If there were one word, to sum up, the ultimate style for 2020 so far, it would be comfort. With forced lockdown, e-learning with kids, working from home and any spare time being used to get fresh air via a bush walk or family bike......
I was honoured to be questioned by the team at National Storage, as a subject matter expert on ethically sustainable clothing in Australia recently. Here is a snippet of the article below. This just in: You can look fashionable as hell while supporting the environment......
Right now we are in isolation and its clear that we are missing getting dressed up and feeling special. From wearing ball gowns on bin night to wearing sequins for a virtual drinking session with friends, we are still craving the feeling that clothes give......
As a busy mum myself, I know how time poor I can be. Find some great tips on how to save yourself styling anxiety by following these simple tips I wrote for the Four Love Fashion blog last year. Who has time to waste standing......
I was interviewed by Suzi Petrozozzi – A clinical Psychologist that I have styled and run workshops with. She has shared with me the audio of our interview for you to listen to. Loved having Bernadette Payne for our empowered conversation guest speaker series on......
Check out this podcast where I was interviewed by Peter Barnes, Chief Learning Innovator with the Learnfast Group. It was the Learnfast Group’s most listened to podcast in 2019! Listen here – or click the link below to the original podcast. Original Podcast – What......
I had so much fun writing this recent blog post for the girls over at Four Love Fashion. While black is a safe choice for your wardrobe, stepping outside your comfort zone can be a welcome change. ‘I feel comfortable in black.’ ‘Black goes with......
Women have never been busier and often feel disconnected to what they value and what matters to them most. We are time poor and making an overwhelming amount of decisions daily. So many of us feel like we are being pulled in all different directions......
No one sums it up better than Coco Chanel: ‘fashion passes, style remains.’ Fashion, can be cruel and make us feel like we are not cool enough – but it can also make you feel on top of the world if you play it right.......
A style cheat sheet to the statement puff sleeve trend Autumn ‘19 Puff sleeve, bishop sleeve, dramatic sleeve….they all make a big statement and you need the confidence to pull it off. This trend is a nod to the ’80s and requires a certain strut......
I recently had the absolute honour of being interviewed by the energetic and inspiring Melanie Wheatley. Melanie Wheatley developed the “freedom of action” coaching methodology designed to help women get out of the self-help jail of procrastination and have them feeling the freedom of designed purposeful......
Recently I shared my 3 top tips for being the boss of your own style for Soar Collective, an online magazine and professional network for women. Their focus is on building an engaged and supportive community of businesswomen who by sharing their successes and failures,......
Because jeans are something we cannot live without 👖👖 I spent years in denim factories learning and implementing the technical side of denim. I have put together a quick cheat sheet with my tops tips to help you when shopping for new jeans.⠀ 1. The......
Like it or loathe it, the slogan tee is in vogue in an epic way. I am sitting on the fence about the return of this iconic look from the 80’s. While shopping with a client in Country road this week I spotted the......
Does your man loathe shopping? Does he shop under duress and pressure due to an event coming up? Do you spend a whole day shopping together and come home with nothing? That experience then shapes how they feel about buying clothes in the future. They want......
I was recently asked by leading professional recruitment agency Bowen Eldridge, to comment on why a visual first impression is so important. The interview process can be cut-throat. A psychology study carried out by Frank Bernieri, Ph. D. has shown that, within the first 10......
Have you ever considered that getting dressed could be a form of art or design? What if you opened your wardrobe and compared getting dressed to building an outfit. My styling studio is shared with my husband’s construction company. This morning I was sitting at......
Accessories are the perfect way to bring an outfit to life and enhance your best features. It only takes one great piece to bring your outfit to the next level. So, if you want an easy and affordable way to lift your summer outfit, then......
Have you ever truly looked in the mirror? I don’t mean putting on makeup, cleaning your teeth and looking in the mirror. I mean really looking you in your eyes, your face and even into the depth of your soul. Well, I hadn’t until very......
I believe a woman with style knows who she is, what she believes in and is not being afraid to embrace it. Friendship is no different. When you are with friends who love you for who you are, then you are safe and to embrace......
Finding the right outfit every single day as a working mum can be a bit repetitive and stressful, especially when you don’t have time to think! Here are a few simple tips I wrote for the Mouths of Mums website recently to make that everyday......
Confidence to complete your Style If you asked a group of women what they would love to achieve on a personal level this year, chances are a large number would say they want to be more confident in themselves and the choices they make. What......
Wardrobe overwhelm is a common fear among almost all of my clients. With this in mind, I wrote the article below for the readers of the online community of Smart Healthy Women. Embarking on the path to minimising your life doesn’t mean throwing......
It was amazing to be interviewed recently by Fem Founder New York for an article to be distributed to their huge online community across the globe. I love to interview female entrepreneurs from around the world as every journey is different. And today’s......
Who doesn’t want longer and leaner legs? If you were not genetically blessed with long legs, then why not create the illusion of having them. The most flattering feminine silhouette is when your torso appears shorter than the bottom part of your body. This creates......
Have you ever wondered why runway shows seem over the top and some designs seem ridiculous and irrelevant to you? I bet you never realised that the runway influences you and the purchases you make. Runway shows are a chance for designers to showcase their......
Fernwood Miranda was the host of this year’s Glam night 2017. Kristy, the energetic MC did an incredible job of pulling the night together and offering a fun, informative night out for the ladies of the Sutherland Shire. Champagne and gourmet nibbles were offered on arrival.......
I have connected with Dani from Once Upon A Violet a few times over the years, and here is a collaborative blog post which we did together about Reclaiming Your Style. Hope you enjoy the read! I’ve realised lately that shopping anxiety has recently become......
Originally posted on FashionJournal.com.au Street Snaps: Australian Style Institute launch 17/08/2016 – Words by Nikki Escalante Last Thursday night saw Australian Style Institute launch its new Fitzroy campus and event space. And boy, is it dreamy. Between the black and white panel windows, high ceilings and......
Last year I was so humbled to be interviewed by CrowdInk.com for my fashion blog about Empowering Women. CrowdInk.com is an interactive interface that promotes newsworthy content across Business, Lifestyle, Wellbeing, Food, Travel, Entertainment and Property. CrowdInk had the chance to sit down (virtually) with Bernadette......
In this article I have written for the Putiik blog, I outline how your body shape doesn’t define you, it is all about finding the right clothes to make you feel confident, no matter what your shape or size. When it comes to looking and......
I can not thank The Australian Style Institute enough for their support in expanding my knowledge and training for the industry I love. To be featured on their Student Success Stories webpage is such an honour. Australian Style Institute Our success speaks for itself......
Something that really stands out to me as a personal stylist is that people spend way more energy than they need to when getting dressed in the morning. Whether you are a mum, work in corporate or a start-up business, you are spending to much......
Everything Scandinavian is in, be it home decor or clothing, it is a simplistic fashion trend which just shouts STYLE! Find my top 7 tips for achieving effortless Scandi chic – originally featured on the Putiik blog. When I think of Scandinavian style, I see......
Here is an article I wrote for the Business Woman Media website last year about becoming the CEO of your own wardrobe. Business Woman Media is the top comprehensive website and WebTV channel for the driven, ambitious woman who’s serious about success. There......
Whilst Melbourne Cup has come and gone, these glamour tips are great for the upcoming Autumn racing season. A big thank you to the editors of Putiik blog for featuring another one of my articles. Excitement is in the air. The countdown for......
It is always an honour to be a guest blogger on another website that aligns with my thoughts regarding fashion & style. For all my tips on wardrobe essentials for autumn … read on. You can find this article originally featured on the Putiik blog. ......
You know that feeling when you know the universe is trying to tell you something? Well I think the universe had to work extra hard – but finally the lesson has been learnt. I am worthy! As a mum of three, wife of a business......
Earlier this year, Melanie reached out to Fashion Stylist Bernadette from That’s My Style. Melanie initially wanted advice on what essentials are needed for a nomad traveller who isn’t 20 years old and able to pull off living in cut off denim shorts anymore. She......
Embrace is an Australian documentary directed by the very courageous, Taryn Brumfitt and it aims to send a valuable message to all women – ‘Body confidence does not come from trying to achieve the “perfect body”. It comes from embracing the one you’ve already got.’......
A positive first impression can go a long way in business. Many of my clients are self employed and understand the value of dressing to reflect how they want to be perceived in business. Neglecting to invest in developing a memorable image and personal brand can......
Meet Luke Payne, Builder and Owner of Abroenet Constructions by day, mixing with the fashion elite by night. I wanted to know my husband’s perspective on what went down at Australian fashion weekend, so I got curious and asked him a few questions. Last weekend was the 21st......
Are you wanting to add a fedora hat to your winter wardrobe? If you do choose to wear a fedora, don’t apologize for wearing it. If you are not confident, there’s a chance that the hat will wear you. I often mention to clients that a......
After a few car tyre issues were sorted out, I found myself flying down the Princes Hwy – heading south towards the beautiful seaside town of Kiama. I arrived to the sound of laughter and champagne bottles being popped. The host for today’s stying event is......
This season is all about the ankle boot! It’s practical, stylish and can be worn with any outfit for many occasions. The ankle boot can be thrown on with comfortable jeans, a white shirt and scarf for a style-worthy weekend look. During a wardrobe edit,......
I remember being clearly excited about turning 30 and knowing I was getting wiser in life and had achieved more than I had imagined. Click above to read more.....
Are you fast approaching 40 but still dressing in the same clothes you wore in your 20s? Generally men are not keen on investing time into following trends or worrying about what flatters their body shape. Men are generally a lot more comfortable in their own skin and much less critical of themselves then women. Click above to read more......
Great style is about approaching everyday with confidence and the ability to feel beautiful in what you are wearing.
As a personal stylist, it’s my job to edit my client’s closets to ensure that they’re always looking and feeling their best.
Click above to read more......
