A Styled Life

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 ne...

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...

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 a...

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, sis...

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 h...

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...

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...

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 shar...

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” col...

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...

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 explore...

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...

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 actual...

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...

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 fashi...

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...

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 “mis...

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, yo...

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 piec...

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.” I...

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 t...

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 realisi...

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 throug...

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 bran...

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...