looking fine on the surface, flapping underneath
  • 14:36 Who am I if I’m not editing a magazine? (identity beyond a role)
  • 17:46 Rosie’s Reinvention Retreats + the PRO method: Pause, Reflect, Organise
  • 22:26 Rosie’s style evolution: colour, storytelling, confidence, and dressing for the room
  • 25:24 Dressing for authority without feeling inaccessible
  • 30:38 Confidence, trends, and the rise of sustainable style (and why outfit repeating is cool now)
  • 35:56 Where to start if you’re ready for change: start with joy
  • 40:23 Quickfire: most-loved item in Rosie’s wardrobe
  • 42:48 Quickfire: what Rosie has “too much of” + the wardrobe detox
  • 46:07 Quickfire: trend regrets (Camden market, grunge, the “smelly coat” era)
  • 47:47 Rosie’s new book on reinvention (late Aug / early Sept)

Connect with Rosie:

Find out more about Rosie and her reinvention retreats:
https://www.rosienixon.co.uk/

Follow Rosie on socials

https://www.instagram.com/rosiejnixon/

Book a free style strategy call with Alex:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

]]>198b7f21-37b0-45bb-ba83-73ac4b0ace73Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:00:00 GMT<p>What happens when the career that once defined you…stops fitting?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>A Styled Life</i>, Alex Standley Personal Stylist is joined by <b>Rosie Nixon</b>, founder of <b>Rosie’s Reinvention Retreats</b>, author of the <i>Stylist</i> novel series, and former Editor-in-Chief of <b>HELLO! Magazine</b>. They talk about the moment Rosie came close to burnout, how perimenopause and “always on” culture collided, and why reinvention isn’t a one-time pivot, it’s a mindset for the rest of your life.</p><p></p><p>They also dive into style: how clothes can support your mental health, why dressing “too power dressed” can change the tone in a room, and the freedom that comes from understanding what truly works for <i>you</i> (not what the job, the trend cycle, or social expectations say you should wear).</p><p></p><p><b>We cover:</b></p><ul><li>Burnout as a breakthrough (and what changed after)</li><li>The “pause, reflect, organise” formula Rosie now teaches</li><li>Identity beyond your job title</li><li>Why confidence and clothing are more connected than we admit</li><li>Sustainable style shifts: pre-loved, investment pieces, and letting go of “outfit repeating” shame</li><li>How to start a reinvention when you feel stuck: begin with joy</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Episode highlights<br /></b></p><ul><li><b>00:34</b> Rosie’s magazine career journey (Red, Glamour, Grazia, HELLO!)</li><li><b>01:23</b> The “perfect storm” that led to burnout (2022)</li><li><b>03:46</b> Stress, nervous system burnout, and perimenopause overlap</li><li><b>06:59</b> Why “busy” became a badge of honour (and why it’s breaking us)</li><li><b>08:00</b> “Reinvention mindset” navigating change over and over again</li><li><b>10:51</b> The swan effect: looking fine on the surface, flapping underneath</li><li><b>14:36</b> Who am I if I’m not editing a magazine? (identity beyond a role)</li><li><b>17:46</b> Rosie’s Reinvention Retreats + the <b>PRO</b> method: <i>Pause, Reflect, Organise</i></li><li><b>22:26</b> Rosie’s style evolution: colour, storytelling, confidence, and dressing for the room</li><li><b>25:24</b> Dressing for authority <i>without</i> feeling inaccessible</li><li><b>30:38</b> Confidence, trends, and the rise of sustainable style (and why outfit repeating is cool now)</li><li><b>35:56</b> Where to start if you’re ready for change: <b>start with joy</b></li><li><b>40:23</b> Quickfire: most-loved item in Rosie’s wardrobe</li><li><b>42:48</b> Quickfire: what Rosie has “too much of” + the wardrobe detox</li><li><b>46:07</b> Quickfire: trend regrets (Camden market, grunge, the “smelly coat” era)</li><li><b>47:47</b> Rosie’s new book on reinvention (late Aug / early Sept)<br /></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Rosie:</b></p><p></p><p>Find out more about Rosie and her reinvention retreats:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rosienixon.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.rosienixon.co.uk/</a></p><p></p><p>Follow Rosie on socials</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/rosiejnixon/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rosiejnixon/</a></p><p></p><p>Book a free style strategy call with Alex:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p>no00:49:1927Style, self-worth and second chances: Rosie Nixon on reinvention, confidence and clothesfull<![CDATA[Capsule Wardrobes for High-Achieving Women: A Strategic, Identity-Led Approach]]>Capsule wardrobes are everywhere, but most advice doesn’t work for high-achieving professional women and female founders whose lives, leadership roles, and visibility have evolved.

If your wardrobe feels full yet frustrating…
If you’re buying outfits for moments rather than your real life…
If getting dressed feels harder than it should, despite being competent everywhere else…

This episode explores how to build a capsule wardrobe for high-achieving women that supports identity, presence, and real life, without restriction, dullness, or conformity.

In this episode, Alex Standley Personal Stylist & Sustainable Fashion Consultant, reframes the concept of a capsule wardrobe through an identity-led, strategic lens. She explains why traditional capsule wardrobe advice often fails professional women, leaders, founders, and speakers, and how to create a wardrobe system that works for work, visibility, Zoom, travel, and everyday life.

You’ll learn why capsule wardrobes aren’t about having fewer clothes, but about having the right foundations, how personal style archetypes transform a capsule from generic to powerful, and how colour, structure, and sustainability play a key role in creating ease and confidence.

Episode Highlights

00:01 — Capsule wardrobes for high-achieving women (why the usual advice doesn’t work)

01:20 — The real problem: wrong foundations, not too many clothes

02:40 — What a capsule wardrobe actually is

03:12 — Why capsule wardrobes fail without identity
The missing piece most capsule wardrobe guides ignore.

03:45 — Style archetypes and identity-led styling

05:32 — Buying for events vs buying for real life

06:45 — When your life has changed but your wardrobe hasn’t

07:47 — Getting your neutrals right in a capsule wardrobe

09:30 — Foundations first, personality second

10:15 — Do you need to get rid of everything?

11:10 — Sustainable capsule wardrobes for professional women

12:35 — Capsule wardrobes for Zoom, speaking, and visibility
13:55 — The real point of a capsule wardrobe

Ready for Your Wardrobe to Match Who You’re Becoming?

If you’re stepping into bigger visibility: leadership roles, speaking, media, or simply being seen more, and you want to be remembered for your unique presence, not a polished version of everyone else…

The Luxe Style Formula is Alex Standley’s 1-to-1 strategic and transformational styling work for high-achieving women stepping into visibility and leadership.

This is high-level, intimate work, which is why Alex works with just three private clients per month.

👉 Book a free Style Strategy Call below to find out more

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

Connect with Alex on Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031

www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist

]]>eb26ac05-d372-4d68-a7a1-fc98806b2d36Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:00:00 GMT<p>Capsule wardrobes are everywhere, but most advice doesn’t work for <b>high-achieving professional women</b> and female founders whose lives, leadership roles, and visibility have evolved.</p><p></p><p>If your wardrobe feels full yet frustrating…<br />If you’re buying outfits for moments rather than your real life…<br />If getting dressed feels harder than it should, despite being competent everywhere else…</p><p></p><p>This episode explores how to build a <b>capsule wardrobe for high-achieving women</b> that supports identity, presence, and real life, without restriction, dullness, or conformity.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Alex Standley Personal Stylist &amp; Sustainable Fashion Consultant, reframes the concept of a capsule wardrobe through an <b>identity-led, strategic lens</b>. She explains why traditional capsule wardrobe advice often fails professional women, leaders, founders, and speakers, and how to create a wardrobe system that works for work, visibility, Zoom, travel, and everyday life.</p><p></p><p>You’ll learn why capsule wardrobes aren’t about having fewer clothes, but about having the <b>right foundations</b>, how personal style archetypes transform a capsule from generic to powerful, and how colour, structure, and sustainability play a key role in creating ease and confidence.</p><p></p><p><b>Episode Highlights</b></p><p><b>00:01 — Capsule wardrobes for high-achieving women (why the usual advice doesn’t work)</b></p><p><b>01:20 — The real problem: wrong foundations, not too many clothes</b></p><p><b>02:40 — What a capsule wardrobe actually is</b></p><p><b>03:12 — Why capsule wardrobes fail without identity</b><br />The missing piece most capsule wardrobe guides ignore.</p><p><b>03:45 — Style archetypes and identity-led styling</b></p><p><b>05:32 — Buying for events vs buying for real life</b></p><p><b>06:45 — When your life has changed but your wardrobe hasn’t</b></p><p><b>07:47 — Getting your neutrals right in a capsule wardrobe</b></p><p><b>09:30 — Foundations first, personality second</b></p><p><b>10:15 — Do you need to get rid of everything?</b></p><p><b>11:10 — Sustainable capsule wardrobes for professional women</b></p><p><b>12:35 — Capsule wardrobes for Zoom, speaking, and visibility</b><br /><b>13:55 — The real point of a capsule wardrobe</b><br /></p><p><b>Ready for Your Wardrobe to Match Who You’re Becoming?</b></p><p>If you’re stepping into bigger visibility: leadership roles, speaking, media, or simply being seen more, and you want to be remembered for your <b>unique presence</b>, not a polished version of everyone else…</p><p></p><p>The <b>Luxe Style Formula</b> is Alex Standley’s 1-to-1 strategic and transformational styling work for <b>high-achieving women stepping into visibility and leadership</b>.</p><p></p><p>This is high-level, intimate work, which is why Alex works with <b>just three private clients per month</b>.</p><p></p><p>👉 <b>Book a free Style Strategy Call</b> below to find out more</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Alex on Socials:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley" target="_blank">www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist</a></p>no00:17:1926Capsule Wardrobes for High-Achieving Women: A Strategic, Identity-Led Approachfull<![CDATA[Reclaiming Your Power: Style, Health and Identity Through Life’s Biggest Transitions]]>In this deeply honest and powerful conversation, Alex is joined by holistic health coach and Pilates studio owner Jessica Galinsky to explore what it really means to live and dress with intention.

Jessica shares her journey through major personal and professional transitions, including explant surgery, evolving her business, and redefining her identity in her 30s. Together, Alex and Jessica unpack the parallels between holistic health and personal style, both rooted in listening to your body, drowning out external noise, and making choices that support who you’re becoming.

This episode is an exploration of:

  • Why so many women disconnect from themselves during seasons of change
  • How style can be a powerful tool for self-reconnection and confidence
  • The link between sustainability, health, and what we put on our bodies
  • Letting go of outdated beauty ideals and reclaiming your power
  • Why investing in expert support can collapse time, overwhelm, and self-doubt

If you’re navigating a new chapter, personally, professionally, or physically, this conversation will remind you that you don’t need to become someone new. You get to return to yourself.

⏱ Episode Highlights

02:45 – Treating the root cause, not the symptom
Why holistic health, and holistic style, require looking at the whole person.

04:20 – What living with intention really means

07:10 – Style as identity work
Why successful women often lose touch with what they actually love to wear.

08:50 – Putting yourself back on the list
How style (and health) are often the first things women sacrifice.

10:40 – Confidence, authenticity & being seen
11:55 – Explant surgery, body image & courage

15:30 – From anger to empowerment
Reclaiming power from harmful beauty standards and societal conditioning.

17:45 – The value of expert support
19:50 – Style outcomes that last

22:55 – Sustainability & conscious choices

26:30 – Clothing, hormones & health

27:45 – Advice for women entering a new chapter
Why being “held” during transition is transformational.

30:20 –  Favourite pieces, wardrobe confessions, and nostalgic fashion moments.

✨ Key Takeaways

  • You don’t lose confidence because of age or change, you lose it when your outer world no longer reflects your inner truth.
  • Sustainable style isn’t about perfection; it’s about intention and awareness.
  • Dressing with purpose can support major identity shifts, from body changes to leadership evolution.

🔗 Connect with Jessica

Book a free style strategy call with Alex:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

]]>2f7fbe94-4e30-443b-a621-acbe06040aeeWed, 28 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT<p>In this deeply honest and powerful conversation, Alex is joined by holistic health coach and Pilates studio owner <b>Jessica Galinsky</b> to explore what it really means to live and dress with intention.</p><p></p><p>Jessica shares her journey through major personal and professional transitions, including explant surgery, evolving her business, and redefining her identity in her 30s. Together, Alex and Jessica unpack the parallels between holistic health and personal style, both rooted in listening to your body, drowning out external noise, and making choices that support who you’re becoming.</p><p></p><p>This episode is an exploration of:</p><ul><li>Why so many women disconnect from themselves during seasons of change</li><li>How style can be a powerful tool for self-reconnection and confidence</li><li>The link between sustainability, health, and what we put on our bodies</li><li>Letting go of outdated beauty ideals and reclaiming your power</li><li>Why investing in expert support can collapse time, overwhelm, and self-doubt<br /></li></ul><p>If you’re navigating a new chapter, personally, professionally, or physically, this conversation will remind you that you don’t need to become someone new. You get to <i>return to yourself</i>.</p><p></p><p>⏱<b> Episode Highlights</b></p><p></p><p><b>02:45 – Treating the root cause, not the symptom</b><br />Why holistic health, and holistic style, require looking at the whole person.</p><p><b>04:20 – What living with intention really means</b></p><p><b>07:10 – Style as identity work</b><br />Why successful women often lose touch with what they actually love to wear.</p><p><b>08:50 – Putting yourself back on the list</b><br />How style (and health) are often the first things women sacrifice.</p><p><b>10:40 – Confidence, authenticity &amp; being seen</b><br /><b>11:55 – Explant surgery, body image &amp; courage</b></p><p><b>15:30 – From anger to empowerment</b><br />Reclaiming power from harmful beauty standards and societal conditioning.</p><p><b>17:45 – The value of expert support</b><br /><b>19:50 – Style outcomes that last</b></p><p><b>22:55 – Sustainability &amp; conscious choices</b></p><p><b>26:30 – Clothing, hormones &amp; health</b></p><p><b>27:45 – Advice for women entering a new chapter</b><br />Why being “held” during transition is transformational.</p><p><b>30:20 – </b> Favourite pieces, wardrobe confessions, and nostalgic fashion moments.</p><p></p><p>✨<b> Key Takeaways<br /></b></p><ul><li>You don’t lose confidence because of age or change, you lose it when your outer world no longer reflects your inner truth.</li><li>Sustainable style isn’t about perfection; it’s about intention and awareness.</li><li>Dressing with purpose can support major identity shifts, from body changes to leadership evolution.<br /></li></ul><p></p><p>🔗<b> Connect with Jessica</b></p><ul><li><b>Instagram:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/holistichormone.coach" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/holistichormone.coach</a><br /></li><li><b>LinkedIn:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/soulshapefitness/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/soulshapefitness/</a></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><i>Jessica is also hosting an upcoming in-person experience, ALIVE, find out more below: </i><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.vidafemme.com/alive" target="_blank"><i>https://www.vidafemme.com/alive</i></a></li></ul><p></p><p>Book a free style strategy call with Alex:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p>no00:34:2925Reclaiming Your Power: Style, Health and Identity Through Life’s Biggest Transitionsfull<![CDATA[The Power of Colour: How to Use Colour to Support Your Confidence, Visibility & Personal Brand]]>Colour analysis is one of the most powerful and most misunderstood tools when it comes to personal style, confidence and visibility.

In this solo episode, personal stylist and sustainable fashion expert Alex Standley breaks down colour in a practical, easy to understand way, cutting through confusing rules, TikTok filters and generic seasonal palettes.

If you’ve ever wondered:

  • What colours actually suit me?
  • How do I wear colour without feeling too visible or unprofessional?
  • How can colour support my confidence and personal brand?

This episode will help you understand how to use colour intentionally, in a way that feels authentic, flattering and empowering.

Alex explains how colour works on an emotional and psychological level, why personality matters more than rigid systems, and how identifying your own wow colours can transform both your wardrobe and how you show up, especially if you’re visible, on Zoom, speaking, or building a personal brand.

This episode is ideal for women who want:

  • clarity instead of colour confusion
  • confidence when getting dressed
  • a wardrobe that supports their lifestyle and leadership presence

⏱️ Episode Highlights

00:00 – Why colour is one of the most transformational style tools

00:27 – Why colour feels overwhelming

01:23 – Colour psychology & communication

01:51 – Using colour for visibility (Zoom, speaking, leadership)

02:20 – Choosing colour intentionally (real-life examples)
03:14 – What are “wow colours”?

04:44 – Do you have to wear your brand colours all the time?

06:27 – What matters more: what suits you or colour psychology?

07:20 – When colour feels too visible

08:15 – How to start wearing colour (without forcing it)

10:03 – Why generic colour palettes don’t work
The limits of seasonal colour analysis and why personality matters.

11:31 – Bespoke colour analysis vs generic systems
Why feeling good matters more than “rules”

✨ Key Takeaways

  • Colour analysis should feel personal, not prescriptive
  • The right colours can increase confidence, visibility and presence
  • Wearing colour does not make you unprofessional, intention matters
  • Three to four wow colours can simplify your wardrobe and personal brand
  • Confidence with colour is built gradually, not overnight

Book A Free Style Strategy Call to find out more about working with Alex 1-2-1:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

Connect with Alex on Socials:

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]]>ba360f94-f544-4335-ab16-af494896c05aWed, 21 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT<p>Colour analysis is one of the most powerful and most misunderstood tools when it comes to personal style, confidence and visibility.</p><p></p><p>In this solo episode, personal stylist and sustainable fashion expert Alex Standley breaks down <b>colour in a practical, easy to understand way</b>, cutting through confusing rules, TikTok filters and generic seasonal palettes.</p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered:</p><ul><li><i>What colours actually suit me?</i></li><li><i>How do I wear colour without feeling too visible or unprofessional?</i></li><li><i>How can colour support my confidence and personal brand?</i><br /></li></ul><p>This episode will help you understand how to use colour <b>intentionally</b>, in a way that feels authentic, flattering and empowering.</p><p></p><p>Alex explains how colour works on an emotional and psychological level, why personality matters more than rigid systems, and how identifying your own <i>wow colours</i> can transform both your wardrobe and how you show up, especially if you’re visible, on Zoom, speaking, or building a personal brand.</p><p></p><p>This episode is ideal for women who want:</p><ul><li>clarity instead of colour confusion</li><li>confidence when getting dressed</li><li>a wardrobe that supports their lifestyle and leadership presence<br /></li></ul><p>⏱️<b> Episode Highlights</b></p><p></p><p>00:00 – Why colour is one of the most transformational style tools</p><p>00:27 – Why colour feels overwhelming</p><p>01:23 – Colour psychology &amp; communication</p><p>01:51 – Using colour for visibility (Zoom, speaking, leadership)</p><p>02:20 – Choosing colour intentionally (real-life examples)<br />03:14 – What are “wow colours”?</p><p>04:44 – Do you have to wear your brand colours all the time?</p><p>06:27 – What matters more: what suits you or colour psychology?</p><p>07:20 – When colour feels too visible</p><p>08:15 – How to start wearing colour (without forcing it)</p><p>10:03 – Why generic colour palettes don’t work<br />The limits of seasonal colour analysis and why personality matters.</p><p>11:31 – Bespoke colour analysis vs generic systems<br />Why feeling good matters more than “rules”</p><p></p><p>✨<b> Key Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Colour analysis should feel personal, not prescriptive</li><li>The right colours can increase confidence, visibility and presence</li><li>Wearing colour does not make you unprofessional, intention matters</li><li>Three to four <i>wow colours</i> can simplify your wardrobe and personal brand</li><li>Confidence with colour is built gradually, not overnight<br /></li></ul><p>Book A Free Style Strategy Call to find out more about working with Alex 1-2-1:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Alex on Socials:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley" target="_blank">www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist</a></p><p></p>no00:22:3424The Power of Colour: How to Use Colour to Support Your Confidence, Visibility & Personal Brandfull<![CDATA[Imposter Syndrome, Identity & Style: A Deep Dive with Confidence Therapist Gemma Holmes]]>In this week’s episode of A Styled Life, we go deep into the connection between imposter syndrome, identity, confidence and personal style, and why so many trailblazing women feel a disconnect between who they are and how they dress.

I’m joined by Confidence Therapist and working-mum champion Gemma Holmes, also known as The Peer Coach. Gemma specialises in helping overstretched women release anxiety, dismantle identity-level self-doubt, and build real embodied confidence, not the “fake it till you make it” kind.

Together, we explore:

  • Why imposter syndrome is an identity issue, not a skills issue
  • How clothes can unintentionally fuel self-doubt
  • How motherhood reshapes the way we see our bodies, our confidence and our style
  • Why “costume dressing” keeps women stuck and disconnected
  • How comfort, confidence and authenticity work together, not against each other
  • Why showing up as your whole self is a nervous-system decision, not a fashion one
  • How to rebuild your style after motherhood, identity shifts or big life transitions

Gemma also shares her personal journey, from shrinking herself in male-dominated environments to reconnecting with her body after motherhood…and the jumpsuit epiphany that changed how she dresses forever.

This is an episode for any woman who has ever felt “too much”, “not enough”, or “almost herself” when she gets dressed.

Episode Highlights

  • 00:00 — Why Imposter Syndrome Shows Up in Your Wardrobe
  • 01:18 — Dressing to Shrink, Hide, or Blend In
  • 02:55 — Losing Your Style in Leadership Roles
  • 03:58 — Motherhood, Body Appreciation & Reclaiming Identity
  • 05:23 — Why Dressing Like Someone Else Fuels Imposter Syndrome
  • 09:17 — Visibility, Safety & Why Women Hold Back
  • 16:52 — Too Bold, Too Feminine, Too Much?
  • 24:11 — How Practical Seasons (Like Breastfeeding) Shape Identity
  • 30:24 — Comfort vs. Confidence vs. Casual
  • 33:31 — Personal Brand vs. Authentic Self
  • 41:09 — When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore
  • 46:33 — Letting Go of Old Stories to Embrace Who You Are Now
  • 49:27 — Resources to Support Working Mums & Confidence

Book A Free Style Strategy Call:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

The free Confidence Playbook for Working Mums:

https://gemmaholmes.co.uk/the-confidence-playbook-for-working-mums/   

Connect with Gemma on socials:

https://www.instagram.com/thepeercoach   

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepeercoach/   

https://www.facebook.com/ThePeerCoach

]]>f8034659-c944-4c35-8109-7f61128cd809Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT<p>In this week’s episode of <b>A Styled Life</b>, we go deep into the connection between <b>imposter syndrome, identity, confidence and personal style</b>, and why so many trailblazing women feel a disconnect between who they <i>are</i> and how they <i>dress</i>.</p><p></p><p>I’m joined by <b>Confidence Therapist and working-mum champion Gemma Holmes</b>, also known as <i>The Peer Coach</i>. Gemma specialises in helping overstretched women release anxiety, dismantle identity-level self-doubt, and build real embodied confidence, not the “fake it till you make it” kind.</p><p></p><p>Together, we explore:</p><ul><li>Why imposter syndrome is an <i>identity issue</i>, not a skills issue</li><li>How clothes can unintentionally fuel self-doubt</li><li>How motherhood reshapes the way we see our bodies, our confidence and our style</li><li>Why “costume dressing” keeps women stuck and disconnected</li><li>How comfort, confidence and authenticity work together, not against each other</li><li>Why showing up as your whole self is a nervous-system decision, not a fashion one</li><li>How to rebuild your style after motherhood, identity shifts or big life transitions<br /></li></ul><p>Gemma also shares her personal journey, from shrinking herself in male-dominated environments to reconnecting with her body after motherhood…and the <i>jumpsuit epiphany</i> that changed how she dresses forever.</p><p></p><p>This is an episode for any woman who has ever felt “too much”, “not enough”, or “almost herself” when she gets dressed.</p><p></p><p><b>Episode Highlights</b></p><ul><li><b>00:00 — Why Imposter Syndrome Shows Up in Your Wardrobe</b></li><li><b>01:18 — Dressing to Shrink, Hide, or Blend In</b></li><li><b>02:55 — Losing Your Style in Leadership Roles</b></li><li><b>03:58 — Motherhood, Body Appreciation &amp; Reclaiming Identity</b></li><li><b>05:23 — Why Dressing Like Someone Else Fuels Imposter Syndrome</b></li><li><b>09:17 — Visibility, Safety &amp; Why Women Hold Back</b></li><li><b>16:52 — Too Bold, Too Feminine, Too Much?</b></li><li><b>24:11 — How Practical Seasons (Like Breastfeeding) Shape Identity</b></li><li><b>30:24 — Comfort vs. Confidence vs. Casual</b></li><li><b>33:31 — Personal Brand vs. Authentic Self</b></li><li><b>41:09 — When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore</b></li><li><b>46:33 — Letting Go of Old Stories to Embrace Who You Are Now</b></li><li><b>49:27 — Resources to Support Working Mums &amp; Confidence</b><br /></li></ul><p>Book A Free Style Strategy Call:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p>The free Confidence Playbook for Working Mums:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://gemmaholmes.co.uk/the-confidence-playbook-for-working-mums/" target="_blank">https://gemmaholmes.co.uk/the-confidence-playbook-for-working-mums/</a>   </p><p></p><p>Connect with Gemma on socials:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thepeercoach" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thepeercoach</a>   </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepeercoach/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepeercoach/</a>   </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/ThePeerCoach" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ThePeerCoach</a></p>no00:50:1523Imposter Syndrome, Identity & Style: A Deep Dive with Confidence Therapist Gemma Holmesfull<![CDATA[Cost Per Wear Explained: How to Shop Smarter and Build a Wardrobe That Lasts]]>Cost-per-wear is everywhere right now, from wardrobe apps to social media trends promising a “smarter” way to shop. And while cost-per-wear can be a powerful tool, most conversations stop at the maths.

In this solo episode, Alex Standley (Personal Stylist and Sustainable Fashion Consultant) shares the deeper layer of cost-per-wear most people never hear about. Drawing on 15 years as a global fashion buyer for brands including Marks & Spencer and Amazon, Alex explains why cost-per-wear isn’t a formula, but a decision-making skill.

This episode continues last week’s conversation on body confidence and identity. Because once you reconnect with who you are now, the next question becomes: How do you shop smarter without falling back into old habits?

Alex breaks down how cost-per-wear actually starts before you buy anything, shaped by fabric choice, garment construction, fit, quality, longevity, and lifestyle alignment. 

Through real-life examples from knitwear and coats, she shows why cheaper clothing often becomes the most expensive option over time, and how understanding quality can save you money, reduce waste, and simplify your wardrobe. She also breaks down the most common mistakes women make when buying clothing and why.

This episode is for you if you want to:

  • Shop more intentionally
  • Build a sustainable wardrobe that lasts
  • Avoid repeat buying and fast fashion regret
  • Understand what quality really looks like
  • Create a wardrobe aligned with your identity and lifestyle

✨ Episode Highlights

01:59 — The part of cost-per-wear most people never hear about

02:51 — Where cost-per-wear actually begins

03:17 — What 15 years as a global fashion buyer taught me about quality

04:43 — Knitwear and the biggest cost-per-wear mistakes

06:36 — Why the “expensive” option is often the economical one

07:03 — Spotting lifetime quality when shopping secondhand

08:42 — Why women don’t make poor purchases because they’re careless

09:32 — The two wardrobe patterns that drain confidence

10:00 — Why cost-per-wear is really about owning better

Book A Free Style Strategy Call:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

Connect with Alex:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk

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]]>e78d8f9d-bcc7-48dd-b952-dd0d1c6dd8adWed, 07 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT<p>Cost-per-wear is everywhere right now, from wardrobe apps to social media trends promising a “smarter” way to shop. And while cost-per-wear <i>can</i> be a powerful tool, most conversations stop at the maths.</p><p></p><p>In this solo episode, Alex Standley (Personal Stylist and Sustainable Fashion Consultant) shares the deeper layer of cost-per-wear most people never hear about. Drawing on 15 years as a global fashion buyer for brands including Marks &amp; Spencer and Amazon, Alex explains why cost-per-wear isn’t a formula, but a <b>decision-making skill</b>.</p><p></p><p>This episode continues last week’s conversation on body confidence and identity. Because once you reconnect with who you are now, the next question becomes: <b>How do you shop smarter without falling back into old habits?</b></p><p></p><p>Alex breaks down how cost-per-wear actually starts <b>before</b> you buy anything, shaped by fabric choice, garment construction, fit, quality, longevity, and lifestyle alignment. </p><p></p><p>Through real-life examples from knitwear and coats, she shows why cheaper clothing often becomes the most expensive option over time, and how understanding quality can save you money, reduce waste, and simplify your wardrobe. She also breaks down the most common mistakes women make when buying clothing and why.</p><p></p><p>This episode is for you if you want to:</p><ul><li>Shop more intentionally</li><li>Build a sustainable wardrobe that lasts</li><li>Avoid repeat buying and fast fashion regret</li><li>Understand what quality really looks like</li><li>Create a wardrobe aligned with your identity and lifestyle</li></ul><p></p><p>✨<b> Episode Highlights</b></p><p></p><p><b>01:59</b> — The part of cost-per-wear most people never hear about</p><p><b>02:51</b> — Where cost-per-wear actually begins</p><p><b>03:17</b> — What 15 years as a global fashion buyer taught me about quality</p><p><b>04:43</b> — Knitwear and the biggest cost-per-wear mistakes</p><p><b>06:36</b> — Why the “expensive” option is often the economical one</p><p><b>07:03</b> — Spotting lifetime quality when shopping secondhand</p><p><b>08:42</b> — Why women don’t make poor purchases because they’re careless</p><p><b>09:32</b> — The two wardrobe patterns that drain confidence</p><p><b>10:00</b> — Why cost-per-wear is really about owning better</p><p></p><p>Book A Free Style Strategy Call:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Alex:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist</a></p><p></p>no00:11:1122Cost Per Wear Explained: How to Shop Smarter and Build a Wardrobe That Lastsfull<![CDATA[Your Worth Is Not a Size: Style, Body Image & Confidence with Empowerment Coach Becky Jones]]>In this powerful conversation, Alex sits down with Body Confidence & Empowerment Coach Becky Jones to explore one of the biggest confidence blockers for women: sizing, body image and the narratives we’ve absorbed about our worth.

Together, they unpack how the fashion industry, 90s diet culture, and years of conditioning have shaped the way women judge themselves by a number on a label, and how we can finally let that go.

Becky shares her own journey of breaking free from “the numbers”, why so many women still hold on to outdated ideals, and how identity, beliefs, and self-compassion can shift how we see and dress ourselves.

Alex brings in her sustainable style perspective, discussing how body acceptance, dressing with intention, and reconnecting with your true style identity can radically transform confidence, without changing your body at all.

This episode is a gentle but transformative reminder that your worth is not defined by your size, and that both mindset and mindful style can help you reconnect with the woman you are today.

Highlights:

00:01 Why sizing is one of the biggest confidence wobblers for women

00:39 Becky on “magic numbers”, 90s diet culture and tying worth to weight

03:21 Alex on inconsistent sizing on the high street and why the problem isn’t your body

06:13 The shoe-size analogy that helps women detach from clothing labels

07:30 Breaking limiting beliefs: “Is this story actually true, or just inherited?”

10:57 Alex on “New Year, New You” and why you don’t need fixing

11:24 Becky’s identity-and-values work to tune out toxic transformation culture

15:25 Reclaiming childlike experimentation with style (and why you can’t “get it wrong”)

19:29 “You can’t out-exercise a poor relationship with your body” – why mindset comes first

22:53 Becky’s own style story: from shrinking at school to mixing grunge, vintage and goth

29:01 Alex on authentic style, leadership presence and connecting with your audience

35:29 The binge–restrict loop, and how a gentler approach leads to lasting change

41:35 Alex on using clothes, colour and “best pieces” as a fast confidence reset

43:53 Anchor points and 20-minute workouts: realistic self-care when life is full

💡 Takeaways

  • Old beliefs about your body can be challenged, not just tolerated.
  • Your body will change through seasons of life – and that’s normal.
  • Confidence grows faster when you dress for who you are now.
  • Style can be a wellbeing tool, not a source of pressure.
  • Experimenting with clothes builds self-trust, not “mistakes”.
  • Small anchors and daily habits keep you grounded when confidence dips.

Connect with Becky:

https://www.instagram.com/the_empower_coach/

https://join.theempowercoach.com/empower

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]]>4c74a76c-e698-4126-8ee1-2d8a4674e76fThu, 01 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT<p>In this powerful conversation, Alex sits down with Body Confidence &amp; Empowerment Coach <b>Becky Jones</b> to explore one of the biggest confidence blockers for women: <b>sizing, body image and the narratives we’ve absorbed about our worth.</b></p><p></p><p>Together, they unpack how the fashion industry, 90s diet culture, and years of conditioning have shaped the way women judge themselves by a number on a label, and how we can finally let that go.</p><p></p><p>Becky shares her own journey of breaking free from “the numbers”, why so many women still hold on to outdated ideals, and how identity, beliefs, and self-compassion can shift how we see and dress ourselves.</p><p></p><p>Alex brings in her sustainable style perspective, discussing how body acceptance, dressing with intention, and reconnecting with your true style identity can radically transform confidence, without changing your body at all.</p><p></p><p>This episode is a gentle but transformative reminder that <b>your worth is not defined by your size</b>, and that both mindset and mindful style can help you reconnect with the woman you are today.</p><p></p><p>Highlights:</p><p><b>00:01</b> Why sizing is one of the biggest confidence wobblers for women</p><p><b>00:39 </b>Becky on “magic numbers”, 90s diet culture and tying worth to weight</p><p><b>03:21</b> Alex on inconsistent sizing on the high street and why the problem isn’t your body</p><p><b>06:13</b> The shoe-size analogy that helps women detach from clothing labels</p><p><b>07:30</b> Breaking limiting beliefs: “Is this story actually true, or just inherited?”</p><p><b>10:57</b> Alex on “New Year, New You” and why you don’t need fixing</p><p><b>11:24</b> Becky’s identity-and-values work to tune out toxic transformation culture</p><p><b>15:25</b> Reclaiming childlike experimentation with style (and why you can’t “get it wrong”)</p><p><b>19:29</b> “You can’t out-exercise a poor relationship with your body” – why mindset comes first</p><p><b>22:53</b> Becky’s own style story: from shrinking at school to mixing grunge, vintage and goth</p><p><b>29:01</b> Alex on authentic style, leadership presence and connecting with your audience</p><p><b>35:29</b> The binge–restrict loop, and how a gentler approach leads to lasting change</p><p><b>41:35</b> Alex on using clothes, colour and “best pieces” as a fast confidence reset</p><p><b>43:53</b> Anchor points and 20-minute workouts: realistic self-care when life is full</p><p></p><p>💡<b> Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Old beliefs about your body can be challenged, not just tolerated.</li><li>Your body will change through seasons of life – and that’s normal.</li><li>Confidence grows faster when you dress for who you are <i>now</i>.</li><li>Style can be a wellbeing tool, not a source of pressure.</li><li>Experimenting with clothes builds self-trust, not “mistakes”.</li><li>Small anchors and daily habits keep you grounded when confidence dips.<br /></li></ul><p>Connect with Becky:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/the_empower_coach/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the_empower_coach/</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://join.theempowercoach.com/empower" target="_blank">https://join.theempowercoach.com/empower</a></p><p></p><p>Book A Free Style Strategy Call:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Alex:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley</a></p>no00:52:4521Your Worth Is Not a Size: Style, Body Image & Confidence with Empowerment Coach Becky Jonesfull<![CDATA[Reclaiming Your Style Identity & Confidence in a Season of Change, with 6 Trailblazers]]>In this Style Trailblazers round-up, I’m sharing real moments from six women who all came into the styling experience with the same feeling: I’ve changed… but my wardrobe hasn’t caught up.

You’ll hear how style identity shifts when you stop dressing for who you “should” be, and start dressing for who you actually are, in your real life, your real body, and your next chapter.

From finding that “missing middle” between casual and dressed-up, to letting go of the professional mask, to building a personal brand that feels wearable (and re-wearable), this episode is a reminder that style isn’t frivolous. It’s a powerful tool for confidence, visibility, and self-expression.

You’ll also hear how small, expert styling tweaks can change how you feel in your body without you needing to change your body, and why so many women realise they can’t (and shouldn’t) do this alone. 

Episode highlights

  • 00:09 Nova: “I needed something in the middle” creating a style identity that fits who you are, not just what you do
  • 01:27 Dressing for the space without dressing as someone else
  • 03:16 How what you wear changes how you show up (and why confidence isn’t one-size-fits-all)
  • 05:34 Building a personal brand you can repeat: colour as a theme rather than a one-off outfit
  • 07:16 Sonia: the “professional mask” safe clothes vs true identity
  • 09:33 “I’m taking the mask off” using style as a declaration of who you are now
  • 10:37 Sarah: choosing the bolder option, the red dress moment
  • 14:09 “Rip the plaster off” asking for help and trusting an expert
  • 15:44 The magic of micro-adjustments: feeling better in your body without self-criticism
  • 18:07 Katie: life stages and losing style along the way, returning to who you are
  • 18:52 Clarity, values, personality and colour that actually feels like you
  • 20:55 Why getting support creates faster clarity than trying to figure it out alone
  • 24:12 Kelly: menopause, confidence knocks, and playing it safe
  • 25:53 Colour + shape + sustainability: building a wardrobe that supports confidence and visibility
  • 31:27 Why people don’t get the style-confidence link until they experience it

Book A Free Style Strategy Call:

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]]>7be22b51-5c17-436d-bc38-ace7fc767752Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT<p>In this Style Trailblazers round-up, I’m sharing real moments from six women who all came into the styling experience with the same feeling: <i>I’ve changed… but my wardrobe hasn’t caught up.</i></p><p></p><p>You’ll hear how style identity shifts when you stop dressing for who you “should” be, and start dressing for who you actually are, in your real life, your real body, and your next chapter.</p><p></p><p>From finding that “missing middle” between casual and dressed-up, to letting go of the professional mask, to building a personal brand that feels wearable (and re-wearable), this episode is a reminder that style isn’t frivolous. It’s a powerful tool for confidence, visibility, and self-expression.</p><p></p><p>You’ll also hear how small, expert styling tweaks can change how you feel in your body without you needing to change your body, and why so many women realise they can’t (and shouldn’t) do this alone. </p><p></p><p><b>Episode highlights</b></p><p></p><ul><li><b>00:09</b> Nova: “I needed something in the middle” creating a style identity that fits <i>who you are</i>, not just what you do</li><li><b>01:27</b> Dressing for the space without dressing as someone else</li><li><b>03:16</b> How what you wear changes how you show up (and why confidence isn’t one-size-fits-all)</li><li><b>05:34</b> Building a personal brand you can repeat: colour as a <i>theme</i> rather than a one-off outfit</li><li><b>07:16</b> Sonia: the “professional mask” safe clothes vs true identity</li><li><b>09:33</b> “I’m taking the mask off” using style as a declaration of who you are now</li><li><b>10:37</b> Sarah: choosing the bolder option, the red dress moment</li><li><b>14:09</b> “Rip the plaster off” asking for help and trusting an expert</li><li><b>15:44</b> The magic of micro-adjustments: feeling better in your body without self-criticism</li><li><b>18:07</b> Katie: life stages and losing style along the way, returning to who you are</li><li><b>18:52</b> Clarity, values, personality and colour that actually feels like you</li><li><b>20:55</b> Why getting support creates faster clarity than trying to figure it out alone</li><li><b>24:12</b> Kelly: menopause, confidence knocks, and playing it safe</li><li><b>25:53</b> Colour + shape + sustainability: building a wardrobe that supports confidence and visibility</li><li><b>31:27</b> Why people don’t get the style-confidence link until they experience it</li></ul><p></p><p>Book A Free Style Strategy Call:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Alex:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist</a></p>no00:37:32114Reclaiming Your Style Identity & Confidence in a Season of Change, with 6 Trailblazersfull<![CDATA[How to Dress for the Rooms You’re Stepping Into]]>In this final episode of the Style as Personal Development series, Alex explores why so many ambitious women tone themselves down in the very rooms they’ve worked so hard to step into, and how your wardrobe can become a tool for authority, authenticity, and presence.

Whether you’re walking into a boardroom, stepping onto a stage, or showing up for a visibility moment in your business or career, your style isn’t just about “looking the part.” It’s about aligning who you are internally with how you are seen externally.

Alex breaks down the mindset blocks, the unspoken dress-code pressures, and the subtle scripts so many women carry, and shares practical, identity-led steps to dress with intention, impact, and confidence.

✨ Episode Highlights

00:48 — The conflict ambitious women feel when stepping into visible rooms
02:22 — Why toning yourself down makes you disappear, not credible
03:40 — Style as a tool for authority, presence and aligned confidence
04:46 — How to use impact pieces to elevate your visibility
05:40 — Why visibility details matter more than you think
06:20 — Preparing outfits in advance for calm, confident presence
06:55 — Dressing as your future self and why this is personal development
07:42 — Navigating dress codes without erasing your identity
08:30 — The truth about comments when you start showing up differently

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • Why ambitious women often dilute their style in male-dominated or high-visibility spaces
  • How to meet a dress code without losing yourself
  • The role of impact pieces in shaping presence and authority
  • Why preparing outfits in advance is a confidence strategy
  • How to dress for your future self instead of past versions of you
  • Identity-led ways to honour your values (including sustainability) in professional style
  • What really happens when you start dressing in a more visible, aligned way

Book A Free Style Strategy Call:

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Connect with Alex on Socials:

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]]>500c7458-b9f0-4a92-93b2-63ea6a74000dWed, 10 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT<p>In this final episode of the <i>Style as Personal Development</i> series, Alex explores why so many ambitious women tone themselves down in the very rooms they’ve worked so hard to step into, and how your wardrobe can become a tool for authority, authenticity, and presence.</p><p></p><p>Whether you’re walking into a boardroom, stepping onto a stage, or showing up for a visibility moment in your business or career, your style isn’t just about “looking the part.” It’s about aligning who you are internally with how you are seen externally.</p><p></p><p>Alex breaks down the mindset blocks, the unspoken dress-code pressures, and the subtle scripts so many women carry, and shares practical, identity-led steps to dress with intention, impact, and confidence.</p><p></p><p>✨<b> Episode Highlights</b></p><p></p><p>00:48 — The conflict ambitious women feel when stepping into visible rooms<br />02:22 — Why toning yourself down makes you disappear, not credible<br />03:40 — Style as a tool for authority, presence and aligned confidence<br />04:46 — How to use impact pieces to elevate your visibility<br />05:40 — Why visibility details matter more than you think<br />06:20 — Preparing outfits in advance for calm, confident presence<br />06:55 — Dressing as your future self and why this is personal development<br />07:42 — Navigating dress codes without erasing your identity<br />08:30 — The truth about comments when you start showing up differently<br /></p><p>🎧<b> What You’ll Learn in This Episode</b></p><ul><li>Why ambitious women often dilute their style in male-dominated or high-visibility spaces</li><li>How to meet a dress code <i>without losing yourself</i></li><li>The role of impact pieces in shaping presence and authority</li><li>Why preparing outfits in advance is a confidence strategy</li><li>How to dress for your <i>future self</i> instead of past versions of you</li><li>Identity-led ways to honour your values (including sustainability) in professional style</li><li>What really happens when you start dressing in a more visible, aligned way</li></ul><p></p><p>Book A Free Style Strategy Call:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Alex on Socials:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley" target="_blank">www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@alexandrastandley</a></p>no00:11:50113How to Dress for the Rooms You’re Stepping Intofull<![CDATA[What Your Wardrobe Says About Your Mindset]]>Your wardrobe isn’t just about clothes, it’s a reflection of how you see yourself, what you believe you deserve, and whether you trust there will be “enough” for you in the future.

In the second episode of the Style as Personal Development series, Alex explores the link between your wardrobe and your abundance mindset. From the “one-day” jeans and sale bargains bought a size too small, to the pieces you keep “just in case,” she unpacks how these items quietly reinforce scarcity every time you get dressed.

Alex shares how letting go of what no longer serves you, with intention and in sustainable ways, can become a daily abundance practice. 

You’ll learn how to edit your wardrobe with honesty, release the guilt of parting with old pieces, and create space for a style that honours the woman you are today, not a past version of you.

If your wardrobe feels heavy, cluttered, or stuck in an old chapter, this episode will help you see your clothes differently, as a powerful tool for self-trust, positive mindset and identity.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • Why the “one-day” mentality is so damaging to your confidence and self-worth
  • How holding onto clothes “just in case” keeps you stuck in scarcity
  • Simple questions to ask when editing your wardrobe with honesty and compassion
  • How to release clothes in intentional, sustainable ways (reselling, swapping, repurposing, donating)
  • How to use what you already own as a daily reminder that you have enough and are enough right now
  • A small, practical challenge you can try this week to start shifting into an abundance mindset through your style

Episode Highlights

  • 00:01 – Your wardrobe as a mirror for your mindset
  • 00:39 – The “one-day” mentality and why it keeps you stuck
  • 01:26 – How holding onto clothes reinforces scarcity
  • 02:23 – The fear behind “What if I need it one day?”
  • 03:47 – Creating space by letting go with intention
  • 05:05 – Dressing for who you are today
  • 06:07 – Sustainable ways to release what no longer serves you

Book A Free Style Strategy Call:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

Connect with Alex on Socials:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk

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]]>1bcaee15-2dbd-4c85-8751-f79f68f4c753Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT<p>Your wardrobe isn’t just about clothes, it’s a reflection of how you see yourself, what you believe you deserve, and whether you trust there will be “enough” for you in the future.</p><p></p><p>In the second episode of the <i>Style as Personal Development</i> series, Alex explores the link between your wardrobe and your abundance mindset. From the “one-day” jeans and sale bargains bought a size too small, to the pieces you keep “just in case,” she unpacks how these items quietly reinforce scarcity every time you get dressed.</p><p></p><p>Alex shares how letting go of what no longer serves you, with intention and in sustainable ways, can become a daily abundance practice. </p><p></p><p>You’ll learn how to edit your wardrobe with honesty, release the guilt of parting with old pieces, and create space for a style that honours the woman you are today, not a past version of you.</p><p></p><p>If your wardrobe feels heavy, cluttered, or stuck in an old chapter, this episode will help you see your clothes differently, as a powerful tool for self-trust, positive mindset and identity.</p><p></p><p><b>What You’ll Learn in This Episode</b></p><ul><li>Why the “one-day” mentality is so damaging to your confidence and self-worth</li><li>How holding onto clothes “just in case” keeps you stuck in scarcity</li><li>Simple questions to ask when editing your wardrobe with honesty and compassion</li><li>How to release clothes in intentional, sustainable ways (reselling, swapping, repurposing, donating)</li><li>How to use what you already own as a daily reminder that you <i>have enough</i> and <i>are enough</i> right now</li><li>A small, practical challenge you can try this week to start shifting into an abundance mindset through your style</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Episode Highlights</b></p><ul><li><b>00:01</b> – Your wardrobe as a mirror for your mindset</li><li><b>00:39</b> – The “one-day” mentality and why it keeps you stuck</li><li><b>01:26</b> – How holding onto clothes reinforces scarcity</li><li><b>02:23</b> – The fear behind “What if I need it one day?”</li><li><b>03:47</b> – Creating space by letting go with intention</li><li><b>05:05</b> – Dressing for who you are today</li><li><b>06:07</b> – Sustainable ways to release what no longer serves you<br /></li></ul><p>Book A Free Style Strategy Call:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Alex on Socials:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley" target="_blank">www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p>no00:08:41112What Your Wardrobe Says About Your Mindsetfull<![CDATA[Style as Personal Development: Past, Present, Future Strategy]]>Style isn’t just about clothes, it’s one of the most powerful tools for personal development you already own. In this episode, Alex explores how your wardrobe can help you reconnect with who you’ve been, ground you in who you are now, and stretch you into the woman you’re becoming.

Through her past–present–future framework, Alex shares why style is so much more than trends or “looking the part.” It’s about identity, confidence, and creating a wardrobe that grows with you as you step into new opportunities.

Whether you’re navigating a career shift, building a business, or simply ready to feel more like yourself again, this episode will help you see style in a completely new light.

Episode Highlights

00:00 | Why Style Is Personal Development

00:39 | Your Wardrobe Is a Mirror

01:26 | The Past: What You Abandoned

02:25 | Motherhood & Identity Shifts

03:31 | The Fear of Colour & Conditioning
04:21 | The Present: Where the Discomfort Lives

05:23 | Why Intentional Dressing Creates Immediate Confidence
06:11 | Enclothed Cognition: The Science Behind It

06:51 | The Future: Dressing for Your Evolution

07:46 | The Five-Year Window Approach

08:36 | Aligning Inner & Outer Work

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why style and identity are inseparable

• How the past holds clues to your authentic style

• How to use your wardrobe to feel powerful in the present

• Why dressing for your future self accelerates personal growth

If this resonates, share the episode with another trailblazing woman in your life.

Take The Style Archetypes Quiz to find your style:

https://form.typeform.com/to/KsYDErCh

Connect with Alex on Instagram @alexandrastandley or book your free style strategy call online to find out more about working with Alex:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

]]>fd32e8ca-6c4f-4c36-a790-de6262053731Wed, 26 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT<p>Style isn’t just about clothes, it’s one of the most powerful tools for personal development you already own. In this episode, Alex explores how your wardrobe can help you reconnect with who you’ve been, ground you in who you are now, and stretch you into the woman you’re becoming.</p><p></p><p>Through her past–present–future framework, Alex shares why style is so much more than trends or “looking the part.” It’s about identity, confidence, and creating a wardrobe that grows with you as you step into new opportunities.</p><p></p><p>Whether you’re navigating a career shift, building a business, or simply ready to feel more like yourself again, this episode will help you see style in a completely new light.</p><p></p><p><b>Episode Highlights</b></p><p>00:00 | Why Style Is Personal Development</p><p>00:39 | Your Wardrobe Is a Mirror</p><p>01:26 | The Past: What You Abandoned</p><p>02:25 | Motherhood &amp; Identity Shifts</p><p>03:31 | The Fear of Colour &amp; Conditioning<br />04:21 | The Present: Where the Discomfort Lives</p><p>05:23 | Why Intentional Dressing Creates Immediate Confidence<br />06:11 | Enclothed Cognition: The Science Behind It</p><p>06:51 | The Future: Dressing for Your Evolution</p><p>07:46 | The Five-Year Window Approach</p><p>08:36 | Aligning Inner &amp; Outer Work</p><p></p><p><b>What you’ll learn in this episode:</b></p><p>• Why style and identity are inseparable</p><p>• How the past holds clues to your authentic style</p><p>• How to use your wardrobe to feel powerful in the present</p><p>• Why dressing for your future self accelerates personal growth</p><p></p><p>If this resonates, share the episode with another trailblazing woman in your life. </p><p></p><p>Take The Style Archetypes Quiz to find your style:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://form.typeform.com/to/KsYDErCh" target="_blank">https://form.typeform.com/to/KsYDErCh</a></p><p>Connect with Alex on Instagram <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/alexandrastandley" target="_blank">@alexandrastandley</a> or book your free style strategy call online to find out more about working with Alex:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p>no00:09:03111Style as Personal Development: Past, Present, Future Strategyfull<![CDATA[The Speaker’s Style Guide: What to Wear for TEDx, Keynotes and Big Moments]]>Episode Overview

You’ve written the talk, practised your delivery, and nailed your message… but what about what you’ll wear?

In this solo episode, Alex shares the questions she’s asked most often by purpose-led speakers, female founders and leaders about how to dress for impact. From TEDx stages to corporate keynotes, she reveals how your outfit can become one of your most powerful storytelling tools.

It’s a practical chat packed with styling advice on everything from colours and fabrics to confidence and sustainability, helping you look the part, feel incredible, and stay completely you while you do it.

Grab your notebook (and maybe a coffee!) this one’s full of simple, actionable tips you’ll actually use.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & why your outfit matters as much as your message
01:00 – How to choose what to wear for a talk or keynote
02:30 – Finding your signature speaker style
04:30 – The best colours for stage and camera
06:00 – Fabrics to avoid and what to wear instead
07:00 – Dressing for your body shape with confidence
08:30 – Building a speaker wardrobe sustainably
09:30 – The biggest style mistakes speakers make
10:30 – Do you have to wear heels to look polished?
11:30 – Final tips for feeling confident on stage

Key Takeaways

  • Dress for who you are, not who you think you should be.
  • Colour psychology can help you project the right energy on stage.
  • Fit matters more than size, small tweaks make a big impact.
  • A few mix-and-match staples can create endless speaker outfits.
  • Confidence comes from comfort and authenticity, not high heels.

Download the Style For Speaking Success Guide:

www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/styleforspeakingsuccess

Book A Free Style Strategy Call:

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]]>25bc4589-5e03-4090-a02e-f240825149e0Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT<p><b>Episode Overview</b></p><p>You’ve written the talk, practised your delivery, and nailed your message… but what about what you’ll <i>wear</i>?</p><p></p><p>In this solo episode, Alex shares the questions she’s asked most often by purpose-led speakers, female founders and leaders about how to dress for impact. From TEDx stages to corporate keynotes, she reveals how your outfit can become one of your most powerful storytelling tools.</p><p></p><p>It’s a practical chat packed with styling advice on everything from colours and fabrics to confidence and sustainability, helping you look the part, feel incredible, and stay completely you while you do it.</p><p></p><p>Grab your notebook (and maybe a coffee!) this one’s full of simple, actionable tips you’ll actually use.</p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 – Welcome &amp; why your outfit matters as much as your message<br />01:00 – How to choose what to wear for a talk or keynote<br />02:30 – Finding your signature speaker style<br />04:30 – The best colours for stage and camera<br />06:00 – Fabrics to avoid and what to wear instead<br />07:00 – Dressing for your body shape with confidence<br />08:30 – Building a speaker wardrobe sustainably<br />09:30 – The biggest style mistakes speakers make<br />10:30 – Do you have to wear heels to look polished?<br />11:30 – Final tips for feeling confident on stage</p><p></p><p><b>Key Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Dress for who you are, not who you think you <i>should</i> be.</li><li>Colour psychology can help you project the right energy on stage.</li><li>Fit matters more than size, small tweaks make a big impact.</li><li>A few mix-and-match staples can create endless speaker outfits.</li><li>Confidence comes from comfort and authenticity, not high heels.<br /></li></ul><p>Download the Style For Speaking Success Guide:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/styleforspeakingsuccess" target="_blank">www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/styleforspeakingsuccess</a></p><p></p><p>Book A Free Style Strategy Call:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Alex on Socials:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley" target="_blank">www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@alexandrastandley</a></p>no00:12:36110The Speaker’s Style Guide: What to Wear for TEDx, Keynotes and Big Momentsfull<![CDATA[Owning Your Space: How Style Shapes Confidence and Connection with Nova Cobban]]>In this Style Trailblazers episode, I’m joined by Nova Cobban, psychologist and founder of Confidante Global, a private members club bringing together bold, brilliant thinkers for honest conversation. Nova’s story is all about evolution. 

After 25 years in psychology and corporate coaching, she found herself entering a new chapter, leading thought-provoking events, connecting people, and realising her wardrobe no longer reflected the woman she’d become.

We talk about finding that tricky in-between style, the space between too casual and too corporate, and how feeling like yourself in what you wear changes how you show up. Nova shares her experience inside The Style Trailblazers Experience, how embracing colour boosted her confidence, and what she learned about visibility and self-expression through seeing herself differently on camera.

It’s an honest, inspiring chat about growth, confidence, and learning to own your space, in style and in life.

Takeaways

  • Confidence grows when you start dressing for who you are now.
  • Personal style isn’t about fitting in, it’s about feeling like yourself.
  • Small, intentional changes can have a big impact on how you show up.
  • Sustainable choices are about intention, not perfection.
  • Visibility expands when your inner and outer worlds align.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Nova’s story
03:00 – From psychologist to founder: creating Confidante Global
06:00 – The challenge of “in-between” style
10:00 – How clothes influence confidence and energy
13:00 – Finding colour and playfulness again
16:00 – Intentional shopping and wardrobe clarity
18:00 – Preloved pieces and sustainable choices
21:00 – Seeing yourself through new eyes
27:00 – Stepping into visibility and self-expression
30:00 – Nova’s advice for women ready to evolve

📞 Book your Free Style Strategy Call with Alex:

alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

Book your free spot on the Reclaim Your Style Masterclass 19th November online on zoom 12.30pm:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/reclaim-your-style-masterclass

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https://www.facebook.com/novacobban

https://www.instagram.com/nova_cobban/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nova-cobban/

https://confidanteglobal.com/

]]>59a0ce11-499b-4838-9113-a5e79eefbb60Wed, 12 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT<p>In this <i>Style Trailblazers</i> episode, I’m joined by <b>Nova Cobban</b>, psychologist and founder of <b>Confidante Global</b>, a private members club bringing together bold, brilliant thinkers for honest conversation. Nova’s story is all about evolution. </p><p></p><p>After 25 years in psychology and corporate coaching, she found herself entering a new chapter, leading thought-provoking events, connecting people, and realising her wardrobe no longer reflected the woman she’d become.</p><p></p><p>We talk about finding that tricky <i>in-between style</i>, the space between too casual and too corporate, and how feeling like yourself in what you wear changes how you show up. Nova shares her experience inside <i>The Style Trailblazers Experience</i>, how embracing colour boosted her confidence, and what she learned about visibility and self-expression through seeing herself differently on camera.</p><p></p><p>It’s an honest, inspiring chat about growth, confidence, and learning to own your space, in style and in life.</p><p></p><p><b>Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Confidence grows when you start dressing for who you are now.</li><li>Personal style isn’t about fitting in, it’s about feeling like yourself.</li><li>Small, intentional changes can have a big impact on how you show up.</li><li>Sustainable choices are about intention, not perfection.</li><li>Visibility expands when your inner and outer worlds align.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 – Welcome &amp; Nova’s story<br />03:00 – From psychologist to founder: creating Confidante Global<br />06:00 – The challenge of “in-between” style<br />10:00 – How clothes influence confidence and energy<br />13:00 – Finding colour and playfulness again<br />16:00 – Intentional shopping and wardrobe clarity<br />18:00 – Preloved pieces and sustainable choices<br />21:00 – Seeing yourself through new eyes<br />27:00 – Stepping into visibility and self-expression<br />30:00 – Nova’s advice for women ready to evolve</p><p></p><p>📞 Book your <b>Free Style Strategy Call</b> with Alex:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p>Book your free spot on the Reclaim Your Style Masterclass 19th November online on zoom 12.30pm:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/reclaim-your-style-masterclass" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/reclaim-your-style-masterclass</a></p><p></p><p>Connect With Nova</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/novacobban" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/novacobban</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/nova_cobban/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/nova_cobban/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nova-cobban/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nova-cobban/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://confidanteglobal.com/" target="_blank">https://confidanteglobal.com/</a></p>no00:35:1119Owning Your Space: How Style Shapes Confidence and Connection with Nova Cobbanfull<![CDATA[Building Confidence Through Style and Visibility with Kelly Simes]]>In this Style Trailblazers episode of A Styled Life, I’m joined by Kelly Simes, founder of The Menopause Connection, a platform supporting women to navigate midlife transitions with clarity, confidence and empowerment.

Kelly’s story is one of reinvention and courage. After returning to the UK from France and navigating major life changes, she began building a business to help other women through menopause, only to realise her own confidence needed rebuilding too.

Through our work together in Style Trailblazers, Kelly discovered how personal style could be a powerful tool for visibility, self-expression, and leadership.

We chat about the freedom that comes from letting yourself be seen, the psychology behind style confidence, and how clothes can help you reconnect with the woman you’re becoming, not just the one you’ve been.

This episode is full of honesty, laughter and gentle wisdom, a reminder that visibility is not vanity; it’s how we share our voice and our mission with the world.

✨ Takeaways

  • Confidence and visibility are built through action, not waiting until you “feel ready.”
  • Personal style can be a wellbeing tool that supports reinvention.
  • Collaboration and community accelerate growth.
  • Colour and clothing can shift your energy and mood instantly.
  • The right outfit helps you feel like the leader you already are.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & introduction to Kelly Simes
01:00 – The journey from property to purpose: founding The Menopause Connection
09:30 – How style became part of Kelly’s confidence journey
13:00 – Visibility, leadership, and showing up authentically
17:00 – Stepping on stage and finding confidence through colour
19:00 – Why collaboration matters and the psychology of style
22:00 – Finding joy in self-expression again
23:00 – How clothes help us feel ready before we are

📞 Book your free Style Strategy Call with Alex:

alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

Connect with Kelly:

linkedin.com/in/kellysimes

https://www.instagram.com/menopause_connection/

menopause-connection.com

]]>5c1f5c96-fc98-4958-96d4-41075909925dWed, 05 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT<p>In this <i>Style Trailblazers</i> episode of <i>A Styled Life</i>, I’m joined by <b>Kelly Simes</b>, founder of <b>The Menopause Connection</b>, a platform supporting women to navigate midlife transitions with clarity, confidence and empowerment.</p><p></p><p>Kelly’s story is one of reinvention and courage. After returning to the UK from France and navigating major life changes, she began building a business to help other women through menopause, only to realise her own confidence needed rebuilding too.</p><p></p><p>Through our work together in <i>Style Trailblazers</i>, Kelly discovered how personal style could be a powerful tool for visibility, self-expression, and leadership. </p><p></p><p>We chat about the freedom that comes from letting yourself be seen, the psychology behind style confidence, and how clothes can help you reconnect with the woman you’re becoming, not just the one you’ve been.</p><p></p><p>This episode is full of honesty, laughter and gentle wisdom, a reminder that visibility is not vanity; it’s how we share our voice and our mission with the world.</p><p></p><p>✨<b> Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Confidence and visibility are built through action, not waiting until you “feel ready.”</li><li>Personal style can be a wellbeing tool that supports reinvention.</li><li>Collaboration and community accelerate growth.</li><li>Colour and clothing can shift your energy and mood instantly.</li><li>The right outfit helps you feel like the leader you already are.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 – Welcome &amp; introduction to Kelly Simes<br />01:00 – The journey from property to purpose: founding <i>The Menopause Connection</i><br />09:30 – How style became part of Kelly’s confidence journey<br />13:00 – Visibility, leadership, and showing up authentically<br />17:00 – Stepping on stage and finding confidence through colour<br />19:00 – Why collaboration matters and the psychology of style<br />22:00 – Finding joy in self-expression again<br />23:00 – How clothes help us feel ready before we <i>are</i></p><p></p><p>📞 Book your free <b>Style Strategy Call</b> with Alex:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Kelly:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linkedin.com/in/kellysimes" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/kellysimes</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/menopause_connection/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/menopause_connection/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://menopause-connection.com" target="_blank">menopause-connection.com</a></p><p></p><p></p>no00:40:4418Building Confidence Through Style and Visibility with Kelly Simesfull<![CDATA[The Confidence Upgrade: Ripping the Plaster Off and Redefining Style with Colette Mason]]>Episode Overview

What happens when you decide to rip the plaster off and finally invest in the way you show up?

In this episode of A Styled Life, I’m joined by Colette Mason, an AI consultant, speaker and unapologetic rock music fan, who shares her journey through the Style Trailblazers Experience.

We chat about how she went from “cagoule by the lake” photos to creating a bold new personal brand that actually reflects who she is (band tees, statement boots and all).

It’s a fun, down-to-earth conversation about confidence, visibility and learning to trust experts, whether that’s in AI or personal style. Plus, we talk about sustainability, embracing your quirks, and why your wardrobe should feel like your personality, not a uniform.

Grab a coffee (or a G&T in Colette’s case!) and enjoy this brilliant chat about style, self-expression, and stepping out of your comfort zone.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & introduction
01:00 – Colette’s early love of computers and the journey into AI
05:00 – Making tech human and the importance of confidence
06:30 – When photos hold you back professionally
08:30 – Why Colette decided to “rip the plaster off” and trust an expert
10:30 – Behind the scenes of her Style Trailblazers transformation
13:00 – What happens when you step out of your comfort zone
16:00 – Quick styling tweaks that changed how she felt about herself
18:00 – Sustainability and rethinking how (and where) she shops
21:30 – Advice for women stepping into new visibility
23:00 – The ripple effect: how confidence changes everything
25:00 – Quick fire questions – band tees, gig shoes and an iconic 80s outfit reveal

Key Takeaways

  • Style isn’t about perfection — it’s about showing up as yourself.
  • Trusting the right expert can save you time, energy and confidence wobbles.
  • Little changes make a big difference to how you feel in photos.
  • Sustainable style doesn’t have to mean boring — it’s about intention.
  • Confidence grows when you stop waiting to “be ready” and just start.

Connect with Colette:

💻 Website: cleverclogsai.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/colettemason/

https://www.facebook.com/coletteamason

Book Your Free Style Strategy Call with Alex here:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

]]>6a3de99d-c58f-47c1-8cec-e06fd9579badWed, 29 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT<p><b>Episode Overview</b></p><p>What happens when you decide to <i>rip the plaster off</i> and finally invest in the way you show up?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>A Styled Life</i>, I’m joined by <b>Colette Mason</b>, an AI consultant, speaker and unapologetic rock music fan, who shares her journey through the <i>Style Trailblazers Experience</i>.</p><p></p><p>We chat about how she went from “cagoule by the lake” photos to creating a bold new personal brand that actually reflects who she is (band tees, statement boots and all).</p><p></p><p>It’s a fun, down-to-earth conversation about confidence, visibility and learning to trust experts, whether that’s in AI or personal style. Plus, we talk about sustainability, embracing your quirks, and why your wardrobe should feel like your personality, not a uniform.</p><p></p><p>Grab a coffee (or a G&amp;T in Colette’s case!) and enjoy this brilliant chat about style, self-expression, and stepping out of your comfort zone.</p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 – Welcome &amp; introduction<br />01:00 – Colette’s early love of computers and the journey into AI<br />05:00 – Making tech human and the importance of confidence<br />06:30 – When photos hold you back professionally<br />08:30 – Why Colette decided to “rip the plaster off” and trust an expert<br />10:30 – Behind the scenes of her Style Trailblazers transformation<br />13:00 – What happens when you step out of your comfort zone<br />16:00 – Quick styling tweaks that changed how she felt about herself<br />18:00 – Sustainability and rethinking how (and where) she shops<br />21:30 – Advice for women stepping into new visibility<br />23:00 – The ripple effect: how confidence changes everything<br />25:00 – Quick fire questions – band tees, gig shoes and an iconic 80s outfit reveal</p><p></p><p><b>Key Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Style isn’t about perfection — it’s about showing up as yourself.</li><li>Trusting the right expert can save you time, energy and confidence wobbles.</li><li>Little changes make a big difference to how you feel in photos.</li><li>Sustainable style doesn’t have to mean boring — it’s about intention.</li><li>Confidence grows when you stop waiting to “be ready” and just start.</li></ul><p></p><p>Connect with Colette:</p><p>💻 Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://cleverclogsai.com" target="_blank">cleverclogsai.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/colettemason/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/colettemason/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/coletteamason" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/coletteamason</a></p><p></p><p>Book Your Free Style Strategy Call with Alex here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p>no00:28:3517The Confidence Upgrade: Ripping the Plaster Off and Redefining Style with Colette Masonfull<![CDATA[The Stretch – Finding Confidence in Your Next Chapter with Sarah Hayes]]>In this Style Trailblazers episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Sarah Hayes, an Embodied Wealth Coach whose work blends mindset, nervous system regulation and breath work to help women feel grounded and confident in their next chapter, redefining what wealth means.

We talk about what it means to stretch — not just in your style, but in your self-belief. Sarah shares how reconnecting with colour and play helped her rediscover her confidence and joy, and how that inner work showed up through her wardrobe.

We also dive into how the nervous system influences confidence and visibility, what happens when your style no longer matches who you’ve become, and the importance of learning to feel safe while being seen.

From the pink suit that reignited her love of dressing up, to the red dress that represented self-trust and celebration, this conversation explores how style, embodiment and alignment come together to create real confidence and presence.

Episode Chapters


02:00 – Redefining wealth: fulfilment, embodiment and grounded confidence
06:00 – Why nervous system regulation changes how you show up
11:00 – Letting go of the old “shoulds” around what to wear
18:00 – Rediscovering colour and joy through The Style Trailblazers Experience
23:00 – The pink suit that became a symbol of fun and freedom
27:00 – The red dress: feeling confident enough to be seen
28:30 – Finding your stretch: expanding your comfort zone safely
33:00 – How style and embodiment work hand-in-hand
40:00 – Final reflections on visibility, alignment and self-trust

Key Takeaways

  • Confidence comes from feeling safe to be seen, not from forcing yourself to be fearless.
  • The way you dress can support your inner work and help you embody who you’re becoming.
  • Growth doesn’t have to be dramatic — it’s often the small, consistent stretches that change everything.

Connect with Sarah:

https://www.facebook.com/sarah.hayes.796

https://www.instagram.com/sarahhayes.embodiedwealth/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hayes-coach/

Book Sarah’s Breath Circle:

https://www.embodiedwealth.co.uk/Breath-Circle

Book Your Free Style Strategy Call with Alex here:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

]]>1d58a499-80f4-4b9c-9106-9b9c50fd73bfWed, 22 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT<p>In this Style Trailblazers episode of the podcast, I’m joined by <b>Sarah Hayes</b>, an Embodied Wealth Coach whose work blends mindset, nervous system regulation and breath work to help women feel grounded and confident in their next chapter, redefining what wealth means.</p><p></p><p>We talk about what it means to <i>stretch</i> — not just in your style, but in your self-belief. Sarah shares how reconnecting with colour and play helped her rediscover her confidence and joy, and how that inner work showed up through her wardrobe.</p><p></p><p>We also dive into how the nervous system influences confidence and visibility, what happens when your style no longer matches who you’ve become, and the importance of learning to feel safe while being seen.</p><p></p><p>From the pink suit that reignited her love of dressing up, to the red dress that represented self-trust and celebration, this conversation explores how style, embodiment and alignment come together to create real confidence and presence.</p><p></p><p><b>Episode Chapters</b></p><p><br />02:00 – Redefining wealth: fulfilment, embodiment and grounded confidence<br />06:00 – Why nervous system regulation changes how you show up<br />11:00 – Letting go of the old “shoulds” around what to wear<br />18:00 – Rediscovering colour and joy through The Style Trailblazers Experience<br />23:00 – The pink suit that became a symbol of fun and freedom<br />27:00 – The red dress: feeling confident enough to be seen<br />28:30 – Finding your stretch: expanding your comfort zone safely<br />33:00 – How style and embodiment work hand-in-hand<br />40:00 – Final reflections on visibility, alignment and self-trust</p><p></p><p><b>Key Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Confidence comes from feeling safe to be seen, not from forcing yourself to be fearless.</li><li>The way you dress can support your inner work and help you embody who you’re becoming.</li><li>Growth doesn’t have to be dramatic — it’s often the small, consistent stretches that change everything.<br /></li></ul><p>Connect with Sarah:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/sarah.hayes.796" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sarah.hayes.796</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahhayes.embodiedwealth/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sarahhayes.embodiedwealth/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hayes-coach/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hayes-coach/</a></p><p></p><p>Book Sarah’s Breath Circle:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.embodiedwealth.co.uk/Breath-Circle" target="_blank"><b>https://www.embodiedwealth.co.uk/Breath-Circle</b></a></p><p></p><p>Book Your Free Style Strategy Call with Alex here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p>no00:42:3616The Stretch – Finding Confidence in Your Next Chapter with Sarah Hayesfull<![CDATA[Sustainable Style with Katie Carr: A Journey of Passion and Purpose]]>In this Style Trailblazers episode of the Podcast, I chat with Katie Carr, the founder of sustainable brand Tommy and Lottie. True sustainability isn’t just about what we buy, it’s about how we build, lead and live.

Dive into Katie's transformative journey from a retail marketing professional to a pioneer in sustainability. We discuss evolving your personal style as your life and values evolve and how trusting expert support allows you to focus on creativity and impact.

We also discuss the positive impact of sustainable practices in the fashion industry and share a fresh perspective on aligning personal values with business success. With some fun and simple tips for changing our habits for the better!

Chapters

  • 00:00:00 Introduction to Katie Carr:
    Meet the inspiring founder of Tommy and Lottie and learn about her mission-driven journey.
  • 00:03:00 Founding Tommy and Lottie:
    Discover the heartfelt story behind the brand's creation and its commitment to sustainability.
  • 00:09:00 Sustainability and Wildlife:
    Explore the deep connection between fashion and wildlife conservation.
  • 00:15:00 Personal Style Evolution:
    Hear how Katie's style has transformed alongside her personal and professional growth.
  • 00:21:00 Impact of Style Trailblazers:
    Learn how the Style Trailblazers experience has shaped Katie's approach to fashion and life.

Takeaways

  • Sustainability as a Core Value:
    Explore how Katie integrates sustainability into every facet of her brand and personal life.
  • Inspiration from Family:
    Learn how Katie's children inspired the creation of Tommy and Lottie, a brand that champions wildlife conservation.
  • Evolving Style:
    Discover how personal style can be a powerful tool for personal and professional growth, reflecting changes in life stages and values.
  • Reflecting Values in Fashion:
    Understand the importance of investing in a wardrobe that mirrors your core values and brand ethos.

Katie’s brand website:

www.tommyandlottie.com

Connect with Katie on socials:

www.instagram.com/tommyandlottie

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-carr-05802a19/

https://www.facebook.com/tommyandlottie

Book Your Free Style Strategy Call with Alex here:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

]]>e8f49d00-93c1-4673-a978-91890cc06782Wed, 15 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT<p>In this Style Trailblazers episode of the Podcast, I chat with Katie Carr, the founder of sustainable brand Tommy and Lottie. True sustainability isn’t just about what we buy, it’s about how we build, lead and live.</p><p></p><p>Dive into Katie's transformative journey from a retail marketing professional to a pioneer in sustainability. We discuss evolving your personal style as your life and values evolve and how trusting expert support allows you to focus on creativity and impact.</p><p></p><p>We also discuss the positive impact of sustainable practices in the fashion industry and share a fresh perspective on aligning personal values with business success. With some fun and simple tips for changing our habits for the better!</p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p></p><ul><li><b>00:00:00 Introduction to Katie Carr:<br /></b>Meet the inspiring founder of Tommy and Lottie and learn about her mission-driven journey.</li><li><b>00:03:00 Founding Tommy and Lottie:<br /></b>Discover the heartfelt story behind the brand's creation and its commitment to sustainability.</li><li><b>00:09:00 Sustainability and Wildlife:<br /></b>Explore the deep connection between fashion and wildlife conservation.</li><li><b>00:15:00 Personal Style Evolution:<br /></b>Hear how Katie's style has transformed alongside her personal and professional growth.</li><li><b>00:21:00 Impact of Style Trailblazers:<br /></b>Learn how the Style Trailblazers experience has shaped Katie's approach to fashion and life.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Takeaways</b></p><p></p><ul><li><b>Sustainability as a Core Value:<br /></b>Explore how Katie integrates sustainability into every facet of her brand and personal life.</li><li><b>Inspiration from Family:<br /></b>Learn how Katie's children inspired the creation of Tommy and Lottie, a brand that champions wildlife conservation.</li><li><b>Evolving Style:<br /></b>Discover how personal style can be a powerful tool for personal and professional growth, reflecting changes in life stages and values.</li><li><b>Reflecting Values in Fashion:<br /></b>Understand the importance of investing in a wardrobe that mirrors your core values and brand ethos.</li></ul><p></p><p>Katie’s brand website:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tommyandlottie.com" target="_blank">www.tommyandlottie.com</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Katie on socials:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/tommyandlottie" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/tommyandlottie</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-carr-05802a19/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-carr-05802a19/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/tommyandlottie" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/tommyandlottie</a></p><p></p><p>Book Your Free Style Strategy Call with Alex here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p>no00:32:5815Sustainable Style with Katie Carr: A Journey of Passion and Purposefull<![CDATA[Redefining You: The Journey of Style Empowerment with Dr. Sonia Panchal]]>What happens when you stop dressing for who you think you should be and start dressing for who you really are?

In this Style Trailblazers episode of A Styled Life, I’m joined by Dr. Sonia Panchal, physician, coach and long-time champion of holistic wellbeing.

We chat about how style became part of Sonia’s holistic approach to health, not just what she wears, but how it supports her confidence, energy and purpose.

Through our work together, Sonia explored what it means to align her wardrobe with her inner values, and to express herself authentically in both her professional and personal life.

Her story is full of warmth, insight and truth, a reminder that when your style feels like you, everything else starts to fall into place.

Grab a cup of tea and enjoy this honest conversation about visibility, identity, and learning to redefine yourself, inside and out.

Takeaways

✨ Style is a powerful tool for self-expression and confidence.
✨ Your wardrobe can support your wellbeing, not just your image.
✨ Sustainable choices reflect self-respect as much as values.
✨ Letting go of “shoulds” creates space for authenticity.
✨ Dressing in alignment with who you are changes how you show up.

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction & Sonia’s mission
03:00 – Redefining your relationship with style
06:00 – What happens when your wardrobe reflects your values
09:00 – A holistic approach to style and wellbeing
12:00 – Style, sustainability & confidence
15:00 – The freedom of dressing as yourself

Book a Free Style Strategy Call with Alex:
👉 alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

Learn more about Dr. Sonia Panchal’s work:
🌿 drsoniapanchal.com/livingbeyond
🔗 LinkedIn – Dr. Sonia Panchal

]]>b1f3ea64-9f38-4486-96df-a6277f8234faWed, 08 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT<p>What happens when you stop dressing for who you think you should be and start dressing for who you really are?</p><p></p><p>In this <i>Style Trailblazers</i> episode of <i>A Styled Life</i>, I’m joined by <b>Dr. Sonia Panchal</b>, physician, coach and long-time champion of holistic wellbeing.</p><p></p><p>We chat about how style became part of Sonia’s holistic approach to health, not just what she wears, but how it supports her confidence, energy and purpose.</p><p></p><p>Through our work together, Sonia explored what it means to align her wardrobe with her inner values, and to express herself authentically in both her professional and personal life.</p><p></p><p>Her story is full of warmth, insight and truth, a reminder that when your style feels like you, everything else starts to fall into place.</p><p></p><p>Grab a cup of tea and enjoy this honest conversation about visibility, identity, and learning to redefine yourself, inside and out.</p><p></p><hr /><h3><b>Takeaways</b></h3><p>✨ Style is a powerful tool for self-expression and confidence.<br />✨ Your wardrobe can support your wellbeing, not just your image.<br />✨ Sustainable choices reflect self-respect as much as values.<br />✨ Letting go of “shoulds” creates space for authenticity.<br />✨ Dressing in alignment with who you are changes how you show up.</p><hr /><h3><b>Chapters</b></h3><p>00:00 – Introduction &amp; Sonia’s mission<br />03:00 – Redefining your relationship with style<br />06:00 – What happens when your wardrobe reflects your values<br />09:00 – A holistic approach to style and wellbeing<br />12:00 – Style, sustainability &amp; confidence<br />15:00 – The freedom of dressing as yourself</p><hr /><p></p><p>Book a Free Style Strategy Call with Alex:<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p>Learn more about Dr. Sonia Panchal’s work:<br />🌿 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://drsoniapanchal.com/livingbeyond" target="_blank">drsoniapanchal.com/livingbeyond</a><br />🔗 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsoniapanchal/">LinkedIn – Dr. Sonia Panchal</a></p>no00:41:2014Redefining You: The Journey of Style Empowerment with Dr. Sonia Panchalfull<![CDATA[Styled for Impact: How I Turned Fashion Burnout into a Purpose-Driven Business]]>Join Alex Standley in the inaugural episode of "A Styled Life" as she takes you on a heartfelt journey from her beginnings at the London College of Fashion to becoming a personal stylist. Discover how Alex's experiences with global brands and a personal health challenge led her to redefine her relationship with fashion. 

This episode delves into her transformation towards sustainable style and the empowering impact of aligning your wardrobe with your true self. Tune in to explore strategies, stories, and style education that promise to reconnect you with your identity and values.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to A Styled Life

00:29 The Journey Begins: From Fashion Studies to Career

02:22 Reevaluating Values in Fashion

03:48 Redefining My Relationship with Fashion

05:04 Empowering Women Through Personal Styling

Book Your Free Style Strategy Call:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

Follow Alex on Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031

Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/styleconfidencewithalexandrastandley/

www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley

https://www.youtube.com/@alexandrastandley

]]>dccadb16-812c-4197-8b65-13567f396b4cThu, 31 Jul 2025 14:24:34 GMT<p>Join Alex Standley in the inaugural episode of "A Styled Life" as she takes you on a heartfelt journey from her beginnings at the London College of Fashion to becoming a personal stylist. Discover how Alex's experiences with global brands and a personal health challenge led her to redefine her relationship with fashion. </p><p></p><p>This episode delves into her transformation towards sustainable style and the empowering impact of aligning your wardrobe with your true self. Tune in to explore strategies, stories, and style education that promise to reconnect you with your identity and values.</p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p><b>00:00 </b>Introduction to A Styled Life</p><p><b>00:29 </b>The Journey Begins: From Fashion Studies to Career</p><p><b>02:22 </b>Reevaluating Values in Fashion</p><p><b>03:48 </b>Redefining My Relationship with Fashion</p><p><b>05:04 </b>Empowering Women Through Personal Styling</p><p></p><p>Book Your Free Style Strategy Call:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p>Follow Alex on Socials:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031</a></p><p></p><p>Facebook Group: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/styleconfidencewithalexandrastandley/" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/styleconfidencewithalexandrastandley/</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley" target="_blank">www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@alexandrastandley</a></p>no00:07:3211Styled for Impact: How I Turned Fashion Burnout into a Purpose-Driven Businessfull<![CDATA[Dress Like You Mean It: Reclaiming Style as a Strategic Tool]]>In this episode of "A Styled Life," Alex Standley delves into the transformative power of style for women leaders. Discover how your wardrobe can either reinforce your message or quietly undermine it. Alex shares three strategic style tips to align your visual presence with your leadership goals, ensuring you are seen and remembered for the right reasons. 

Tune in to learn how to create a cohesive look that communicates confidence and authenticity, and take the first step towards dressing for visibility, not just function. Perfect for trailblazing women ready to make a lasting impression. 

Chapters

00:00 The Strategic Importance of Style

02:45 Aligning Wardrobe with Personal Brand

05:20 Understanding Style Personalities

Book Your Free Style Strategy Call

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

Follow Alex on Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031

Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/styleconfidencewithalexandrastandley/

www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley

https://www.youtube.com/@alexandrastandley

]]>3c2663ba-3c96-4da1-b9c5-077c3bd838d9Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:02:13 GMT<p>In this episode of "A Styled Life," Alex Standley delves into the transformative power of style for women leaders. Discover how your wardrobe can either reinforce your message or quietly undermine it. Alex shares three strategic style tips to align your visual presence with your leadership goals, ensuring you are seen and remembered for the right reasons. </p><p></p><p>Tune in to learn how to create a cohesive look that communicates confidence and authenticity, and take the first step towards dressing for visibility, not just function. Perfect for trailblazing women ready to make a lasting impression. </p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p><b>00:00 </b>The Strategic Importance of Style</p><p><b>02:45 </b>Aligning Wardrobe with Personal Brand</p><p><b>05:20 </b>Understanding Style Personalities</p><p></p><p>Book Your Free Style Strategy Call</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p>Follow Alex on Socials:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031</a></p><p></p><p>Facebook Group: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/styleconfidencewithalexandrastandley/" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/styleconfidencewithalexandrastandley/</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley" target="_blank">www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@alexandrastandley</a></p>no00:07:2013Dress Like You Mean It: Reclaiming Style as a Strategic Toolfull<![CDATA[What My Wardrobe Taught Me: 5 Style Shifts That Changed Everything]]>In this episode of "A Styled Life," Alex Standley shares five transformative lessons on how personal style can help you reconnect with your true self. From embracing your unique colours to understanding your body shape, Alex guides you through the journey of self-discovery and empowerment through fashion.

Reconnect with who you are, not who the world told you to be. Embrace your current size and dress the body you have now. Discover brands and resellers that align with your values and style. Use colour to energise your mood and enhance your mental health. Being overdressed is never a bad idea; it makes you memorable.

Action Step: Choose one outfit that reflects your next-level self, even if it's just for a coffee run. Notice how your energy shifts and share your power outfits with us on social media.

Chapters

  • 00:00:00 Introduction to Personal Style
  • 00:00:19 Reconnecting with Your True Self
  • 00:01:14 Embracing Your Current Body Size
  • 00:02:10 Discovering Unique Brands
  • 00:03:05 The Power of Colour
  • 00:04:01 Being Overdressed and Empowered

Book Your Free Style Strategy Call:

https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call

Follow Alex on Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031

Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/styleconfidencewithalexandrastandley/

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]]>df6549c8-eb17-48f2-a3b5-c92ebfbf39e2Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:55:11 GMT<p>In this episode of "A Styled Life," Alex Standley shares five transformative lessons on how personal style can help you reconnect with your true self. From embracing your unique colours to understanding your body shape, Alex guides you through the journey of self-discovery and empowerment through fashion.</p><p></p><p>Reconnect with who you are, not who the world told you to be. Embrace your current size and dress the body you have now. Discover brands and resellers that align with your values and style. Use colour to energise your mood and enhance your mental health. Being overdressed is never a bad idea; it makes you memorable.</p><p></p><p>Action Step: Choose one outfit that reflects your next-level self, even if it's just for a coffee run. Notice how your energy shifts and share your power outfits with us on social media.</p><p></p><p></p><h4>Chapters</h4><ul><li>00:00:00 Introduction to Personal Style</li><li>00:00:19 Reconnecting with Your True Self</li><li>00:01:14 Embracing Your Current Body Size</li><li>00:02:10 Discovering Unique Brands</li><li>00:03:05 The Power of Colour</li><li>00:04:01 Being Overdressed and Empowered</li></ul><p></p><p>Book Your Free Style Strategy Call:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call" target="_blank">https://www.alexandrastandley.co.uk/service-page/style-strategy-call</a></p><p></p><p>Follow Alex on Socials:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-standley-personal-stylist</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500777031</a></p><p></p><p>Facebook Group: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/styleconfidencewithalexandrastandley/" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/styleconfidencewithalexandrastandley/</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley" target="_blank">www.tiktok.com/@alexandrastandley</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@alexandrastandley" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@alexandrastandley</a></p>no00:06:1012What My Wardrobe Taught Me: 5 Style Shifts That Changed Everythingfull