Style Stories with Madeleine Park

In episode one of season four I chat with Sarah Regan, Advertising Director turned happiness spreader.  Sarah launched her budding business, Little Flowers, 8 years ago with a model that focusses on the thought rather than the theatrics of giving flowers. Sarah may now have swapped her suits and stilettos for a simpler style but as her florist flourishes so does her confidence both in how she...

For the opening season of 2021, I bring together stories of hope and positive change and have partnered with innovative florist, Little Flowers , with the idea that flowers offer us a beauty that naturally gives joy and are a potent symbol of change and development. Like Little Flowers, Season 4 of Style Stories aims to put more smiles on more faces, more often. As always, thank you for listening...

In this Short Story, Bianca Raess, Wayside Chapel Op Shop Co-ordinator, and I do a vintage show-and-tell and share details of our favourite fashion find this week and why we are loving it. I hope you can sit back, relax and enjoy listening to this Short Story and if you want to see more please visit my IGTV episodes @madeleinepark.co

Welcome to Short Stories, some light, bright, bite-size pieces of style with new and old friends, that sit between my regular Style Stories interviews. In this Short Story I catch up with Bianca Raess, Wayside Chapel Op Shop Co-ordinator, who I interviewed in Season 3 of Style Stories. We catch up on new adventures, holiday dressing and style tips to help mentally preparing for the work year ahead...

As we wrap up 2020 I conclude Season 3 of Style Stories with a personal message and to wish you all a happy, safe holiday. Thank you for listening and I look forward to connecting with you all again in the new year, Madeleine. Produced by MITT Work.

In the finale of season three, I chat with Rosie Cremer, better known as burlesque stage sensation Rosie Rivette. While Rosie may be famous for baring it all, what clothes she puts on prove to be as revealing as what she takes off. Rosie’s colourful style references the great pin-up girls of the past, not just for their girly glamour but for their kookiness, curves, and comedy. And while Rosie may...

In episode five of season three, I chat with actor and model Christian Wilkins, infamous son of Aussie TV legend Richard Wilkins and humble ambassador of the Wayside Chapel Op Shop. While Christian wears many hats he proudly holds the crown of his princely moniker with his defining long locks, love of all things sparkles and hopelessly romantic desire for good to triumph over evil. His life howeve...

In episode four of season three, I chat with Penny Lawson, self-diagnosed curd nerd, and owner of Potts Point’s favourite fromagerie, Penny’s Cheese Shop. Like any good cheese, Penny’s style is a recipe of simple ingredients with signature flavours that offer a little bit of bite while evoking the wholehearted country goodness of where they hail from. And while she’s travelled far and wide and her...

In episode three of season three, I chat with prolific portrait photographer, Gary Heery. Gary is known for capturing iconic images of iconic people but his more recent work offers the same insightful lens to more humble forms of physical life. Whether it be flowers, birds, or the wonderful ways of the Wayside Chapel, Gary has a universal ability to embrace all walks of life and capture the true e...

In episode two of season three, I chat with Tyrel Dulvarie, a proud Yirriganydji man and dancer with the Bangarra Dance Theatre. Bangarra’s mission is to create inspiring experiences that change society however Tyrel is doing this all on his own. Hailing from far North Queensland, Tyrel has always dreamt big and dance has been his vehicle to see the world. While Tyrel embraces his history and conn...

In episode one of season three, I chat with Bianca Raess, vintage fashion maestro and coordinator of the Wayside Chapel Op Shop. While Bianca stands as a beloved fixture in the Wayside community, graciously serving both those who give and those in need, her own life has travelled a varied path that has seen her take on diverse roles ranging from fruit picker to young mum to aspiring actress. Bianc...

It’s needless to say that 2020 has been a challenging year for most but a personal highlight has been finding my new creative home in the historic district of Potts Point in Sydney. For Season 3 of Style Stories I wanted to honour this vibrant community and celebrate coming together. What better way to do this than to partner with a community organisation that brings life and laughter to those who...

Season 2 has come to a close and as I conclude this series it has been announced that Lucio’s will be closing it’s Paddington doors in a few short months. It’s been a pleasure to call Lucio’s home for Season 2 and relishing all the tales of food, family and art it tells within it’s walls. It will be sad to say good-bye to such an institution but it feels special to play a humble yet timely part in...

In the season finale of season two, I chat with Silvia Colloca, Italian born food writer, TV producer, and host. Silvia comes with an impressive cache of creative titles, which also include opera singer and actress, however, her recipe for self-expression is simple and like her cooking aims to honour the core ingredients. Silvia was raised in Milan, but it’s her more humble Abruzzo roots that defi...

In episode five of season two, I chat with Stavroula Adameitis, artist & designer better known by her moniker Frida Las Vegas. Hailing from Adelaide, Stav’s kitsch and clever designs are personal hallmarks of her history and offer nostalgic references to her beloved ‘Oz-traliana’. If Chico Rolls, Passiona, and the much-shunned bin chicken resonate with your Australian sensibilities, you’ll be sure...

In episode four of season two, I chat with Evi O, award-winning book designer and self-taught artist. Originally from Indonesia, Evi cut her teeth in design in the Sydney food publishing world, gaining a reputation for her clean-cut aesthetic, and balanced designs. She creates the kind of work that makes you smile and it’s this sense of ease and joy that she brings to her personal style, preferrin...

In episode three of season two, I chat with fashion designer, Gary Bigeni, known in the industry as much for his considerate hand on draping as he is for his flamboyant personal style. Whilst Gary’s designs pay reverence to a women’s shape, they also embrace his love of art and sometimes food, making him an ideal guest at Lucio’s. Having designed chefs uniforms, Gary is almost as popular in the fo...

In episode two of season two, I chat with Briony Fitzgerald, Sydney-based Interior Designer, known for layering her masterful application of colour, fabric and texture to many beautiful homes and the occasional Michelin-star restaurant. Briony lays claim to being the daughter of late television pioneer Bruce Gyngell and revered interior designer, Ann Gyngell. Despite the bright lights and bold col...

In episode one of season two, I chat with Ali Smyth, director of PR firm Electric Collective and part-owner of food and music venues, the Landsdowne, the Unicorn, and Mary’s. Whilst Lucio’s represents the old guard of Sydney eateries, Ali is part of a new wave of the industry, reviving iconic venues with heart, guts, and vision. And it’s this energetic and soulful grit that feeds through all Ali d...

The inspiration for Season 2 of Style Stories was born out of a desire to get out of the house, however, in choosing a location it was important to find a place that had style and charm but still felt like home. Naturally, I was beyond thrilled when the iconic restaurant Lucio’s generously invited me into their family-run business to film and record this series. Lucio’s is a personal family favour...

Today I’m chatting with Libby Babet, mum, author, speaker, presenter and owner of four businesses including her recently rebranded gym The Upbeat. As we come to the last episode of the Style at Home bonus series, I couldn’t think of anyone more fitting to conclude the series than Libby. Not only has she been able to embody the spirit of ‘keep calm and carry on’ through COVID she has done it with a...

Today I’m chatting with Cara Weinstock, owner of online vintage store Cara Mia Vintage. Cara is known by the fashion set for sourcing the creme de la creme of vintage couture in Australia. Her store is a collection of carefully curated designer pieces we are used to seeing on the likes of Cindy, Linda, Naomi and Kate. Cara has literally spent decades scouring afar and afield to accumulate her arch...

Today I’m chatting with Amanda Dziedzic, glass blowing artist and co-founder of Melbourne-based studio Hot Haus. Amanda is boldly known in the design community for her artistic use of colour - she makes the kind of decorative pieces you just want to touch and that are guaranteed to make you smile. She is able to transform the mundane into something magic and brings this colourful spirit to all are...

Today I’m chatting with Mariam Seddiq, Pret-a-couture designer known for her modern tailoring, artful gowns and a naughty but nice fingerprint on her work. Like her designs, Mariam is proudly made in Australia but it’s her Afghan heritage and her Mums larger than life style that define the strength and sense of empowerment thread throughout her work and her character. What better way to celebrate...

Today I’m chatting with Zoltan Csaki, co-founder and owner of made to order t-shirt brand Citizen Wolf. It becomes very apparent very quickly that Zoltan is a good citizen who is leading the pack in terms of change and innovation around sustainable practices in the fashion industry. He is however not a wolf in sheep’s clothing even if ironically he is finding comfort in his ugg boots in the time o...