Style Stories with Madeleine Park

Today I’m chatting with Hannah Cole, Fashion PR girl, writer, and self-confessed bookworm. Lockdown fatigue may have hit Hannah however she talks candidly about how she is using this time to find comfort in creative pursuits, revisit childhood characters, and how nostalgia is informing her lockdown style. View Hannah's home style at https://madeleinepark.co/podcast/2020/4/28/hannahcole

Today I’m chatting with Neale Whitaker, interior design connoisseur, well known as the debonair host of Australia’s most popular home television programs, The Block and Love It Or List It. Also former editor for Vogue Living and Belle magazines, there is a certain air to Neale that demands respect. But beyond his elevated style and tasteful presence, it’s his charm and compassion that is so engagi...

Today I’m chatting with Ali Shah, Communications and Engagement Specialist for the University of Sydney. Whilst Ali’s day job requires him to interpret complex data sets, his personable nature and articulate sense of style are anything but dry. Whether he’s engaging stakeholders, moonlighting as a fashion writer, or whipping up a one-pot Pakistani family recipe, Ali is making sure he adds a little...

Today I’m chatting with Melissa Singer, National Fashion Editor for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Melissa likes to keep things real as her role requires her to report on fashion amidst a platform of health, education and political news. While Melissa’s job allows her to throw “light to the shade” she can’t help but get a little political about Style at Home. View Melissa's home style at h...

Today I’m chatting with Holly Ryan, jewellery designer celebrated for her less-is-more, organic designs and her sustainable and resourceful approach to her business. Despite some considerable setbacks 2020 has thrown at her, Holly remains upbeat and enthusiastic about her new studio, her forthcoming collection, and style at home. Whether it be earrings in bed, dresses for the desk or occasion wear...

Today I’m chatting with Sarah Curtis, designer and milliner for her eponymous fashion label. Sarah’s beautiful hats are often seen worn by the fashion glitterati at A-list parties and events but as a mother of three plus a dog that thinks it’s a child, Sarah is not one to let things get to her head. Instead, she gives us a frank insight into how wearing many hats in the time of corona is and isn’t...

Today I’m chatting with Kate McGregor, managing editor of lifestyle and entertainment website PopSugar. Kate’s normal life involves running a busy team, attending press and fashion events and writing up a storm. Whilst this all sounds very Sex and the City, we hear how taking a Carrie Bradshaw approach to working from home isn’t working for Kate. View Kate's home style at https://madeleinepark.co/...

In episode six, I chat with Sheldon Riley, singer/songwriter best known as two time contestant of The Voice, Australia. When I first styled Sheldon for a performance, he described his fashion direction as dark and somewhat gothic and in keeping with this quotes Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black album as one of his early style influences. View my shoot with Sheldon at https://madeleinepark.co/podcast/2...

In episode five, I chat with Amanda Bardas, Executive Editor of recently launched lifestyle and entertainment website The Latch. Amanda and I met many moons ago when I interviewed her to be my assistant. I knew immediately she was a fashion triple threat: smart, ambitious, stylish. But she was also kooky and kind and I knew she needed to be mine. View my shoot with Amanda at https://madeleinepark....

In episode four I chat with Carla Mico, freelance Hair and Make Up Artist who frequents the sets of some of Network Ten’s most beloved programs like The Bachelor and The Masked Singer. Despite her diminutive stature you can pick Carla out of any crowd with her part rock-star, part fifties pin-up girl get-up. Now don’t let the jet black mullet and the studs and spikes scare you - these are just the...

In episode three, I chat with Josh Beggs, Creative Director at one of our country’s oldest magazines, The Australian Women’s Weekly. Josh and I met about 10 years ago working at NW magazine and he left a significant first impression and NOT because of what he was wearing. It was his high standards and intolerance for fools that struck me immediately.  He also had impeccable taste even if he did we...

In episode two, I chat with Carolyn Whitford, Director and founder of fashion label Baz Inc. Carolyn has been affectionately known as Baz since she was a young girl and has formed her fashion label as a namesake of sorts. In this episode, we find out why this nickname is deeply associated with her defining red mane of hair and how her hair and colouring have come to help define her career path in...

In episode one, I chat with Rachael Brand, Head of Brand Entertainment Production at Network 10 Australia. Rachael’s job requires a tenacious attitude that can dream up big ideas and bring them to life. This idea of ‘dreaming big’ comes out in all forms of Rachael’s self expression including her fashion choices. Whether it be her platinum blonde quiff, a penchant for an oversized bow or a strong s...