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Owning Your Space: How Style Shapes Confidence and Connection As A Female Founder
For 25 years, Nova Cobban has been a Psychologist helping others unlock confidence, navigate challenge, and connect more deeply with themselves and those around them. As her career evolved from private practice into corporate coaching, and now to founding Confidante Global , a private members club for bold thinkers and honest conversations, Nova found herself in an unfamiliar space, one that demanded a new kind of presence. “I’d moved from being in jeans most days to hosting

Alexandra Standley
Nov 114 min read


Midlife Style, Menopause and the Power of Visibility | Style Trailblazers with Kelly Simes
When Kelly Simes , founder of The Menopause Connection , joined Style Trailblazers , she was in the midst of profound change. A new business, a new life in the UK after years in France, and a new chapter of womanhood, navigating menopause and everything that comes with it. “Perimenopause changed everything,” Kelly said. “My skin, my body, my mood, even my sense of identity. I felt disconnected from myself.” That loss of connection is something so many women recognise, particu

Alexandra Standley
Nov 53 min read


How Sustainable Style Builds Lasting Confidence For Purpose Led Founders
When Katie Carr, founder of sustainable lifestyle brand Tommy and Lottie, joined Style Trailblazers, she wasn’t looking for a reinvention.Her mission was already clear, she’d built her business on sustainability, longevity and meaning. But she realised her wardrobe wasn’t fully reflecting those same values back to her.

Alexandra Standley
Oct 273 min read


When Confidence Meets Colour: How Reconnecting with Your Style Can Transform How You Show Up
There’s a moment every trailblazing woman reaches when success catches up faster than her wardrobe. You’ve evolved, in your business, your mindset, your impact, but your style hasn’t caught up yet. That’s where I met Sarah Hayes , an Embodied Wealth Coach whose work blends financial empowerment, breathwork, and nervous system regulation. When Sarah joined Style Trailblazers , she was ready to reconnect with the version of herself she’d been growing into for years, visible, co

Alexandra Standley
Oct 233 min read


Autumn Winter 25 Style Guide: Top 10 Wearable Trends
Autumn/Winter 2025 has delivered one of the most exciting and wearable collections I’ve seen in years. I was really excited putting this...

Alexandra Standley
Sep 144 min read


Sustainable September: How to Do a Seasonal Wardrobe Edit & Get Inspired for Autumn Winter 25
September always feels like a reset. As the seasons shift, our wardrobes change too, and it’s the perfect time to edit, refresh, and...

Alexandra Standley
Sep 73 min read


👠 Classic With a Twist: Sustainable Outfit Ideas Inspired by Devil Wears Prada 2
When The Devil Wears Prada 2 outfits started to drop on Instagram, it didn’t just reignite our love for fashion, nostalgia and dry wit,...

Alexandra Standley
Jul 263 min read


What Should I Wear on Stage? Your Speaker Style FAQ For TEDx and Beyond
You’ve written the talk. You’ve practiced your delivery.
But there’s one question many speakers leave until the last minute:
“What should I wear on stage?”
As a Personal Stylist for purpose-led leaders that include TEDx speakers and keynote presenters, I hear this all the time. Whether you’re preparing for your first big stage or your next big visibility moment, what you wear matters.
Your outfit is more than just clothes. It’s a tool for confidence, connection, and credib

Alexandra Standley
Jun 133 min read


British Sustainable Style: Summer Occasionwear Edit with Percy Langley
British Sustainable Style: Summer Occasionwear Edit with Percy Langley
As weddings, garden parties and events return to our calendars, now is the perfect time to elevate your wardrobe with intentional occasionwear you’ll actually want to wear again.
Percy Langley isn’t just a boutique - it’s a movement. Founded in 2020 by retail experts Poppy Sherbrooke and Georgina Whall, the brand was born from a shared desire to create fashion with meaning. Their mission? To empower both

Alexandra Standley
May 183 min read


Elevate Your Leadership Style: A Guide to Wardrobe Transformation
If getting dressed feels more frustrating than empowering, it’s time for a wardrobe reset. In my latest blog, I’m sharing top tips.

Alexandra Standley
Apr 64 min read


Spring Summer 25 Style Guide: Top 10 Trends for Confident Female Leaders
As a trailblazing entrepreneur or leader, your style is more than just clothing—it's a powerful tool for influence and...

Alexandra Standley
Feb 93 min read


How Many Items Do You Really Need In Your Wardrobe?! A Sustainable Stylist's Wardrobe Revealed...
If I asked you right now how many clothes you own, could you tell me? Most of my clients guess wildly, until we actually count. And the...

Alexandra Standley
Dec 6, 20244 min read


Transform Your Style: 5 Top Tips For Building Your Dream Capsule Wardrobe
In a world of fast fashion and ever-changing trends, the concept of a capsule wardrobe stands out as a logical idea for sustainability,...

Alexandra Standley
Jul 28, 20243 min read


THE POWER OF SECONDHAND FASHION: Sustainable Style Tips to Celebrate Earth Day
Join us this Earth Day as we dive into the world of charity retail and secondhand fashion, including our top 10 tips for thrifting.

Alexandra Standley
Apr 21, 20244 min read


Spring 2024 Fashion Trends: Bows, Sustainability, Relaxed Denim, and Statement Pieces
As we transition from the sales to the spring summer collections on the high street, it's time to embrace more sustainable practices when...

Alexandra Standley
Apr 7, 20243 min read


Wardrobe Edit Tips for Ultimate Style Confidence & Mindful Living
As spring approaches, it's time to revitalise your wardrobe for the new season ahead. Top ten tips on how to embark on a wardrobe edit.

Alexandra Standley
Feb 25, 20244 min read


Reflecting on My Wardrobe & Style in 2023
Style blog post. Discover what a Personal Stylist's 8 Key Items were that she added to her wardrobe in 2023 and why.

Alexandra Standley
Dec 21, 20234 min read


Gabrielle Chanel: Pioneering yet Timeless Fashion at the V&A
I visited the incredible Chanel exhibition at the V&A last week, it was like going on a visual journey into the life and work of...

Alexandra Standley
Dec 3, 20233 min read


A Greener Alternative to Black Friday: Sustainable Ideas for Christmas
Say no to Black Friday, let’s talk about how you can prepare for the holiday season while being mindful of your budget AND the planet.

Alexandra Standley
Nov 12, 20234 min read


Elevate Your Wardrobe: Timeless Fashion Trends for the AW23 Season
In the ever-evolving world of fashion, staying on-trend is often seen as overwhelming (not to mention harmful to the planet), with styles...

Alexandra Standley
Oct 8, 20232 min read
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