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From Invisible to Impactful-HOW TO Refresh Your Style and ELEVATE Your Professional Presence

Style is never just about what you wear, it’s about how you ‘are seen’. For many professionals, particularly those in leadership roles, personal style becomes an extension of identity and reflects values, presence, and intention before a single word is spoken. It’s about showing up in a way that feels true to who you are.

One way to bring more clarity and confidence to your personal style is by looking at it through the lens of the leadership archetypes. These archetypes aren’t about job titles or personality tests; they’re about the kind of energy you naturally lead with.

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Karina Taylor Karina Taylor

How Leadership Archetypes Shape Personal Style, And Why a Stylist Can Help You Express Yours

Style is never just about what you wear, it’s about how you ‘are seen’. For many professionals, particularly those in leadership roles, personal style becomes an extension of identity and reflects values, presence, and intention before a single word is spoken. It’s about showing up in a way that feels true to who you are.

One way to bring more clarity and confidence to your personal style is by looking at it through the lens of the leadership archetypes. These archetypes aren’t about job titles or personality tests; they’re about the kind of energy you naturally lead with.

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Karina Taylor Karina Taylor

The Power of Navy - Why this colour is the the Ultimate Wardrobe Essential

When it comes to fashion, some colours come and go, but navy never really goes out of style. In fact, it’s having a moment. I’ve always loved it over black and it’s my absolute favourite clothing colour. For the first time last week, looking around the shops, I was seeing more navy around than black! It’s classic, low key, and it’s effortlessly versatile. Popular for a reason; it’s timeless, softer than black, works with all skin tones and looks effortless throughout the year.

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Karina Taylor Karina Taylor

The Art of Layering - A Guide to Dressing Well in the Professional World

If you’re a professional, a leader or business founder, you know that looking polished can make a big difference in how you’re perceived. Dressing well isn’t just about making a good impression—it’s about feeling confident and comfortable in your own skin. One of the easiest and most modern ways to elevate your style is by doing layering well. It adds more depth, interest and flexibility to your outfit, and you can transition throughout the day depending on whether you’re out and about or in the office.

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Your Workwear Wardrobe - How to Create Dependable, Fail Safe Outfits

Building a fail-safe work wardrobe is worth the effort. You want a ready-made curated collection of ready to go outfits that will save you time in the mornings, but it also needs to look effortlessly professional and make you feel in control. With a few carefully selected items, you can create a framework for your work wardrobe that will feel comfortable, stand the test of time and allow you to focus on your priority list.

These are the 5 key pieces I recommend to make sure you always look polished and professional every day of your working week.

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Has Your Style Mojo Gone AWOL? Why it Happens and How to Get it Back

Do you find yourself standing in front of your wardrobe, feeling uninspired and lost when it comes to your personal style?

There are lots of reasons why it happens, but if your fashion sense seems to have left the building, it can have a significant impact on self-esteem and confidence.

The good news is that you can get it back! Read on for practical tips on how to reconnect with your personal style.

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Learn How to Stop Spending Money on Clothes You Really Don't Need!

Is your wardrobe is full to bursting with clothes you don’t wear or don’t really like, but you find yourself buying more? Having too many clothes is stressful, overwhelming and guilt inducing. Reducing your wardrobe is freeing, time saving and can change your life. It’s time to stop the buying cycle and tackle the problem!

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